Singing about 381 Union Street, Allen explains: "Now I'm looking at houses with four or five floors / And you've found us a brownstone, said 'You want it? It's yours' / So we went ahead and we bought it / Found ourselves a good mortgage / Billy Cotton got sorted / All the furniture ordered / I could never afford this / You were pushing it forward / Made me feel a bit awkward."
If you're looking to create smart, modern, and contemporary lighting in your home, you should definitely consider LED skirting boards. They are the perfect choice for creating ambience in a room, meaning you can say goodbye to bright, harsh lighting. Getting your lighting design right will enhance your home's overall look and atmosphere, and LED skirting boards can play a key role in achieving this.
At the end of the day, designers say you should always trust your instincts if you find yourself gravitating toward a vintage piece. "It's all about personality and curation," says Kerrie Kelly, CEO and creative director of Kerrie Kelly Studio. "[Thrifted] pieces bring authenticity, craftsmanship, and a sense of story that new items often can't replicate. They allow you to create spaces that feel evolved over time, rather than purchased in a single afternoon."
If you need any proof that big things come in small packages, just look at a powder room. Though this small room doesn't have the most generous footprint - oftentimes, there's only enough room for a toilet and sink - it has the potential to be the perfect "jewel box" moment. You know, a place to take a step away from your home's typical aesthetic and think outside of the box.
Small kitchens may be limited on square footage - but that doesn't mean they must sacrifice on style and satisfying functionality. Whether you're working with a galley-style layout, a compact condo kitchen, or are living in a rental with limited storage, a little creativity and smart design choices go a long way. Even the tiniest kitchens feel practical and beautiful when you consider function first.
Althea McBride's Georgia home is an "Afro boho" oasis. Her living room and hallway walls are painted black, acting as a dramatic background to her many African sculptures and art. The dining room's burnt orange walls are decorated with vinyl records like Aretha Franklin's "Knew You Were Waiting: The Best Of Aretha Franklin 1980-1998" to Kendrick Lamar's "GNX." It's been a year since McBride bought her home, and outside a few hiccups, like a wasp infestation and disputes over property lines,
Happy weekend! Ahead: stationery stores, a wallpaper-in-film watch list, slow stitching, and more cozy pursuits. Read on: Above: ICYMI: Longtime Remodelista friends and prolific house flippers Amanda Pays and Corbin Bernsen know how to design a kitchen-and set up a stellar bar. For evidence, take a look at 6 Favorite Country Kitchens by Amanda and Corbin. Photograph by Tim Beddow from Open House by Amanda Pays and Corbin Bernsen, by permission of Gibbs Smith.
Summertime in Maine gets all the glory, but there's something truly enchanting about Vacationland on the cusp of fall, especially Mount Desert Island. By early September, the throngs of hikers along the oft-packed trails of Acadia National Park have thinned, the lines at popular lobster joints like Abel's and Beal's are mercifully short, and the rocky beaches are blissfully crowd-free, leaving plenty of room for leisurely walks and tide pooling.
Bernard Bijvoet and Pierre Chareau's 1932 Maison de Verre in Paris inspired Flack's use of glass blocks as structure in this project, which marks his studio's first foray into architectural design. (The team now has seven other architecture projects in the works). Inside the day-lit extension-which hosts the living room, kitchen, and a powder room-and throughout the home, he made design moves that add a glowing feel.
Australia's tiny house movement has found its perfect ambassador in the Harper, a stunning 20-square-meter dwelling that redefines what small-scale living can be. Created by Gold Coast-based Black Clay, this compact home proves that downsizing doesn't mean downgrading when it comes to style and comfort. The Harper stretches eight meters long and 2.5 meters wide, built on a robust triple-axle steel trailer designed for full transportability. What immediately strikes visitors is the exterior's sophisticated blend of curved Decobatten aluminum and Colorbond steel cladding.
Some interior designers I love are Beata Heuman, Heidi Caillier, Jessica Helgerson, Billy Cotton, Hageman Homes & Interiors, Giancarlo Valle. Nickey Kehoe is also a big one. I love stopping by their NYC store. All the people that work there are the nicest people-it's like I'm going to hang out with my friends at this beautiful house. Their household stuff is great for elevated basics. In my neighborhood I also love Porta and Primary Essentials.
