To create a modern and eclectic look in a new Seattle townhome living room, designers Beth Dotolo and Carolina V. Gentry sprung for vibrant color and contrast. The result is an eye-opening living space that feels fun, creative and upbeat.
12 Design Tricks Lighter Wood Tones Can Pull Off (13 photos)
For decades it has seemed like the go-to wood finish for so many contemporary designer homes has been a deep, almost-black espresso stain. Whether in a modern condo or a traditional home, a super-dark floor or furniture set does carry a certain drama …
Why Your Room Needs a Pair of Vintage Armchairs (10 photos)
Three may be a magic number when it comes to design, but two’s definitely company when it comes to armchairs. A pair of chairs is a classically stylish motif, whether they face a sofa or flank a side table as if having a private tête-à-tête.
When it comes to the age of the chairs, there’s something…
When it comes to the age of the chairs, there’s something…
Houzz Tour: Period Cottage Goes From Cluttered to Cozy (17 photos)
The couple who own this 1880 cottage in west London were looking for a redesign of their space when they approached interior designer Natasha Powers. “They’d lived here for about six years and done some bits and pieces during that time but were ready to overhaul it,” she says.
The interior’s…
The interior’s…
How to Get Your Roof Fixed (4 photos)
Roof repairs are to homeownership what good nutrition is to overall health — a necessary component of keeping things in working order. They may not be the most glamorous projects, but they are definite musts. Here is a beginner’s guide to keeping your roof intact and your home dry.
6 Kitchen Transformations Where Color Plays a Role (12 photos)
If you’re tired of how your kitchen looks but aren’t ready to commit to a full renovation, paint just might be your new best friend. Painting the walls, cabinets or both can provide a relatively low-cost face-lift. And because paint is so easy to switch out, it’s less of a commitment than new countertops…
The Hardworking Laundry: How to Make Room for Ironing (6 photos)
I’ve never been good at pulling out that heavy, awkward ironing board, setting it up near an outlet and pressing my clothes. I could never seem to get that sucker folded back up, or find a good spot to stow it out of the way. So I tend to go out in unpressed clothing more often than not. (This is probably…
The Hardworking Laundry: How to Make Room for Ironing (6 photos)
I’ve never been good at pulling out that heavy, awkward ironing board, setting it up near an outlet and pressing my clothes. I could never seem to get that sucker folded back up, or find a good spot to stow it out of the way. So I tend to go out in unpressed clothing more often than not. (This is probably…
Oscar Time: Does Your House Have Star Quality? (20 photos)
Fade in: Interior of a midcentury modern house in Los Angeles, summer 2015. Damien Chazelle, writer-director of the Oscar-winning Whiplash, meets Adene Lacy, owner of the house, to approve its use as a location in his latest project, a valentine to th…
Oscar Time: Does Your House Have Star Quality? (20 photos)
Fade in: Interior of a midcentury modern house in Los Angeles, summer 2015. Damien Chazelle, writer-director of the Oscar-winning Whiplash, meets Adene Lacy, owner of the house, to approve its use as a location in his latest project, a valentine to th…