Driveway creates delightful curb appeal
Terry and Dennis Lopez and their three children—Alexandra, 21; Dennis, 19; and Dylan,17—aren’t the only ones who love their new driveway. Terry came up with the initial design and enlisted…
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Interior design offers worldly views
Located on an idyllic peninsula with a back yard facing the Intracoastal Waterway, John and Nedra Greene’s Belleair Beach home would make the perfect primary residence—as soon as it underwent…
Kitchen remodel thinking inside the box
Laura and Travis Gleason found a fantastic house in Carrollwood, but they knew going in that the kitchen needed a full remodel. “A bachelor built this 3,600-square-foot house in 1994,…
Crafting intrigue with a unique remodeling plan
Sometimes a visit to a family member you haven’t seen in a while results in a life change you never imagined. That’s what happened to Ron and Myra Denman and…
Soulful energy in a contemporary condo
Despite being more than two-dozen floors above the ground, Mark McLain’s St. Petersburg condo resides in the heart of it all. His well-appointed modern abode pays tribute to the inspiring…
Tuscan home design is heaven on earth
When Pip Heavenridge needed to find an interior designer for her new house, she didn’t need to look far. Long-time close friend Tamara Martin lived right next door. The friends,…
Warm and eclectic kitchen remodel
Built only sixteen years ago, this home had an attractive kitchen that was just beginning to look a bit dated when floor repairs in the family room offered an opportunity…
Cool and contemporary kitchen renovation
The heart of today’s American home has become the kitchen. No longer is food prepared behind closed doors, magically appearing at the table, course by carefully timed course. In earlier…
Professional meets playful in a swimming pool design
It’s South Beach-meets-Tampa and the height of low-key luxury. This swimming pool paradise belongs to Brian Lamb and his young family, and it is a well-executed vision. “My wife and…
kitchen ideas clear customs
The inspiration for the kitchen ideas used in this Tampa couple’s new home came during their vacation in lovely Provence, France. “We stayed in these amazing villas in Provence and…
Walking on sunshine with granite pavers
Vernon and Lisa Decossas had a decision to make: How to give their house more curb appeal. The couple had already added a 1400-sq-ft expansion, which included a new roof,…
Sweet and rewarding modern kitchen
Having an eyesore of a kitchen kept Tampa homeowner Elizabeth Burkett up at night for years. The green Formica countertops, the flimsy white cabinets, the 1960s-built oven—everything about the space…