BEFORE Photos by John Umberger, courtesy of Real Images When these homeowners moved from their home into the house next door almost two years ago, they knew they wanted to make some changes. They called on Home Rebuilders to gut

Photo courtesy of Roche Bobois Globalization is not a new concept. Styles from distant places have been part of our country since it first began, so unlike some quick-turnover design trends, the world-traveler way of decorating is not going anywhere.

With the holidays right around the corner, many homeowners are dreaming of their ideal gifts. Thanks to the ever-changing innovations in home entertainment, its no wonder high-tech gadgets are topping many wish lists. Photo courtesy of Design Cinema & Acoustics

The hot days of summer are fading fast, and its time to enjoy cool evening breezes and open windows. Before long, however, youll want a little heat. Whether its time to replace your heating system or just crank up the

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Photo courtesy of Sanctum Design Group Life on a lake is already a dream come true for many, but add the perfect backyard setting, and any time not spent outdoors seems like a waste. From doing morning exercises on the

If the idea of decorating or redecorating your home conjures up images of driving all over Atlanta, sitting in traffic, fighting for parking spaces and spending weeks upon end not even finding what youre looking forthe nightmare is over. Thanks

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Photo courtesy of Linea Interior Design Space Planning When measuring each wall of your space, including all fireplaces, windows, doors and closets, draw out a floor plan on graph paper using one square inch to represent each square foot of

Photo courtesy of Linea Interior Design Paint Pointers Paint is the least expensive and fastest way to make a dramatic change in any space. Here are some tips for using it effectively. Walls For easy maintenance, use a minimum level