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This Spanish Colonial home had wonderful architectural features, but the interior felt dark, lacked cohesion and didn’t fit the spirit of a family that loves to entertain. Interior designer Heidi Feliz-Grimm helped give it a transitional style that feels harmonious with the original…

There’s a reason that ficus, or weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) is one of the most common houseplants around. When it has settled into place, and you’ve figured out what it wants, it’s a fairly low-maintenance yet stunning houseplant. It’ll thrive for years, given the right conditions.
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Chris Bridges credits a lot of his success as a recording artist and an actor to his mother, Roberta. Bridges is better known as the Atlanta rapper Ludacris, with hit songs including What’s Your Fantasy and Stand Up, and for his recurring role as Tej Parker in the film franchise…

When Chris Bridges — also known as recording artist Ludacris — wanted to surprise his mom with a home makeover, he tasked designer Rachel Oliver with transforming his former pad into a polished space that reflects his mother’s…

For engaged couple Jenny Kaplan and Chris Corrado, compromising on their home decorating styles came with a happy surprise. Kaplan, a home furnishings and interior designer, moved into Corrado’s two-bedroom rental apartment in Brooklyn four years ago. “We had to find a happy middle ground that worked…

Whether or not you live in the tropics, give your garden a dose of jungle style with a flamboyant flowering vine. These climbers are known for their exuberance but can be kept garden-size if trained on a fence or an arbor. Whether you’d like to trail a fragrant vine over a trellis or surround your patio…

When designer Matt Fern met the couple who commissioned this kitchen, he knew he wasn’t dealing with average customers. Having already designed and built their own house, they knew exactly what they wanted and had very imaginative ideas. “It was clear from the start that they were up for having some…