Laura and Ben moved into their home a couple of years ago, and recently tackled their kitchen renovation before the arrival of their new baby. Originally an old butcher shop, the space had high ceilings and an open plan to work with. Using Google SketchUp to design the layout, they filled in their kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances, and put down a new floor. Check out the results: More

I'm always on the lookout for trees that are interesting yet appropriate for my small urban garden. Not every tree thrives by having their roots crammed into a tight space or container. Instead of making an impulse buy — only to see your latest find in a sad state of disarray months down the road — it's always wise to do a little research. Here are a few suggestions that are perfect candidates for confined spaces. More

Obviously, modern means different things to different kitchen fans. For some it's a smooth expanse of cabinets with no dishes or appliances in sight, for others it's an interesting mix of unexpected materials, or the way color is incorporated. More

Name: Clem & Louisa
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Type of space: Urban Backyard

Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: At the end of a major renovation project we were left with a serious mess and zero cash. Our space is tiny and we were determined to maximize every inch, to include a minute plunge pool and still have loads of seating and lounging options (relatively speaking of course) and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Low maintenance being key…

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The instant I spotted the front porch of my Austin apartment, I knew I wanted to live here. I love Texas, but I miss my home state of Louisiana, and the front porch of this duplex evoked a bit of a Louisiana architecture-feel. But it needed some work to get it to be the perfect place for sitting out every morning and evening with a friend and iced tea. More

There are over 34 million people who work from home, yet the quality and features vary greatly. Some people have all the right tech, but not the right ergonomics. Others have great design, but might be lacking in storage space. Trying to checkmark off all five rules for efficiency in a workspace can be tough (privacy, proper lighting, ergonomics, storage, and optimal layout), but the infographic below might help you tweak your home office just closer to "ultimate" with just a few changes... More

I had no idea that my little kitchen overhaul would yield such a response, ranging from "awful" to "amazeballs." Thanks for all the great comments, both good and bad. By the way, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Dr. Kevorkian, and stem cell research combined have nothing on the "brass knobs with stainless appliances" debate. I'm not sure which issue will take longer to resolve.
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One of the big takeaways I had after watching the first episode of On The Verge was how well designed the set was. While the host, Joshua Topolsky, along with the team and guests, was great, the set was like this unsung star quietly shining in the background. Well my friends, it will be unsung no more... today I'm talking with On The Verge executive producer Chad Mumm about that very set and how to get the look in your own home office. More

Name: Emily (12)
Location: Prospect, KY

My inspirations for this room came from my daughter and her love of aqua and black. The room centers around a large "statement" rug that is black with a large flower. More

After being scored, scraped, soaked, stripped, and banished from our homes for nearly three decades, wallpaper is enjoying a sweet revenge. Whereas easy-to-remove wall decals were once all the rage, we now see people in droves opting for a patterned accent wall for the nursery. Click through to see a gallery of some of our favorite uses web wide. More