Groom Your Rooms With Kentucky Derby Decor
It’s time to run for the roses! Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at home with decorative touches that evoke the Bluegrass State It’s not the only marquee horse race in the country, but there’s something about the Kentucky Derby that conjures up a singular sense of romance and refinement. Where I live it’s a major cause […]
A Quick Downsizing Quiz for the Undecided
On the fence about downsizing? We help you decide whether that fencing should encircle a mansion or a mini trailer We all consider downsizing for different reasons. Maybe we’re sick and tired of the maintenance and upkeep of a large home. It could be that we’re weary of the financial burden, or of being tied […]
20 Ideas for Easygoing Summer Parties
Ditch the fancy and fussy in favor of laid-back entertaining that leaves you more time to enjoy the fun Summertime calls for a distinctly unfussy approach to entertaining, and thankfully so —because who wants to sweat over planning a summer soiree? Make things easier on yourself by hosting outdoors instead of in, getting guests to […]
So You Want to Build: 7 Steps to Creating a New Home
Get the house you envision — and even enjoy the process — by following this architect’s guide to building a new home Whether building new or renovating an existing structure, creating a new home is a journey of discovering who you are, what you want, how you want to live and where you want to […]
How to Design a Plan for Your New Home or Remodel
Building or renovating a house? Follow these 6 steps to draw up a plan that delivers the goods… Most importantly….. What you need and what you think you want are not the same thing. Before you can even begin to design your own home (or design anything for that matter), you need to establish a […]
Discover 100 of the Most Beautiful French Homes on Houzz
We mark Bastille Day with a journey through a wide-ranging collection of gorgeous French homes and gardens July 14 is Bastille Day in France. The holiday, instituted in 1880 during the time of the nation’s Third Republic, marks the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison during the French Revolution, an event that symbolized the end of […]
2018 Interior Design Trends
Get the lowdown on the colors, materials and other design decisions gaining steam now Every year brings more options for materials, finishes and ideas to bring into our interiors. If you’re ready to try something new, consider the following design trends. We searched through Houzz data, popular photos and articles, and talked to designers for this […]
French Interior Design Ideas
This beautiful French style home is located in the heart of West Texas. The expansive single story 4,300 square foot floor plan was designed by Brit Jones Interiors and architect Tyler Gentry, of 17 Services. It was built by Scott Lane Homes. You are immediately greeted with a stunning staircase leading you into a foyer filled with unique and one-of-a-kind […]
The Best General Contractors in Louisville
FROM GENERAL CONTRACTORS MAGAZINE! THANK YOU FOR THIS HONOR! 1) Wolford Built Homes Website | 502.228.5885 | 7804 Springfarm Glen Drive PO Box 767 Prospect, KY 40059 Wolford Built Homes is one of Louisville’s premier luxury custom home builder and remodeler. The company was established in 1974 by Ron Wolford, a registered home builder that has […]
32 Home Design Trends for 2019
Creamy cabinets, abstract kitchen islands, destination bathtubs, compact laundry hubs and more are in store for homes If you’re looking to redecorate or renovate your home in 2019, you’ve come to the right place. We searched through Houzz data, browsed hundreds of home design photos, reread past articles and interviewed professional designers to bring you this […]