When I was younger, I tried to make my house look more "sophisticated" by decorating with lots of neutrals. But the older I get, the more color I crave. I love how L.A. designer Alison Kandler decorates with color and vintage finds to ... Keep Reading
Designers
An Upstairs Landing Becomes a Book-Lover’s Library
Designer Eric Ross says his client was downsizing from her previous home, so she didn't really need new furniture or accessories. She just wanted to showcase some of her favorite things, like her books. Her new house has a large ... Keep Reading
Before & After: A Fabulous First-Floor Remodel
Designer Eric Ross says this makeover involved more than just simply redecorating a kitchen. It was a complete transformation that involved opening up all the rooms on the first floor to improve traffic patterns and bring more light into ... Keep Reading
Penelope Bianchi’s Romantic Kitchen in California
Welcome to Penelope Bianche's colorful kitchen in Montecito, which is full of character and stories (like its owner). I featured her “Provençal Farmhouse” when it was on the market last year. She recently wrote to tell me that after it ... Keep Reading
Turning a Little-Used Dining Room Into a Family Room
Designer and author Stephen Saint-Onge has a motto: "Good home design has the power to change your life." He stresses the importance of looking at your home through fresh eyes and seeing the potential it might have. With one family he ... Keep Reading