Visitors Ooh and Aah Over The Frick Collection’s Must-See Museum in New York City

After a $220 million renovation, The Frick Collection reopens to display Henry Clay Frick's vast collection of artwork and artifacts in his Beaux-Arts mansion.

THE OVAL ROOM, THE FRICK COLLECTION | PHOTO BY JOSEPH COSCIA JR. It’s almost too much, in the best possible way. After completion of a four-year, $220 million renovation project, The Frick Collection and its magnificent array of artwork and artifacts are back in the public eye. A must-see venture for anyone visiting New York City, it re-opened April 17….

One Couple Planned to Rent This Mount Washington Townhome for the Weekend — They Bought It Instead

A stunning view (and the chance to return to their hometown) won Olga and Paul Schwartz over.

  PHOTOS BY JOSH YENCIK, HYDRO HAWK PHOTOGRAPHY In 2016, Pittsburgh natives Paul and Olga Schwartz were looking for a place to stay in their home town for a few days while attending their daughter’s wedding. At the time, the couple was living in Maryland when Olga came across a listing for 304 Bigbee St. Between the open-concept main level…

House of the Week: A 10-Acre Estate in Edgeworth

It was built by the family who developed Edgehill Manor.

743 Chestnut Road Edgeworth, PA 15143 Presented by Carroll Ferguson Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This amazing 10-acre estate was built around 1900 by the Singer Family who developed Edgehill Manor. Steeped in history, the current owners mindfully updated this home throughout, being careful to preserve the historically valued treasures like original woodwork, Carrara glass in two bathrooms, mantels and…

This Stately Home was Built Before the North Side Became Part of Pittsburgh

Situated on a prominent corner of the former Allegheny City, the spacious brick home has changed hands many times — but never lost its charm.

PHOTOS BY STEEL CITY VISUALS When William and Mary Mohrmann first chose to build a life on the corner of North and Cedar avenues, the North Side was not yet incorporated into Pittsburgh proper — that wouldn’t happen until 1907. The couple, who were both first-generation American children of German immigrants, had a liquor business on East Ohio Street in…

House of the Week: A Castle-Like Retreat Inspired by European Design

It has an English pub on the main floor.

107 Treetop Lane Peters Township, PA 15317 Presented by Roxane Agostinelli A must-see luxury estate! Open house Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Live in your own “Castle at Cidarlands” in the heart of Peters Twp built for entertaining & inspired by the original owner’s many trips to Europe! Located at the end of a cul-de-sac in…

Great Scott! This South Hills Home has Plenty of Play Opportunities

The four-bedroom home in Scott has a turf lawn, stadium lighting and even a climbing wall.

PHOTOS BY KIRSTEN HEAGY/FLYOVER PROPERTIES When you have a big family, play is everything — which is why Brendan and Julia Gallagher knew they had found the perfect home at 12 Fieldstone Drive in Scott. “The cul-de-sac, the quiet area out front to play without worrying about traffic and the incredible backyard sold us,” says Julia. “And the backyard has…

House of the Week: An Open-Concept Home in Squirrel Hill With an In-Ground Pool

The space is bathed in natural light.

5435 Dunmoyle Street Squirrel Hill, PA 15217 Presented by Andrea Ehrenreich Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Discover the epitome of sophisticated urban living in this unparalleled city residence, where modern luxury seamlessly merges with classic architectural elegance. Bathed in natural light from expansive windows and soaring ceilings, this home exudes grandeur & warmth. The open-concept layout showcases expansive living spaces…

This Science Street Home Has All The Right Chemistry

Designed with sharp angles and walls of glass, the contemporary home in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood has sweeping views of Downtown's iconic skyline.

PHOTOS BY PROPERTY VIDS PRODUCTIONS In a city full of Victorians and turn-of-the-century character homes, this contemporary home in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood is still a standout.  Built in 2020, 646 Science St. is one of 11 complementary homes in the community designed by Cipriani Studios. With sharp angles, walls of glass and high-end, sleek finishes throughout, it’s a departure from the…

House of the Week: Build Your Dream Home on This Land in South Fayette

The possibilities for this to-be-built property are endless with Paragon Homes.

