Design advice, inspiration and observations that struck a chord this week

Here’s how to handle the age-old entertaining conundrum to protect your furniture — and friendships

Take cues from nature for placement, materials, shapes and patterns, for a house that sits well in its surroundings

Use the kitchens that have been added to the most ideabooks in the last few months to inspire your dream project

10 Ways to Make a Small Space Live Large

Learn how to balance your budget and set priorities to get the home features you want with the least compromise

Here are tips and tricks for dividing your space so everyone gets the privacy they need

Change your relationship with your house for the better by focusing on the answer to something designers often ask

Explore the role of architectural fashions in current designs through 5 home styles that bridge past and present

A bold move gives a generic Portland kitchen personality without a major overhaul