Outdoor rooms are all the rage these days, especially in the South, where families can enjoy them throughout the entire year. “More and more homeowners are vacationing and entertaining in their own backyards,” says Rick Kaldrovics, owner of Outside Landscape
As technology advances in illumination techniques, many traditional home fixtures are now enabled with light-emitting diode (LED) installations. There is a green benefit to this rising trend: LED lights use less power up front and generate less heat than other
If you are planning to remodel or create a new kitchen or bath, then you already know that determining where to start can seem like a daunting prospect. That’s when you can turn to professional organizations like the National Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of your home, so when you’re making changes to make your home greener, it’s the natural place to start! Get going with these helpful, green kitchen-cleaning tips from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Planning a kitchen or bath remodel? Taking the time to plan well before you begin will help the process go more smoothly. Fill out this questionnaire to help you understand your wants and needs, and you’ll able to present a
Pulling together an interior design plan for any space can be challenging, but creating a family room can be especially demanding. Combining such a wide variety of needs, wants and tastes into one space requires special planning and purchases. One
The green movement has swept the nation, and like many American homeowners, you’re looking for the most natural and energy-efficient options for your home. Fireplaces are no exception, as fires are the most natural form of heat and require little
Extra bedroom makeover by Chelle Design Group Ltd., 1013 W. Park Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048, (847) 816-6300, www.chelledesign.com BEFORE This Lake Forest home’s owner is an artist who craved a quiet space to paint in peace. Choosing an unused extra
Electric floor heating adds an unmatched level of comfort to any home, providing soothing warmth with an extremely safe system. Heated floors are easy to install in nearly every stage of renovation or construction, and they can help homeowners save
A good coat of paint can spruce up any home decor—even a brick exterior. While the classic, unpainted look is historic, simple and beautiful, brick can deteriorate and develop color deformations that are unappealing to the eye. When considering painting
