At Home by The At Home Experts

At Home

Home decor, interior decorating, and garden design columns all in one package:

By Design by Elaine Markoutsas

Trends, people and products making news in the world of design; 1,100 words, four to six color photographs.

Home Touch by Mary G. Pepitone

Mary G. Pepitone writes writes about food and home issues for newspapers, magazines and regional housing publications; 800 words and a color photograph.

Design School by Bill LaHay

Bill LaHay is a freelance writer, editor and designer with an academic background in literature and composition and a trade background in woodworking and residential remodeling; 800 words and a color photograph.

The Well-Dressed Garden by Marty Ross

Landscaping and outdoor decorating advice to extend living spaces out of doors; 800 words, plus sidebar(s) and one color photograph.

The At Home Experts

At the end of the day, we all make the journey back to the one place where we are royalty -- our home. And the monthly At Home package has something for everyone who wants more from his or her castle. 

This four-part collection covers all the bases, providing ideas and inspiration to readers wanting to improve both their living areas and, by extension, their lives. The concepts range from indoor to out, and encompass everything from the complete home makeover to swapping out your old soap dish. 

Every At Home story is accompanied by high-quality photography that creates a lasting visual impression that will spur imagination and prompt your readers to say: "I can do something like that ..."

The four elements of the At Home service include:

By Design: Elaine Markoutsas highlights the latest trends in decorating and design -- from antique to haute couture -- and includes offerings that run from economical to extravagant.

Home Touch: Mary Pepitone gets down to the dirty work of change, whether it's a new backyard deck or just maximizing closet space, with input from leaders in the craft and home improvement industries. 

Design School: Bill LaHay focuses on the brainstorming side of things with his column, which features the newest tips and tricks from best-selling authors in fields that include architecture, interior design and remodeling.

The Well-Dressed Garden: Marty Ross takes us outside, where relaxation and renewal are just steps away, nurturing that instinctual urge to connect with nature without breaking the bank or your back.

Turning a house into a home is a unique expression of personality and preference, but it can be an intimidating process. Readers of At Home will discover the tools to help make it happen.