Common Name Cigar plants, Firecracker plants Botanical Name Cuphea spp. Family Lythraceae Plant Type Annual, perennial Mature Size Up to 6 ft. tall Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acid, neutral, alkaline Bloom Time Summer, fall Flower…
Create Casual Luxury With Rattan Wills Design Associates / Photo by Tommy Agriodimas Thanks to the quiet luxury trend, which celebrates low-key elegance, lightweight rattan and wicker furniture is trending this summer. “I’ve always found that wicker and rattan is…
Our latest lookbook features bedrooms where raised platform beds add a stylish touch, ranging from a solid concrete bed in a home in Mexico to a sculptural wooden bed in a Tokyo flat. Often used in minimalist and brutalist interiors,…
On the hunt for a robot vacuum to free up your time so you can give more attention (and treats) to your pets? I totally get it. A robot vacuum is often a shortcut to a cleaner home—but, finding one…
Gardens can be such nostalgic, whimsical places, but secret gardens feel all the most adventurous. Storybooks frequently feature vivid descriptions of green, fairy-inspired gardens, so why not mirror your favorite stories by creating a secret, lush hideaway in your own…
To get ahead of summer—the best season for home revamps, in our opinion—home renovation company Dwellify released a list of their best expert tips for updating your home on a budget. These home projects are easy to complete yourself and…
There’s exciting news ahead for homeowners who are looking to save money on their electric bills. New York is officially the first US state to implement the new Home Energy Rebates program, part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. New…
Interior design studio Necchi Architecture has combined lacquer, chrome and retro design accents to evoke the “uninhibited atmosphere” of the disco era at the Hôtel Château d’Eau in Paris. The 36-room hotel is located on Rue du Château d’Eau in…
| Published on May 31, 2024 As home design trends constantly evolve, homeowners often find themselves questioning the longevity of specific interior trends. One trend that was long favored and has now come into question is the subway tile backsplash.…
Hostas are big and beautiful shade-loving perennials. They love humidity, making them great plants in regions prone to humid summers. But as much as we love a Hosta garden, so do deer since they love to eat Hostas. Nancy Trautz…
