A Remodel Brings Functionality to the Table. Nestled in Newport Beach, California, the Port Streets community is a cozy haven for family living. Built in the 1960s and ’70s, the neighborhood boasts multiple parks, pools, and a highly regarded elementary school. While the neighborhood may be a desirable environment for raising a family, the homes’…

A Kitchen Designed With Family In Mind. In 2007, Amy Hallenbeck was nearly nine months pregnant with her first child, so the clock was ticking on an important decision. “We’d just sold our Chicago condo in ten days and knew we needed to find a home, and fast,” she says. So she and husband Stephen…

Boston Brownstone with an Elevated UpdateFilled with Victorian-era brownstones, the South End is one of Boston’s oldest neighborhoods. It offers vibrant city life with suburban benefits, including dozens of parks and community gardens. It attracts residents looking for the best of both words—a modern setting with historic roots. The young family that owned this brownstone…

Redefining Rooms for a Family in the Windy CityUpon purchasing this modern house in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, the homeowners got an existing new-build with great bones and no renovation required. What it would take to accommodate their large brood, however, would be a creative adaptation of the original layout in the roughly 3,200-square-foot,…

A Southern Living Space with Global AppealLauren and Justin Agans were at a fork in the road. The young couple had lived in their circa-1945 Plaza Midwood neighborhood home in Charlotte, North Carolina for about two and a half years when they decided they either needed to make the move to nearby Asheville or renovate.…

A Bachelor Pad Dressed in Blue and BrassBlack Flame. That’s the name of the paint color used on the walls of this space. It is black with a heavy indigo undertone. The name itself sounds mysterious and romantic and that’s exactly the mood it evokes. “Growing up as teenagers, we were always mesmerized by dark…