From: LXTV on Sun, Jul 11 2010 6:27 AM

Kathy Gogolak, the wife of former New York Giant Pete Gogolak, invites us into her Darien, CT home. Built in 1923, the Colonial-style house charmed Kathy and Pete with its traditional Connecticut architecture. Kathy designed the cheery open kitchen with stainless steel counters while the master ...

From: LXTV on Sat, Jul 10 2010 6:24 AM

Homeowner Linda Falk shows us around her secluded Tudor-style home on Cedar Island, a private island in Larchmont, NY. Built in the 1920s, the waterfront house--one of only four on the isle--mixes old and new, thanks to a modern addition and redesign by architectural firm Wadia Associates in 199...

From: LXTV on Thu, Jul 01 2010 5:42 AM

After turning Brooklynites Mark and Jill’s spacious, but sparsely decorated deck into a chic haven, George visited The Today Show this morning to offer more advice on sprucing up an outdoor space. His top three tips? Bring the indoors out, buy weatherproof furniture and fabrics, and accessorize,...

From: LXTV on Tue, Jun 29 2010 5:37 AM

Make your great escape at this idyllic estate in Westchester County. The 40-acre grounds boast walking trails, gorgeous gardens, and a tennis court. Just as breathtaking as its outdoor setting, the 6,600 square-foot home is beautifully appointed and includes a gym, rec room, and wine cellar.

From: LXTV on Tue, Jun 29 2010 5:37 AM

Broadway meets dazzling decor at the Spring Awakening benefit for the Summer Theater of New Canaan. Twenty top designers from all over the tri-state area have come together at historic mansion Le Beau Geste to create tabletop vignettes inspired by a Great White Way musical. Charles Pavarini III c...

From: LXTV on Tue, Jun 29 2010 5:37 AM

Manhattan-based designer Eddie Lee transformed a raw work space into a chic, comfy apartment in the Garment District neighborhood of Manhattan. One of the ways he makes the industrial digs homey is by using plenty of lighting, from chandeliers to glowing pedestals. Cleverly placed mirrors also h...

From: LXTV on Tue, Jun 29 2010 5:37 AM

Hidden away in the Catskills, the Chapin Estate is an extraordinary waterfront preserve just two hours from New York City. Its rustic, yet elegant homes evoke Adirondack great camps and Northwestern lodges, and can be custom-built with separate guests houses, personal gyms, wine cellars, home th...

From: LXTV on Tue, Jun 29 2010 5:37 AM

Homeowners Dennis and Christina Fedechko have fixed up almost everything in their pre-war Dunellen, NJ home—except for the dreary laundry room. Unfinished walls, exposed beams, pipes, and electrical chords make it an eyesore while clothes hang from rusty nails. And since it’s a potentially dange...

From: LXTV on Tue, Jun 29 2010 5:37 AM

Interior designer and HGTV host Frank Fontana ventures beyond bedrooms and bathrooms to share some non-traditional spaces. Check out a cheery laundry room where folding clothes isn’t a chore, an indoor bird haven, and a circus-themed game room.

From: LXTV on Tue, Jun 29 2010 5:37 AM

Homeowner John Lehman and architect Phil Liederbach teamed up to design a French-inspired country mansion in Lake Forest, IL. Completed in 2001, the grand property includes four acres of well-manicured lawn and an apple orchard. From the charming living room’s hand-carved wood beams to the seren...

From: LXTV on Tue, Jun 29 2010 5:37 AM

Mike Valles, designer and owner of Interior Illusions, welcomes us inside his modern and monochromatic home in artsy Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Mike shows us how he fashioned a sleek and sexy environment that seamlessly welcomes in breathtaking vistas. Using glass to open up spaces, Valles create...

From: LXTV on Sun, Jun 20 2010 4:52 AM

Every year, Chicago’s Merchandise Mart challenges top interior designers to whip up dazzling rooms for the ultimate dream house. Two of the these elite decorators, Monica Pedersen from HGTV's "Designed To Sell" and Gina Deary, show us how they created their eye-popping spaces (hint: vivid c...

From: LXTV on Sun, Jun 20 2010 4:52 AM

A trip to Tuscany inspired real estate broker Ed Kaminsky’s Manhattan Beach home. With a private inner courtyard, several entertaining spaces including a rec room, and a gourmet kitchen complete with a pizza oven, the spacious villa exudes an inviting Mediterranean vibe.

From: LXTV on Sat, Jun 19 2010 4:51 AM

Want a workout while checking out the Windy City’s architectural gems? Take a tour on the Chicago river with Wateriders or rent a kayak for your own splashy adventure.

From: LXTV on Sat, Jun 19 2010 4:50 AM

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From: LXTV on Wed, Jun 16 2010 4:50 AM

George and Stephen Fanuka team up yet again to rescue a master bedroom. Brooke and Nic want to give their mother a break for how much she has given them. After surviving a bought with cancer, mother, Karen, is facing hip surgeries that spawned from the medicine she took to combat her disease. Sh...

From: LXTV on Wed, Jun 16 2010 4:50 AM

Jay Quinn takes us on a tour of his historic home in Glen Cove, Long Island. Located directly on the Long Island Sound, this former barn remains fully intact. The grand finale? Jay takes us out to the amazing grounds where you will find a pool with a guest house and private pond.

From: LXTV on Wed, Jun 16 2010 4:50 AM

Interior designer Susan Green takes us on a tour through her client’s Tribeca apartment. Along the way, she shows us how to get creative by converting french doors into mirrors and mounting window shutters on the inside.

From: LXTV on Wed, Jun 16 2010 4:50 AM

Darren Gough invites Barbara Corcoran and two other brokers in to his Upper East Side home to get a few different opinions of his property’s value. After spending over $100,000 in renovations, Darren turns to Barbara to evaluate the home's worth.

From: LXTV on Wed, Jun 16 2010 4:50 AM

Jeff and Rochelle Mills of Mills Studio are the married team behind this beautiful hillside home overlooking the Hollywood Reservoir.