Sweet revival
Among the city’s oldest areas is a Victorian neighborhood that Pittsburghers refer to simply as the Mexican War Streets. History shows that General William Robinson, Jr. plotted the Streets after…
Quartz countertop revolution
To turn a phrase, necessity is not the mother of invention—nature is. After all, Mother Nature has an imagination like no other, and she has given us many options for…
Tranquil landscape design redo
The back yard of Jennifer Shelhouse’s townhome was in dire need of a redo. It was cramped, linear and not particularly user-friendly. The “before” back yard, with its wood decking,…
Home design shows the softer side of contemporary
Like many custom builders, Doug Pund is skilled and enthusiastic about building any style house. But when he wanted to construct a home for him, his wife Andrea, and their…
It’s curtains for you! Or maybe it’s blinds, shutters or shades
Long after the paint is dry, the furniture is purchased and installed, and the artwork and accessories are in place, many rooms are still screaming for window treatments to complete…
Modern home puts down roots
This is the story of a young married couple—Dr. Trushar Patel and his wife Radhika Khiroya Patel—who had the persistence to take fifteen months to find their perfect first home…
Landscape design creates Floridian escape
Lushly landscaped with paved patios, tranquil water features, and fresh Florida foliage, Joe Chiellini’s Tampa property is as livable as it is luxurious. Joe desired a high-end style with a…
Kitchen remodel a match made in heaven
It is often difficult for homeowners to put into words what they are looking for in a kitchen remodel. Sometimes they know exactly what they want. And every once in…
Coastal casual home design
This lovely riverfront home, gracefully situated on the shores of the Manatee River in Parrish, Florida, was designed with an empty nester in mind. The house, located in The Islands…
New build adds modern touch to historic neighborhood
Nestled snugly in the historic district of Little Italy, this brand new, four-story contemporary beauty is just a short jaunt away from the owners’ favorite haunts. Yet, despite the proximity…
Party patio on the water
In southwest Ashtabula County, there is a home in the rural town of Roaming Shores where it is always party time. This is a house that every house wants to…
Swimming pool offers a little slice of heaven
Mark and Leslie have always loved being outdoors. They had a pool at their previous home, but it was limited on space and had no extra amenities like a pool…