Yellow cottage

Uniform kitchen cabinets didn't exist before the 1920s, when they strategically appeared thanks to a design army's maneuvers for greater efficiency.

Homeowners looking to create a peaceful interior design that gives them sanctuary from the troubles of everyday life many times turn to the ever-popular romantic cottage style associated with bed and breakfast inns. Also called flea market style because the character and charm is found in the many treasures found at flea markets and antique malls. Since this style features a homey collected look, much emphasis is put on collectibles and handmade items. Cottage style decorating is meant for…

Making your house the stunner on the street doesn't have to break you or the bank

Recently sold: $1,150,000. The perfect example of form, function and quality located at the epi-center of Lake Oswego's First Addition. A true 5 bedroom 3.1 bath home with dedicated office, bonus/theater room, wine cellar and outdoor covered patio with gas/wood burning fireplace. Green Features include; sustainably harvested Eastern White Pine wide plank hardwood floors, tankless water heater & Ipe wood deck. A well designed home with flat, usable back yard.

You showed us your eye-popping exterior makeovers. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest

There’s something about a little yellow house that just feels like home. Take a peek…

Yellow Cottage Playhouse ~ Yep, this is a playhouse, not a real house. BUT, wouldn't it make the most delicious little bungalow for the grownups, with some upsizing and modernizing a bit inside, say with a real kitchen and snazzy bathroom?

Since 1974, New Orleans' PRC has been revitalizing entire neighborhoods with grassroots restoration work—expanding their efforts with each year. On the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Julia Reed checks in on the revitalization of the Holy Cross neighborhood of the Lower Ninth Ward

Our house wraparound porch ideas and photos will inspire you to make your front porch a cozy spot to sit, enjoy a cool drink, and relax.

It probably comes as no surprise that paint is one of the quickest ways to update your home. In most cases, a paint job doesn’t require any invasive construction work, and the result is a lot like a good haircut—your house will look polished and neat when the work is ...