Festive fireplace mantel decorating ideas
The fireplace is often considered the focal point in most living rooms. But if you’re like most of us, the mementos and accessories sitting on your mantel don’t change much—until…
Colorful great room is all about entertaining
Lisa DeBartolo and Don Miggs love to host parties and, after a lot of searching, found the perfect house for it. So one night they just happened to invite some couples…
Living room design centers around the view
During a time when most of us would have retreated to our beds with a stash of chocolate and a stack of DVDs, one determined woman took a different path…
Home remodeling ideas with familiar roots
Whether it was over the river, through the woods, around the block, or a several hour drive away, those of us who were lucky enough to spend chunks of our…
Bathroom remodeling ideas focus on the shower
There are people who cherish a long soak in a warm bath with a candle or two flickering nearby. And then there are those who haven’t taken a bath in…
Multiple gardens create an aromatic adventure
When Lana and Constantino (C.J.) Santavicca bought their home in the Indian Springs subdivision five years ago, it had minimal landscaping. That’s the way Lana wanted it. “I had a…
Outdoor living is all about fun in the sun
Tim and Beth Gregson’s three daughters are ready for summer. In fact, they’ve tested most aspects of the outdoor living space, like the backyard pool and spa, a few times…
Kitchen design changing with the times
Doreen Bray can’t help but smile when she walks through the front door and into the kitchen design of her home north of Tampa. “Everything used to be dark—oak-paneled walls…
Kitchen renovation steals the spotlight
At Thanksgiving last year, Kevin and Michelle Steele hosted 150 guests in their Dade City kitchen, cooking three turkeys and two hams in the revamped 2,800-square-foot space. “There was room…
Home remodeling ideas lead to a functional flip
When Katy and Ray Paumier were in the market for a family home, their goals were straightforward: a front porch and a Village of Granville location which would allow them…
Bathroom remodeling ideas with cottage inspiration
For most people, souvenirs from their world travels range from costly original oil paintings to tacky plastic key chains and everything in between. But one Westerville couple, who wanted to…
Backyard ideas with a taste of the tropics
While Florida is known as a vacationland for many Northerners, the owners of this magnificent Carrollwood lakefront estate were relaxing in Maui when their backyard ideas began to take shape.…