Been putting off a home improvement project until you have more cash on hand? Or maybe the price tag on a design or remodeling project you’ve already started has grown. Either way, taking advantage of the many financing options available can get you to the finish line of living more happily in your home sooner

Ceiling fans make great additions to the home year-round. They cool us down in summer and warm us up in winter. New features and technologies mean they’re more energy-efficient than ever, and design updates have led to some pretty stylish models. Personal preference plays a big role when buying a ceiling fan, and it’s always

When it comes to creating a new kitchen, an island is a must-have for many homeowners, but how can you ensure yours is both beautiful and functional? Here, four kitchen design experts suggest 10 things to bear in mind to help you get this key element right. 1. Do Choose a Tough, Easy-Care Countertop Material

Since falling from favor in the 1970s, the ranch house has languished on the bottom rung of the architectural food chain. Critics deride its small size, dated finishes and prosaic design. But if you’re able to see past such shortcomings, the ranch (or rambler, as it’s sometimes known) has a lot to offer potential home buyers —

When landscape architect Travis Gramberg and his wife Aubree bought their 1960 ranch house in Costa Mesa, California, they had a strong vision for making it a home that would encourage indoor-outdoor living. But they knew they had a lot of work ahead of them to achieve that. Travis searched for an architect that would

Good design takes time and patience. And Gabrielle and Zack Aker are examples of this. They spent countless hours cultivating their downtown Los Angeles loft. Zack devoted a month to building a towering bookshelf and stocking it with 1,000 collected works of literature. Gabrielle spent an entire day stringing up 300 feet of string lights