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The Meadow Collection: Painterly Floral Wallpaper & Throw Pillows
The Meadow Collection: Painterly Floral Wallpaper & Throw Pillows
There's a particular quality of light in an English meadow that painters have been chasing for centuries. The Impressionists understood it best: that a wildflower field isn't a collection of... Read more...
Lacquered Walls: A Designer's Guide to High Gloss Rooms
Lacquered Walls: A Designer's Guide to High Gloss Rooms
Few wall treatments carry the same weight as a lacquered finish. There is something about the depth and luminosity of high gloss walls that simply cannot be replicated with a... Read more...
Five Ways to Style an Orange Pleated Lamp Shade
Five Ways to Style an Orange Pleated Lamp Shade
There is one accessory I keep coming back to across nearly every project right now: the Park silk orange pleated lamp shade. Not terracotta, not amber — a beautiful apricot... Read more...
A Denver Apartment Makeover With Transitional Style
A Denver Apartment Makeover With Transitional Style
When my friend approached me to design her compact Denver apartment, she had one clear vision: create a space sophisticated enough for her current lifestyle while featuring transitional furniture for... Read more...
The Best Sculptural Console Tables For Every Space
The Best Sculptural Console Tables For Every Space
When I designed my Krog Street project on the Beltline, the entryway was a small pass-through space leading to the stairs up to the main level. There wasn't much room... Read more...
The Notebook: Diego Giacometti's Bronze Furniture
The Notebook: Diego Giacometti's Bronze Furniture
(Pommeaux de Canne bronze armchairs in a Paris living room by Luis Laplace via Architectural Digest) As an admirer of mid-century decorative arts, the bronze furniture pieces of Diego Giacometti... Read more...
Travel by Design: Condesa DF in Mexico City
Travel by Design: Condesa DF in Mexico City
(via Design Hotels) Nestled in the heart of Mexico City's most sophisticated neighborhood, Condesa DF stands as a stunning example of how contemporary interior design can breathe new life into... Read more...
Designer Tips for Bookshelf Styling: The Complete Guide & Best Products
Designer Tips for Bookshelf Styling: The Complete Guide & Best Products
Built-in bookshelves in Darius Rucker's former Charleston home The truth is, great bookshelf styling isn't effortless at all – it's a deliberate design process that follows specific principles to create... Read more...
The Notebook: Billy Baldwin's Bold & Beautiful Interiors
The Notebook: Billy Baldwin's Bold & Beautiful Interiors
The brown-lacquered Manhattan living room of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Eastman via 1stDibs If you've ever fallen in love with a room that somehow manages to be both drop-dead gorgeous... Read more...
The Best Brass Pendant Lights for Kitchen Islands Under $500
The Best Brass Pendant Lights for Kitchen Islands Under $500
(via Studio McGee) If you're planning a kitchen renovation or simply looking to update your current space, choosing the perfect pendant lights for your kitchen island is one of the most... Read more...
1920s Bungalow Living Room: How to Make Tall Ceilings Feel Welcoming
1920s Bungalow Living Room: How to Make Tall Ceilings Feel Welcoming
When I first walked into this 1920s bungalow living room in Southwest Atlanta, I knew it had incredible potential. The soaring ceilings and beautiful original details were there, but the... Read more...
Travel by Design: Art Deco Excellence at Sommerro House
Travel by Design: Art Deco Excellence at Sommerro House
(via Wallpaper) Perched elegantly on Solli Plass in Oslo's prestigious Frogner neighborhood, Sommerro House stands as a magnificent testament to the power of thoughtful preservation and visionary design. This 231-room... Read more...