Black and white tile remains one of the most enduring and versatile design choices for bathrooms, offering a timeless palette that works across architectural styles from farmhouse to contemporary. When properly executed, a black and white tiled bathroom can feel simultaneously classic and modern, retro and fresh. This color scheme has been a staple of […]
Maximizing Bathroom Storage for Growing Families When a child’s bathroom needs an update, storage is often the biggest missing piece. The original bathroom in this Los Angeles home served its purpose but offered minimal storage. A single vanity with a basic medicine cabinet and builder-grade oak cabinetry simply could not keep up with the needs
Modern barnhouse architecture continues to gain traction among homeowners and designers who appreciate the blend of rustic warmth with contemporary minimalism. The modern barnhouse style, popularized by projects like Amy Matthews’ 2021 Modern Barnhouse featured on This Old House, combines the clean lines of Scandinavian design with the sturdy material honesty of traditional agricultural structures.
Transforming a standard bathroom into a glamorous Hollywood Regency space is one of the most rewarding renovation projects a professional builder or contractor can take on. The style, rooted in 1930s Tinseltown glamour, combines silvery finishes, mirrored surfaces, crystal accents, and luxurious fixtures to create a space that feels both opulent and timeless. Whether you
Why a Windowless Bathroom Needs a Strategic Light Plan Bathrooms without windows are common in many homes, particularly in guest baths, powder rooms, and interior spaces where exterior wall access is limited. These rooms can feel cramped, dark, and uninviting even with adequate square footage. The challenge is not simply installing brighter bulbs, it is
Planning a green remodel can feel like navigating a maze of decisions, from material selection to contractor vetting. Whether you are updating a mid-century bungalow or rethinking a suburban townhouse, the principles of sustainable renovation apply across project scales. This guide draws on lessons from real-world green remodeling projects and translates them into actionable steps.
A Home Waiting for Its Moment: The Auburndale House Before Renovation Every renovation begins with a clear-eyed look at what exists. Season 32 of This Old House visits Auburndale, Massachusetts, where a 1940s Colonial Revival with Georgian influences sits along the Charles River, owned by Raveen and Allison Sharma. The house has a prime location
Transforming an underutilized attic into a functional living space is one of the most rewarding home improvement projects a homeowner can undertake. A recent project demonstrated that a dingy, makeshift bedroom and bath can be turned into a cheery retreat with custom built-ins for less than the cost of a new set of furniture. The
A home’s exterior sets the tone for the entire property. When a house has builder-grade finishes and forgettable details, the result is a facade that neighbors struggle to remember. This was the reality for one Maryland couple whose 1923 home needed more than a simple refresh: it needed a complete curb appeal transformation. By rethinking
Historic home restoration presents some of the most rewarding and technically demanding challenges in residential construction. When homeowners Kysha and Jonathan discovered a dilapidated 1920s Victorian house in South Atlanta once owned by Luther Price, the area’s first postmaster, they saw beyond the crumbling foundation and boarded windows to envision a restored family home and
