Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful
What is it about a kitchen that says, “C’mon in. Everyone is welcome.” Is it color? Layout? Materials? Fixtures? Yes, yes, yes and yes. In a word: design. For her…
House remodel offers a fresh start
A home offers the stability we need when life seems to encounter endless change. This truth guided Kirk Reich several years ago when he sought a fresh start, but needed…
Renovation follows friends and family plan
They met at college. After that they lived together for five years. Now they are closer than ever and recently embarked on a major home renovation together. They make their…
Bathroom remodel is polished perfection
Serene and spa-like best describe the remodeled master bathroom in Stephanie Triko and Rob Schuler’s downtown St. Petersburg condo. Set on Beach Drive in the core of the city, the…
Light, bright and contemporary house remodel
Daniel and Kelly Pedersen used to live in a neighborhood where all the houses looked the same, so when they bought a ranch in Brandon in an older neighborhood where…
Renovation is worth waiting for
Serendipity. It’s a word for a happy accident. But what do you call a happy accident that is predicated ahead of time? Perhaps it simply comes down to fate. Fate…
New home is an idyllic haven
Like most parents—Sarah and Tyler Opliger know that downtime is a precious commodity. With four boys and a fifth on the way, plus a handful of businesses, the couple has…
Kitchen design offers charming sophistication
The Drukteinis kitchen is a happy place, with a breezy vibe and elegant charm that fit the family’s lifestyle. As an open, free-flowing space that connects it to the adjacent…
Outdoor living space relies on allure of the water
We all have that favorite place we go to relax and get away from it all. More often than not, that special place includes the great outdoors and water. The…
Party oasis in an outdoor living space
AnnMarie and Robert Bull have the perfect house for outdoor entertaining. When I spoke to them mid-May, they were planning their oldest son’s eighth birthday party. “We leave for vacation…
Mellow yellow interior design
If your interior design is lacking the level of happiness you desire, look no further than the color yellow. Associated with the joy of sunshine, this uplifting shade can energize…
From floor to ceiling
Perhaps it’s not typical to notice the floors when you first walk into a room. But in this Hampton master bathroom, your eyes immediately are drawn to the exotic, bold…