Are you curious about what decorators do? Ever wonder where these charges go, what they do all day or the way they develop new ideas? Continue reading for answers from three professional interior decorators who offer their take on the…
“Nosing” generally indicates the edge of a stair tread that extends beyond the riser; it can also refer to some strip inserted to the border of a plank to provide a protective edge or a decorative appearance, or to hide…
The world of antiques has so much to offer, and it’s more available than you may think. If you’ve been contemplating adding a classic piece or two to your home but aren’t sure where to begin, this miniature guide covers…
Koi ponds are nearly a staple of certain landscapes, particularly Asian- or tropical-inspired styles, and therefore are easily at home in many contemporary gardens. If you love koi but those landscape styles don’t appeal, don’t worry. It’s surprising how well…
Who does not love a red rose? This timeless classic signifies love, passion and guts — and the number of red roses sends a message too. One reveals adore, a dozen suggests gratitude, 25 congratulations and 50 means unconditional love.…
It started when I sank into the planet’s most comfortable white slipcovered sofa in the Shabby Chic shop in New York’s SoHo at 1999. I have hooked on Shabby Chic. I saw that the TV show, I slept to the…
While surfing the most recent offerings in my regional tile showroom recently, I was struck with the abundance of green goods, especially wall tiles. Soft sage and celery greens have been popular colors for house interiors for years now, but…
It seems there is no limit to big, bad and ugly weather occasions. When big storms hit with wet snow, heavy rains or gale-force waters, trees suffer. Mature trees are susceptible for any number of motives, and when an older…
Not too clean but not too precious, this 150-square-foot kitchen to get a couple in Austin, Texas, feels exactly perfect. Daniela Johnston of UB Kitchens reorganized the layout, incorporating lots of storage and counter space whilst maintaining the customers’ love…
While this Indiana kitchen has a lot of square footage, the customers wanted to use the space more sensibly. Designer Susan Brook worked with the couple and their young children to determine precisely how they would be using their kitchen…