Design / Build

Boxed-Eave Gable-End Returns
Take cues from classical architecture to design roof trim that matches your traditional home.
Gable-End Eave Design
Learn how to detail exterior trim with harmonious proportions on eaves that don't return onto the gable.
How to Choose the Right Exterior Door
Choose muntins, glazing, sidelites, and decorative patterns to match the style of your home when buying a new front door.
Make Smart Choices When Customizing Kitchen Cabinets
Designer Marianne Cusato offers ideas on maximizing space and balancing aesthetic details when installing cabinets, shelves, end panels, and moldings.
Bay Windows
Bay windows have many benefits but also the potential for design mishaps; Marianne Cusato explains how to get bays right.
Create Beautiful Window Seats
Design/Build: It’s not uncommon to mock up several options before getting the right proportions.
Shed Dormers, Explained
Here are some guidelines for getting your shed dormers right.
Designing Double-Hung Windows
Follow these design guidelines to create a unified window composition.
Traditional Pergolas
Design/Build: A nearly infinite range of profiles are possible. Here are four common designs.
Make the Most of Moldings
A look at the functional role of baseboard, casing, crown, and other moldings will help you use them wisely when adding trim to a home.

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