After more than six years in their Austin, Texas, home, this couple envisioned creating stylish midcentury-inspired interiors that lean heavily on natural materials and tones. With two young kids and a dog, they dreamed of having finishes that were playful and, above all, durable.

To get everything they wanted, they put together a design and remodeling team to strip back the existing home and build an addition. For the interiors, they worked with designer Jessica Nelson of Etch Design Group to incorporate natural elements like white oak kitchen cabinets and marble countertops (sealed to be kid-proof).

In the living room, classic midcentury-style furniture pieces and a matte black tile fireplace elevate the look, while a light-colored…

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With the right details and features, a laundry room can become so much more than just a place to wash and dry clothes. You’ll find plenty of inspiration for statement-making finishes, clever storage ideas and stylish color schemes in this countdown of the top 10 laundry rooms. 10. Bold in Blue

Undercabinet lighting illuminates a beautiful hand-painted tile backsplash in this Dallas laundry room by Blackline Renovations. A brass rod adds a spot to hang damp clothes and complements the brass cabinet hardware. A folding countertop spans the appliances, and a full-height linen cabinet offers broom and vacuum storage.

9. Layered Luxury

Kurk Homes imagined a welcoming, joyful and functional space when designing…

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January is the time, if you haven’t already, to protect your home from harsh winter weather and get a jump-start on your top projects for the year. Make the most of your month by clearing space in your home, boosting warmth and dreaming up plans for the year ahead. Here are 13 to-dos to give your home a little midwinter TLC.

Things to Check Off Your List in an Hour or Less
Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. With more heater use and wood fires in the fireplace, it is especially important during winter to make sure those smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working. Use the test button on each device, and change batteries as needed. Organize the board games. When bad weather has you stuck indoors…

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