Wood panelling doesn't always do great favors for a space and this room is an example of that. With heavy furniture this room was a dark and oppressive space, but with some brighter furnishings and white paint the room is completely transformed. More

What is a garden designer without a dirt level garden to do? Well of course, make the most of the available 150 sq ft balcony. Jenny Peterson, who lives and works in Austin, Texas transformed her 'L' shaped balcony from a mish-mash of outdoor 'stuff' to a cohesive and relaxing southern inspired place for her to enjoy the outdoors. More

I have been scheming to create a reclaimed planked wall for several years, and finally got my chance when the talented couple behind Ashley & Robert's Streamlined Bohemian asked me to help them design their new Georgetown chocolate shop. More

Q: We're at a loss regarding what to do with the large cubby in our kitchen wall. It's pretty deep and tall, so we're thinking we'll use it to store things we don't use very often, like serving dishes and small appliances. It also has a plug inside, so it's a handy spot for the microwave: More

I've been putting off designing my office since we moved into our house more than a year ago, despite the fact that I spend just about every day working in there. I had two major eyesores to contend with: a large metal dog crate and an industrial-looking black ballet barre. Both take up a lot of space and made arranging furniture a headache. More

Q:We live in little old New Zealand, where the status quo is get married, buy a house, have kids. You don't rent the same place for years in a row, so there is no culture of doing up the space you rent. As a renter for many years to come (and very happy in our little apartment), how do I convince my landlord that it's a good idea to refresh surfaces (paint/ lift carpet & polish the wooden floors/ etc...)? More

Artist Melissa Marks and interface designer Vicente Caride decided to renovate their Manhattan home to provide some privacy for their son Archie, and they let their common love of LEGOS guide the project. More

If you're thrilled with the color you chose for your walls, why not compliment it or match it on the ceiling? In addition to being just a bit unexpected, it also visually expands the room. More

Sometimes there is just not enough space - or money! With an upcoming wedding and two blending households of avid readers into a one bedroom condo (plus one curious object collector - me), we've got books and baubles coming out of our ears. This office area is one of my least favorite places in our home due its lack of light and wall space restrictions, so it was time for a cheap and quick fixer-upper! More

Q: I'm trying to decide between carpet or hardwood floors for my bedroom. My main concern is matching the great old floors in the majority of my apartment. It seems safer to lay down carpet than to have an awkward transition between rooms. And no, there are not hardwoords under the bedroom carpet. More