Linc Thelen is the principal of his own architectural firm, a licensed builder, a fine artist and a furniture designer. So this downtown Chicago couple knew he’d be the perfect candidate to help them complete an extensive renovation on a contemporary…
Bathroom of the Week: Clean Modern Style for a Master Bath (14 photos)
Comfort and an airy and clean modern style were the top requests of homeowners Mary and Doug Miller when it came time to renovate the cramped master bathroom in their home in Brookhaven, Georgia. The homeowners enlisted designer Lauren Hoke from Innov…
Simple Pleasures: Grow a Cheery Indoor Garden (10 photos)
Living, breathing, healthy plants boost the spirit like nothing else. Whether you consider yourself to have a green thumb or are just inching your way into the world of gardening, consider this inspiration and motivation to get your indoor garden grow…
Before and After: 4 Kitchens With Refreshing Blue Touches (12 photos)
If you want to add a bold stroke to your kitchen remodel, it’s hard to go wrong with the color blue. There are many ways to bring in your favorite sapphire shade. You can add watery blue accent tiles to create a casual beachside vibe. Or you can go wi…
Understand Your Site Plan for a Better Landscape Design (7 photos)
The site plan represents the overall design for a landscape and is the primary tool used by the landscape design pros to lay out the space. Landscape architects are trained to create the design in plan view as one of the first phases in the design pro…
Traditional Elements Warm a Contemporary Penthouse With Views (9 photos)
The San Francisco penthouse this couple recently purchased is located in the city’s famed Nob Hill neighborhood, and it features sweeping bay views from the top floor of its 1932 apartment building. The penthouse was remodeled by the previous owners b…
5 Elements That Support Wellness at Home (17 photos)
The Intersection of Wellness and Home Design was one of the educational keynote talks at the Fall High Point Market in October. Experts on the panel for design professionals discussed ways to improve health, wellness and comfort with style, and they s…
Patio of the Week: Contemporary Courtyard Extends Living Outside (14 photos)
A couple’s desire to have a stylish, modern outdoor living space that would allow them to enjoy their home and garden year-round drove the renovation of this walled patio in Dallas. Downsizing from a larger property in the St. Louis area to a townhous…
10 Standout Products From ICFF’s 2020 Virtual Trade Show (10 photos)
After their annual design event in May was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) and WantedDesign Manhattan teamed up to host a virtual design showcase broadcast live from New York on Oct. 28 an…