Designers redo the back of a house for a better indoor-outdoor connection and install a clever structure for storage, function and flow

Smart built-ins, natural light, strong color contrast and personal touches create a functional and stylish workspace

Go beyond framed art work with murals, collections, texture, panels and light

Make a room special with the texture of wainscoting, panels, shiplap and more

Large sliding glass doors connect a pergola-covered terrace with a kitchen and great room in Seattle

By-the-hour design advice helps a homeowner define a dining area in an open floor plan and give it a decorator look

Easy-care fabrics, a lighter color palette and a great furniture save help a Boston-area family get the transitional look they were after

A ranch’s kitchen, dining area and living room are combined in one beautifully unified space, while a mudroom solves a clutter problem

A peninsula separates zones in this open-plan family kitchen and dining area with a streamlined design

A mix of stainless steel and walnut, personalized features and a new dining area complete this chef’s kitchen