Home remodel is a haven in the sun
Michael Mastry realizes that it is impossible to be on vacation 365 days a year. So he did the next best thing—he redesigned his sunny Bayway Isles home so he…
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Nautical. Neutral. Navy.
Thanks to its connection to sailor uniforms in the early 19th century, this indigo dye inspired color was initially dubbed marine blue, but soon changed to navy blue, a name…
Hot design trends seen at the show
So you want to get out of your design rut, but don’t want to leave your comfort zone: Look to this year’s HOMEARAMA® luxury home show, held in July at…
Tried and true traditional bathroom ideas
The popularity of contemporary décor has some people reinventing their spaces to capture the latest styles, but Joy and Joel Campbell were content to carry on with a traditional décor…
Kitchen remodeling ideas get nautical inspiration
If you don’t find the Barrott family gathered around the wood-topped island in their kitchen, you’ll find them enjoying the benefits of living just steps from Tampa Bay. “Boating, fishing,…
Bathroom ideas create optical illusions
The old master bathroom in the Dayton home of Jennifer and Dr. Joel Tobiansky, a cardiologist, was a typical circa-1980s design complete with Formica countertops, pastel colors, and a tiny…
Home decorating ideas for the holidays
We’re ready to linger over a meal with friends while lights twinkle in nearby trees. Food tastes better outside. Friends like to linger. And children have plenty of space to…
Bathroom remodel goes back to nature
Randy and Robyn Lane were strolling through the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show hoping for a little inspiration when they stumbled upon the display that sparked their next home improvement project.…
Bathroom design sings the blues
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way–things I had no words for.” Interior designer Laura Einstein of Ultimate Interiors didn’t…
Master bedroom design gets a light touch
This Avila home had good structural bones but the interior was dated and needed refreshing, particularly in places like the living room and master bedroom design. Greg and Yvonne Mixon, who…
Kitchen island: Clean by design
Spring is the time for new beginnings, especially in the home. We shampoo the carpets, reorganize the basement, or maybe just find a home for the odds-and-ends living on the…
Making a statement
Paul didn’t really want to buy the 1950s ranch along Brightwaters Boulevard in St. Petersburg. The home featured a mishmash of various designs, from a Victorian-era dining room to a…