Finding their happy place
Pittsburgh homeowners Doug and Kristal set out to create a home where they could escape from the stresses of life. “Not just for us, but for our family and friends. We…
Taste of the tropics
Doug and Kristal wanted nothing more than to walk into their home and feel completely at ease, so they began the process of transforming their home into a relaxing, tropical…
Art as inspiration
Inspired by a trip to Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands in 2009, Doug and Kristal found themselves immediately enamored with a beautiful and massive Cherry Blossom light sculpture they’d found…
Kitchen remodel offers an unexpected twist
Remodeled kitchen is one of the most unique in the area, and perhaps one of the bluest
Modern living room displays a passion for paradise
The first thing you feel when you walk through the doors of Doug and Kristal’s home is completely relaxed. Like the feeling you get after a long drive or flight…
Modern home plans with a touch of tradition
Linda and Michael’s nearly 100-year-old home had served the family well for three decades, but with the addition of two sons-in-law and five grandchildren, it was time to expand. The couple recruited…
No stone unturned
Fifteen acres of landscape and privacy is the backdrop for a house that’s left no stone unturned. Laura and Tim, of Jefferson Hills, wanted a home that would pair with…
Kit home gets a new kitchen
Nature flows in from every angle in this eight-sided space
Deck addition connects homeowners to the outdoors
Expecting their first child, this Pittsburgh-area couple knew that they needed some more space. After a kitchen remodel that did just that, they focused on creating a back deck that…
Traditional update
After Charlotte and David Stephenson made the commitment to remodel their kitchen—something they had talked about for years—it seemed the universe was working against them when it came to getting…
Arts and Crafts kitchen design
This family bought their 1930s Squirrel Hill home because they loved its Arts and Crafts style, in spite of a 1970s kitchen remodel that came with it. The husband, a retired…
It’s time to talk tile
Patterns, textures and colors are ready to climb your walls and floors
Cooking up colorful flavor
Penny and Kirk had been looking to buy a home that they would be able to pass down for generations. Coming from row house living on the Mexican War Streets,…
Kitchen countertops say it all
Kitchen countertops are generally the focal point of the home kitchen. While granite is still a popular choice for homeowners, many other materials, both natural and manmade, are gaining ground…
Patio is picture perfect
Sam has an amazing view from the back of his house – a picturesque pastoral scene with the Ohio hills rolling on into the distance. It seems appropriate that he has…
Six inspiring entries
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