When you start to plan your new backyard landscape, trees, shrubs, flowers and grass are probably the first things that come to mind. But equally important as the flora you choose is how you incorporate hardscapes into your yard’s design.

We all crave the outdoors. It’s why when we go on vacation, we don’t just go to the movies and then head to the nearest mall to shop. No, we plan to be outside—whether that’s climbing a mountain or simply

BEFORE Master bathroom remodel by: Design Lines Ltd., 1611 Jones Franklin Road, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27606, www.designlinesltd.com and Rufty Homes, P.O. Box 5426, Cary, NC 27512, (919) 460-8550, www.rufty.com Charleston charm blends with contemporary sophistication in this Cary home’s

BEFORE Bathroom renovation by Traver Construction Inc., P.O. Box 800494, Dallas, TX 75380, 
(972) 503-6882, www.traverconstruction.com The idea of modern design changes greatly from decade to decade, so it was no surprise that the owner of this 1960s master bathroom

Kitchen renovation by JB Architecture Group, 1754 N. Washington St., Naperville, IL 60563, 
(630) 505-9528, www.jbarchitecture.com BEFORE What initially began as a kitchen renovation eventually turned into a nearly 2,000 square-foot first-floor renovation for this Aurora home. The homeowners had

With a great location and lake views, all this Alpharetta home needed was a modern update. Attorney Kevin M. Veler and his wife enlisted the help of Jill Weber, CR, of Kitchen Connections, LLC, for a whole-house remodel. One of

Spending time outside is good for you. But not all homeowners have outdoor spaces they enjoy. Now is the time to change that. Outdoor living spaces are increasingly popular and help homeowners experience nature’s health benefits. Plus, outdoor improvements add

If you’re like many homeowners, you’re choosing to stay in your home rather than sell because of the housing market. Even if it’s not your ideal space, you can make the most of it by getting organized with a custom

Could your home use a little TLC? Take advantage of one-stop shopping! Whether it’s a want or a need, you’ll find it at the 34th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Hundreds of exhibits and thousands

                        Space-Age Style Is it a bird, a plane? No. It’s an indoor air purifier! With a patented advanced ionization process and conventional electrostatic filter techniques, the IonFlow 50