“Whenever I see a home that has gray-tone wood flooring, gray cabinets, gray walls, tiles, and countertops, I think not only does the space look dull but also dated,” says Becky Wright of the Sorry Girls, YouTube creators in Toronto, focusing on DIY, sustainability, and interior design. White hues and muted, gray interiors were the … Read More “10 Home Decor Faux Fittings That Date Your Interiors, According to Designers” »
For four decades “Bliss House” has stood, mostly hidden between the road and beach, on pristine waterfront property in Southampton Village as renowned architect Norman Jaffe’s first local design. Homeowner Orest Bliss agreed in 1978, as a condition of the city granting development approval, to an agreement requiring landscaping to largely protect the angular residence … Read More “A ‘line in the sand’: The battle for the Hamptons home raises the question of what to save” »
If you have a quote poster hanging in your room, be warned, its days are numbered. We asked, and you answered: what interior design trends are on their way out in 2024? The results are in! From boucle everything, to subway tiles, modern farmhouses, and oversized kitchen islands, these are the 20 trends we’re kicking … Read More “Interior Design Trends on Their Way Out in 2024” »
Joey Khu Interior Design taps into the elegant ethos of French icon Christian Liaigre to create a restful and beautiful home for a Singaporean family Elegant, discreet and minimalistic—these are some of the defining traits of renowned French design maestro Christian Liaigre’s stellar work. The late designer and his eponymous brand Liaigre continue to be … Read More “Home tour: A modern minimalist Singapore house inspired by Christian Liaigre, realized by Joey Khu Interior Design” »
The living room is arguably the most important room in the house. It is where we spend most of our time with family and friends. It is public-facing and often receives the lion’s share of the soft furnishing and decoration budget. I recommend taking an artistic approach when designing living rooms. It’s a fun and … Read More “How I create living rooms that showcase your unique style |” »
Owning a tiny home on wheels opens up lots of opportunities for adventure if you are keen on the nomad lifestyle. Besides that, a compact dwelling can also serve as a guest house on your property or even help you earn some extra cash if you set it up as an attractive Airbnb. Regardless of … Read More “JT Collective’s First Tiny House Design Lets You Simplify Your Life, Yet Live Comfortably” »
“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” »
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” »
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” »
By Trevor Hunnicutt (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden plans to mark the second anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol with a White House ceremony, according to a timetable released by his office on Monday. Friday’s event will mark a rare moment for Biden to address immediate issues sparked by deadly … Read More “Biden is planning White House events marking the January 6 attacks” »