As a long-time renter, I’ve made my fair share of upgrades to various units over the years. But as we all know, most of these fixes, no matter how pretty, need to be undone prior to move-out, and packing up your belongings while also trying to return your apartment to its original state can be quite […]
Even if you don’t have space to set up a full-fledged dining room in your apartment, carving out a little nook in which to sip coffee and enjoy dinner with guests is integral to your life at home. Small space dwellers have shown us that there are plenty of possibilities to get creative when it comes to styling an […]
As there a vintage lamp you lusted after for years before finally tracking it down on Facebook Marketplace? Or, maybe you stumbled upon the most incredible midcentury table at a roadside antique shop before wondering how you ever lived without it. Vintage pieces make an impression on us, not just for their style, but for their stories—the stories of […]
There’s an accent chair for every style—and every zodiac sign. So, when you’re looking at the options and are torn over the incredible chair silhouettes you’ve saved on Instagram, perhaps it’s time to center yourself with an introspective look at what might resonate with your birth sign. Whether you’re a future-loving Aquarius, an Aries in need of a statement, […]
Have you ever wondered how that designer convinced their client to spring for chartreuse drapery? That leopard wallpaper? Or that clashing-but-not-clashing accent pillow and sofa combination? We asked six designers how they convince clients to go bold with their design projects. Of course, most clients hiring a designer known for their daring use of color and fearless love of pattern […]
Sure, we’d all love to have a living room with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood our space with natural light, but the reality is that we don’t all have the budget to afford such a luxury. So for those of us furnishing a living room that receives minimal sunlight, a stylish light fixture is the next best thing. Luckily, there […]
When looking to bring Asian Zen interior design into your home, what are the best ways to master the look with authority? To get you inspired, we’re looking at effective ways to make the interior design style work for your home. From what to source, to what to celebrate, here’s everything to know. What exactly […]
Neither a starter home nor a forever home, this Houston house is something of an interim home. The empty-nester clients were relocating from Dallas for work, but they weren’t selling their Dallas home, as they expect to return within 10 years. Nor did they want to move most of their Dallas furnishings to their new […]
Do you spend more time hunting for your pruning shears or sunglasses or dog shampoo than you do using it? Is your “junk drawer” more like a junk cabinet or even a junk room? If so, you’re not alone—and if you were, the likes of Marie Kondo would be out of a job. “Organizing is […]
Tired of all that clutter and rooms that just don’t help you feel relaxed no matter how much you try to switch off after work? Then it’s probably time to feng shui your home. Unlike most interior styles, feng shui isn’t really about ticking certain decorative boxes and sticking to specific elements (although, don’t get […]