Making the most of our outdoor spaces is top priority these days. To get you started, five top designers show how they created functional open-air living areas that look great and add comfort and value to their clients’ homes all season long.

Renovating a bath is an investment that can make daily life more enjoyable while adding value to your home. Three top designers show how to create a show-stopping space by mixing quality basics with splurge-worthy accents that will look amazing and keep your budget on track.

Getting a fresh start in the new year starts in our own homes. Rooms can be revitalized with a minimum of time and, in many cases, improvements don’t have to cost a great deal. This powder room designed by Margaret Skinner is  proof that a few small changes can transform a space.

In interior design, size does matter. Just because a piece can be squeezed into a space doesn’t mean that it belongs there. Scale and proportion are paramount.

November kicks off the holiday entertaining season, with Thanksgiving right around the corner. Three design pros offer entertaining tips and show how to create a dining room that’s comfortable yet sophisticated, such as this colorful space designed by Cynthia Evans.

The days are getting  noticeably shorter and Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 1, so it’s the perfect time to focus on lighting.