Depending on where you live in the country, the next few months might become a bit rainy and muddy as we leave summer behind and head into fall. If you have young children or teenagers, they’re not going to remember to wipe their feet, take off dirty boots, or gently lay umbrellas out to dry every time it rains. And if you have a dog or two, you’re really in for some professional dirt-tracking into your home this fall and beyond. Fear not. We have a solution for every home – a mudroom. Maybe you’ve always wanted one, or maybe you need to make the one you have more versatile and functional. Either way, we’ve compiled some ideas to inspire

Functional, Decorative Room Dividers During the pandemic, the popular open-concept floor plan may have become a bit problematic at times for those of us working from home—which was just about everyone. Think about it: One or more adult professionals simultaneously conducting Zoom meetings while school-aged children attend online classes, and you’ve got an open floor plan recipe for disaster. If, “Keep it down, I’m on a Zoom call!” resonates with you, we’ve got some solutions. However, we’re not going back to closed-off, chopped-up living spaces. According to design pros, the open floor plan isn’t going away anytime soon, because it's still one of the best, most versatile ways to maximize your living space. While your kids may be planning to

Find Your Flow: Water Features and Fountains Now that summer is in full swing, we hope you’ve been spending more time in your outdoor living space. Perhaps you’re enjoying an evening beverage on the patio, gatherings with friends around the fire pit, or lounging the day away on a sunroom chaise. Imagine how soothing these experiences would be with the peaceful sounds of a waterfall or fountain. If you can hear the soft trickle of flowing water in your mind, why not make it come to life by adding a simple or inventive water feature to your outdoor living area? Here are some of our favorites to inspire you; a little sprinkle of ideas, to help flood your creativity and

A garage doesn’t only have to be the place where you park your car or store bins of holiday decorations during the off-season. It can be anything you envision — from a gameroom to a sunroom to a gathering space that expands your home’s square footage. In this month’s design trends blog, we decided to take a look at some unique, functional, and versatile garage makeovers. One of these might even end up being your favorite room (not) in the house.   Bright, lofty, and multifunctional. While this room isn’t exactly in the garage, it is over it. With a little creativity, this large empty space became a bright, multi-level gameroom/lounge area with a mini office loft, complete with a