Even though its location was conducive for skiing, the layout had some limitations, Sabuda said, and its interior wasn’t their taste.

Have you ever looked to the stars and dreamed of finding adventure in a galaxy far, far away?

“We wanted to simplify our lifestyle,” the homeowner said. Not to necessarily “downsize,” but to live more comfortably.

Extraordinary is the only word to describe the addition that a busy family in Buffalo, New York, is enjoying after a wonderful collaboration…

Chambers represents a new breed of blacksmiths; artisans bringing original, handcrafted, personally designed pieces to the home as functional artwork.

“It was a big picture. It was a home, not a house. This wasn’t to be resold in the near future.”

The three-story cottage is built into a steep hillside; a challenging site condition that architect, Jon Schick, brilliantly used to his advantage.

Thoughtful, well-planned installation can maximize the joy you get from your home. Conversely, a haphazard approach will result in headache and frustration.

Being right on the lake has changed the way we live here,” Mr. Twombly said. “When we come home, it’s more like being on vacation than just a place to live.”

What you need in a home just starting out often changes once your children are grown and on their own….

Demanding careers keep them busy, but when work is done for the day, they come home now to a place that artfully blends their love of the outdoors with a modern desire for form and function.

If you’ve been dreaming of hardwood flooring in your home, now is the time to make it happen. Then sit back and enjoy the natural beauty of that floor for many years to come.

“Can anything call up to the imagination a more delightful vision than the privacy of a lovely garden, where, amidst trees, flowers, and shrubs, and secluded from the vulgar gaze, one may pass his leisure hours surrounded by the beauties of nature and the society of one’s family and intimate friends?”

“It’s custom made for the homeowner like a fine-tailored suit right down to the tiniest details.”

In such a lovely setting, in such a grand home, treasured family traditions will surely continue for generations to come.

The imposing brick and mortar exterior has graciously sheltered many over the years, but to fully appreciate all of what this historic building offers its current residents, we have to consider its roots.

It was a long journey marked by the triumphs and challenges that come with a major renovation, but Ann and Mike, a busy couple from Amherst, New York, kept their eyes on the prize: a wonderfully welcoming home where they will host family and friends for many years to come.

Can a compromise in home goals give a couple exactly what they want as they look to retirement and downsizing? In the case of a delightful, New England cape-style home overlooking Lake Ontario, the answer is yes.

“It’s a down-to-earth family. Everything was about integrating their high-energy activities with the home,” says Rode.

“It’s amazing.”

Three years ago, Joe and Julie Walsh moved into a Cazenovia home best described as a natural extension of their elegant but active equestrian lifestyle….