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• Kitchen of the Week: Clean and Classic With a Modern Edge (7 photos)
  “This kitchen was originally about the size of a closet,” interior designer Rebecca Axler says. The full renovation she designed for the first floor of the narrow Toronto row house included opening up the floor plan and enlarging the kitchen. After having her clients answer a thorough questionnaire and...
• New This Week: 5 Stylish Living Rooms Without a TV (5 photos)
  Now, perhaps more than ever, everyone needs a quiet place to retreat to at the end of the day. A comfortable room without a TV is a good place for recharging, and making that room inviting will encourage you to use it more. The following stylish formal living rooms offer plenty of tips to create […]
• 8 Small, Affordable Updates to Enhance Your Yard This Spring (9 photos)
  Is your winter-weary yard in need of some love? Fortunately, getting your outdoor spaces looking their best again doesn’t necessarily require months of work or a massive budget. We’ve asked four landscaping experts to share some relatively easy and affordable things you can do to get your yard looking...
• How Are You Staying Active at Home? (3 photos)
  Many of us around the country are now working from home and practicing social distancing. That means we are not working out in the gym, taking classes at a yoga studio or hiking on crowded trails. But necessity is the mother of invention. So we want to hear how you’re staying active at home. Have […]
• 7-Day Plan: Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Bathroom (8 photos)
  Wet towels and dirty clothes dumped on the floor, the sink littered with products, soap scum caked on every surface … In the daily rush to get out the door, the bathroom often fares the worst (and that’s not even mentioning the really grubby stuff). But why spend a week focusing on this room, when […]
• Fresh Touches Bring a Classic 1920s House Back to Life (11 photos)
  Sometimes less truly is more. For their 1920s neoclassical house in Austin, Texas, these homeowners wanted a renovation that highlighted the home’s beautiful original details while adding fresh, contemporary touches through paint, upholstery and decor. “We didn’t want to do anything that would take away...
• Your Guide to a Modern-Style Bathroom (12 photos)
  Whether you’re tackling a bathroom remodel with the help of a bathroom designer, architect or contractor,...
• Blue Makes a Refreshing Splash in These 10 Bathrooms (10 photos)
  Deep navy, bold cobalt and sapphire blue are a few of the inky hues that can set a dramatic tone in any space. And as blue — including Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year, Classic...
• How to Get Your Pullout Waste and Recycling Cabinets Just Right (19 photos)
  Waste pullouts are a secret weapon of the well-oiled kitchen machine. They do the dirty job of handling your garbage, recycling and more. In fact, a waste or recycling pullout is the most popular specialty drawer feature among homeowners who are remodeling a kitchen, according to the latest...
• Before and After: 5 Kitchen Makeovers in 200 to 245 Square Feet (15 photos)
  No matter its size, any kitchen can be configured to work more efficiently for its owners. The following makeovers of five kitchens — ranging from 200 to 245 square feet — show how a remodel can really make a difference in terms of both function and style. These five rooms...