When it comes to modernizing a traditional home, it often requires a delicate balance between preserving its original charm and incorporating contemporary elements. This 1940s home in Beverley Hills, Alexandria, underwent a remarkable transformation thanks to the collaborative efforts of Convene Architecture and Marks-Woods.

This week we're looking at kitchens and bedrooms. A good night’s rest and a great morning breakfast are essential for the school year. Here are some small and large changes to keep your student (and yourself!) on track.

I saw my first school supply commercial last week and part of me panicked. I’m worried about being fully prepared for the chaos to include getting my house in order. Fortunately, I work with a lot of great designers who have been able to help me problem solve. It can be overwhelming, but what better way to kickstart the new school year than with a home makeover?

When I asked our designers how Stylebook readers can keep their home current without breaking the bank, one of the first things they recommended was to refresh a space with a new coat of paint. Here are some of the paint trends and colors they are loving right now: 

I see so many beautiful home transformations—with new concepts from our designers that I could’ve never imagined. I’m very envious because we renovated our home in 2018, and we did it ourselves. I made some choices that weren’t the greatest. I wish we had hired an expert or professional.

We asked local experts to share their perspectives to some typical questions homeowners ask, and to weigh in on when to plan for a significant addition, when to look for a new home, and when to consider a major home renovation project.

Whether the project is a large-scale addition, kitchen renovation, general construction, or a small bath remodel, all projects fit into the procurement, pre-construction and construction phases to ensure attention to detail at every step.

There are always going to be home trends that our design team hopes last forever (never leave us, wallpaper!) and others that we can’t wait to fade away.

Are you looking for a fast, no-mess way to update your home? Change your hardware! Considered “jewelry for cabinets,” hardware is a surprisingly easy and affordable finish to change.