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As I rummage through to develop design posts, I add photographs into an abysmal and ever-contracting ideabook that serves as a way station before I find a theme which binds them together. Many of these photographs linger in my master Read More
This clean and tasteful Atlanta kitchen was originally a huge ’80s-style wreck. The original kitchen was poorly laid out, had the standard ’80s ending and was riddled with poor construction. The homeowner needed not only to update the kitchen’s style Read More
What it is: Unlike more loosey-goosey design fashions, Arts and Crafts operates within a well-defined pair of parameters — and also for a well-defined reason. The Arts and Crafts movement took off around the turn of the 20th century for Read More
Although there are lots of designs and sizes of windows, my favorites have low sills, tall heads and deep reveals. Low sills (meaning that the bottom of the window is nearer to the ground line) produce windows that tend to Read More
Last autumn, trendspotters noticed the resurgence of nailhead trim, a classic detailing technique. Sure enough, it’s made its presence known on a variety of pieces seen in the market since. Nailhead trim accents pieces with an urban, edgy flair, giving Read More
Don Tripp and Denise Jarvis lived down the street from the 1853 Victorian in historic Lambertville, New Jersey, when they heard it was going to be put up for sale and was in danger of becoming a parking lot. They Read More
Channeling influences from classic Hamptons style together with touches of classic and French country charm, the home of Floris Zwolsman and his family awakens comfort and enduring style. When he found this ground-floor home in an up-and-coming area of The Read More
This fall season, select natural elements to add texture and warmth to your mantel. Warm ochres, woody browns and bone whites create a beautiful color palette and will assist your mantel easily transition from fall to winter. — Lauren from Read More
Even when you are fit as a fiddle, it’s a good idea to provide as many safety features as you can on your toilet. However, does a toilet that incorporates safety into the design need to look like it belongs Read More
I’ve always believed grey wood tones feel just right for this season. When it’s pickled, painted, stained or left to weather naturally, the timber evokes a sense of bare branches and pearly winter skies — a very different way from Read More