Putting up a wall was anything but easy a century ago. Once you framed a wall or ceiling out of wood and were ready to close it in with a finished surface ready for paint or paper, you'd first nail on small strips of wood called laths, then put on several... more »

Using clever DIY methods, Craigslist bargains and materials from big-box stores, interior design couple Percy Bright and Tara Mangini have fashioned a gorgeous custom style for their three-story, early-20th-century row house in South Philadelphia.... more »

This homeowner called interior designer Lisa Konjicek-Segundo of Olive Juice Designs at the last minute, or rather, the last trimester, to transform a junk room into a nursery. They didn't... more »

As someone who has been subscribing to the Paleo diet for a while, I find that I'm often asked by people who are trying it out for the first time what they should eat on a day-to-day basis. When I think about it, I realize that it's much harder to find... more »

This 64-square-foot kitchen in Melbourne might not be terribly small, but it certainly felt that way with a big swinging door and massive brick wall blocking off any open space. The couple who live here wanted to reveal the room's potential, and hired... more »

Many scientists say that color is light, and because black is the absence of light, it isn't a color. Of course, in interior design terms, we use black pigments and classify the color as a neutral. Black goes with everything, and many would argue that... more »

What do you get when you combine the ease of a luxury hotel, the independence and privacy of a vacation rental, and a big dose of high style? Jaw-dropping apartments and homes available to rent for your next vacation. Going above and beyond the typical... more »

Every child would love a tent or tepee in their room or playroom. Fulfill your child's wishes with a stylish tent that would actually look good in your home. Here are a few of my favorites available on the market. — Andrika from Nursery... more »

Town to town, up and down the dial ... Janice and Greg Raab's careers in radio meant a lot of moves — 14 homes in all since 1983, including in Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Atlanta. The couple has embraced these relocation... more »

Driveways are often the most overlooked part of garden design, considered more utilitarian than something worthy of our attention; yet we usually travel along them at least twice a day, and they are often both the first and last thing visitors see.... more »

Most summer gardens must be seen in the daylight for us to truly appreciate their beauty. But if you love to spend your summer nights outdoors, a moon garden can help you create an outdoor space that's just as enjoyable in the starlight as it is in the... more »

Living rooms are often the hardest-working rooms in our homes. If your living room has no real flow, or you are not maximizing the area to its full potential, you probably aren't enjoying it as much as you could. Maybe it's time to take charge. Start... more »

The owners of this Toronto townhouse have neighbors on both sides, but they still wanted to take full advantage of their spacious rooftop patio. Privacy was an issue, as was the narrow space, and they wanted to make the outdoor lounge low... more »

Architect Jim Olson has long explored and enriched the varied relationships between home and nature through art and an artful approach to architecture. His approach has made him one of the Pacific Northwest's most important architects, well worth a career... more »