“Money talks, wealth whispers.” That aphorism could now be considered the manifesto of the quiet luxury aesthetic. Whether it started to build after we all binge-watched succession or grew from the runway shows of Loro Piana, Bottega Veneta, and Gabriela Hearst, the buzz around quiet luxury is getting louder and louder. While the concept of … Read More “Quiet Luxury Is the Interior Trend” »
When they’re not busy traveling to faraway locales, Shasta and Jen Scobie can almost always be found at the nearest (or furthest) thrift store, foraging for discarded pottery studios and other curious novelties. “I didn’t start traveling until my late 20s, but once I did, I made it a priority and collected many treasures over … Read More “This Midcentury Oakland Home Is Inspired by Hollywood Regency and Travel Memories” »
Basements are also typically far from the main area, which can make it inconvenient to access the laundry room. You won’t be able to just pop in to check the progress, and laundry becomes more energy-consuming than it needs to be when you have to carry full laundry baskets up and down the house. This … Read More “An Interior Design Expert Clarifies The One Spot You Shouldn’t Put A Laundry Room” »
As anyone who has gone through the process of searching for room colors will try, choosing the right color for a room can be a minefield with endless choices and subtle nuances to understand and overcome. But along with what is the most stressful color?, we are also often asked ‘what is the most draining … Read More “What is the most draining color? This one color could be draining |” »
Factors to Consider When Lighting Your Kitchen When choosing kitchen lighting, appearance and style are very important. Your lighting should complement the overall kitchen design. Your lighting should also work for tasks like cooking and cleaning. After all, who wants to chop vegetables in the dark? Consider for a moment, the commercial equivalent of kitchen … Read More “Rethinking Lighting in Your Kitchen Design” »
Japanese designer Keiji Ashizawa and Danish studio Norm Architects have unveiled their design for the Bellustar Tokyo hotel, which aims to evoke a sense of nature in the middle of Tokyo’s urban Shinjuku district. The two studios worked together to design interiors for five penthouse suites as well as hospitality spaces for the top floors … Read More “Keiji Ashizawa and Norm Architects design interiors for “hotel in the sky”” »
While many employers are grappling with the post-pandemic Return To Work conundrum, Bobby Berk, the interior design expert on Netflix’s Queer Eyes, has created an innovative solution. The designer’s work from home concept satisfies his growing team’s need for creativity, collaboration, and comfort. Berk purchased a 1970s Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Knolls neighborhood (conveniently … Read More “Inside Bobby Berk’s Airy California HQ | Architectural Digest” »
As the founders of Haver & Skolnick Architects, an upscale firm based in Roxbury, Conn., Charles M. Haver and Stewart R. Skolnick spent most of their days designing expansive country estates. But when it came time to design their own getaway, they wanted the exact opposite. “We wanted something very small, with privacy and an … Read More “The Beauty of a One-Bedroom House? No Room for Guests.” »
The rising temperature is making our concrete houses feel no less than a furnace and as summer approaches, the scorching heat at home can make it difficult to stay indoors without an air conditioning unit. However, there are many people who cannot afford such luxury or prefer to use sustainable solutions. Home decor, interior design: … Read More “Home decor, interior design: Tips and tricks to cool-off your space this summer” »
No matter the square footage of our home, we all have the same goal – to make it feel as spacious as possible. This is especially true in more compact spaces, as well as those with quirky layouts or limited natural light. Light, airy spaces are all the more inviting to relax in and help … Read More “5 Interior Design Mistakes That Make Your Home Look Smaller” »