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They might have celebrity status, but there's no reason why you can't draw inspiration from their homes to give your kitchen some star power of its own.
Don’t let your back sliding door be the final boundary of your living spaces. Now that a warmer season is upon...
Look to mirrors for stylish appeal and practical value in every room of the house.
Add life—literally!—to an interior space with a visually stunning vertical wall garden.
It’s nice to be back in the swing of things. Lisa and I are adjusting nicely to life with two kids. So far so good...
In the new year, one of my 2013 home goals is to complete projects that were started but unfinished {can we procrastina...
Certain home accessories should be left at the store when you are decorating or home staging your home. Let's take a loo...
This weekend gave us our first glimpse of impromptu summer BBQ’s and warm lingering evenings spent on the deck. ...
Green brings a soothing element to any space.By using a range of tones in this living room, it prevents clashes and bri...
The color of the year may be emerald green, but in February—it's undeniably red. Browse ten classic products forever linked to the bold and powerful color of love.
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we're seeing the color red just about everywhere—in our homes perhaps mo...
As Valentine's Day approaches, the color red becomes more and more apparent in our homes. Red roses, red hearts on Va...
The sculpture of plants, or topiary, has been a gardening practice for centuries. The precise designs achieved throug...
Accent your home with the trendiest bold hue of today, 2013's emerald green color.
If the end of the year is a time for reflection, don't underestimate the power of a well-placed mirror to enhance you...
Cross-sections of a tree branch are all that keep you away from a house full of one-of-a-kind rustic, woodsy decor.
After decking the halls and decorating the tree, there’s only one thing left to do—hang mistletoe. By doing so, you a...
These fancifully painted fellows herald the holiday season in grand style. Slideshow: Nutcrackers on ParadeBefore the...
Every year, I look forward to picking out the Christmas tree with my husband and daughters. He does the shaking and t...
As soon as December hits, I’m ready to break out the Christmas cheer. When it comes to decorating for the holiday, I’...
A century-old tradition, these artificial Christmas trees continue to charm homeowners and DIY enthusiasts alike. Lik...
From table lamps to finials, the centuries-old pineapple design motif is enjoying renewed popularity.
Choosing a live evergreen to serve as your Christmas tree brings a fresh scent and a bit of the outdoors into your ho...
It is fascinating to observe how something becomes a global icon. Consider how everyone in every country seems to kno...
Even if you're not selling your house, taking some of the tips professional home stagers give their clients can be es...
Mirrors come in a full range of shapes and styles and can fit easily into any decor. But if you really want to make a...
If you've got a piece of art or a special photo you'd like to display, but the cost of professional framing is hangin...
While its heritage is centuries old, the graceful acanthus leaf remains a fashionable design motif for all time.
Leaves are very much on my mind these days, what with all of the raking, blowing, bagging and mulching that goes alon...
From movie villains to Mickey Mouse, cannibal pumpkins to true works of art, we finally found the ultimate King of Carving—and a few honorable mentions to boot.
If you didn’t know the Greek key motif before, you’re now sure to recognize this geometric pattern in a wealth of home design applications.
Sometimes a motif gets stuck in your mind and then suddenly you start seeing it everywhere. One classic architectural...
There's the big stuff—renovations, major appliances, new suites of furniture—any of which can make an obvious impact ...
With the growing popularity of natural and organic elements in home design, one classic type of decor has gotten the ...
Whenever I hesitate before throwing out something useless, like an expired coupon or an old magazine, I think to myse...
Hanging a framed picture is about as DIY as many homeowners get. But although it may seem easy, hanging art properly ...
'Knot' just for sailing fanatics or decorating summer beach houses anymore, rope has found its way into homes of ever...
While it's not uncommon for a hallway to be the 'problem child' of a home decor scheme, most people never encounter o...
With all of the emphasis on outdoor living, it comes as no surprise that products to decorate gardens, patios, decks ...
