Throw pillows add comfort and style to your home but only if they are clean and fresh. Most throw pillows should be cleaned once or twice each year to remove dust and body soil. The materials used to make the…
This hotel bar in the centre of Kyiv, Ukraine, was designed by Mirzoyan Studio to have plywood panelled walls and a green latticed ceiling to improve acoustics. Bursa Bar opened earlier this year in the city’s historic Podil neighbourhood, on…
A blood stain on a carpet from a cut, menstrual cycle, food preparation, or a pet is one of the most common stains. The stains can be permanent if you don’t treat them quickly or correctly, but they are easy to…
Common Name Saffron Crocus Botanical Name Crocus sativus Family Iridaceae Plant Type Bulb Mature Size 4–6 in. tall, 2–4 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Rich, well-drained Soil pH Neutral to slightly alkaline Bloom Time October to November…
If you’re into thrift shopping, you may have noticed that, unfortunately, many items come with a musty “thrift store smell” that can be seemingly difficult to erase. However, it turns out that deodorizing your finds is easier than you may…
South Carolina-based studios SDCO and Basic Projects have overhauled a seaside restaurant in Charleston with a nostalgic design that extends across everything from interiors to memorabilia. Contemporary details feature throughout the redesigned Sullivan’s Fish Camp, but are interwoven with retro…
If you haven’t been giving much thought to your living room ceiling, it’s time to shift your mindset. Many interior designers enjoy treating the living room ceiling as a fifth wall of sorts, ensuring that it stands out and adds…
An Ettore Sottsass gridded feature wall and a sculptural green ladder characterise this 1920s Dutch house, which interiors firm DAB Studio designed to reference the Amsterdam School. Called Collectors Home, the dwelling is defined by the intricate brickwork and stained glass windows typical…
Sponges probably aren’t as clean as they seem, even if we use them to clean our dishes and surfaces. A 2019 study found that sponges contain high levels of bacteria and described them as “the most contaminated item in the…
Design studio Dihome has created a colourful industrial-style interior for this compact 15th-floor apartment in Kyiv, Ukraine. Named Suprematism, this 42-square-metre apartment was adapted for a young couple who wanted a bright, colourful apartment with the most functional use of…
