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This year marked the tenth anniversary of BKLYN DESIGNS, an exhibition of contemporary design and furnishings held in...
Wake up your sleepy bedroom decor with a DIY headboard that reflects your personal taste and lifestyle.
When I first saw the Quad Shelving Unit by Nauris Kalinauskas, only one question ripped through my mind. Why is it cal...
Designer Jamie Durie framed this outdoor dining room by incorporating a large backyard pine tree into a stone wall. The...
Staining wood furniture adds color and brings out the natural beauty of the grain.
I have painted a ton of furniture over the years and I have learned a lot through trial and error. Mahogany is always on...
I’ve been searching local antique shops in my area for a chair for my daughter’s bedroom. I had a chair the...
Reuse, reduce, recycle– that’s what we’re taught. So with so much of our building materials causing e...
While so many of us own pieces of wood laminate furniture, so few ever think to reinvent them with paint.
Take wood furniture from drab to fab with a fresh coat of paint.
Use spray paint to give new life to your old wrought iron patio furniture.
With a little ingenuity, you can move your antique armoire into the 21st century without sacrificing any of the furniture's old-fashioned charm.
It's finally here—Friday! The weekend is a great time to relax, but it's also the perfect opportunity to bring simple...
If getting more sleep is one of your New Year's resolutions, it might be time for a new mattress. Listen to BOB VILA ...
If the end of the year is a time for reflection, don't underestimate the power of a well-placed mirror to enhance you...
Where would we be during the holidays without the sleeper sofa? Sofa beds of the past are notorious for being somewha...
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...
Farm tables are those warm, rustic surfaces that draw inspiration from the original harvest tables found in American ...
So you repainted the living room and now you can’t stand your old furniture. Before you shop 'til you drop, do some ...
I tend to think of headboards as the sort of thing that only real grown-ups own. When you're a 20-something who moves...
It turns out that sitting is bad for you. Like really, really awful. It's no surprise that a sedentary lifestyle isn'...
If you think summer's end will preclude you from enjoying the pleasures of a picnic until next year, think again! Thi...
Since its 1900 invention, the Murphy Bed has become a standard space-saving solution for making a room multifunctional.
There's a room off our kitchen dedicated as a playroom for our daughters (ages 2 and 4). Originally, the house plan d...
See how DIYers combine, modify, and rearrange IKEA stock to create their own unique furniture pieces.
Looking for a desk that makes a statement? Get inspired with these ten designer and DIY examples.
It’s not just for dorm rooms anymore: the stylish design, low cost and ingenious construction of lots of today’s kno...
A New England creation turned countrywide deck favorite, this American standard is as popular as ever.
Warm summer nights make me want to lounge back with a cool beverage and watch the sunset from our back deck after the...
While paint is always an option, consider the benefits of wood refinishing.
Picnics are as much a part of summer as swimming pools and mosquitos. So we've rounded up some great picnic table bar...
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)...
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)...
Hours before the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) closed its four-day run on Tuesday, the winners of ...
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) is one of my favorite trade shows. It is the one show in the co...
The Adirondack chair dates back to 1903, when Thomas Lee couldn't get comfortable. While vacationing with his family ...
Well-maintained patio and deck furniture is an essential for truly enjoyable outdoor living.
How to Paint Furniture: A "make-over" artist shares her tips on turning old into new with little more than a fresh coat of paint.
Follow these easy paint makeover tips to transform an old piece of furniture into one that's fresh and new!
Learn how to furnish a green home. Whe buying pieces for a room, consider the environmental effects.
As sad as it is to move indoors after enjoying your outdoor furniture all summer, taking a little extra time to care ...
Fine woodworker Abel Smith, of Tay River Builders, crafted a cradle for his best friend’s baby. He spent months execu...
When I was just 11 days from giving birth, I still had 11th hour projects to complete for my "Green" Nursery Challeng...
In week two of my "green" nursery challenge, I purchased the "Rolls Royce" of organic mattresses. Now I needed a cr...
We at BobVila. com are dedicated to bringing you the most practical home improvement advice. This new chair from Fl...
“You will never sleep again!” is something that people love to say to expecting parents. But, I decided my baby (an...
An investment in handmade furniture can reap rewards for generations to come. Here is a look at a few of the factors involved in making smart purchasing decisions.
Much cosmetic, insulation, and sound reduction work has transformed a tired-old attic bedroom into a peaceful, pretty, and healthy room for baby.
The generously sized workshop has a functional layout and a unique vinyl floor designed by architect Gregory Rochlin.
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.
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...
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, industrialist Henry Francis du Pont's country estate, which is now a museum in Delaware's Brandywine Valley
Bob returns to Winterthur, the historic du Pont estate, to tour the Tappahannock Room.
Furniture maker Tommy MacDonald demonstrates a few of the techniques he employs to create hand-carved furniture details.
Bob provides an update on the status of the mahogany deck, the breezeway, and the completed barn/studio.
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 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...
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...
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.
Bob observes Bill Brody (from Classic Glass) installing a large mirror, a glass shelf, and a glass partition wall.
Collaborating architect Lisa Shire accompanies Bob, as he continues his tour of the completed loft conversion.
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley put up a grab bar in the bathroom to facilitate a wheelchair-bound person's maneuvering.
The front porch is undergoing full restoration, due to excessive water and pest damage to the columns and other structural elements. Demolition begins and repair ...
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.
The wood has arrived for the perimeter benches, so Bob and contractor Bob Ryley begin constructing the architect-designed benches for the greenhouse. The wood is ...
Bob meets with the decorator, Robyn Peterson, to discuss furnishings for the "little cabin in the woods".
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 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.
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...
Carpenter Bob Ryley demonstrates how the front hall mirror is custom-built in the workshop.
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 reviews the construction of a carport, bench, and storage structure, situated adjacent to the Naples project house.
Bob tours the gorgeous interior of the completed Cape Cod project house with decorator Ann Hill.
