When he's not completing Manhattan loft spaces for Facebook and Google executives, designing the latest Coach flagship store or working on a boutique hotel in Brooklyn with walls swathed in graffiti and antiques, architect and New Zealand native David...
Mason jars aren't just for canning on the farm. These affordable, classic glass jars are available brand new, and flea markets, antiques shops and even junk stores (my favorite source) are full of them. A quick Internet search yielded a dozen new Ball mason jars available from $2.29 to $20; vintage...
Art comes first for Ken Maxwell. While some homeowners choose their art to match their interior, Maxwell followed his instincts and designed his home around his love for art. "I seriously considered going stark," says Maxwell. "That's a common design tendency for a lot of people in contemporary structures,...
It's easy to love recycling when the result is pure eye candy like these ecofriendly tiles. Sustainable tile choices for the kitchen backsplash boil down to three main types: glass, ceramic or metal, all comprised in part of recycled content.We...
When building a home on a beautiful desert hillside, you have some serious site planning and engineering to consider. When designing a homenestled into the side of a rocky hill outside Phoenix, architects Jon Bernhard and Mike Wetzel of Swabuck...
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The idea of balance is deeply ingrained in our DNA. We humans couldn't walk without balance. We feel at peace when a scene is visually balanced; we are agitated when what we see appears out of balance. We almost instinctively know "good balance" when it is done well, but can we explain how and why a...
On a recent trip to Mexico, I had two things on my must-buy list: an authentic mortar and pestle and a serious hammock. Classic hammocks are a staple in Mexico you'll see them everywhere, in places from the simplest shack to the most luxurious mansion. After seeing the multitude of styles, shapes...
Mention the term "cottage garden" and most of us imagine a colorful, fragrant garden filled with billowing perennials, all surrounded by a picket fence. Ornaments, trellises, arbors and benches are nestled among the plants, and a simple path leads to a charming entryway.Thats the typical...
I'm always trying to help my clients find ways to make their homes look more expensive, even when they are working with a modest budget. There are lots of ways to make your rooms appear richer and more luxurious that don't have to cost an absolute fortune. With a few well-planned moves, you can make...