Green is the unofficial hue of spring and summer, and you can add this natural, organic color to just about any existing color scheme. Green is natures neutral. Soft, muted variations of this color a...
After 23 years in Los Angeles, Erin Ellwood had had enough and was burned out from life in the busy city. She and her daughter were drawn to the slower pace of Ojai, California, nestled in the hills ...
Enjoy your yard like youd enjoy a resort this summer. If you cant afford to get to Thailand or Spain, transform your backyard to bring those countries to you. A small garden, patio, loggia, porch, ba...
High-end design shouldnt be so hard to buy. That was designer Gwen Carltons vision for Bespoke Global. A lighting designer for more than 10 years, Carlton knew that people wanted to buy beautiful, cu...
Federal home design style comes with another confusing name. In design, the word "federal" simply indicates the time period (17801820) when the style, known among architecture aficionados as ...
Dan Black and Martin Blum want to make life easier. At the 2012 International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York, the two friends and cofounders of Black+Blum in London introduced several...
Interior designers Dan and Erin Benedict consider their home to be their playground a place to have fun and experiment with new design ideas. The couple transformed their 1924 California bungalow fro...
Memorial Day is about honoring the lives of men and women who died serving and protecting our country. Many homeowners will raise a glass and celebrate the holiday the unofficial start of summer arou...
Architect Steven Ehrlich designed his house to incorporate architectural moves he learned living in Africa, a modern aesthetic and the climate and community of Venice Beach, California. The house is ...
Melamine is much more than lightweight, shatterproof plastic. Its your go-to portable serveware to pack a picnic or dine al fresco. When youre setting the table for a party, melamine feels like a not...
Have you ever walked by a house that looked a little flat, a little bare? Something was missing, but you couldnt quite put your finger on it? Try imagining that house with one simple little addition ...
When HBOs series Girls premiered April 15, many cheered the arrival of the brutally honest and unsentimental Hannah Horvath, written and played to pitch perfection by Lena Dunham. How the 20-somethin...
From ombr bookshelves with moving parts to geometric outdoor shading and lighting fixtures made of Velcro, designers at this years International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) showcased plenty of...
Most single-family houses in the New York City area are found beyond the five boroughs, many out on Long Island. The Noyack Creek house, a retreat designed for a city dweller by local firm Bates Masi...
If you are looking to go greener at home, one of the easiest things you can do is swap out a few common purchases for ecofriendly versions. From lunchboxes and kitchen towels to furniture, paint and ...
After a dry, benign winter in England, the weather fought back in April. The country had the wettest April on record, and our gardens have suffered. With the arrival of May, weve had a respite as wel...
Creating a spectacular dining room starts with the perfect table. There are so many designs out there, its hard to know where to begin. Lets break it down to help you find the right shape, size, mate...
My husband and I recently moved from an apartment that got no direct daylight to an apartment that has direct daylight for at least half the day, if not more. The difference is routine changing, if n...
Play house in a period room in Brooklyn or get crafty at Chicagos Randolph Street Market with a DIY workshop. Whether scoring the perfect antique wood carving or sussing out the newest contemporary p...
I recently took a drive with my husband up the coast and we played a Name That Tune sort of game. He knows his music, and his favorite genre is 70s rock: bands whose songs I know but whose names Litt...
Spring has sprung and we are firing up the barbies earlier than usual this year. Here are some favorite items that will make your backyard party an affair to remember. Stephanie from Lick My Spoon
There have been odes written about them, and theyve stored everything from wine to cremated ashes. Today, we typically use urns in a range of styles as decoration throughout our homes and in the gard...
"This family is not afraid of color," says interior designer Alison Glen. An apple-green countertop might scare off some homeowners, but this family of four in Venice, California, wanted to r...
Stunning water views drew Steve Joung and Dana Guo to their high-rise apartment in Chicago. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the entire unit, and every room has a view of either Lake Michigan or the Chi...
Adding two or three new colors to your furniture and outdoor decor can completely change the look of your yard. Consider one of these winning combinations for drama and happiness in your outdoor livi...
Summer and weddings go hand in hand. If youre looking to honor a special bride in your life this wedding season, glean inspiration from this beautiful bridal brunch designed by Charmean Neithart. The...
My mind is hardwired to go straight to Hansel and Gretel or The Three Little Bears whenever I hear the word "cottage" and there are places like Carmel, California, where cottages do have that...
For general contractor Jeff Kann, universal design goes beyond outfitting the space for wheelchairs. Its about letting people participate in family and community life for much, much longer. Sound uni...
They say diamonds are a girls best friend, but this girl much prefers crossbuck doors. This spring my husband and I took on the task of sprucing up our garage, and although its not my domain at all, ...
When the weather draws us out into our backyards, parks and clubhouses to take advantage of its splendor, there are moments when were reminded of the jokes Mother Nature likes to play. The prepped fo...
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