When it came to her own family’s lush and leafy oasis in Venice, Los Angeles–based designer Kate Driver started off, surprisingly, by abandoning her aesthetic roots. In September 2016, she and her husband spontaneously abandoned their renting life—and Driver’s long-held dream of owning an “old house with character,” not unlike […]
Garden Design
I wrote recently about the Australian Rock Garden at the Arboretum & Botanic Garden at UC Santa Cruz, as a resource for home gardeners. For today’s column, we’ll outline the history, design and development of this special feature at the Arboretum. The accompanying photographs have been provided by the Arboretum’s […]
Time. It is a limited resource and ultimately a good contractor’s most valuable asset. When you carve out and hold sacred the personal time needed for God, Family, Friends, Fellowship, Rest, Relaxation, and Recovery, the decisions you make on how you spend the time allocated to the “work-day” become even […]
A hot housing market gave sellers the advantage for almost two years, but a cooling market means buyers will be looking for those finishing touches as they shop around. “I think sellers are recognizing that the market is slowing down just a bit,” Ann Arbor realtor Emily Schoen said. “They’re […]
At long last, Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor is making his return to the world of streaming. Home Improvement, the beloved ABC sitcom starring Tim Allen, has been away from the streaming landscape for the last three years, only available to those who chose to purchase episodes or seasons. This […]
The slowdown in the otherwise red-hot housing boom has been stunningly swift. The U.S. housing market surged during the pandemic as homebound people sought new places to live, boosted by record-low interest rates. Now, real estate agents who once reported lines of buyers outside open houses and bidding wars on […]
If your question is ‘how do I make my living room cozy with lighting?’ you’ll be delighted to know that there are plenty of ways to use lighting to transform your living room into the perfect place to relax. As the mercury drops and the weather turns, we all want […]
New Africa/Shutterstock Your child’s room is the best space in the house where you can let your creativity fly. Choosing the paint color, area rugs, lighting, and other decor with your child is not only a bonding experience but also a way for you to help them express themselves. The […]
Photo RIDGEFIELD — Walking into the GRO Parade of Homes neighborhood, I was struck by just how grand and yet distinct each of the six houses were. Each home features the latest fashions and innovations, and each will cost its new owner more than a million dollars. But walking through […]
Formal garden design can suit traditional and contemporary outdoor spaces, backyards large or small, and from urban garden to country retreat. While formal gardens comes in all shapes and sizes, there are certain key features you should include as part of your garden ideas when planning your elegant outdoor space. […]
If you’ve never really thought about swimming pools being works of art, you’re not alone. Prior to seeing Alex Proba’s pool art, we pretty much looked at pools as utilitarian. Sometimes beautiful and sculptural? Yes. Works of art? No. That is until spotting a jaw-dropping pool on Felipe Pantone’s Instagram […]
Tulum-inspired meets timeless. Michelle and Ross’s primary suite remodel in Episode 4 of Dream Home Makeover features a stunning, spa-style bathroom update that could be straight out of their wedding destination. And that was the goal! With a few tips drawn from our favorite design details, their new bathroom just […]