The sunny side of kitchen design
Alison Davis knows a thing or two about moving. She’s done it more than a few times over the years when she and her husband, Tom, relocated for his business.…
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Interior designer finds a diamond in the rough in historic Oakwood
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Remodel is a marvel transformation
Cathy and Miles Johnson have remodeled and lived in nine houses in their 45 years of marriage. They have also purchased, renovated and sold three additional homes during this time.…
Remodeling ideas create a recipe for success
Little did Mike and Bridget dream that barely a year after they moved into their beautiful Mt. Lookout home, they would be in the middle of such an ambitious renovation…
Master suite undergoes masterful makeover
The gentle play of early morning light among prisms of the chandelier and across recesses of the coffered ceiling in her master bedroom beckon Davia Stevenson to wakefulness daily, reminding…
The Wright style, the right home remodel
Faye Ledwick and Jeff Steeprow had long admired a house located in Washington Township, a mid-century modern ranch based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural style. When the house went on…
Backyard pool offers swimmer’s delight
Written by: Hilary Daninhirsch/Photos by: Joe Traina A famous animated fish once said, “Just keep swimming.” At Todd Siegel’s residence in Largo, that directive is easy to follow. With multiple…
Kitchen remodel brimming with vintage charm
Written by: Joan Pearlstein Dunn/Photos by: Craig Thompson No longer an appliance of days gone by, Chambers ovens and ranges are being refurbished and making their way into modern day…
Adventures in remodeling
We love a good design story here at Housetrends. And usually, home renovations unearth some of the most interesting stories. Who doesn’t have an outdated kitchen in need of a…
Tampa transformation leads to a dream home
Written by: Sarah J. Dills/Photos by: Kathleen Finnerty When Michelle and Nick Young moved cross-country from California to Florida, they used Michelle’s blog to keep their family and friends up-to-date…
Outdoor living space leads to Floridian retreat, part 2
Written by: Abby Weingarten/Photos by: Johan Roetz One year ago, Housetrends featured the private outdoor living space behind Joe Chiellini’s Tampa home. The luxurious back yard was fitted with paved…
Remodeling revolution: Tampa transformation
Written by: Abby Weingarten/Photos by: Johan Roetz Signs of possible greatness already existed in Tom and Sandy McLain’s Tampa kitchen—structural elements such as the window above the sink and the…
Remodeling revolution: Odessa overhaul
Written by: Abby Weingarten/Photos by: Johan Roetz It was the picture of drabness, with old cherry-stained cabinets and equally disappointing, dark, speckled countertops. Then, George Gobes of Park Avenue Designs…