Remodeling 488 Ideabooks

Sure, the United States is a country that's big on scale and large gestures. But I have to say that I love small moves that make a big difference. Sometimes it's as simple as changing a color. Sometimes it's adding a strategically placed window or... more »

The very word "sauna" sounds toasty and tantalizing in the dead of winter. As snowflakes whirl and the mercury stays stubbornly low, the idea of having a wooden heat chamber right in your house might seem too tempting to resist. Of course, warmth... more »

This homeowner wanted the walk down into her condominium's basement to take her far away — all the way to Europe. "The owner wanted to create a cozy Mediterranean wine cellar look," says Lisa Whelan of M.J.... more »

Say you live in a home with one and a half stories, such as a Cape Cod. Your second-floor bedrooms and bathrooms are tucked under the roof,... more »

Let's get to the nitty-gritty of what it means to remodel green. Being green starts long before you think about where you want to put the tub, and the effects last into the future long after you're gone. Remodeling can be a wasteful process. The least... more »

Once something shunned and banished to crawl spaces and attics, exposed ductwork is on the rise as a design element — and as an energy-efficient solution. Naturally, those considering vaulted ceilings or increasing headroom in their home will need to... more »

A unique, gravity-defying wine rack caught my eye while I was browsing Houzz the other day. The horizontal bottles appear to float straight out from the wall in this midcentury... more »

As we age, the lens of the eye becomes less flexible, and our lighting requirements change. The ability to focus on near objects decreases, which explains why many people need reading glasses as they get older. The lens of the eye also becomes denser... more »

Pocket doors will infuse an average space with architectural charm and can be great space savers — but they have their downsides, too. Here's some coverage of both sides to help you decide if pocket doors are right for your new house or remodel. more »

Glass is easily one of the most amazing inventions in human history. In architecture the material physically separates inside and outside yet provides views from one side to the other. This quality alone makes glass unique in buildings, and in the 20th... more »

Whether made from stone, wood or metal, the decorative ledge we call a mantel has rested over fireplaces for centuries. Mantels display our family photos, art and accessories — often all the things that we treasure the most. As the focal draw of every... more »

I'd like to think I have a close family: husband, three kids, one dog — and we are always together. However, there is one thing I'd rather not share ... yup, the bathroom. I know it's TMI (too much information), but can we please talk about toilet time?... more »

When we're blessed with good weather, we view the sun's warm rays as bright white. On early winter mornings, the sky is almost pink, and in the summer, warmer colors like red and orange can be seen at sunset. The spectrum of white light is made up of... more »

As the wife of a professional carpenter, I've been spoiled by being able to fill my home with rich architectural details for merely the cost of materials. We've created a room with a coffered ceiling, added crown molding throughout our home... more »

Follow the progress of Mike and Leann Rowe of Lutz, Florida, as they renovate a 1970s-era ranch house in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Over the past few months, we've shown how they found... more »