Home & Style

The 2020 Home Issue

Pick a fresh paint color, buy a new rug, display meaningful artwork. Transform your house into a space you not only call home, but one that you’ll want to cancel those plans and hang out in night after night. Here’s how.

by Arbela Capas, Lynne Thompson, Ilona Westfall, Marisa Palmieri Shugrue | Feb. 24, 2020 | 2:00 PM

Paul Sobota, Courtesy BLDC Design Studio, Katie Ardner, Andrew Jordan Photography

Paul Sobota, Courtesy BLDC Design Studio, Katie Ardner, Andrew Jordan Photography

Local Home Inspo:

A Tremont Warehouse
A Tremont Warehouse Finds New Life As A Spacious Home
With an edgy vibe and feminine details, the designers at Modern Smart Home create a live-work space that reflects the homeowners' aesthetic.


Inside A Shaker Heights Home
This Shaker Heights Colonial Is A Study On How To Make Your Home Feel Intimate
Designer Dawn Cook of BLDC Design Studio adds personal touches while enhancing the home's unique architecture.


A Greek Revival
A Greek Revival Home Becomes A Welcomed Space For All
Western Reserve Academy's head of school enlists designer Laura Yeager Smith to transform the Pierce House into a comfortable place to host family, faculty and students.


Vintage Vibes
Vintage Vibes Abound In This Shaker Heights Stunner
Charity D'Amato-Crawford blends vintage finds with modern-day touches in her midcentury modern home.

Design Guide
Five Unexpected Paint Ideas For Your Home
Splash a coat of paint on these areas of your home for an instant mini makeover.

How To Choose The Right Tile For Your Home
From subway to penny rounds, here's a primer on how to pick the style that works for you.

Pick The Perfect Rug For Your Home
A beautiful rug has the power to tie a room together. Here's everything you need to know.

Style Your Home With Help From These Local Spot
Block Bros. At Home, Cleveland Lighting, Sapphire Pear and more are filled with gear you need to create the home you want.

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