Laura Kostelny

With a little color and a lot of bold choices, designer Jan Ware adds custom touches to new construction, taking it from spec to spectacular.

Traditional architecture, fine finishes, and an eclectic art collection add plenty of patina to a brand-new house in Homewood.

Every year, even before the Thanksgiving plates have been cleared, Doug Sutton and Andrew Nix begin hanging garland, decorating trees, and throwing open their bright blue front door to...