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

The formal space mixes custom details to create an exquisite style bridging past and present

Take the guesswork — and backbreaking experimenting — out of furniture arranging with these living room layout concepts

With a table for meals and a desk for bringing home the bacon, this dining room earns its keep

Muddy paws are no problem in this new multipurpose room

A traditional dining room design is inspired by a checkered floor, antique finds and inherited church furniture

Smaller, more proportionally fitting furniture, a cooler paint color and better window treatments help bring life to a limiting layout

An open vanity and recessed storage maximize space in a tiny cottage bathroom

A bold color palette and sophisticated decor set the tone for visitors to a Baltimore waterfront home

Distressed finishes and a mix of styles make this newly built great room fit for a laid-back family