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Couple makes well-informed decisions when building their dream home
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Couple makes well-informed decisions when building their dream home
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20 years of Housetrends showcase
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we selected these spectacular settings to showcase some of our favorites throughout the years. LUSH AND LIQUID A cascade of greenery frames a waterfall, flowing…
Layers of outdoor living
Some of us are comfortable making knee-jerk decisions, throwing caution to the wind and seeing how things play out. Then there are others who like to let their ideas stew…
Writer’s retreat
With its vibrant blooms and natural stone accents, this garden getaway which boasts a pavilion, a patio and exquisite plantings, was envisioned as an open-air oasis for novelist Katrina Kittle and her partner, Jason Jones. “We love this outdoor space…
10 inspiring outdoor entertaining spaces
Fresh design ideas for your next backyard party
Makeover magic in Union
Outdoor renovation goes big in all directions by transforming the area into an entertaining oasis
Stunning outdoor spaces
Crafting spaces of all shapes, sizes and purposes, you’re sure to love this collection of stunning outdoor areas
Home remodel is on a mission
When Bill and Wilder Witt retired they made a bold choice and moved diagonally across the country from Seattle to St. Petersburg. “It really was the weather,” Bill explains. “We…
Outdoor living space relies on allure of the water
We all have that favorite place we go to relax and get away from it all. More often than not, that special place includes the great outdoors and water. The…
Party oasis in an outdoor living space
AnnMarie and Robert Bull have the perfect house for outdoor entertaining. When I spoke to them mid-May, they were planning their oldest son’s eighth birthday party. “We leave for vacation…
New home is classic in nature
One of the many focal points in this luxurious Dayton house is the staircase, which calls to mind Gone with the Wind. In the classic 1939 film, the grand staircase…
Outdoor living caters to the dog days of summer
Levels of curves While the couple didn’t design the outdoor living area for Auggie when they were building their house with Rhoads Estate Homes, Inc.; he has made himself right…