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

Porcelain tile and outdoor fabrics prepare this lakeside home for the challenge of pets and kids

Children ran from the scary dark walls in this spare room, but white paint and new flooring put fears and style travesties to rest

Brightness and elegance without a trace of stuffiness bring the individuality of a seaside Rhode Island home into the light

See how a sofa in this neutral shade can take on anything you mix with it, from soft to sharp and everything in between

Try out Trout or shake up some Martini Shaker gray for a neutral-based kitchen that whispers of sophistication

Energize your favorite gray shades with pick-me-up accents as fresh as a spring day

Low ceilings or odd-size doorways are no problem when you fashion a barn door from exterior siding and a closet track

See how stripping parts of a home's structure can boost its energy flow along with its design chops