WITH the summer holidays stretching ahead, now is a good time to take on a teen bedroom makeover. Get them to pick up the smelly socks and sniff out some great finds for their room instead. 7 Now is a good time to take on a teen bedroom makeoverCredit: Shutterstock […]
Garden Design
I’ve heard countless times that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And while I don’t outright disagree with this statement, I have to put in an argument for those of us who have tiny, outdated, and not always super inviting kitchens. I moved at the beginning of the […]
As interior design continues to evolve, it’s no surprise that designers have transitioned to platforms like TikTok to share their design tips and tricks. As a result, TikTok has quickly grown to rival Instagram for the interior design spotlight. With fun and quirky bite-sized videos of designers sharing their favorite […]
Swimming pools seem like a great idea when a summer heat wave hits, but with the excavation and expense involved in the construction of a traditional in-ground pool, they don’t provide a last-minute solution. That’s why a once-maligned marvel of early-20th-century design—the aboveground pool—is finally enjoying its moment. The first […]
Comment on this story Comment The pandemic boom in do-it-yourself home improvement projects is officially over. Stanley Black & Decker Inc. on Thursday chopped its 2022 earnings guidance nearly in half, citing a significant slowdown in consumer demand for power tools beginning in late May and accelerating through June. Volumes […]
At least 20 Asian immigrant families in Brooklyn, New York, are facing eviction after falling victim to a $4 million housing fraud from their building’s real estate developer. Brooklyn real estate developer Xihui “Steven” Wu falsely claimed he had the right to sell individual apartment units to the families. After […]
Country Living, Annie Sloan Pink bedrooms have something of an undeserved reputation, based on the assumption that pinks will always appear sugary, or are better suited to a child’s bedroom. But there are a myriad of pink tones that lend themselves to a rich and elegant design scheme. Pigmented pinks […]
Even the simplest kitchen design mistakes can hugely affect the layout and use-ability of a cooking space and it’s often these errors, such as the quantity and placement of plug sockets or how accessible the fridge is while cooking, that are also the most common. While it’s easy to get […]
It’s always important to take preventative measures to avoid common house malfunctions. By taking a few simple steps, you can help ensure that your home runs smoothly and doesn’t suffer from any major problems. In this article, we will discuss some of the best ways to design your home in […]
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 […]
AN ELEGANT compromise between a yard-usurping swimming pool and a Nemo-themed kiddies’ inflatable, the plunge pool has surged in popularity. According to Heather Goerzen, managing editor of design content for online interiors service Havenly, plunge pools became an ‘it’ project during Covid, rivaling home-baked sourdough. Plunge pool manufacturer Soake, in […]
The best part about modernizing a bathroom is that the process doesn’t have to entail a complicated design process. For example, a worn-down vanity can easily be transformed with a fresh coat of paint, while a shower stall that looks straight out of the 1960s (not in a good way) […]