Home July / August 2008

FEATURES
The Best
50 Candice Olson’s Divine Design
Our design pro maximizes an attic to create an office-cum–screening room
56 Heart of the Home
She saw red: this bold scheme was a homeowner’s dream for her kitchen
60 Having It All
A worn-out kitchen gets a much-needed style and efficiency upgrade
64 Back to Nature
Green design techniques and a more open floor plan renew a dated L.A. condo
72 Inspiring Oasis
Using organic methods, a lifelong gardener cultivates a masterpiece in her backyard
76 Comfy & Charming
Blessed with an amazing view, this cozy cottage makes the perfect getaway
82 Two Triumphs
Ingenious makeovers revitalize challenging spaces in two homes
88 Home Team to the Rescue™
Our editors totally overhaul a run-down garage—now it’s bright and good as new
DEPARTMENTS
News & Views
10 At Home
A word from our editor-in-chief
12 Writing Home
Readers share their thoughts
14 On the Web
pointclickhome.com: design authority
16 Home Giving
Products and services with heart
18 Home Free
Giveaways! shopping spree, tea towels
21 Your Home
Window boxes, high & low: grills
26 Green House
Eco-friendly home and garden tips
Shopping
28 Home Tech
Innovative (and affordable) gadgets
32 Home Surfaces
Paving stones and veneers
34 Color Cues
Designers’ favorite schemes
36 Organize This
Must-haves for a well-stocked toolbox
98 Resources
Details on this issue’s stories
Renovating
38 Remodeling guide
Types of landscape lighting
42 Home How-to
Installing path lighting
44 Reader Before and After
A paltry patio is transformed into a serene sunroom befitting its view
Projects
100 Design File
Learn the inspiration behind this room
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