Lakeside Living at its Finest
When Polly and Doug Fikse faced an empty nest, they did not downsize; they expanded. “When we built this house, we built it for the kids and grandkids,” explains Doug ...
Making Room With a Remodel
What do you do when you have the right house in the right neighborhood, but not enough space for your family’s active lifestyle? You simply plan a small home remodel! ...
Wide Open Spaces: Loft Living
At one time, loft living was restricted to struggling artists. Lofts offered a great workspace with good lighting and also served a dual purpose as a residence. Today it is ...
Diamond in the Rough: Peakland Place Renovation Blends Old and New
This is a story of how a simple, well-built turn-of-the-century house on Peakland Place was saved from demolition. Much to the delight of the Fontana family it was transformed into ...
Showcase Home: A Study in Contrast
Debra McCabe’s home on the historic Ivy Hill estate in Forest is truly a house of contrasts. An eclectic mix of elegant and casual furnishings is set against the backdrop of ...
Cottage Chic: Home and Garden Exude Fairy-tale Charm
Cozy, comfortable and adorned with an eclectic mix of furnishings old and new, a cottage boasts its own special charms. Jenny and Stuart Smith’s home in Boonsboro has all these ...
Charming Cottage Showcases Collections at Christmas and All Year Long
If ever there were a house designed with Christmas in mind, Carter and Richard Bendall’s home is it. Built in the mid-20th century, this charming stone cottage sits nestled in ...
Designing Duo -Creates Unique Retreat
The mailbox is the first hint that Deitz and Terry Lilly’s home, just off Hooper Road in Forest, is not going to be the standard, run-of-the-mill house. Rescued from Black ...
