NYC Parks and the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) have unveiled renderings for the first design-build project: a Staten Island recreation center by local firm ikon.5 architects. The new Mary Cali Dalton Recreation Center in Tompkinsville will bring a fitness center, basketball courts, and a multipurpose area to […]
Bathroom Design
Annie Schlechter While the kitchen finally got its shining moment back in the early days of the pandemic, that same renewed interest in more thoughtful, efficient design has more recently translated to the bathroom as we were forced to seek more at-home spaces and remedies for quelling the anxieties of […]
Once again, even though I know better, those four little words, often uttered in the throes of a home remodel, got me: As long as we’re, remodeling the kitchen, let’s update the guest bathroom! Yeep! That innocuous little phrase, as long as we’re, and its falsely implied convenience, also masquerades […]
Mike DiNapoli, 33 DiNapoli. Mike DiNapoli DiNapoli thought he was going to be a certified public accountant, but the sedentary desk job didn’t agree with him. A property-management career was calling, even though that wasn’t something he’d considered initially. Through a family connection at the New York-based developer and property-management […]
Add color, pattern, and texture to your home’s living spaces. Hector Sanchez Wallpaper in bedrooms, powder rooms, and even mudrooms has become a popular choice for adding interest and visual appeal. But what about swathing your main living space in wallpaper? If it feels like a commitment, that’s because it […]
Comment on this story Comment Everyone is familiar with those shiny glass mirror ball ornaments you can find at any big-box store, but this year, first lady Jill Biden hung actual mirrors on the trees of the White House’s Grand Foyer. Circular mirrors. Square mirrors. Lean in, and your face […]
Photos by SMHerrick Photography A red, white, and blue tree takes center stage in the living room. With its glittering lights and sparkling sprigs, it’s the kind of showstopper that Studio M owner and designer, Melissa Musgjerd, calls a “statement tree.” Christmas is always a beautiful time of year, filled […]
GROWING UP IN the 1980s and ’90s in the Belgian city of Genk, the industrial designer Michaël Verheyden had little interest in art, fashion or design — the fields that would later shape his career as a creator of austere, luxurious housewares and furniture. He did, however, enjoy making things, […]
Some easy adds available online can make holiday entertaining easier and healthier. getty You’re probably not going to buy new countertops or floor coverings online to improve the wellness potential of your home, but there are plenty of purchases worth considering this Cyber Monday. Here are eight ideas to enhance […]
American homeowners spent more than a half-trillion dollars on home improvement projects in recent years, but they say inflation and a potential recession will be factors in how much they take on moving forward. From 2019 to 2021, American homeowners undertook some 135 million home improvement projects, spending an estimated […]
Fans of Love It or List It on HGTV know David Visentin on screen as the ever-optimistic real estate agent who goes the extra mile to find the perfect new home for his clients (however annoying that may be to his co-host, designer Hilary Farr). His portrayal is convincing. Yet, […]
Which Christmas living room decor is best? From watching a classic holiday movie to opening presents, the living room is often the center of the Christmas season in the home. Finding the perfect decorations for your living room can make these holiday moments even more special. With so many decorations […]