Chucking the builder’s floor plan, a family reassigns rooms to work better for their needs

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

Seeking an uplifting spot during gray days in Washington state, this couple brightened their space with turquoise paint and DIY spirit

Banquette seating, folding tables and clever seating options can create a comfortable dining room right in your main living space

Sophistication meets durability and easy-to-clean surfaces in a dramatic style-mixing space

A creative family boosts the fun factor with DIY touches, a quirky pendant and a crafty table

This home's colonial architecture inspires formality, while the room's bold color, a mix of styles and a glossy bar update the look

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

Easy-care fabrics, a lighter color palette and a great furniture save help a Boston-area family get the transitional look they were after