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…
Housetrends faceoff
In high school, two of my closest friends showed up to senior prom wearing the exact same dress. After the initial shock wore off everyone had a good laugh, the…
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.…
Amarula Sun a one-of-a-kind pool
If you are lucky enough to receive an invitation to a pool party at this colossal Florida home situated on 16 acres just north of Clearwater Beach on the Gulf…
Rock and roll with stone veneer
Caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to your home design or remodel? Perhaps learning the benefits of manufactured stone veneer and seeing some amazing examples…
Good bones lead to great renovation
“It’s a gem,” said Vince Liggio, owner of Elite Restoration and Construction, to potential homeowner Mark Farrell, who was considering the purchase and renovation of a 1923 railroad warehouse on…
Kitchen remodel is a cook’s paradise
When the grandchildren visit Bridget and Phil Esposito’s Tampa home, they head straight to the kitchen for family taco night. Gathering around the massive island in the center of the…
Meet and greet: Chip Wade
Q. You help families who seemingly have outgrown their home rethink a room. What do you think is the most clever reworking of space that you’ve done? A. I’m really…
Meet and greet: Jonathan Adler
Q. I automatically smile whenever I watch one of your interviews. It doesn’t matter what you are talking about—you radiate happiness and fun. Do you think homeowners often get so…
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…
Lakeside living
A gentle lake breeze sways catmint and pink yarrow as bees float among them. Sunshine bathes purple smoke bushes while cranesbill geraniums and Annabelle hydrangeas enjoy some shade. It’s a…
Master bathroom goes against the norm
There is no end to spectacular in this spacious and pristine home spa. When Brendan and Kaetlin broke ground on a 10-acre property in Peters Township, they knew from the…