See where it makes sense to invest in durable essentials and focal pieces, and where to economize on other things

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

Wine barrel pendants add a fun touch to this sleek, newly functional kitchen, where guests can help themselves to drinks

You can't take back a first impression. Professionals explain why they chose these striking front doors for their clients' homes

Pre-aged floors, vintage hardware and rough-hewn materials add an old-world feel to this new Los Angeles kitchen

Say goodbye to an interior door or two and welcome better traffic flow and more accessible storage in your rooms

Find out which option is the ideal partner for your shower-bath combo

Stepping up to the harsh sun and heat of the desert Southwest, this intimate patio is an exotic escape right outside

If you're spoiling all that lovely extra light and fresh air with a dull screen door, consider these imaginative options instead

Better use of space and brighter light were priorities in this contemporary makeover in northern England