How to Choose the Right Dining Table (9 photos)
There are so many shapes and sizes of dining tables. Which one is right for you? The look of your table is important, of course, but making sure it fits your space and gives enough seating is even more critical. <br forbidden_style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51,......
How to Speed-Clean Your House (8 photos)
Have you ever noticed that when your friends unexpectedly pop by is also when your house is looking its worst? Or how about that last-minute call from your extended family telling you they are in the area and are going to be at your place shortly. I’m an expert in procrastination, and both of these......
Colorado Basement Made Inviting for the Whole Family (13 photos)
“I don’t want it to be beige, I want it to be fun!” That was the first direction the client gave interior designer Bonnie Bagley Catlin for the renovation of a family basement in Parker, Colorado. This meant bringing in color, texture, comfortable furniture and, perhaps most importantly, an inviting......
10 Tips for a Calm, Heartfelt Thanksgiving (10 photos)
This Thanksgiving, learn to embrace imperfection for a less stressful and more meaningful holiday. Whether it’s setting a simple table and preparing dishes ahead or finding mindful moments throughout a busy day of cooking and socializing, these 10 ideas should help make your Thanksgiving more relaxed.......
4 Pro Tips for Guiding Your Firm Through the Holidays (4 photos)
The holidays can be a joyful time of year, but they can also be stressful. And when you run your own home remodeling or design firm, there are a lot of moving pieces to balance to help your employees and customers keep their spirits up throughout the season.<br forbidden_style="box-sizing:......
10 Design Features Pros Recommend for Entertaining at Home (20 photos)
With holiday parties on the horizon, some are thinking about how well equipped — or not — their home is for hosting guests. We asked more than 50 home design and remodeling professionals to share the design features they recommend to homeowners looking to create a lively atmosphere for entertaining.......
10 Fashionable and Functional Curbless Showers (10 photos)
Curbless showers create a seamless look in a bathroom and can make it feel open and spacious. They are convenient for homeowners who are aging in place, as they provide a safe entry point that, at the right width, can accommodate a specialty walker or wheelchair. Keep in mind that barrier-free showers......
Tour an English Duplex Updated With Rich Color and Personality (19 photos)
When the homeowners of this split-level Victorian home first contacted interior designer Amy Hunt, they were struggling to know how to make their new place feel like home. They......
Before and After: 4 Inviting Yards Featuring Native Plants (11 photos)
Native plants are known for their hardiness and ability to thrive with little maintenance, given the right conditions. After all, they’ve spent plenty of time evolving with and adapting to local conditions. They also offer food and shelter to birds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial wildlife. ......