Your kitchen may not be perfect, but even if you've been in your home for only a few months, you have a system, with designated places to cut, mix, pour, cook and serve. More than charcoal goes up in smoke when you move outdoors; your system does, too, reducing even the most organized cook to feeling like they have two left hands that’re only one step ahead of two left feet. Replicate the...

The area underneath your staircase can pose a big interior design challenge. These spaces are usually small and awkwardly shaped. Many people don’t know what to do with this area and simply try to ignore or even hide it. Instead of letting this space go to waste, make the most of this area and transform it into a one of a kind, practical space with one of these 5 great ideas. 1. Mini Mudroom If...

It’s not too late for spring cleaning and the garage is a great place to start. While functioning as a storage area for most, getting the garage organized can make your stored items more accessible. Learn the simplest way to get your garage spic and span this year. Take it one area at a time If you’ve let things build up, tackling the whole space can feel overwhelming. Start by clearing out the...

When installing an island in your kitchen, there is no “one size fits all” solution. You have the ability to control every detail – from how tall it is to the size and shape. This freedom provides you with a world of possibilities but when you’re designing something from scratch, sometimes it’s hard to know just where to start. Here are a few things to consider when designing your ideal kitchen...

Summer is usually a time when people come and go, leave their doors and windows open more and also let the warmer weather lull them into a more casual attitude toward safety. Home burglars seem to know this – and act accordingly, breaking into more homes and yards during July and August than any other month of the year, safety experts say. Every day in the United States, a home burglary takes...

Laundry -- no matter how hard you try to avoid it, it keeps coming back, time and time again. While this task may be endlessly daunting, part of your despair might actually be coming from your space itself. If you're like many homeowners, you've focused your design efforts on the rest of the house, leaving the laundry room as an after-thought that's probably deserving of some much-needed TLC....

Living in Nevada, there are few things more desirable than having a pool in your own backyard. A private pool is a beautiful home improvement offering real value during the long hot, summer days in Las Vegas. Whether your aim is having a place in which you can up your fitness routine with afternoon lap sessions or somewhere to entertain your children and their friends, pools simply rule. There is...

The best interior designers know: when you want to add stylish touches to your living room, it's not how much money you spend; it's how you spend it. Most important? Remain true to what you love and the colors that energize you. You'll be more inclined to take chances, make unusual groupings and create a living room that carries your signature touch. And that's what real style is all about. When...

The next time someone asks you if you're “in the zone,” you may ask which zone they're referring to. If you're standing in the kitchen, the answer should be self-evident – at least if you're as organized as kitchen designers say you could be. They recommend grouping your kitchen activities around three critical zones: the refrigerator, sink and range-oven. Since key functions take place in each...