Wood. It makes up so much of our homes, from the framing to the flooring we walk on. And it appears in all kinds of f...
Outdoor rugs are a great way to add interest, warmth, and character to your patio, porch, or deck. And with the varie...
Color experts share personal favorites and offer tips for finding a paint color that you will love for years.
Follow these simple steps to spruce up your home and create a warm welcome for family and guests alike.
Wide open spaces in lofts offer extensive opportunities—and unique challenges—for expressing your creativity. Designers and loft owners share their tips for space...
What’s color got to do with it? Everything, according to top forecasters!
Read up on exciting, easy-to-implement bathroom decorating ideas for every budget.
Historic fabrics known for their scenic depictions now tell more modern tales.
Period details are not a thing of the past with today's stylish reproductions.
Bring Eastern theory and Western lifestyle together to increase the feng shui in your home and life.
Bob continues to talk with Bernadette Upton of EcoDecor about the materials used in an ideal room for baby and safety procedures to put in place when the baby bec...
Bob talks with homeowners Nick and Maggie Beasley, who are remodeling, babyproofing, and insulating their home before the baby is born.
In West Palm Beach, FL, the American Lung Association has sponsored a designer showhouse that highlights a healthy home. Bob’s house tour focuses on the baby’s ba...
The unusually shaped room with original beadboard that sits under the roof’s eaves will be adapted from its prior use as a home office to be a child’s bathroom wi...
A peaceful nursery and childproofed home await the baby, and an elegant new master bath and powder room greet family and guests.
Much cosmetic, insulation, and sound reduction work has transformed a tired-old attic bedroom into a peaceful, pretty, and healthy room for baby.
Bob and architect Gregory Rochlin tour the interior of Bob's 100-year-old Shingle Style home in Cambridge, MA.
Bob meets carpenter Danny Ruffini to see how a metal stud wall is built in the basement.
In the dining room, carpenter Bob Ryley installs a chair rail and works with carpenter Danny Ruffini on the glass doors that will be added to the corner cupboard—...
Bob works with carpenter Bob Ryley to construct an insert for an antique cherry armoire to house his bedroom TV and video collection.
The generously sized workshop has a functional layout and a unique vinyl floor designed by architect Gregory Rochlin.
Bob meets with faux-painting expert Kim Sweet, who is applying a gold parchment effect on the master bedroom walls. Bob tries his hand at applying some color.
Bob looks at the new carpet being installed on the third floor and at a bathroom tile installation.
Bob tours the front vestibule, highlighting the beautiful stencil work done by artist Kim Sweet. He explains how small touches can bring back the feel of an 1890s...
Blinds for the new patio door are installed, as well as a variety of blinds and shades in other rooms throughout the house.
A high-tech lighting control system is reviewed, as well as furniture, storage, and decorating choices in various rooms.
Cindy O'Reilly is on site with Bob to install the natural bamboo, sliding-panel shades.
Bob tours the finished house and learns how they developed the design scheme.
Bob tours the open-plan family room and meets with Cecile to discuss cookware and accessories. Then he meets Meg Tarvin they move to the poolside lanai and the f...
Bob meets with Darren Brown and Jonathan Adler to discuss the interior design of the penthouse apartment, which Adler envisions being a casual space, enhanced by ...
Jonathan Adler invites Bob into his Soho boutique, which features an eclectic collection of furniture and housewares. Many pieces from the store will be used in t...
Bob surveys the interior decorating of the penthouse apartment, as well as the top-quality materials and appliances in the kitchen. Also, Bob learns about the dif...
Bob tours the bedroom and office, rooms which have been designed by Jonathan Adler and Darren Brown, who explain their aesthetic choices.
DD Allen shows off her updated 600-square-foot retreat in downtown Miami. By removing interior dividing walls, Allen has converted her one-bedroom into a studio. ...
Interior Designer Leslie Curtis takes Bob on a tour of the Lyman Estate in Waltham, MA.
