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Barbecue Bliss: Outdoor Kitchens

Barbecue Bliss: Outdoor Kitchens

Entertaining in the summer is always more fun outside. Whether you’ve got a few friends stopping by or are hosting a big 4th of July family reunion, just having everyone outdoors makes the party summery and relaxed. But while the kids have water balloon fights and slurp drippy popsicles, don’t be stuck inside in the...
Design Trends: Paper Chase

Design Trends: Paper Chase

For years, wallpaper had a reputation as the ugly duckling of wall coverings. Not long ago, wallpaper brought to mind homes that are outdated, somewhere you could find an old spinster with 6 cats who holds meetings for her knitting club. Wallpaper meant thick vinyl with flowery ceiling borders, sun-faded gingham checks and dancing vegetables....
Do you see ghosts?

Do you see ghosts?

Since its launch eleven years ago, the Louis Ghost Chair by Philippe Starck has become an icon in contemporary design. Today, it is the one of the most popular design chairs in the world, having made its way into the homes of design aficionados, luxury hotel rooms, posh social events and even the MoMA collection....
Fashionable Interiors: Classic Black and White

Fashionable Interiors: Classic Black and White

What’s not to love about black and white? This color combo is the ultimate classic; it goes with everything, works with every manner of decor, and never goes out of style. Summer might bring be bringing a burst of pastels and florals to your wardrobe, but the bold fashionista knows she can always rely on...
Design Trends: Herringbone

Design Trends: Herringbone

Herringbone is an enduring pattern that designers and homeowners have recently fallen in love with all over again. What makes this classic so trendy? Well, for starters, the zig-zag lines can be colorful and playful in a more modern space, or clean and sophisticated in a traditional one. Some designers are getting especially bold by...
Get The Look: Color Me Kelly

Get The Look: Color Me Kelly

“Going green” with home design is a priority for many people these days. The kitchen is a great place to start, and there are so many versatile options to help you create the kitchen of your dreams, while still maintaining your environmental consciousness, from water-saving faucets to sinks made completely from recycled copper. But how...