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Exposed finishes, such as cement; concrete-effect paint; and the use of natural coatings, such as clay or lime mortar are also on the rise. The use of built-in furniture is also becoming more common. Also read: Trend spotting: Why “listening rooms” are the next big thing in interiors 3. Eclectic […]
Ground Picture/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. People can sometimes be classified into two categories: those that prefer the beach and others that prefer the mountains. In interior design, it’s common to see beach-inspired décor such as seashells, artwork with rolling waves, and anchor decals. […]
Children’s room by JDK Interiors at the Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse Candy Coated Dreams is the apt name that Jenny Dina Kirschner of JDK Interiors chose for her fantastical children’s room, and indeed, the vast mural backdropping the staggered custom upholstered headboard that stretches the entire wall conjures a large […]
Dutch architecture office Eek en Dekkers has completed a barn-like house in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, featuring a large, open interior punctuated by volumes containing more intimate or private rooms. The studio headed by designer Piet Hein Eek and architect Iggie Dekkers designed House R for a family who wanted a […]
Scott Payne knows a few things about making brand ambassadors out of his pool customers. As one of the leading pool builders in Pennsylvania, he says he considers it his personal priority to make sure that his customers are happy with the end product. His company Scott Payne Custom Pools […]
Istanbul, Turkey The V-Care Smart Panel designed by the VitrA Design Team and manufactured by Eczacıbaşı Building Products is equipped with smart sensors, functions, and specialized algorithms that care for you and the environment. An essential element in the VitrA bathroom appliances ecosystem, the V-Care Smart Panel is a stylish […]
Photo: Maria Dryfhout (Shutterstock) Whether you’re a seasoned real estate pro, or someone who casually scans the listings from time to time, you’ve probably noticed that the 2022 housing market has been a little hard to follow at times. Like 2021, most experts have indicated that this year has largely […]
If the kids – and kidults – are driving you nuts by gaming in your main family space or, perhaps worse, shut away alone in their rooms, perhaps you can make way for a small games room that’s out of your way, but not out of the way? You don’t […]
Hotels often get into the holiday season, as their lobbies, guestrooms and rooftops get adorned with themed decor. From festive popups, to tree trimmings with all fixings, here’s a sampling of hotels decked out for Christmastime. Omni Berkshire Place’s FAO Schwarz Suite is themed after the iconic New York City […]
Christmas is a time of year for open fires, candles, lots of fairy lights and Christmas trees. However, some festive decorations and traditions can also be responsible for house fires. Christmas is, unfortunately, when the number of fire hazards present in homes increases which can lead to not only casualties […]
Every year, we challenge ourselves (and each other) to predict design trends for the year ahead. For us, rolling out the annual trend forecast is purely done for fun. But there’s a certain level of uncertainty in making educated guesses about what will be in and out when all you really […]