Great room design switch up
In need of family friendly comfort and additional light in an over-large, dim space, Upper Arlington homeowners Katie and Brad Halley began the quest to create an open and spacious…
Outdoor living space shows off function and form
When a family loves the outdoors, truly loves being outside, the layout and design of the back yard becomes every bit as important as that in the kitchen or master…
Bathroom ideas create a Roman getaway
Monty Python once asked, “What have the Romans ever done for us?” For starters, the Romans have provided a model for great bathroom design. The beauty and luxury of ancient…
Home repair: Seal your home for savings
Home repair expenses can add up quickly. The experts at DAP Products realize that homeowners have a huge expense on their hands when it comes to cooling and heating air…
Switch hit kitchen remodel
Recently Marilyn and John Miller, who live in a Muirfield traditional that they built 16 years ago, found themselves in a bit of a situation: nearly all of their appliances…
Home improvement ideas: Painting over dark colors
Repainting a room might be one of the most economical home improvement ideas around. Surface preparation is key when it comes to painting over a dark color. “Be sure the…
Fresh finds: Outdoor
Bonnet poufs from Casalis. Swingrest lounge chair from Dedon. The Stix fireplace from EcoSmart Fire. The MBRACE rocking chair from Dedon. Bridge stool from Pfeifer Studio. Buggle-up from Fatboy. Downtown…
Fresh finds: Flooring
Savoy rug from Company C. Slither rug from Kyle Bunting. Aberdeen II Atoll rug from Tufenkian. Round cotton and jute rug from Serena and Lilly. Odeon rug runner from Company…
Outdoor living space is serene in nature
Summer or winter, rain or shine, a day spent at this outdoor living space will be a day long remembered. Homeowners Bill and Anne’s new residence is part of a…
Relaxed and sustainable garden ideas
Elsa’s garden is an oasis in the city. Decades ago, the garden was a grazing area for cows and horses that were kept in the carriage house that is now…
Neat and orderly garden design
A visit to the Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton, Maryland ignited an interest in topiary forms in Anne, the owner of this garden, because of their symmetry and order. It…
Gardening delights for all to enjoy
Gardeners love to share. Not only do they like sharing practical gardening tips, but they also like to share the pleasures of savoring a garden. Sensory pleasures abound behind every…