From Exterior to Interior, We’ve Got Your Design in Mind
Do you need help coming up with that new design for your bathroom or bedroom renovation? Are you interested in award winning redesign projects from old homes across the country? If so, our robust design section can provide you with advice, ideas, and tips for making that room redesign a smashing success.
We’ve gathered information on design styles from Japanese tranquility to regal Federalist style. And we’ve done our research on the best products, paints, and appliances to help you in all facets of the design process.
Be sure to browse our gallery of award winning baths and kitchens projects and feel free to borrow an idea or two.
Featured Articles
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The Glories of a Basement
Basements offer plenty of flexible space for family fun and entertaining.
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Getting Creative with Ceiling Renovations
Here's how to bring a true sense of elegance to your house with unique ceiling renovations.
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Simple Shaker Style
Looking for a house with clean lines and fine quality craftsmanship? The Shaker style has been charming home owners for a few hundred years.
31 Popular Stories
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- Rehabilitating Interiors in Historic Buildings Identifying interior elements; how to rehabilitate historic interiors; protecting interiors during work.
- Architectural Character: Identifying the Visual Aspects of Historic Buildings Use this story to identifying the visual aspects of historic huildings as an aid to preserving their character.
- Baby, You've Got Style New looks for the nursery
- Prettiest Painted Places in America Winners of the second Paint Quality Institute Contest
- Choosing exterior paint schemes We explore the basic theories of color selection - and show some great examples.
- Wrap-around porch on a budget Turning a ''Plain Jane'' into a Victorian charmer
- Do-It-Yourself (with help) Lady on the Level teaches customers to do their own remodeling
- By the sea Easy decorating tips on creating a coastal retreat
- Thanksgiving decorating ideas Use natural materials, colors to create fall accent pieces
- Outdoor decorating Picket fences add charm, showcase landscaping
- First Impressions Transform your hallway or entry from catchall to charming
- Ideas for painting wood floors Get on your hands and knees and use your creativity to produce a floor with personality!
- Paint & decorating ideas Seasonal decorating ideas for forgotten hallways, lost landings
- Holiday decorations "Turn the table" on everyday settings with a little paint and creativity
- Decorative painting New brushes on old techniques
- Design: Stained glass Antique or new, stained glass provides privacy, adds color and texture to rooms
- Faking it Stained glass imitations have been around long enough that they're now historic
- Mission: Modern In the world of tile inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, everything old is new again.
- Home furnishing trends for 2006 Eclectic, mix-and-match styles are in ... just as they were more than a century ago.
- Reproduction Furniture Historic licensing is a growing trend in furniture, paints and more.
- Creating a Craftsman A 1915 St. Paul home is returned to its Arts and Crafts roots
- Craftsmanship Shapes Arts and Crafts Style Homes Want a glimpse of the character of an Arts and Crafts home? Here's a look at what defines this housing movement.
- Federalist Style Adds Details Curious about the Federalist housing style? Here's a look at what defined this important style and time period.
- Japanese Style Exudes Tranquility Looking for a tranquil household setting? Consider the Japanese style, with its minimalism and Zen focus.
- Classic Comfort at the Ranch Looking for relaxed, one-story living? Try the classic ranch style with its long profile and comfortable floor plan.
- Add Old World Style with Corbels and Brackets Looking for the perfect architectural element to accent your house? A few well placed corbels and brackets can add an interesting Old World look.
- Renovate an Arts and Crafts Kitchen Want to retain the period look of your Arts and Crafts kitchen? There are many ways to renovate and incorporate designs from this important time period.
- Tudors Exude English Tradition The upscale Tudor housing style is derived from the grand palaces of England. Here's a look at what defines this classic style.
- Simple Shaker Style Looking for a house with clean lines and fine quality craftsmanship? The Shaker style has been charming home owners for a few hundred years.
- Getting Creative with Ceiling Renovations Here's how to bring a true sense of elegance to your house with unique ceiling renovations.
- The Glories of a Basement Basements offer plenty of flexible space for family fun and entertaining.
