It’s the perfect fall day as you wake to a crisp, clear sunny morning surrounded by the golden and vibrant fall leaves. You take a look out over your surroundings through your massive living room window and smile just as the aromatic scent from your coffee mug enters your senses. What could be more perfect […]
The concept that spring is a time of rebirth often has people antsy to make a change in their surroundings. Perhaps it’s the bursting blossoms outdoors, the drab tree limbs filling in with fresh green leaves or the gray skies turning to blue, but spring makes us rethink our surroundings. After many winter months hunkered […]
Your child’s room can be one of the most challenging rooms in the house to decorate. As a parent, you want to ensure that your child will be comfortable and happy in their own bedroom. You also want to make sure your child can play and have fun in their bedroom too. So, they will […]
Cabin and cottage designs are based off of the easy-going, free spirit atmosphere that encourages relaxation. This same attitude should be applied to the interior style of the home. Known for their naturalistic comfort and charm, most homeowners enjoy picking out the perfect décor that creates an uplifting and inviting look filled with character. Whether […]
Finishing touches are how ordinary things become remarkable masterpieces. For example, if you were to look beyond the sequins, a ballerina’s intricate tutu is just a plain leotard. Without that secret dash of something extra, the gourmet chef’s chicken tastes just like something you whip up for dinner any normal night. The same can be […]
A chandelier is defined as “a branched, ceiling-mounted light fixture with two or more arms bearing lights.” During the medieval times, they were made of wooden beams usually shaped as a cross with metal spikes on top to hold candles. It was hoisted towards the ceiling using a rope or chain, and was depended upon […]
Mid-Century Chandelier Thanks to a pair of brother architects, this apartment on Paris’s Right Bank has a dark and moody aesthetic that updates classic French style for the 21st century. The master bath holds a 1960’s chandelier, a 1950’s American table, and a Saarinen armchair. The niche is clad in hand-cut glass-mosaic tiles inlaid with gold leaf, […]
In an unconventional pool house, the kitchen island is topped with custom-painted white ash; the sink is by Julien, and the fittings are by KWC. Stainless Steel Kitchen Cabinets In a modern bachelor pad, the kitchen island is stainless steel and walnut, the sink is by Julien, the fittings are by Dornbracht, and the stool is by […]
An interior designer takes cues from her neighbourhood in creating a home that will grow with her family. It’s hard to tell the story of designer Katie Hackworth’s home without mentioning Bill Gates. So let’s just get it over with; they’re neighbours. Well, in the Medina, Washington, sense, in that there’s plenty of lush greenery […]
A marble floor might sound like a complete extravagance for an everyday homeowner, but there is a practical—and insanely stunning—way to go about it. When Athens-based architectural firm AREAmapped out the design of a summer home on the Ionian island of Kefallonia, two practical considerations led them to consider marble despite costs: It’s locally available in Greece and […]