She is a first-time homeowner who loves her home. But don’t dismiss her declaration as simply a passing fancy that might not survive the test of time.

As a manufacturer of stairs, handrails and railings, Bättig Design has an innovative approach that has won it a loyal following among homeowners, architects, designers and builders. And the word is spreading. Bättig recently created five impressive staircases in one...

Opening doors all over cottage country: Colin and Justin survey the landscape from the breezeway at the lakeside home of architect Vanessa Fong and her husband, Ryan Taylor. Photo: Jeremy Kohm BY COLIN MCALLISTER AND JUSTIN RYAN For...

Industrial design has been making inroads since people began converting former manufacturing spaces into residential lofts. So it was a matter of time before non-loft dwellers would want that creative look in their own homes.

That big clean-up extends to our bodies, too, as we move toward the vernal equinox. For years, juices and smoothies have been the drinks of choice at this time of year for those who want to give themselves...

In the world of interior design, there are few things – let alone styles – from the 1970s that we revisit these days. Shag carpets, harvest gold appliances, avocado-coloured powder room sinks, burnt-orange anything. The list goes on;...

For some people looking to build a new home, the location – the neighbourhood – is the prime requisite; once it’s chosen, they find a site and build a home that suits their needs and wants. Other people...

The moment I arrived in the capital, Pape'ete, I could tell that I would not be disappointed by the trip that I had dreamed of for decades. Stepping off the plane, I inhaled the warm, fresh air and...

Mexico's Caribbean coast boasts beautiful beaches, fascinating culture and ancient archeological sites BY LA CARMINA The snow is getting alarmingly deep. The wind is howling outside. And the furnace is on full-blast. Could there be a better time...