The first and only skyscraper designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen in New York City has undergone a renovation by Vocon Architects and MdeAS Architects to help it “meet the expectations of today”. At the behest of developer HGI, local…
Before you toss your eggshells, it’s time to give them a second shot. Eggshells used as fertilizer for your garden can benefit the soil your plants use to gain essential nutrients, aiding rapid growth and keeping soil acidity in check.…
As the temperature starts to rise and the days get a bit longer, it’s easy to skip from spring into a summer frame of mind. But to enjoy the most that summer has to offer when it does arrive, there…
As spring and summer approach, bringing the outside in through our home decor starts to feel very appealing. And as we’ve been filling our homes with floral bouquets and scrolling for the perfect seasonal pieces of home decor, a certain…
Local studio Hemingway Design collaborated with British designer James Shaw to transform a London store interior for charity retailer Traid, which features colourful furniture created from leftover second-hand clothes. Hemingway Design renovated Traid‘s Shepherd’s Bush branch as part of a wider…
No bedroom is complete without a mirror, but if you’re having difficulty narrowing down the type and size of mirror you’d like to use, look no further than this guide. Here, we’re showcasing 15 different beautiful bedroom mirror ideas and…
If you want to dress up your bathroom with home essentials you already have, you can easily decorate your bathroom with towels. Whether you’re considering bath towels or hand towels, they aren’t just practical pieces used to dry your hands…
From online services to big box stores and local nurseries and garden centers, there are tons of different ways you can find and purchase plants to add to your landscape. Often, it’s a matter of finding the balance between convenience…
Cottage gardens are charming, quaint, and lush with greenery. English in origin, they are dominated by flowers and foliage. But unlike their formal English garden cousins, cottage gardens are meant to be a compact and casual—and also somewhat chaotic—mixture of…
An exhibition at Hamburg’s MK&G museum examines the global water crisis and what architects and designers can do to help. Here, curator Jane Withers selects five highlights from the show and explains the stories behind them. Water Pressure: Designing for…
