Weekly inspiration for your home from the editors of Pittsburgh Magazine
New Tour Gives Insider Look at Pittsburgh’s Ethnic Neighborhoods
With stops in Bloomfield and Polish Hill, the event from DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh celebrates the contributions immigrants made when they settled here more than a century ago.
Three North Side Garden Tours (And One on the South Side) You'll Want to Explore
Here’s your chance to explore some the city’s most beautiful historic (and new) homes and outdoor spaces.
Get the Scoop on Up-and-Coming Crafters at Show and Sell
Taking place at Construction Junction, the spring pop-up market from Handmade Arcade will feature 30 local makers selling home decor, clothing and art.
Design Goes to the Dogs with BARKitecture
Featuring innovative indoor animal shelters designed by local architects and artists going up for auction, the event at PerLora raises money for Animal Friends.
Room2Grow Reveals Your Baby's Gender — With a Nursery
After designing a room around their child’s gender reveal, Chris and Stacy Galiyas are hoping to land a reality show where they do the same for other expectant parents.
Haven Design Gets New Location, New Outlook, After Crash
After a car came through the building last fall, the retail store and design studio in Mt. Lebanon is moving to a new home — and shifting its focus to design.
Something Old is Something New (to You) At the Vintage Home Mixer
Taking place in Lawrenceville, the event features vintage furniture, fashion, textiles and other home goods all under one roof.
On Trend: Add a Touch of Velvet to Your Decor
Local designers say the fabric can give a room a luxurious feel. Here’s how to incorporate it into your home.
Leanne & Steve Dish on Season 2 of "Restored by the Fords"
Siblings Leanne and Steve Ford talk renovating Steve’s new warehouse, Leanne’s new baby — and their two new HGTV shows.
How a Slaughterhouse in Lawrenceville Became a Home —And a Dojo
After close to a year’s worth of construction, the historic Union Provision Building — recognizable for the sculpture of a star and a bird connected by a chain on its exterior — is now a living space, woodworking shop and home to Allegheny Aikido.
Upscale Townhouses Slated for Strip District Near Produce Terminal
Part of a three-phase plan, the 3- and 4-bedroom townhouses range in price from the mid-$600,000s up to $1 million.
Pittsburgh Textile Designer Launches Chic Wallpaper Line
Savannah Hayes adds six new wallpaper designs to her line of throw blankets, accessories and tea towels.
HGTV Star Leanne Ford Launches New Home Collection at Target
The “Restored by the Fords” designer’s signature lighting line is set to hit shelves in February.
Up for Auction: Luxury 200-Acre Ligonier Estate Owned by Former EDMC Exec
Woodmere is one of four high-end properties owned by Robert Knutson scheduled to hit the auction block this week.
The Top Five HOME Stories of 2018
Take a look back at the biggest stories to come out of Pittsburgh’s home and design industry.
Nonprofit Works To Keep People From Being Priced Out of Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville United advocates increasing the availability of affordable housing in the trendy neighborhood.
Historic Larimer Schoolhouse Will Graduate to Apartment Complex
Federal funds will be used to turn to the vacant Romanesque-style building into 35 mixed-income apartments.
Allegheny County Could Pay You to Convert Your Wood Burning Fireplace
In the hopes of reducing air pollution and improving indoor air quality — particularly for those with asthma — the county health department is conducting a program to convert open-hearth fireplaces into vented gas-burning appliances.
Five Home Tours to Get You Into the Holiday Spirit
From the Old Allegheny Victorian Christmas House Tour on the North Side to the Holiday Musical Tea & Tour at Hartwood Acres, get some merry inspiration at these elaborately decorated events.
PG&H Brings Locally Made Home Goods to Downtown
The yearlong pop-up shop on Smithfield Street features everything from wall coverings to furniture, all crafted by local makers.
Schoolhouse Electric Brings Hip Lighting, Coffee, to Pittsburgh
The Portland, Ore-based lighting and furnishings store, which shares space with a high-end coffeehouse from the team behind The Vandal restaurant, is located in East Liberty's Detective Building.
Own a Piece of the Allegheny County Courthouse With New Gift Line
Wendell August Forge is turning the century-old terracotta roof tiles into a line of collectible itms that include wall hangings and beer flight carriers.
Create a Halloween Keepsake with Make-It-Now Workshops
Whether you’re an experienced artist or a creative novice, the Pittsburgh Glass Center’s workshops offer a way for participants of any skill level to get into the art of glassblowing.
Build or Remodel in 2018? Submit Your Home to Our Best of Design Contest
Categories include Best New and Best Renovated homes, Best Kitchens and Best Outdoor Space.
HGTV's Leanne Ford Partners With PPG on Perfect White Paints
Known for her signature "white on white" aesthetic, the star of "Restored by the Fords" shares her fail-proof color choices.
Le Creuset Gets Cooking with First Pittsburgh Store
Located on the lower level of The Block Northway shopping mall in Ross Township, the store will host a weeklong grand opening celebration.
Return of the Ogee: Phipps Restores Historic Glass Architecture
For the first time since 1937 — and just in time for its 125th birthday — Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is bringing back the curved glass peak, known as an ogee, that sits atop the heart of the conservatory.
Discover Wilkinsburg's Sacred Spaces on New Tour
Curated by artist Jennifer Chenoweth, the tour highlights the historic sights and sounds of Wilkinsburg, including churches, mosques and other historic buildings.
An Open Door to Pittsburgh's Architectural Treasures
Founded two years ago by Bonnie Baxter, Doors Open Pittsburgh gives participants a behind-the-scenes look at some of the city's most interesting buildings and homes.
Meet Kim Fox, the Artisan Making Tin Quilts
The Mt. Lebanon resident uses salvaged wood, tin and nails to create her pieces. Her work is now being showcased at Contemporary Craft in the Strip District.
Oakmont Nonprofit Blesses Families in Need with Furniture — and Love
Since its inception in 2009, The Blessing Board has helped thousands of families obtain furniture and has grown to include the successful Vintage Market.
What's in a Name? Outside Inspirations Changes to Allison Glen
The owners of the home decor store in Pine Township say the name better reflects their family history — and their expanded selection of products.
“Restored By the Fords” Shooting Second Season in Pittsburgh
Siblings Leanne and Steve Ford are renovating local homes, and praising the Pittsburgh Potty, in anticipation of the series premiere in early 2019.
New Book Makes Crafters the 'Life of the Party'
The newest book from Lily & Val owner Valerie McKeehan includes more than 100 hand-drawn, tear-out paper cards, menus and tags that can be used for hosting a gathering.
Painting Made Simple: Paintzen Launches in Pittsburgh
Partnering with PPG Paints, the company uses an online platform to match customers with professional painters and provide supplies.
