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A loft bedroom in a house or condo offers openness to the living space below, but lacks the solitude of a conventional bedroom with four walls and a doorway. The loft space has to address the problem of privacy from the living spaces, be a sleeping area and still harmonize with the rest of the…
I have been looking at trends (such as classic typewriters and suitcases) that were sweeping design blogs once I began at many years before, calculating their tipping points and how designers’re freshening them up after their ubiquity. Globe collections also have hit their peak, but are they over? The fad: Collectors really like to group…
Cutting-edge design can cover a variety of appearances, from the glamour of polished alabaster into the grittiness of a graffiti-covered urban road. Whether inspired by the mainstreaming of subculture via films such as Exit Through the Gift Shop, the prevalence of converted lofts, the prevalence of Tony Duquette inducing cravings for malachite, or the ’70s-luxe…
In spring it’s time to get out and enjoy your terrace. So make the most of your space without a massive investment of money or time by planting, scrubbing and accessorizing your way to a renewed outdoor room. From the complimentary (rearranging furniture) to the smart (increase room with a mirror) and easy (roll out…
Decorating themes sometimes get a bad rap for being cheesy or overdone. But when done well, a theme can make a room feel private and place together. Whether you would like to integrate favorite finds from your travels or decor featuring a motif you adore, you can pull off the subject of your choice in…
We’re still in shorts and T-shirts in Alabama so far this fall, so it appears pretty incredible that the U.S. ski and snowboard season will kick off in only a couple of weeks. But folks in Colorado, Utah, Vermont and other mountain-high locales are already waxing tightening and boards boot screws since they count down…
This glamorous, well-traveled bohemian appearance that featured mightily in the autumn 2012 runway shows is absolutely suited to translation into interiors. A bit more aristocratic than the boho vintage or boho modern appearance, bohemian opulence requires an irreverent attitude. Take serious artwork and prop it against the wall, pile books beneath the table rather than…
Oh, those creatives! They wander about using their brains full of DIY ideas, floor plans as well as also the names for 47 shades of green. Their pets have that extra touch of fashion. Being a creative isn’t a lifetime choice. Are you a creative type? You might be if: Molly Brandenburg Molly Brandenburg Molly…
Washed-up paintings you find on the shore, everyday objects you can reinvent — lots of things you once thought were unworthy can be a component of classic coastal design. Driftwood, shells, worn and distressed finishes from a soft, chalky color palette combine in this shabby chic version of coastal fashion. Be inspired by nature and…
What is classic design that is coastal? Believe French Riviera matches the Hamptons. The look is sophisticated: crisp linens, flawlessly painted beadboard, bold stripes and a different palette of whites, neutrals, blues, charcoal and black. Classic coastal design uses beautiful accessories, such as specimen shells, crimson, marine tools and coastal artwork, and it aims to…