Articles by Lucy Searle

Kitchen countertops make as much of a decorative impact as your choice of cabinetry, so selecting the right style is essential. But what if you’ve picked out a less common color for your cabinets — green, for example? It could make your countertop dec…

Kitchen cabinets in the very darkest of blues can look highly contemporary or beautifully traditional. But the drama of these dark tones can make the choice of countertop tricky — and the material you choose will dictate the look of your kitchen. Here…

What’s not to love about white kitchens? They make a small space feel bigger, you can redecorate around them easily and they’re popular with house buyers. But which countertop should you match with yours? Choose carefully — with plain, pale cabinetry,…

If you’re planning a U-shaped kitchen, you’re probably looking forward to having an efficient work triangle. But what if the room is a bit short on square footage? These smart solutions will help you get a kitchen that feels as spacious as it is func…

How do you make a small space work without sacrificing style? The trick is to be super organized, to furnish cleverly and to beef up storage. These useful ideas can cut the clutter and increase the sense of spaciousness.

Whatever its size and orientation, your yard can benefit from a shade sail. Perfect for making a colorful focal feature of a dining or lounging patio, this fabric shade, pulled taut and generally attached to three or four support points, will protect …