A completely open floor plan is not the only way to achieve a clear line of sight — and in an older home with lots of small rooms, it may not be practical to completely transform the layout.

Mike McElmurry of McElmurry Homes built his first showcase home for the 25th annual Baldwin County Home Builders Parade of Homes -- a lakeside stunner in Spanish Fort's new Rayne Plantation.

The new family room was ready last fall, about six months after the beginning of construction. The design and construction ran over budget, but the costs never spiraled out of control.

The living room decor should reflect your personal style, while also feeling welcoming and comfortable. If your space isn’t meeting your design or functional needs, it’s time for an upgrade.

J enny and Sam weren’t looking for a project, but while on the hunt for their next home, they spotted this 1930s semi, split into two independent dwellings, and decided to draw on Jenny’s eye ...