Weekly inspiration for your home from the editors of Pittsburgh Magazine
Best of Design 2026: Best New Home
A light-filled cottage in Edgeworth is designed for the long run.
Best of Design 2026: Best Renovated Home
Designer Seashal Belldina transformed a once-frustrating first floor into a cohesive space built for everyday living and beyond.
Best of Design 2026: Best Room
A thoughtfully designed basement blends bold finishes, flexible seating and personal touches for a space that works as hard as it wows.
Best of Design 2026: Best Renovated Kitchen
The space in Treesdale features layered warm wood tones, painted cabinetry, tile and natural stone, giving the design visual depth.
Best of Design 2026: Best New Kitchen
The kitchen in Upper Lawrenceville blends clean lines with an organic, earthy feel.
Best of Design 2026: Best Renovated Bathroom
Mossy green tile accompanied by custom-designed elements are the stars of this renovated bathroom in Squirrel Hill.
Best of Design 2026: Best New Bathroom
Nature inspired the space's timeless, calming aesthetic.
Meet Our 2026 Best of Design Judges
Learn more about the contest's panel of experts.
Betsy Wentz Brings Her ‘Design Happy’ Philosophy to a New Furniture Collection
The Pittsburgh interior designer’s collaboration with Abner Henry blends bold color, custom craftsmanship and family-inspired design.
Design Within Reach Opens in the Strip District
The upscale furnishings store joins Orr’s Jewelers, Aurora Innovation and Balvanera in a converted warehouse along Smallman Street.
Local Interior Designers Share Trends to Watch in 2026
Earthy organic tones, specialized spaces and lived-in design that prioritizes personalization over perfection are among the year's biggest design trends.
More Housing Coming to the Strip — Including in a Historical Building
Construction is expected to start this summer on W Lofts while work already is underway on Station 28.
What's It Like to Spend 48 Hours in a Laurel Highlands Home Made of Shipping Containers?
During her nature-filled excursion to Shipp's Creek, writer Corinne Whiting took in the wonders of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs — and savored gourmet meals at TreeTops and Bittersweet Cafe.
Submit Your Project for Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2026 Best of Design
We're looking to showcase the best examples of innovative or creative design and construction.
Holiday Haus Offers a Different Sort of Shopping Experience
Located inside a Point Breeze home, the pop-up market is filled with handcrafted items made in Pittsburgh — and from across the globe.
Love Local? Gift Shops Where You Can Get Your Holiday On
Interested in shopping small this holiday season? Check out our roundup of locally owned gift shops in Pittsburgh and beyond.
Get in the Christmas Spirit with These Holiday House Tours
From contemporary abodes to restored Victorians, halls across Pittsburgh are decked for the season.
Renovating Your Kitchen? Look to These Local Makeovers
From a welcoming neutral kitchen at a Coraopolis estate to a Mid-Century Modern makeover in Mt. Lebanon, we explore two exceptional kitchen renovations.
4 Things We Love This Holiday Season
HOME Editor Jessica Sinichak finds local gems you'll obsess over.
Local Veteran Gets Surprised with New, Accessible Bathroom
The West Shore for Warriors program gifted the accessible shower to Army and Navy veteran Jody Steinberger, who is fully disabled.
See the Award-Winning Buildings Created by Pittsburgh Architects and Designers
For its annual contest, AIA’s Design Pittsburgh program honored a number of local architects and designers for their work on projects such as the Glasshouse, Allegheny Branch House Lofts and The Eatery at Litchfield Towers.
Symphony Splendor Holiday House Tour Heads North for the First Time
Featuring lavishly bedecked and beribboned houses, this year’s tour takes place in Pine’s Lake MacLeod community.
So, What is the Rachel Carson EcoVillage? Here’s How to Tour It
The sustainable, multi-generational cohousing neighborhood in McCandless is set to open in 2026.
Brighton Heights House Tour Gets a Halloween Twist
The annual event features a diverse mix of homes — but no jump scares.
Churchill's Mid-Century Modern Homes Get the Spotlight on New Tour
The architecture style is prominent in the east suburban community.
Downtown Open House Tour Celebrates City Living
An event featured close to a dozen urban residences for sale in the heart of Pittsburgh.
Will This Be the Color Everyone Paints Their Room in 2026?
Pittsburgh-based Glidden picks Warm Mahogany, a warm, timeless red, as its color of the year.
Here's How to Explore Manchester's Grand Victorian Homes
Featuring close to a dozen properties, the Showcase Manchester event takes place Sunday.
Ready to Level Up Your Dorm Decor?
Students these days are all about Instagram-worthy residences. From hanging plants to neon signs, designers share their tips for creating elevated dorm decor.
What's 'Design Happy' — And Where Can You Find It in Sewickley?
Interior designer Betsy Wentz opens a colorful, spacious new showroom that encourages hands-on exploration.
Designer Betsy Wentz's Colorful Sewickley Pool House Is '100% Fun'
Built to match the main home's Mid-Century Modern vibes, the whimsical outdoor space has a striking glass nano wall that opens up to a black-bottom pool.
She Grew Up in The Philippines — And It Inspired a New Home Goods Store in Pittsburgh
Founded by Jennie Zoe Mape Reyes, AZ Home Details LLC offers handmade, sustainable home decor with roots in Reyes' native country.
Get to Know Brenda Friday Design
Brenda Friday is the owner of Shoppe B in Lawrenceville.
What's Going On At the Rachel Carson EcoVillage Now?
Ground has been broken at the sustainable co-housing community in McCandless.
Pittsburgh Home and Garden Tours You’ll Want to Explore
Ready to get nebby? From the South Side to Southern Butler County, put these inspirational tours on your calendar.