3103 Deerfield Ridge Drive South Fayette, PA 15057 Presented by Bonnie Loya Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Make your dream home a reality with award-winning Paragon Homes at Deerfield Ridge! Located just half a mile from the South Fayette School complex, this community offers the perfect blend of convenience and luxury. Paragon Homes specializes in custom-built homes that reflect…

Innovative Yet Practical, The Holm is a Different Type of Housing Concept for Pittsburghers

The eight-unit modular housing development in Munhall uses the latest technology to create easily assembled, quality homes.

PHOTOS BY 360 CAPTURES/RENDERINGS COURTESY BLOCKHOUSE RESIDENTIAL When most folks think of a modular home, they picture the classic one-story doublewides commonly found around Western Pennsylvania. While those homes have long been popular for their affordability and ease of construction, modern modular homes, such as this project in Millvale, look nothing like their prefab grandparents. Now, one developer in Munhall…

Best of Design 2025: A Bathroom Made for Escaping, a Kitchen Made for Entertaining

This year’s winners for Best New Bathroom and Best New Kitchen are both found inside a Barrington-built home in Pine with interiors by Laken Design.  

PHOTO BY TYLER NORMAN PHOTOGRAPHY Best New Bathroom  While the Macken family’s kitchen is a gathering spot, Matt and Misty’s primary suite bathroom, which judges named their Best New Bathroom for 2025, is a hideaway. Kathryn Heinauer of Barrington Homes says the tranquil suite is a place where the couple can recoup and relax. The striking arched wooden doorway, elevated…

Best of Design 2025: Cottage Meets Contemporary Cool in This Renovated Kitchen

Busy with life, designer Heather Wildman waited 20 years to cleverly update her own Sewickley kitchen.

PHOTO BY ERIN KELLY Heather Wildman, the co-founder of Wildman Chalmers Design, purchased her turn-of-the-century Sewickley home in 2005 and quickly began tackling its many projects. As she moved from room to room, painting and updating, she largely ignored the kitchen. It functioned, and she kind of liked its retro vibe. Besides, she had a growing family and business to…

House of the Week: A Custom Home in Deerfield Manor with an Indoor Basketball Court

The 7,000-square-foot home is an entertainment haven with a bar, pool table and media space.

1271 Redfern Drive Upper St Clair, PA 15241 Presented by Melissa Palmer Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Nestled in the heart of the highly sought after Deerfield Manor, this exceptional 7,000 sq ft custom home offers an unparalleled living experience. This 5 bedrooms/5.1 bathroom home seamlessly blends elegance and functionality. The 1st floor master suite is a private retreat, complete…

Best of Design 2025: A Mid-Century Modern Home That Blends the Indoors and Outdoors

Designer Heather Wildman of Wildman Chalmers Design kept the bones of this Mid-Century Modern home in Squirrel Hill North but changed nearly everything else.

PHOTO BY ERIN KELLY As soon as Heather Wildman’s clients spotted the single-story, Mid-Century Modern home that was tucked away on a quiet street in Squirrel Hill North, they knew two things: They were going to purchase it — and it was going to need a down-to-the-studs renovation. They weren’t worried, though. The owners, who asked to remain anonymous, had…

Best of Design 2025: An Expansive Modern Residence More Than 10 Years in the Making

Formerly the estate of a steel magnate, this Sewickley Heights farmstead now tells the story of industry and innovation in the region. 

PHOTO BY PAUL WARCHOL PHOTOGRAPHY While Sewickley Heights is now just a short commute from the city of Pittsburgh proper, the suburban community was once dotted with the summer homes of wealthy Pittsburgh industrialists looking to escape the smog and noise of the city. At Fair Acres, Benjamin Franklin Jones — the “J” in former steel manufacturer powerhouse J&L Steel…

Best of Design 2025: This Fun Outdoor Space Gives Palm Beach Vibes

Working with Cipriani Studios, designer Alisha Gwen created a playful yet refined slice of paradise for an Upper St. Clair family.

PHOTO BY DAVE BRYCE PHOTOGRAPHY When building her dream home in Upper St. Clair, Amanda Walton was embracing a new era — one she decided was going to be fun and functional for herself, her three young children and their guests. “I wanted it to be very happy,” she says. “That’s the whole vibe of my house: casual, fun and…

Best of Design 2025: This Serene Renovated Bathroom is Like an In-Home Retreat

Designer Seashal Belldina transformed a cramped guest bathroom into an indoor oasis.

