A few weeks ago, I interviewed Laura Dooley, owner of LoKey Designs, and Nicole Walter, greenhouse buyer for Garden Heights Nursery, for the latest episode of my podcast House of Lou. Naturally, we ...

Formal living rooms aren’t gone but are evolving into relaxed, multifunctional spaces. Swap formality for cozy layouts, modular furniture, and inviting seating. Update with softer lighting, textured ...

It’s time to turn up the heat on your home renovations. Adding a steam room to your home is a hot trend that will transform your space into a luxurious, spa-like retreat. After a steam session, you’ll ...

Cushioned mismatch chairs, round tables, and playful walls and ceilings are taking the rigidity out of these formerly stuffy ...

The concept is not a novel one, but it’s not exactly a no-brainer either. The big design idea? Styling a room or space around a single statement-making piece. This practice may seem daunting—best left ...

If you're working on blueprints for a new build or making a must-have list for your house hunt, the decision of whether or not to prioritize a formal dining room is a pretty big one. While open-floor ...

Open living rooms are evolving to allow for balance between easy entertaining and intimate, zoned living. Expansive living rooms aren’t as popular as comfortable, welcoming spaces with an easy flow.

The best things come in little packages, and the powder room is no exception. While its origins are utilitarian (long ago, this was the room in which people freshened up their wigs using—you guessed ...

Even in the most design-conscious homes, children’s bedrooms are often where the unsightliest items go to hide. That is, until you learn how to style a kid’s room. This will help you avoid the primary ...

Dining rooms offer a place to enjoy meals, gather as a family, and visit with those closest to you. But what happens when ...

If you're house-hunting or thinking of ways to modernize your current home, odds are there's a lot of focus on the living room. Formal living rooms have offered a pleasant, elegant touch to homes over ...