Set the perfect Thanksgiving dinner table—and don’t forget the cornucopia.
Improving With Age: The Ferreiras are turning an older brick house into their dream home.
Before you light that bonfire, get out the tape measure. State regulations forbid building a fire that is larger than 27 cubic feet. That’s three feet tall, by three feet […]
Here are some ways you can enhance the natural experience: Designate various outdoor “rooms”—spaces best suited to dining or conversation or recreation. Get comfortable. Outdoor furniture has moved way beyond […]
Advances in technology have reduced a lot of the heavy lifting involved in getting close to nature, says Jeff Ciarlo, general manager of Casual Marketplace in Hockessin. There’s no hauling […]
Weatherproof carpets soften a stone patio or wood deck and are kind to bare feet. The rugs look like a carpet you might use in the house. But instead of […]
Increasingly, homeowners are indulging their passion for the great outdoors. And expansive acreage is not a requirement. A table for two tucked on a balcony is an ideal perch for […]
From the first blush of spring until the last leaf falls from the tree, you will find Kenneth Boulden Jr. in the back yard.“It’s our private paradise,” he says. “People […]
The Ins of Outs: You don’t need acres and acres to enjoy the great outdoors.
His & Hers: When it comes to their home, she’s in and he’s out—outside, that is.
Bree Wellons of Dilwyne Designs has a couple favorites when it comes to the accoutrements of the beverage center. One is glassware from Simon Pearce, and though we mourn the […]
If you’re not looking forward to another time-consuming kitchen renovation to accommodate a beverage center, you still have options.
What good is a drink without a glass to contain it? And don’t they look better in glass-fronted cabinets than cans of soup and boxes of couscous?
Your home bar: all grown up.
The pursuit of a stylish bath need not be draining.
What is the measure of a man cave? It can be large, as in staking claim to a three-car garage, or small, perhaps a corner in the basement where there’s […]
He’s gotta have it ... And if “you” gotta have a man cave, you may as well class it up.
Home Events May 21 | A Day in Old New CastleEnjoy private home and garden tours, carriage […]
A new cooperative means integrated design and construction for you. Plus, find one-of-a-kind home accessories, and decorate while toasting the coast.
How does Ruth Jackson’s garden grow? She’ll be glad to tell you. Plus, a guide to local public gardens and a calendar of garden-related events.
Who says a home’s best living areas have to be indoors?
Mike Schwartz’s eclectic collection of found objects comes together in a uniquely fabulous way.
From home shows, flower shows, lectures and tours, there's plenty happening on the home (and garden) front.
Hey, home chef, before you build your dream kitchen, listen up. Plus, Winterthur licenses a line of faithful reproduction homes, and when it comes to heating and air-conditioning, all rooms are not created equal.
There’s a reason a living room is called a living room. You live in it. You lounge in it. You escape life’s stresses in it. See how Delawareans are living it up.
The Panaros’ new home is built with environmentally friendly materials and processes in a way that will allow them to age in place. Thinking ahead is green.
Through January 16 | Good Tidings to YouThis display of Victorian Christmas ephemera at Winterthur is sure to inspire your holiday decorating. The exhibition of printed materials from Christmases in […]
It’s time to plan your outdoor water features. From falls to swimming ponds, there’s a style for every space.
Michael Hynansky transformed a stone contempo into a modern masterpiece that’s perfect for entertaining friends or just getting away from it all.
A restoration of the governor’s mansion shows off a successful marriage of history, elegance and comfort, as well as First Lady Carla Markell’s emphasis on volunteerism.
Thru October | Wednesdays at Winterthur Every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., the experts at Winterthur Museum & Country Estate offer demonstrations, talks, and guided walks covering a range of gardening […]
Feeling stressed? Go to your room—the bathroom, that is. Today’s upscale baths are sources of luxury and relaxation. Check out these glorious Delaware retreats.
Elizabeth Gardens stands as a monument to indigenous plants and regal design.
One neighborhood, two very different gardens and landscapes: Here’s how a single designer achieved appropriate—and gorgeous—looks for each unique home.
Thru July | Wednesdays at Winterthur Every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., the experts at Winterthur Museum & Country Estate offer demonstrations, talks, and guided walks covering a wide range of […]