Bump out a room to increase light, views and square footage — we give you details and costs for the five bay window types

If regular curtains and rods feel too off the rack, look to these imaginative alternatives for one-of-a-kind windows

Weave some wicker or sea grass furniture into a modern or contemporary room to create a feeling of relaxed luxury

Make a room special with the texture of wainscoting, panels, shiplap and more

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

Pretty paint and playful touches banish chore-day blahs in a laundry room designed for a magazine’s Idea House

Yes, you can enjoy beautifully warm wood counters near water sans worry (almost), with the right type of wood and sealer

Designers redo the back of a house for a better indoor-outdoor connection and install a clever structure for storage, function and flow

Celebrate the good life with accessories that encourage a vacation vibe right at home

Blinds, drapes, shades and curtain rods to give your windows a polished, put-together look