We humans have been creating gardens around our homes for thousands of years. Historically, gardens have taken many forms, and re-creating them can be a fascinating challenge. One form of garden design can be very functional in our modern-day gardens. The potager is a marvelous blending of flowers, herbs and […]
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Tired of how the tall furniture in their bedroom made it feel constricted, a South End couple hired Pratt & Deutsch Interiors for a redesign. “They wanted a bright, minimalist look with cozy elements,” says Hannah Deutsch. To lighten the third-floor space, the designers started by painting the walls and […]
We humans have been creating gardens around our homes for thousands of years. Historically, gardens have taken many forms, and recreating them can be a fascinating challenge. One form of garden design can be very functional in our modern-day gardens. The potager is a marvelous blending of flowers, herbs, and […]
Time. It is a limited resource and ultimately a good contractor’s most valuable asset. When you carve out and hold sacred the personal time needed for God, Family, Friends, Fellowship, Rest, Relaxation, and Recovery, the decisions you make on how you spend the time allocated to the “work-day” become even […]
We may all need a little refresher when it comes to the birds and the bees. And who better to give it than garden design experts and AD100 firm Hollander Design Landscape Architects, which presented on the subject this week as part of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s […]
Carmen Johnston, a Georgia-based garden designer and lifestyle expert, has been busy throughout the pandemic creating lush backdrops for family living and entertaining, whether it’s with plantings, flower beds or container gardens. Through her virtual business, Bespoke Garden Plans, Johnston collaborates with clients across the country to create custom gardens […]
The pool is at a residence in Boca Raton, FL. Fully clad pool in Lunada Bay Tile Agate 1×2 Brick in Abruzzo Pearl Design by Ikes Carter Pools Photography by Jimi Smith People have been reevaluating their indoor and outdoor spaces and are finding new ways to decompress and destress […]
Today’s spa bathrooms blend style, serenity and smart technology features. Sharon Sherman, Thyme & Place Design The client breathlessly shows her designer photos from a recent resort vacation, asking, “I loved this in our hotel bathroom; can we get one for our shower here?” It’s a question that has been […]