Powder room design ideas
In the grand scheme of things, powder rooms tend to fall by the wayside. After all, it’s much more exciting to design a trendy kitchen or living room. Some homeowners,…
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Privacy dominates a backyard design
In an evolving world that centers around constant contact and the ability to reach a person at any time of the day through various platforms, one Cleveland family clamored for…
What’s hot in kitchen appliances
Today’s consumers are savvier than ever, and with the busy lifestyles that everyone leads, folks want to make the time that they spend in the kitchen as efficient as possible.…
Interior design ideas offer style and grace
Symmetry, color, texture and harmony—these are all markings of good design. We’re all looking for interior design ideas to freshen up our living spaces. Turning to the experts seems like…
Modern marvels in bathroom designs
Calming color palettes, unique tile treatments, luxurious soaking tubs and massive showers are just a few of the reigning trends in today’s bathroom designs. The local builders who participated in…
Kitchen design offers all the right ingredients
Step into the kitchen of this handsome new home in the trendy Seans Woods neighborhood in Springfield and what grabs your attention first is the sheer beauty of the room.…
Top 10 home design ideas
More than 24,000 people walked through the 17 homes that participated in the 2015 Homearama® Touring Edition presented by the Home Builders Association of Dayton. From eclectic Craftsman and Arts…
Zen and the art of bathroom design
Focusing on the essentials can often inspire a design team to create an uncomplicated beauty. With functionality and simplicity as the driving force behind this master bathroom design for a…
Cooking in a convection oven
The difference between a conventional and convection oven is the way heat is distributed. A conventional oven cooks food by surrounding it with hot air. A convection oven circulates the…
Luxury abounds in a landscape design
From the pool garden with its waterfalls and grotto to the koi pond and spa, La Hacienda del Cielo is a veritable “oasis” in a wilderness of hills and orange…
Tipping optional in home bars
How better to impress your family, friends and neighbors than to invite them out for a drink…at your privately owned casual bar or formal pub. They will enjoy your hospitality…
Tile floor patterns benefit from 3-D printing technology
Everyone loves the old-world feeling of travertine or the natural look of hand-scraped hardwood, but these eye-catching materials can be pricey and they aren’t free of maintenance. The tile manufacturing…