Kitchens
Kitchen Lighting Ideas That Start at the Counter
Light for the counter first, then the shelves, the sink, the island, the ceiling, the table, and the…
Interiors
Ideas and inspiration for every room in the house, from bedrooms and living rooms to kitchens and bathrooms.
Kitchens
Bathrooms
How Big a Vanity Can Your Bathroom Take?
Standard bathroom vanity height, depth, and width, and how to work out the largest vanity a bathroom can…
Entryways
Hallway Ideas for a Space Nobody Sits In
Paint, pattern, light, pictures, and storage for a hallway, chosen for a space people walk through and never…
Living Rooms
Mount the TV With Its Center 42 Inches Off the Floor
The usual height for a wall-mounted TV, how to turn it into a bracket position for your screen,…
Kitchens
The Kitchen Island as Prep Counter, Table, and Pantry
Twenty-five ways to fit out and shape a kitchen island, grouped by whether they help with cooking, seating,…
Bathrooms
Shower Niche Height, Size, and Which Wall to Put It On
Where a shower niche goes, how wide and deep the wall framing lets it be, how high to…
Living Rooms
27 Fireplace Ideas, Working or Not
Twenty-seven ways to change a fireplace, grouped by the part they touch: the surround, the hearth, the alcoves,…
Living Rooms
How Low Can a Fireplace Mantel Go?
How close a wood mantel can come to a fireplace opening, how depth changes that, and where the…
Kitchens
What Size Cabinet Pulls Fit Each Door and Drawer?
How cabinet pulls are measured, what length suits each drawer width, and where pulls go on doors and…
Dining Rooms
The Measurements Behind a Comfortable Banquette
The working dimensions for a built-in dining banquette, including seat height, seat depth, width per person, and how…
Kitchens
Coffee Bar Ideas for a Counter, a Cabinet, or a Spare Wall
Ten ways to set up a coffee station at home, from a tray on the counter to a…
Bedrooms
Kids’ Bedroom Ideas to Grow Into
Twelve ideas for a child's room that keeps working as the child grows, with the lasting pieces chosen…
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