Receive free Design updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Design news every morning. “People think that I’m very tough,” says interior designer Robert Stilin from his New York office. He’s talking to his friend and collaborator Simon Stewart — the founder of Charles Burnand Gallery in London — … Read More “The transatlantic design duo making furniture for the stars” »
Shipping Container Architecture: Debunking the Design Trends of the Decade ©Mike Sinclair Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/962476/shipping-container-architecture-debunking-the-design-trend-of-the-decade Almost 500,000 buildings have arrived at the Port of Los Angeles in 2021. Well- not exactly. Over 490,000 shipping containers have arrived, though. If there’s a design trend that has caught the world by … Read More “Shipping Container Architecture: Debunking the Design Trends of the Decade” »
Casey Keasler values experiential learning. The founder of interior design firm Casework recently completed a nearly five-year renovation of her 1966 Portland, Oregon, home, which she affectionately calls the “Ranchalow” thanks to its ranch-meets-bungalow vibe. “I used the house as a bit of a testing ground,” the designer says. “Doing a lot of the work … Read More “This Midcentury Portland Home’s Transformation Took Nearly Five Years” »
Some form of in-home bath has been common since the mid-19th century. The main or master bathroom as we know it today has been standard in all new homes since the 1980s, so it’s only natural to assume a bathtub should be in the master bathroom. But what if you don’t shower? Does it make … Read More “Does Owning a Bathtub Increase the Resale Value of My Home? Dry Design” »
Isabel Ladd thrives on creating homes saturated in a kaleidoscope of meticulously layered patterns and colors. A girl of many mantras, Isabel loves to preach: ‘Beige is not a color. More is More; Less is a Bore. And above all else: Mix. Don’t Match.’ An intuitive and enthusiastic designer, she dubs her style ‘Curated Maximalism’: … Read More “Designer profile: Isabel Ladd |” »
Even before its recent redesign, this four-bedroom farmhouse-style home had a lot to offer. It’s in the acceptable setting of Hedgerow, a highly sought after, peaceful neighborhood in Montecito between the ocean and the upper village, and it was built on a secluded plot with a stunning garden, and views of the Montecito mountains beyond. … Read More “Coastal and traditional styles combine in this Montecito home |” »
Online bingo is consistently advertised in a variety of ways. In the UK it is often impossible to turn on the television without seeing a bingo ad at some point, and this is true in many other countries as well, with forms of advertising including posters and radio ads. Many websites offer slightly different versions … Read More “Our comprehensive guide on online bingo helps players to win more!” »
The thoughtful use of color in interior design has the ability to dramatically affect our general well-being by shaping our emotions, affecting our mood, and shaping our perception of a space. Colors have a wonderful capacity to elicit emotional reactions in us, from the fiery reds that stoke desires to the calming blues that inspire … Read More “Psychology of colors: Influencing emotions through thoughtful interior design” »
“The best compliment we get is that the house looks like Megan Draper’s apartment in Mad Men” Architect Richard Pagani designed several innovative, modernist homes in his hometown of Guelph. (Photography by Nathan Cyprys.) Ever since Cass Goulding was a child, she’s been drawn to vintage kitsch, watching old episodes of Bewitched and scouring thrift … Read More “This mid-century Guelph home blends vintage kitsch with colorful decor” »
By eliminating empty space in the bathroom, you can create a room that delivers in terms of function and practicality for everyday life. Bathrooms large enough to have empty areas could be seen as a luxury, but we recommend using up every inch of real estate to make these rooms more than just a wash … Read More “How to eliminate empty space in your bathroom: 7 designer tips |” »