Every house needs a touch of humor — a funny sign or an accessory that always makes you smile. Here’s where to begin

We visited the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and found that many familiar kitchen features appear to be here to stay

Custom cabinets, a slab backsplash, drawer dishwashers — what’s on your wish list?

Is it time to kick the hard stuff? Your feet, wallet and downstairs neighbors may be nodding

Bibliophiles across the globe reveal their top books and favorite reading spots, from a 2-story library to an artfully curated book nook

Dumbwaiters, root cellars, phone niches: Vintage details such as these add charm and tradition to a house

For easy bedding that makes neutrals sing and accessories pop, look to the white side

Brush on some ebony paint and turn a dull doorway into a model of drop-dead sophistication

From drab, dreary or just plain outdated to modernized marvels, these kitchens were transformed at the hands of resourceful Houzzers

Prepare yourself. Knowing what lies ahead during renovations can save your nerves and smooth the process