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How a Kitchen Designer Can Be the Key to a Smooth Remodel Parti Pris DesignSave Photo 5. They Know Where to Spend and Where to Save “Sometimes the simple details are expensive; at other times, a design change can save so much money,” Berry says. “Always be open and honest with your designer about money. […]

What’s New in Flooring for 2025 Smooth and natural flooring in both wood and stone looks continued to dominate the tile and plank collections seen at recent surface materials and building trade shows in Las Vegas. There’s movement away from whitewashed gray and rustic wood flooring, although those choices are still available. And resilient flooring

Simple Pleasures: The Joy of Fresh Sheets (11 photos) When you’ve had an especially trying day, there’s nothing quite so restorative as slipping into a freshly made bed. Sinking into crisp sheets, cozy blankets and fluffed-up pillows soothes the spirit and encourages a restful night’s sleep. Here are suggestions to make your bed as delightfully

4 Fresh Green, White and Wood Kitchens Epoch Solutions, Inc.Save Photo Elongated hexagonal picket tile in buoyant shades of green and blue sets a midcentury modern tone and draws eyes from every corner of the open plan. The colors are picked up in nearby pillows and a vase, but otherwise the space celebrates mostly white

Landscape Pros Share Their Top Plant Picks for a Resilient Garden Columbine Fine Landscape Gardening and DesignSave Photo Jeff True, Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors, Bolingbrook, Illinois Chicago is known for its brutally cold winters and hot, dry summers. “Just a few hours north and south of here is a very different climate,” says Jeff

Nod to Nature in the Pacific Northwest Coppercreek LandscapingSave Photo The team paid close attention to water needs with plant selection, as required by the homeowners association, choosing low-maintenance varieties, pollinator attractors and plants with year-round interest. Two choices were black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia sp.) and coneflower (Echinacea sp.), which are drought-tolerant and attract bees. “We

8 Decorative Lighting Trends to Know for 2025 8. Glowing Stone Natural stone is a perennially important material in furnishings and lighting, but it’s become a focal point over the last few seasons as it’s gotten warmer, darker and more heavily veined. Indeed, we once again saw myriad sculptural lamps with colorful marble bases throughout

5 New Kitchens With Island Design Ideas Other special features. “A full-height quartzite (Patagonia Green) backsplash with dramatic veining creates a stunning backdrop, tying the whole room together with elegance and ease,” Harrison says. “Designed with a family of enthusiastic home cooks in mind, the kitchen features multiple work zones, dual sinks and generous counter

Standard Dimensions and Measurements for a Primary Bath Steven Corley Randel, ArchitectSave Photo Bathroom Layout Ideas The cutaway plan shows dimensions for functions and fixtures in the layout. Consider whether you need to cross your bath to reach your closet, or if your space needs to accommodate one or two people. Give yourself some extra