Consumer NewsBefore and After: 3 Kitchens With Gorgeous Dark Green Cabinets (9 photos)Dark green cabinets can bring earthiness and elegance to your kitchen. Less stark than black but not too bright, cabinets in shades of forest green and emerald provide the perfect balance for homeowners who want to add a little color to their kitchen, but not too much. Check out the before-and-after...7-Day Plan: Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Bedroom (8 photos)If what you notice when you walk into your bedroom is not peacefulness but an overstuffed closet and dust bunnies, it’s time for some clutter-busting and cleaning. Let’s get started — one day at time.Houzz Tour: Bright, Colorful and Family-Friendly (20 photos)These creative parents of three young children knew when they saw it that this townhouse in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, D.C., could be the family home of their dreams. But years of decline by previous owners had left the interiors a derelict shell. While the couple were in the process...How to Organize Your Outdoor Space for Ultimate Summer Enjoyment (16 photos)Summer is here, and you may be thinking about spending more time in your backyard. With a little decluttering, organizing and styling, you can turn your outdoor area into a fun and relaxing space for lounging and gathering. Keep reading for a few ideas to help get your outdoor space in tip-top shape....Houzz Call: How Did Your Dad Shape Your Idea of Home? (3 photos)When I was a kid, my dad was always in the yard. He spent almost every weekend mowing, weeding, edging, pulling, cutting and trimming. This was in a suburb of Houston — hot, humid and swarming with insects. The St. Augustine grass lawn was like a battlefield. My dad versus fire ants,...Don’t Let Your Balcony or Porch Go to Waste (12 photos)Make the most of your balcony, porch or other compact outdoor space with a few simple, low-commitment gardening strategies. Create a lush patio garden entirely in containers, take advantage of movable outdoor seating and planting boxes and more. Here are 10 ideas to bring style, personality and more...The Joy and Anticipation of a Summer Garden (4 photos)Like some gardeners, I’m too hard on myself. And I’m especially hard on myself when I don’t see enough flowers in the early summer shoulder season. After the spring flush, it’s hard to accept that nature ebbs and flows — that it almost needs to — and that even a showy garden should embrace the […]Houzz Tour: How to Create a Home for the Life You Have (18 photos)This apartment in a former office building had two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious hall, a kitchen and a living-dining room. “The client contacted us through Houzz and asked us to carry out a complete overhaul of the decor. He told us that he liked open spaces and gave us the challenge of finding...New This Week: 5 Relaxing Living Rooms (5 photos)Outdoor spaces get a lot of attention in summer. But some days it’s just too hot to do anything outside. That’s when a comfortable living room comes into play. With the right mix of style and relaxing features, you won’t feel bad about staying indoors. Here are five living rooms to inspire yours.Kitchen of the Week: White and Wood With a Touch of Rustic Style (16 photos)Todd and Tina Gifford planned to remodel their basic brown 1990s kitchen 17 years ago when they first moved into the home. Then life happened. They put off renovating while they raised their kids. When they became empty nesters, they put their plans back on the table. They looked at inspiration...
