ANNIE SCHLECHTER Ask any designer and they’ll tell you: Kitchens and baths are ultimately what make a home. That’s why when it comes to renovations and remodels, those are the most popular spaces to invest in. On that note, make no mistake: Upgrading a kitchen or bath will cost you, […]
Photo: ronstik (Shutterstock) Owning your home is about more than just having shelter—it’s about managing an investments. A house or condo is often your largest asset, so instead of simply enjoying it, you have to worry about improving it all the time in the hopes you’ll be able to sell […]
Give a grey living room a fresh twist by teaming with green – there are plenty of shades that pair well, making it an easy colour combination to get right While grey remains oh-so-popular, a new colour seems to be edging in, almost replacing blush as the accent colour to […]
Teens are notoriously difficult to please, so when it comes to teenage bedroom ideas, agreeing on a look that both teen and parent are happy with can be a challenge. A teenager’s bedroom is their sanctuary, a place where they can express their individuality and hangout with friends – as […]
The kitchen will always be the most important room of the home — and the cabinetry is its most defining feature. Choosing a style that fits your preferences now while also making sure those design decisions won’t feel dated in a decade is no easy task. Though kitchen cabinets might […]
Crystal Gates and Copatriccq Dartis were fairly happy with their Oak Forest home when the coronavirus pandemic set in. Their workdays took them to an office and it felt like they were only home a couple of hours in the morning and evening, plus weekends.Suddenly, like the rest of America, […]
Great Rooms A visual diary by Design Editor Wendy Goodman. House and Garden: A view toward the 1960s A-frame, where it all began. Photo: Annie Schlechter When Sumner Freeman bought this 1960s A-frame house in Fire Island Pines in 1980, the property it sat on was so obscured by poison […]
Santa Barbara is seriously behind the times when it comes to public pool facilities. According to the 2003 Aquatics Complex Feasibility Study, the City should be providing its residents between 40,000 and 120,000 square feet of water surface area. In contrast, we have a meager 10,000 square feet and insufficient […]
Our bathroom ceiling ideas provide beautiful inspiration for a surface that is often painted white and simply fitted with functional lighting. Bathrooms are now much more than clean and clinical spaces, they are rooms to relax and unwind in and help you feel refreshed at the start and at the […]
Photo: A&E Networks It’s Tool Time… again! It’s been more than two decades since the television series “Home Improvement” left the airwaves, but fans of the popular sitcom will be able to see two of the show’s stars reunite for the new History Channel series, “More Power.” Known to fans […]
James Walker III is a licensed real estate agent with an estimated $1 million real estate portfolio. He broke down the pros and cons of the cash flow versus capital gains investing strategies. Walker prefers focusing on cash flows for their tax benefits and lowered market risks. Officially, James Walker […]
Black and white living room ideas are popular with those looking for a sophisticated and timeless feel. A classic and versatile pairing, black and white can be used to create myriad interior looks, from Parisian chic to mid-century modern, plus, the two-tone combination works well with nearly every shade on […]