Bob returns to Winterthur, the historic du Pont estate, to tour the Tappahannock Room.
Artisan Ken Forcier are applying the second "layer" of the stencil he's using to decorate in the parlor of the modern Colonial.
Bob and interior designer Leslie Curtis discuss the window treatments in this episode, while Kevin Murphy (from Smith + Noble) finishes up installation of the com...
Bob visits the McLellan House in Portland, ME, part of the Portland Museum of Art.
Bob checks in with artist Polly Forcier (from MB Historic Decor) for an update on the decorative painting in the modern Colonial project home.
Furniture maker Tommy MacDonald demonstrates a few of the techniques he employs to create hand-carved furniture details.
Bob tours the first floor of the farmhouse with interior designer Regina Lawrence, who points out many of the Vermont touches that have been included in the home.
Bob experiences the Panasonic Replay TV with the show-stopper feature and he tours the master bedroom suite, admiring the space, scope, and the view.
Bob tours the master bathroom, noticing the finishing touches and pointing out the features. Also, Bob checks out the Finlandia sauna, before reviewing te Crysta...
Decorator B. Smith paint a lavender stripe pattern on a bedroom wall.
Decorator B. Smith joins Bob to show him around the interior decor of the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build project home in Yonkers, NY.
Bob looks over the finishing touches, which have been put on the front porch. Also, Bob chats with the installers of the Pine shutters.
Bob tours the finished upstairs, paying special attention to the interior design of the various rooms.
Charleston, SC interior designer Carolyn Griffen joins Bob on a final tour of the house, and Guy Walters (from Thomasville) gives details on the Thomasville Hemin...
Charleston, SC interior designer Carolyn Griffen joins Bob for a final tour of the completed interior.
Bob tours the exterior with general contractor Sam Daniel. Then, he joins architect John Paul Hanbury and interior designer Barbara Page, and, together, they roll...
At the Virginia governor's mansion, some gorgeous silk drapes are being hung in the ballroom. Next, Bob visits the shop where the drapes are made.
Bob takes a grand tour of the fully restored governor's mansion in Richmond, VA.
Bob tours the interior restoration of the Virginia governor's mansion.
Bob tours the old governor's office in the Richmond, VA executive mansion.
The architect and interior designer of the loft conversion project have modeled some intriguing ideas for Bob.
Bob observes Bill Brody (from Classic Glass) installing a large mirror, a glass shelf, and a glass partition wall.
Carpenter Bob Ryley installs plantation shutters against a bedroom wall.
Collaborating architect Lisa Shire accompanies Bob, as he continues his tour of the completed loft conversion.
Carpenter Bob Ryley continues to fashion a wooden bracket for the exterior of the accessible home.
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley put up a grab bar in the bathroom to facilitate a wheelchair-bound person's maneuvering.
Bob works with the homeowners, who are stripping old paint off an antique cabinet. On top of the chemicals used to loosen the paint, they discuss the several safe...
The newly built china cabinet is installed. The unit was constructed in several peices, so it would fit through the front door. Several final cuts and adjustments...
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley meet in the workshop to build a set of bookcases for the home. Ryley demonstrates the various cuts and joining methods used to make th...
Bob takes a look at the master bedroom and talks with the interior designer. The two discuss the window treatments, new bedroom furniture, his and her closets, an...
Bob walks through the family room with the homeowners and the interior designer. In addition to decor, the group discusses the final budget.
Bob assists Patty Hettich in stripping paint from decorative woodwork, then making rubber molds to create new details in the Federal-style home.
Finishes are completed on the 1800s Federal-style home in Charleston, SC, and the interior design is underway as the owners finally move back in from the carriage...
Bob, Martha and the homeowner, Diana, discuss the greenhouse and the decor before Bob reveals a special suprise.
Bob meets with the decorator, Robyn Peterson, to discuss furnishings for the "little cabin in the woods".
