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“Everyone wants an island in their kitchen — the bigger the better. It is the most requested kitchen must-have we receive,” says Chad Kahle, president of Kitchen Vision of the Carolinas in Denver, North Carolina. And islands are getting bigger than ever, according to the 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. Of the 1,780 homeowners … Read more

Lori K Design StudioSave Photo 11. Warm and Welcoming A new custom Eastern black walnut double vanity adds a generous dose of warmth in this updated California primary bathroom by designer Lori Wallick. The piece includes inset soft-close doors and drawers in two styles: Shaker for the doors and bottom two sets of drawers and … Read more

Innovative Design BuildSave Photo 5. Make Over Existing Cabinetry As long as you’re satisfied with your kitchen’s layout and your cabinets are sturdy and in good shape, having your cabinets professionally repainted or restained is a great way to update the look of the entire space. But if you’re not a fan of the cabinet … Read more

Ocean screen, Eleanor Pickin 1. Decorative ReuseThe theme of this year’s event was Material Evolution, an idea that embraced not just the new, but the reused and reinvented as well, and there were plenty of examples of reworked waste materials across the show. But while we’ve become used to the idea of plastic bottles made … Read more

A Host of Things, LLCSave Photo 5. Group By Task I think of this as the first-aid kit phenomenon: When you need a Band-Aid, you may also need some antibiotic ointment, maybe some tweezers to remove a splinter, and a gauze pad. In a first-aid kit, everything you need to complete the task of caring … Read more

Architect, contractor, interior designer, landscape designer — who’s the right home professional for your project? Whether you’re remodeling, building, decorating or landscaping, this guide is a good place to start to find out. Browse this list of 11 home professional types to learn more about what they do and which one might be the right … Read more

Adjusting living spaces as we age is a smart move: extra light here, less slip risk there, and who wants to spend more time than necessary scrubbing anything? In these four baths, designers considered all of that and then kept going, swapping out hazardous tubs for roomy showers, clearing floor space for wheelchairs and walkers … Read more

I often get asked, “What are the rules in selecting the size of rug to use in a room?” Deciding what size rug is best for a space can be hard since there are many “rules” and just as many opposing opinions. One popular rule is that the rug should be large enough to slide … Read more

Joe McGuire DesignSave Photo 2. Designate an Area for Workout Clothes and Equipment If your goal is to exercise several times a week, consider devoting a section of your dresser or closet to your workout clothes and towels. Keeping everything together will save you time since you won’t need to dig to find your outfits. … Read more

Understand Sunmica vs laminates and create stylish, practical spaces you’ll love living in. Read on! Sunmica is not a separate material — it’s a laminate brand. Both Sunmica and generic laminates perform similarly when thickness and quality are matched. The real factors that matter are durability, finish, and installation, not just brand name. What You … Read more