The optimistic 1980s were quite the eccentric decade. It was the era of leg warmers, vigorous aerobics, and some of the most iconic movies ever made. It was also the time of kooky and opposing kitchen design trends. On one side were the brown-centered kitchens, still reminiscent of the '70s, embracing consistency and earthy tones. On the other side of the spectrum were kitchens exploding with funky neon colors. In the middle stood country-style white kitchens with bold pops of color.
These early renderings offer a preview of the creative rooms to come when the 2025 show house opens on November 7 While show houses are always an exciting amalgamation of creative inspirations, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas brings the added influence of Texas culture, which, in the past, has appeared in exuberantly crafted rooms as rich, earthy colors, expressive plaids and patterns, and even a jazzy country soundtrack.
In the world of product design, the right material can turn a vision into reality, and bamboo is emerging as a favorite. Bamboo is a natural material that offers elegance, durability, and a touch of nature in every creation. This remarkable grass is more than a passing trend as it showcases how natural resources can be transformed into products that are elegant and practical. Its versatility allows designers to craft items that are visually striking while maintaining a thoughtful connection to the environment.
If you've ever stared at your white painted ceiling and thought something felt unfinished, designers have a simple solution for you: color capping. This rising paint trend is all about giving the "fifth wall" some love by extending your wall color upward - just a few inches or even all the way across the ceiling - to create a soft, intentional finish. The result is surprisingly transformative: Rooms feel taller, cozier, and more considered, all without changing a thing about the layout.
A small brick cottage has been infused with color, pattern, and artful touches by creatives from the Hudson Valley area and beyond for the seventh annual Kingston Design Showhouse. Eleven designers have transformed the single-family home for the event, and there is still time for design enthusiasts to soak up some inspiration. The showhouse opened last weekend and runs through October 26.
In a somewhat daring move when it comes to choices for its Color of the Year (or COTY), Benjamin Moore just named Silhouette (AF-655), a rich espresso crossed with charcoal, as its selection for 2026. I say daring because the brand's official color description does mention charcoal, a part of the gray family that's been the punching bag of the design world for the last few years. Make no mistake about it, though: Silhouette is as far from millennial gray as you can get.
Clothing designer Caroline Bourgine bought this small one-bedroom apartment in Paris three years ago, and it had previously been owned by an older couple. Caroline explains that the 505-square-foot apartment is located in a building from the 1970s, and that the style before moving in was "old-fashioned and rustic." She completely redecorated the place into a very cool, modern home while also respecting the apartment's 55-year-old past!
Migdal Studio Text description provided by the architects. The inspiration for the new Ragu was Italian hospitality, the neighborhood rhythm of the day, and pasta understood both symbolically and literally. Our aim was to capture the atmosphere of a small Italian trattoria: homely, relaxed, and conducive to gatherings. Guests were meant to have the opportunity both to celebrate meals together and to spend time in smaller groups.
Fourteen years ago, Heather Pardieu didn't let a little dust and debris get in the way of renting a great space. The initial viewing of this 630-square-foot studio apartment in Hollywood that she found on Craigslist happened while it was still undergoing renovations. But Heather, who is the cofounder of interiors firm Foxfeather Design and a fashion stylist, had the confidence that she could be creative enough to transform the blank canvas into a home.
"I found a lot of satisfaction each time we implemented a new layout," Woodson says. "The fact that no one ever told me it looked awful or disagreed with my direction gave me a sense of confidence, and I haven't let up."
I may be aging myself, but I've discovered a lot thanks to my dad over three decades - my favorite band (My Morning Jacket), the perfect margarita recipe, and an appreciation for good art, rugs, and antiques. My dad has a keen eye for design and is perpetually decorating our family house in Kentucky with some newly acquired paintings or vintage chairs (much to my mom's chagrin). As I've furnished my so-called "adult" apartments, he's essentially doubled as my built-in interior consultant, too.
