Even the simplest kitchen design mistakes can hugely affect the layout and use-ability of a cooking space and it’s often these errors, such as the quantity and placement of plug sockets or how accessible the fridge is while cooking, that are also the most common. While it’s easy to get […]

The bathroom is often the smallest room in the house and, until recently, they have been a bit of an afterthought when it comes to design. The result was a multitude of bathroom design mistakes that can leave the room feeling drab or lifeless.  Bathroom ideas should be quite the […]

Mali Azima Nowadays, so many influencers and designers showcase immense spaces with endless room for furniture and decor. As stunning as their designs are, they’re not always realistic for every type of renter or homeowner. With that in mind, please allow us to assure you that endless space and stellar […]

The access ramp of a federal brick house in Washington DC uses brick to blend into the historic … [+] character Bell Design “There is no way to recreate the past,” says Robert Bell, whose eponymous landscape architecture firm is based in Washington, DC, Southampton, New York and Palm Beach, […]

Last week, we published a story on Colorado pollinators that focused on the politics of how to support and get involved, including advocating for pollinator-friendly pest management. Here, we are focusing on how to design and plant for pollinators. The summary: Pollinators need food, water and shelter. Observe your microclimate […]

The founder of a gardening school in Norfolk says she hopes that a new course will help to train up the region’s next generation of garden designers. Norfolk and Suffolk are home to some of the country’s most beautiful gardens, from shady city courtyards to landscaped grounds and everything in between […]

Gone are the days when all swimming pools were all alike. Today’s homeowners are keeping up with swimming pool trends and often looking for something unique and custom. We talked to Todd Thomasson, owner of Rock Water Farm in Aldie, Virginia, and asked him to share some of the swimming […]