Whether your apartment has a ground-floor patio, a rooftop bonus area, or a terrace on any floor in between, optimizing it will encourage you to use and enjoy it. From outdoor furniture to lighting, plants, privacy screens, paint, rugs, and…
German schmear is an excellent option for updating aging brick. This mortar mix adds both texture and coloring, while allowing hints of the original brick to show through in places. The end result is an aesthetic that resembles old cottage…
| Published on May 9, 2024 A small kitchen can be as stylish and functional as its larger counterparts. The significance of these small kitchen ideas is that they can help you maximize your space, improve its effectiveness, and create…
Purple basil is a striking natural variety of green basil. Unlike Thai basil or cinnamon basil, it does not so much stand out by a different taste as by the color of its leaves. With its vibrant foliage, purple basil…
Chinese studio Neri&Hu has completed two retail spaces for Shanghai fabric and fashion company Jisifang, using wood and concrete to evoke “a more primitive state of being”. The two adjacent stores are located at Panlong Tiandi development in Shanghai. One…
Appliances tend to be the last thing we think about when we’re cleaning our home, but that also means they end up collecting the most dirt, dust, and grime—all as we continue to cook with them. When you think about…
All of our favorite scents come from nature—the hediondilla that lights up the air after a monsoon in the desert; the oils that roses, gardenia, and jasmine flowers produce and lift into the wind; the smell of fresh cut grass…
Whether you want to improve the quality of your sleep or find some relief for your aching back, a memory foam mattress may help. We’ve tested over a dozen memory foam mattresses in our own homes, inviting pets, partners, and…
An eclectic kitchen incorporates a variety of design styles, patterns, textures, and colors for a lived-in and collected feel. It embraces unique decor, unexpected color combinations, and pairing the old with the new for a layered space that’s filled with…
Common Name Monstera lechleriana Botanical Name Monstera lechleriana Family Araceae Plant Type Vine Mature Size 8-10 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide (indoors) Sun Exposure Partial Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring, summer Flower Color Green …
