Porch of the Week: Comfy, Low-Maintenance Space Used Year-Round (16 photos)

This Atlanta-area family was eager to expand its living space in a way that would allow it to connect with the outdoors while relaxing with friends and family. “Our goal was to bring the comfort of the indoors outside in a unique, low-maintenance space that we could use all year round,” homeowner Kevin...

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Before and After: Garage Converted Into a Stylish Backyard Studio (12 photos)

This Dallas couple prefer to park their cars in the driveway, which left their garage waiting for a better purpose than the storage room it had become. After recently remodeling their house with the help of Mary Anne Smiley Interiors, they reached out to the design firm once again to convert their garage...

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6 Inviting New Bathrooms With a Curbless Shower (6 photos)

A curbless shower takes some extra construction planning to slope the subfloor for proper draining, but it can be worth it. A seamless transition creates a mobility-friendly threshold that can accommodate a wheelchair if needed, but it can also stylishly make a space look sleeker and feel...

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Why Fall Is the Best Time for Planting (6 photos)

Fall is the best time to garden, and it’s about time we realized this. Not only is cooler weather easier on new plants and tired bones, but planting in a spent garden with rain on the horizon also has advantages. Here’s more on why planting in fall can make spring gardens more robust than we might have...

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Kitchen of the Week: Soft Transitional Feel in Taupe and Wood (13 photos)

After raising two kids, this newly empty-nest Maine couple wanted to rethink the complicated layout of their 1995 traditional-style coastal home to create a larger kitchen with a fresh look and new appliances.
They hired designer Mary O. Adams to reimagine the floor plan. Adams relocated the dining

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To-Dos: Your September Home Checklist (11 photos)

From the first days, which probably still feel like summer, to the last, when you may notice that first chill in the air, September is a time of transition. Get your home ready for the season ahead by ticking off these to-dos, from adding cozy layers to scheduling necessary maintenance —...

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Houzz Tour: Colorful Spanish Apartment for Tapas and Relaxing (11 photos)

Spanish architect Ganzalo Prado approaches residential architecture in a fun and provocative way, with a playful interpretation of domestic color, expertly using color with clear intention. He is also sure to listen to the needs of the client while meticulously leading the process. Houzz...

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