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Belly Up to Your Own Home Bar: Our How-to Guide
A home bar can up your entertaining game and transform your social life, making your abode the coolest one on the block. Of course, a home bar can also be where you mix yourself a nice drink after a long…
Sellers: Here's How to Update Your Home With Looks Buyers Lo
When you’re putting your home on the market, you want it looking its best. You know you’ll need to clean and declutter, but what about making cosmetic updates? Investing in a new look for your home might be well worth the…
Designer Lookbook: Susan Jamieson's Coastal Getaway
With an all-white color scheme and Moroccan decorative elements, this refined yet relaxed family vacation home in Florida’s Alys Beach offers an ideal coastal getaway. “We wanted to keep it minimal and light,” says designer Susan Jamieson of Bridget Beari Designs.…
Pampered Pups: Home Features Dogs (and Their Owners) Will Love
Every dog owner wants their home to be a safe, entertaining, and happy place for their pet. But the space should also be a clean, well-organized dwelling for the human inhabitants. Here are some handy ideas for boosting your home’s pet-friendly qualities.…
Designer Lookbook: Jennifer Stoner's Vibrant Family Room Add
When a growing family wanted a sprawling family room addition constructed on the back of their Glen Allen, VA home, they called on interior designer Jennifer Stoner to make it an attractive and kid-friendly space with the right fabrics and…
How to Attract Birds to Your Yard (Hint: Don't Just Wing It)
It takes more than a bird feeder to attract a colorful variety of songbirds to your backyard. Think of your feeder as a drive-thru fast-food joint in an unsafe neighborhood: The birds will stop to eat, but they won’t stick around for…
Homes With Blue Bathrooms Sell for $5,440 More Than Expected
A fresh coat of paint in the right color may help sell a home for more money. Homes with rooms painted in shades of light blue or pale blue/gray can sell for as much as $5,440 more than expected, according…
Pro Tips for Making the Most of Your Kitchen Remodeling Budget
A high-end kitchen remodel could easily drain your wallet. The nationwide average for a major kitchen remodel – replacing all appliances, installing a sink and faucet, and repainting walls – is $62,158, according to Remodeling magazine. And in cities like…
Designer Lookbook: Elena Frampton's Sleek Pied-à-Terre
Manhattan interior designer Elena Frampton prides herself on striking a balance, be it with color, texture, or the eccentric design details she likes to refer to as “moments.” For a Westchester County couple who purchased a pied-à-terre in the tony…
8 Hot Landscaping Trends for 2017
Just like home interiors, landscape design evolves with our lifestyles and the times. Here’s a look at eight trends that will be shaping your lawn, garden, and outdoor spaces this year. Estate style scales down Who says you need to have rolling…
Designer Lookbook: Visible Proof's Chic Richmond Renovation
A couple with two young kids tapped Richmond, VA interior designer and architect Kristi Lane of Visible Proof to transform their small, segmented kitchen, breakfast nook, and dining room into functional and flowing spaces for their daily family gatherings. “The part…
4 Common Types of Home Loans
Unless you’re planning to pay all cash, if you’re shopping for a home then it means you’re also shopping for a mortgage. Depending on your personal situation, some mortgages could be a better fit for you than others. Knowing which…
Is Your Neighborhood Dog Friendly?
Whether you’re looking for a new home or selling your current one, it’s good to know whether or not the neighborhood is dog friendly. If you’re buying, you’ll want the peace of mind knowing there are amenities that cater to…
How To Hire a Contractor
If you’re preparing to sell, or you’ve recently purchased a new home, you may find yourself with a list of repairs you need to make. Chances are, some of those repairs will require expert skills that you just don’t have.…
Home Improvement Quiz: What's Your DIY IQ?
When it comes to completing projects around the house, it’s no secret that some of us have a harder time than others. Maybe you can’t tell your ratchet from your monkey wrench – or perhaps you’ve got an expert grasp on…
3 Fresh Home Design Looks for the New Year
2016 was a great year for interior design. So many trends were influenced by new innovations and technology; beautiful colors took new form; unique silhouettes filled every room of the home; and textures and fabrics breathed life into otherwise traditional furnishings. But it’s a new year,…
How to Create a Kid-Approved Bedroom
For a child, a bedroom is more than just a place to sleep. It’s a room to do schoolwork, listen to music, play games, sprawl on the floor, rough-house, read, build models, daydream, visit with friends, and keep innumerable possessions. You’ll…
Winning Spaces for Watching the Big Game
Root, root, root for the home team – but do it in style. With a little design know-how and a lot of team spirit, these rooms offer sweet spots to watch the big game. Ready, set, hike! For the elegant football…