The sunroom is typically a space that opens up to a view, bridging the gap between the outdoors and the indoors. Generally speaking, Thomas advocates for a laissez-faire approach to designing this space. You want the vibe to be relaxed: stacks of magazines and books by the reading chair, a […]
A holiday home in northern Italy that was decorated on a budget and a Hackney apartment with exposed concrete walls are among the residences in this lookbook, which showcases interiors that have been left purposely unfinished. Peeling wallpaper, floors that have been left untreated and hanging cables give character to […]
The first time I met Queen Elizabeth was on a Monday afternoon the third week of May, 2003 at the Chelsea Flower Show in London. The occasion was the opening day of the flower show, a day anticipated, planned and worried over for a solid previous year. Proposals to participate […]
The 1968 newspaper advertisement tried to invoke wonder: “Imagine! Movie Star’s Former Home! Four plus bedrooms, 3 large baths, king-size pool. Furnished for $47,900. Submit your down payment. Owner will carry 1st trust deed at 7% or will lease with an option to buy.” The prospect of writing a mortgage […]
Although the bathroom is not the first thing people see when they walk into a house, don’t underestimate the effect of a well-designed bathroom. Whether you’re remodeling or building a new home, designing an elegant bathroom will make your home feel more luxurious. Check out the following four things you […]
Even though I’m desperately clinging to summer, I must begin to accept that the days are getting shorter and cooler. We can all mourn the loss of beach weather together by opening several online shopping tabs. Today we’re shopping for things to refresh your living room. I’m personally in the […]
High ceilings are considered a luxury feature in real estate—after all, they make your home feel more spacious and offer more room to display large art or feature lighting. That said, knowing how to decorate a room with a high ceiling can be a tricky balancing act: If you leave […]
Ask any seasoned decorator and they’ll tell you: Every client has their own particular thing. It could be an obsession with the kitchen countertops, perhaps, or simply just a penchant for designer chairs. For a recent project on New York’s Upper East Side by interior designer Hadley Wiggins and architect […]
“Look Inside My Home” is our series where we peek into the homes of Washingtonians. Want your house featured? Email [email protected]. Chloe Varelidi is the CEO and founder of Follies, a design-oriented line of children’s toys, as well as the founder of Humans Who Play, a design studio that focuses […]
South Eastern Regional College is offering a chance to hone your garden design skills… MOST gardeners are garden designers, whether they realise it or not. Choosing where to place a particular container or deciding which two plants work well together is part of a process that seeks to maximise the […]
Plans for a new pool in Albany’s Lincoln Park are moving ahead. This summer, the city of Albany presented two concepts to replace the historic Lincoln Park pool for public feedback. Speaking on the empty, cracked former pool floor in downtown Albany Wednesday, Democratic Mayor Kathy Sheehan says by a […]
If you’re planning a few home improvements that will boost the energy efficiency of your house, you may save some money on your projects under the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law in August. One of the bill’s main goals is to address climate change and slow down […]