Tom Chandler likes to start with a blank canvas. Then the highly regarded interior designer and instructor draws upon his more than 30 years in the business to drape, arrange and adorn rooms for his clients.

Interior designer Meridith Hamilton of MLH Designs approaches all of her projects with the same concept — simple and clean. Add to that list the body’s senses when she is working on a bathroom project.

Exotic, delicate and bursting with color, orchids are attention grabbers. They require more upkeep than most house plants, but in return orchids provide beauty, mystery and for many, a lifelong hobby.

Wine cellars are for those who take their love of wine to the next level. These rooms, whether small or large, formal or informal, provide homeowners with a bit of …