With the support of designer Amity Worrel, James Spindler and Mina Kumar finally have a place to call home. In the previous 10 decades, they’ve moved 11 times, from Chicago to New York to Hong Kong. “We’ve never owned a house before,” Kumar says. It is simply amazing for all of us to finally have …
Month: October 2018
Flokati rugs were white-hot from the’60s and’70s, but they’ve style and staying power that’s carried them beyond the Brady Bunch years. These luxuriant floor coverings feel yummy against your toes on a winter day, and they’re able to instantly warm up an austere area or put in a funky notice to a traditional one. They’re …
When designer Kelley Motschenbacher and her husband moved from their shore house in Corona del Mar for this’50s ranch in Ojai, Calif., they knew they had their work cut out for them. Inspired by the surrounding citrus farms, they decided to go for a modern country look, which she describes as”modern details with country thrown …
Continuing my short look at the shape of residential floor plans, this harvest of houses share U-shaped plans rather common. In every case an outdoor area is defined by the shape. By wrapping this space on three sides that the homes also look at themselves, obtaining a unique perspective and a solid amount of control …
If you’re noncommittal as it comes to hanging a bunch of artwork or photos, a floating shelf allows you switch out the framed bits without nailing all the holes in the wall. Little souvenirs and small framed photos that clutter a tabletop can grow to be a gratifying display when organized as a collection on …
When furniture and interior designer Nichole Loiacono was working on a customer’s new dining area, she chose to save some money and avoid purchasing something brand-new. After perusing online, Loiacono was inspired by photos of a fluffy white pendant with an unbelievable texture. She chose to take a peek at it and post the progress …
They are sometimes used to define spaces within an open-plan room, liven up a neutral area with pattern and color and add texture to soften hard surfaces and absorb sound. Yep, rugs may just be the perfect home accessory. They are an integral piece of decoration, but with so many choices out there it’s easy …