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Meet Six Central Florida Designers and Builders

These six Central Florida designers and builders have embarked on many challenging—and fun—assignments throughout their careers. Here, they reveal some of their favorite rooms.

Orlando Magazine Staff,

Behind the Smart Home Trend—And How to Get Yours Up and Running

Smart homes integrate technology and efficiency to boost convenience, security, comfort and ambience.

Cheri Henderson,

Home Trends: The Water’s Fine

If you’re considering building a pool for the summer season, now is the perfect time to dive in.

Cheri Henderson,

Home Trends: Fashionable Fixtures

Today’s kitchen and bath basics feature bold finishes, sexy mattes, and modern touches.

Tara Bradley Connell,

Home Trends: New Home Wish List

The influence of HGTV is a driving force behind choices in floor plans and finishes.

Sarah Kinbar,

Home+Garden: Taste of the Vineyard

A state-of-the-art cellar at a Mount Dora estate is the perfect place to “wine down” after a long day.

Maddy Zollo Rusbosin,

A Touch of Whimsy at Sugar Boo & Co.

Sugarboo & Co. specializes in simple, yet delightful home décor and gifts.

Hancel Deaton,

The Facts on Plastic

An exhibit at the History Center looks at ways we can recycle and reduce waste.

Loraine O’Connell,

Bright Ideas

Creative Design sources for revitalizing your world inside and out.

Cheri Henderson,

Let There Be Light

Find inspiration in these unique sconces to brighten your indoor and outdoor spaces.

Krystal Gillette,

Gourd Lore

A collector’s exhibit of the enduring plants that double as art objects is on display.

Loraine O’Connell,

On the Home Front

The style of your home’s entryway should always make a good first impression.

Site Staff,

Spring Green

Susan Pridgen and Shona Binkowski of PB Interiors designed this energizing home office for a family in Baldwin Park.

Site Staff,

Web Appeal

With potential homebuyers searching the Internet first, it’s vital to present your home in the best light with professional photography.

Loraine O’Connell,

Creative Inspiration

Four unexpected places that will ignite your imagination.

Patricia Letakis,

Curb Appeal that Wows

Let your house make a great first impression with a few simple changes and upgrades.

Patricia Letakis,

Fine Art Photography

Hancel Deaton,

Artful Ideas

Four spots guaranteed to light a creative spark for your home or garden.

Patricia Letakis,

Great Notions

Four spots guaranteed to spark an idea for your home or garden.

Patricia Letakis,

Reading Room

Hancel Deaton,

Great Notions

Five spots guaranteed to spark an idea for your home or garden.

Patricia Letakis,

Bow WOW!

Luxurious spaces for our most precious companions.

Patricia Letakis,

Brick Basics

Once used just for facades, brick can add elegance and warmth to your home’s interior.

Holly V. Kapherr,