Carpeting can feel great underfoot and make cold floors seem warm in the dead of winter, but as the carpet ages, the fibers become frayed or matted, causing the carpet to look and feel worn out. This wear and tear…
Living in an apartment doesn’t have to feel stifling, so long as you have a few space-saving tricks up your sleeve. We spoke to three interior designers who all live in apartment units in New York City full-time and have…
A fabric headboard is a stylish and comfortable choice for a bedroom, but it does require a little bit of maintenance. You’d be surprised how much dust, grease, hair, dirt, and bacteria can build up on the surface of a…
Common Name Brain cactus Botanical Name Mammillaria elongata ‘Cristata’ Family Cactaceae Plant Type Cactus, groundcover Mature Size 6 in. tall, 12 in. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom Time Spring, summer Flower Color …
Local studio DUB Arquitectura has created a metal-clad house called Casa La Escocesa, which features “insulating blankets” made of sheep wool that otherwise would have been incinerated. The 150-square-metre project is located on a farm in Argentina‘s subtropical Pampas region,…
The old saying, “A place for everything and everything in its place,” applies just as much to outdoor living spaces as it does inside the house. For gardening tools, pool supplies, kids’ yard toys, and similar items, that place is…
Versatile blue walls are an excellent choice for decorating rooms of any style, from coastal to farmhouse, modern, and traditional. From soothing light blues to medium smoky shades and bold hues like cobalt and navy, a blue backdrop can help…
Spanish fashion house Loewe paid homage to its own craft history in this Seoul store, which features artwork including a multi-level bamboo sculpture and a basket woven entirely from horse hair. The store is located in Seoul’s Gangnam district and…
Whether you opt for paint, wallpaper, or another technique, you won’t regret paying a bit of attention to the ceiling. Payal Bansal, the founder of Payal Bansal Interior Design, explains how unique ceiling treatments like exposed beams, coffered ceilings, or…
While any washing machine requires a great deal of water to clean your laundry efficiently, some models like high-efficiency, front-load washers use less water than others. According to ENERGY STAR®, the average American family washes roughly 300 loads of laundry…
