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Designing for Comfort and Light
A cramped '60's colonial opens up with French doors, more windows, and wider passageways
by Steve Aitken
Carving Out a Dining Area
Defining an intimate space in a large, open room
by Jefferson Kolle
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Choosing the Right Kitchen Countertop
With the number of countertop choices growing, you can mix and match materials to create a unique combination of colors,textures, and functions
by Max Alexander
A Gathering Place for Family
A simple palette of natural materials complements a comfortable home in a coastal setting
by Karen Tanaka
American Classic: The Timeless Bungalow
After 100 years, these well-crafted homes still make sense for the way we live
by M. Caren Connolly and Louis Wasserman
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Listening to Your House
An interior designer shares six lessons that apply to any home
by Maria LaPiana
Buying a Sofa Bed
If you know what to look for, you can find one that's comfortable for both sitting and sleeping
by Alex Sheehan
Finding Space in a Small Kitchen
Losing an unused back staircase makes way for a breakfast table and pantry
by Jonathan Chambers
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Not So Big Solutions
Architect Sarah Susanka shows how you can add a half-bath without adding square footage
Inspired Ideas
Finding storage where you'd least expect it
Furnishings
Kilim carpets, with their bold, bright patterns, complement any room
Artisan
Melissa Greene's pots hold stories of travel and home
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Getting It Done
Floor refinishing can really jazz up a room
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A small cabin on a tiny island
Designing for Comfort and LightA cramped '60's colonial opens up with French doors, more windows, and wider passageways
by Steve Aitken
Carving Out a Dining AreaDefining an intimate space in a large, open room
by Jefferson Kolle
READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Choosing the Right Kitchen CountertopWith the number of countertop choices growing, you can mix and match materials to create a unique combination of colors,textures, and functions
by Max Alexander
A Gathering Place for FamilyA simple palette of natural materials complements a comfortable home in a coastal setting
by Karen Tanaka
American Classic: The Timeless BungalowAfter 100 years, these well-crafted homes still make sense for the way we live
by M. Caren Connolly and Louis Wasserman
READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Listening to Your HouseAn interior designer shares six lessons that apply to any home
by Maria LaPiana
Buying a Sofa BedIf you know what to look for, you can find one that's comfortable for both sitting and sleeping
by Alex Sheehan
Finding Space in a Small KitchenLosing an unused back staircase makes way for a breakfast table and pantry
by Jonathan Chambers
Departments
People in This Issue
Finds
Not So Big Solutions
Architect Sarah Susanka shows how you can add a half-bath without adding square footage
Inspired Ideas
Finding storage where you'd least expect it
FurnishingsKilim carpets, with their bold, bright patterns, complement any room
ArtisanMelissa Greene's pots hold stories of travel and home
Q&A
Readers Question -- Experts Answer
Getting It Done
Floor refinishing can really jazz up a room
ResourcesAdvertiser Directory
Getaways
A small cabin on a tiny island
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