Lennie Omalza

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Lennie Omalza

• Three Louisville, Kentucky area homes showcase the use of color in interior design. • From bold statement walls to bright kitchen cabinets, these homeowners are not afraid to experiment with color. • Featured homes include a range of styles, from a renovated shotgun house to a historic Italianate. According to color psychology, bright, warm colors like reds, oranges, and yellows stimulate energy while cooler, subdued hues like blues, greens, and purples have a calming effect.

3 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Lennie Omalza

Lennie OmalzaSpecial to the Courier JournalA log cabin in Anchorage received a full interior redesign, focusing on the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen remodel included repainting cabinets, adding a copper sink and quartzite countertops, and updating the lighting. The primary bathroom was unified with a new color scheme and large format tiles, and the daughters' Jack and Jill bathroom received a new layout, patterned tile, and custom storage.

4 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Lennie Omalza

• Luxury vinyl plank and tile are trending flooring options that are more affordable and durable than traditional hardwood. • Homeowners are opting for larger showers or replacing tubs altogether in bathroom renovations. • Organizational solutions like hall trees and pet-friendly accommodations are popular additions to home renovations. As the annual round of home and garden shows begin to wrap up around the country, it's a good time to look back at some of the top tips we gathered this year.

4 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Lennie Omalza

• Beth Rousseau purchased a midcentury modern ranch home in Clarksville, Indiana, in 2018 and has been restoring it with the help of her niece. • The home features original details such as doors, a sink, and a retractable towel bar, alongside newer furnishings and decor. • Many of the furnishings are vintage pieces from Rousseau's parents, including a coffee table, lamp, and sofa set.

1 month ago | courier-journal.com | Lennie Omalza

Lennie OmalzaSpecial to the Courier JournalA Kentucky craftsman home was redesigned with a light, bright, beachy feel while maintaining a Kentucky feel. Key changes included a coffee bar conversion in the foyer, a new fireplace in the living room, and updated lighting and furniture in the kitchen. The homeowners, with a background in construction, completed much of the renovation work themselves, including painting and cabinet installation.