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Designed for you
Creating beautiful spaces that fit your lifestyle
CATHY HOBBS | Tribune News Service
A chair is paired with a side table to create a reading
nook.
SCOTT GABRIEL MORRIS
A home office worth working in features good light and
organization.
SCOTT GABRIEL MORRIS
A dedicated bar keeps glassware and supplies within reach.
SCOTT GABRIEL MORRIS
A freestanding tub and spa touches turn this primary bath into a
retreat.
CATHY HOBBS
A hardworking kitchen feels warm and welcoming.
CATHY HOBBS
A family room designed for family fun.
SCOTT GABRIEL MORRIS
The most beautiful spaces are often those that feel natural, relaxed and lived in. Successful spaces should not be just about aesthetics but also functionality. Are you looking to design a home that fits how you live? Here are some ideas.
1 Family rooms
Family rooms are key social areas where family members gather for fun and conversation. In designing, consider games, books and items for entertaining.
2 Kitchens
The kitchen often is the heart of the home. Kitchens should be functional, minimal and organized.
3 Spa bathrooms
The bathroom is easy to overlook, but it can be one of the most relaxing spaces in a home.
Whether it is a dedicated bar or simple bar cart, bar areas remain popular. They can be used to display beautiful glassware, shakers and decorative bar items.
5 Home offices
If you work from home, your office deserves more than a spare corner. Good light, a comfortable chair and a few pieces you love can turn it into a space that supports work and comfort.
6 Reading nooks
You don't need a whole room, just a comfortable chair, good light and a small table for a cup of tea. These quiet, personal corners often are the ones you end up loving most.
Cathy Hobbs is the owner of Cathy Hobbs design recipes, a home staging company based in new york City (www.cathyhobbs.com), and the owner of Highland Passive House, a Home Staging + design Center based in new york's Hudson Valley (www.highlandpassivehouse.com).
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