In this issue, we celebrate the design smarts of our readers. Though hundreds
of you sent in amazing ideas, only three were rewarded with surprise visits from Nate.

After three years living in Switzerland, a Minnesota mom honed a refined-yet-cozy Northern European design.
When one woman switched coasts to be with her fianceé, she tackled a top-down redesign in only a month!
Life's a beach when you incorporate the designs of Southeast Asia and Mexican resorts into every aspect of your home.
The ingeniously executed—and sometimes highly unconventional—ideas of five O at Home readers have redefined DIY.