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These fans will tell you that we’ve entered a new era of interior design. Fixtures that were once strictly functional are now elevated to ceiling centerpieces. Their steadfast devotion to coolness and comfort combines with some elevated looks to earn them a top spot in your next redesigned…

When one side of Kal Raustiala and Lara Stemple’s 1928 Spanish-style Los Angeles home started to sink, they jacked up the house to stabilize it. But by that time the cabinets and sink in their kitchen had already moved away from the wall, causing cracked tiles on the backsplash and countertop. They took…

The phrase “interior design” seems to speak to the overall look of a room, home or building. But many times, well-designed interiors are made up of several small scenes or vignettes that together tell a complete story about the style within the walls. Designers know that the secret to a beautiful room…

Jeri Paduch shopped for a year before finding this midcentury gem in 2014. She gave her real estate agent, Brandon Stewart, a nearly impossible list of requirements for her search. “He looked at me and said, ‘Pick two,’” Paduch says with a laugh. “So that’s why the search took as long as it did.” Paduch’s…

This series profiles bathroom updates ranging from DIY projects to professional remodels.

When Raisa Hannus, a scuba instructor in Key Largo, Florida, turned her home’s only full bathroom into two, she chose a whimsical theme that reflects her passion for the sea. She…

Fiber artist and textile enthusiast Lauren Stindt describes her style as “a modern take on midcentury and a confetti party.” Stindt’s rental home in Kansas City’s historic Hyde Park neighborhood is a live-work space decorated with her own hand-woven fabrics and tapestries and furnished with thrifted…

If the weather in your area is starting to warm and the sun is hanging around a bit longer, you’ve probably been eyeing any and all slivers of outdoor space with big dreams of soaking up the spring and summer air. But a single fold-up chair goes only so far to entice you out of your indoor cocoon. Let…

You might expect all chandeliers to look like your grandma’s antiquated and crystal-covered behemoth, but these fixtures shine a light on the latest looks in interior design. And don’t assume that shipping prices will drive the cost of your next sparkler through the roof. We’ve amassed a…

Cor-Ten steel planter beds are having their moment in the garden, but for such a popular feature, a lot of questions still linger. Are they safe for edibles? What about rust stains? What else can you make with Cor-Ten? There are a number of things to consider if you’re interested in adding Cor-Ten raised…