Bob visits the unusual home of TV star Max Gail in hopes of gathering design ideas.
Bob shows the beach house to interior designer Robyn Peterson, who takes Bob shopping for fabrics. She suggests natural materials and earthy colors, as well as hi...
Bob and interior designer Robyn Peterson tour the finished, furnished California-Spanish beach house in Malibu. The media room has an Old West theme. The kitchen ...
Bob and interior decorator Robyn Peterson tour the master bedroom and bath. The 'antiqued' wood carpentry adds warmth to the bedroom, as does the use of unbleache...
Bob tours the cabin with the interior designer, Robyn Peterson. Under Robyn's direction, the mantle has been painted with a faux birch bark look, and the furnitur...
Bob and contractor Bob Ryley install a butcher block countertop in the kitchen, and decorator Robyn Peterson shows Bob how to create a "crackle" finish.
The interior design finishing touches have come together to create an original, romantic, and functional effect, all within a relatively small space.
The wallpaper installers, Jim and Tracy Matheson, show Bob how wallpaper is measured, cut, and applied.
Bob visits a wallpaper factory, where the design, paper-milling, and printing aspects of the wallpaper fabrication process all take place.
Bob confers with artist Margo Datz about decorative striping and stenciling in the master bedroom. She demonstrates for Bob how to add a stencil pattern to painte...
Bob tours the furnished, decorated Martha's Vineyard Victorian project house. The designer has sourced pieces from antique stores, salvage yards, second hand stor...
The designer shows Bob around the addition, pointing out certain highlights, such as the breezeway with exposed studs and the Victorian-influenced lighting design...
Bob reviews the new staircase in the entry hall before he and contractor Larry Landers tour the kitchen, pointing out where furniture, appliances, and fixtures wi...
Bob joins siding contractor Brian Quinn, who is constructing a beautiful gable-end sunburst fan from clapboard siding. Quinn explains how to lay out the center mo...
Carpenter Bob Ryley demonstrates how the front hall mirror is custom-built in the workshop.
Bob takes a tour of the Wayland project house as finishing touches are being put on, including honeycomb window blinds.
Bob goes furniture shopping at Sears with the homeowners and an interior designer. The homeowners pick out furniture for the dining room and family room.
Bob continues his final tour of the complete Wayland project house with the interior designer, who explains the thought process behind the furniture and color pal...
Bob takes a final tour through the nursery, office, kitchen, and family room.
The interior decorating process has begun. Bob receives some tips on selecting and hanging wallpaper.
A plate rack for the dining room is built from scratch and is finished with a faux-antique paint job.
Bob tours the newly furnished and appointed Plymouth project house with the interior designer. Throughout, there is a mix of formal and informal pieces, which all...
Bob meets with the interior design to discuss her vision for the house-- a combination of country style with antique French accents, such as the reproduction chai...
Bob helps contractor Al Stiles build a jig valance over the kitchen window to match the decorative style of the kitchen hutch.
Bob joins the interior designer for a shopping trip. The designer aims to achieve a comfortable 1940s vintage look. Bob and the designer also visit an upholstery ...
Bob tours the finished porch and pool area, and exchanges comments on the beautiful completed project with the architect.
Bob tours the gorgeous interior of the completed Cape Cod project house with decorator Ann Hill.
Bob tours the finished exterior with general contractor Ron Gan before going inside to see Christine Smyth’s spectacular decorating job.
General contractor Ron Gan installs folding closet doors. Then, Bob and the decorator, Christine Smyth, tour the rest of the finished first floor.
Bob installs some interesting finishing touches in the coach house kitchen. For instance, a pony wall is dressed up with a shadow effect and a routed oak cap.
Bob walks through the remainder of the renovation, admiring the details and faux-finish painting that continues through the kitchen, living room and dining room.
Bob and the homeowners look at the newly redesigned dining room. Kara Roberts from Smith & Noble joins to review the selections made for window coverings, and Bob...
