Unlimited storage space would be great. But sufficient space is possible—if you make full use of the laundry, basement, attic and garage.
Maureen Blaney Flietner
Real Kitchen Makeovers
Warm Welcome: After This uninspired kitchen was desperately in need of a makeover to fit the classic charm of a Craftsman home. A New Kitchen of San Diego took on the task. The room was ripped down to the studs, the walls were moved, the window and door were changed...
Options in Roofing Materials
Nature's Choice A natural cedar shingle roof offers an architectural look that suggests taste, timelessness and classic quality. This roofing product is crafted by third-generation shingle weavers from the #208 Shake and Shingle Mill, prides itself on creating...
Gorgeous Garage Doors
Stately Elegance Many of us appreciate the sophisticated and inviting appeal of a historic home. If you do, you will want to check into Amarr's Biltmore® For Your Home collection. Inspired by America's largest home, the Biltmore estate in Asheville, N.C., the...
Real Bathroom Makeovers
At-home Spa Bath: After This 30-inch-wide "waterfall" of glass and slate mosaics, flowing from ceiling to tub deck to floor, now draws the eye into the new bathroom. The design by AB&K Bath and Kitchen of Wisconsin makes the whirlpool tub the focal point. Porcelain...
Kitchen Islands
Designer Details While custom work may cost more, a homeowner gets to enjoy the experience of a designer and the special knowledge that person can bring to a project. This island of beaded inset maple cabinetry is finished in antique white and separates the kitchen...
A Roundup of Kitchen Styles
Functional and Creative Craftsmanship is paramount in the Arts and Crafts or Craftsman style. The style is often recognized for its grained dark woods, simple geometric shapes and toned-down hardware. This kitchen's unusual layout lent itself to a design that was...
Kitchen Cabinets
Affordably Stylish Stylish yet affordable stock cabinetry is within reach. Aristokraft produces this attractive Radford door line with a square mitered style and raised center panel. These cabinets are made of top-of-the-line cherry hardwood. That gives a uniformly...
Bathroom Suites
The design-coordinated pieces of a bathroom suite can make remodeling a bathroom easier.
Today’s Multi-Use Garage: Add More Storage or Create a New Living Space
When extra living or storage space is needed but a major addition is not in the plans, utilize the garage to meet the varied demands of today’s households.