PHOTO BY ERIN KELLY Upon entering the tranquil renovated bathroom in Peters designed by Seashal Belldina, the combination of the guest suite’s alabaster tile, Calacatta marble and dolomite stone creates the serene vibe of an in-home retreat. “It’s a complete transformation,” says Belldina, the principal interior designer at Pittsburgh-based Interiors by Seashal. PHOTO BY ERIN KELLY Today, the guest suite…

Best of Design 2025: A Stunning Open-Concept Space with an Ever-Changing View

Bisected by a glass staircase, the living area has floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Laurel Highlands.  

PHOTO BY BRANDON YODER CREATIVE One year ago, real estate entrepreneur Nino Comanici stood on a hillside in Ligonier and peered out through the trees, thinking what an amazing view it was. Today — just feet from where he stood — sits a four-story, A-frame residence with an all-glass front facade. PHOTO BY BRANDON YODER CREATIVE Its open-concept living space,…

What Happens When an Architect and an Interior Designer Collaborate on Their Own Project?

You get this colorful, well-executed brick home in Pittsburgh's Spring Hill neighborhood that melds the old with new.

PHOTOS BY ALEXIS FATALSKY From the outside, 1927 Rockledge St. in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill neighborhood is a standard, stately North Side home. That’s certainly not to say the turn-of-the-century American Foursquare doesn’t have curb appeal — it does; the brick home is neat and clearly well maintained. But step through the grand leaded-glass front doorway and you’ll enter an unexpected…

House of the Week: An Infinity Custom Home in South Fayette

The Aspen model blends timeless craftsmanship with modern design.

1568 Celebration Circle Bridgeville, PA 15017 Presented by Bonnie Loya Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Built by award-winning Infinity Homes, this Aspen model blends timeless craftsmanship with modern design in South Fayette’s Newbury Highlands. The stone & Hardie plank exterior and inviting front porch set the tone for what’s inside. A two-story foyer leads to a stunning great room…

On the Grounds of the Former H.J. Heinz Mansion Stands This Thoughtfully Updated Point Breeze Property

The five-bedroom brick home along Penn Avenue melds original details with contemporary updates.

PHOTOS BY FLYOVER PROPERTIES Relocating to Pittsburgh from Washington, D.C., in 2019, Gera Jochum and Robert Rounsley say they were were hoping to own a piece of Pittsburgh history — which is just one of the many reasons a Point Breeze home caught their attention. Built in 1929, 7035 Penn Ave. is one of the homes built where Greenlawn, the…

House of the Week: A Stunning Stone Residence on One of Pittsburgh’s Most Desirable Streets

The home is just blocks away from Frick Park and Bakery Square.

6850 Reynolds Street Point Breeze, PA 15208 Presented by Andrea Ehrenreich Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Discover this stunning stone residence located on one of Pittsburgh’s most desirable streets. The elegant entryway leads to a breathtaking foyer featuring a beautiful spiral staircase and soaring ceilings. The expansive living room boasts a charming fireplace, exquisite detailing, and double doors that open…

This Vacation-Like Home Looks Like It Belongs in Colorado — But It’s Actually in Fox Chapel

Designed by a notable Seattle builder, the cedar-and-stone home blends sustainability with modern luxury.

When Richard and Laura Tame were relocating from California in 2021, Pittsburgh felt like a blank slate to them. Not tied to one particular neighborhood or locale, the couple explored homes in all corners of the region. As soon as they stepped inside 999 Elmhurst Road in Fox Chapel, though, the couple knew their search was over. “We knew the…

House of the Week: Luxury Penthouse Condo in Heart of Strip District

The home features 10 ft ceilings, hardwood floors and two outdoor living areas for dining and entertainment.

2545 Penn Avenue, PH 602 Pittsburgh, PA  15222 Presented by Darla K. Jobkar Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Ideally located in the heart of the Strip District, this modern, chic two-bedroom, 2.5-bath penthouse condo provides expansive city views via a well-appointed wall of windows. The spacious floor plan includes a combined living room and dining room that opens to…