As a first-time homeowner, you might be excitedly making plans for major renovations, minor cosmetic alterations, or just decorating with new furniture and home accessories. But before embarking on any such plans or shopping sprees, you should consider prioritizing certain…
Knowing when to start decorating for fall can be tricky. Luckily, we spoke to Amy Peltier, the founder and an interior designer at Peltier Interiors, to get her professional advice on all things fall decorating—when to start, when it’s appropriate…
After weeks of weeding, feeding, and bug-catching, gardeners certainly can feel fatigued. The last thing on their to-do list is cleaning out the garden after plants are spent at the end of the season—but experts think you definitely should. When…
A bouldering wall in this São Paulo apartment designed by Nati Minas & Studio allows a sports-loving couple to scale their double-height living room. The 220-square-metre Musa apartment in the Itaim Bibi neighbourhood was renovated to reflect its residents’ active…
Decorating your front door or interior walls or windows with a fall wreath is an easy and affordable idea to help you celebrate the season and make your home feel welcoming and warm. From traditional wreaths made with dried leaves…
The arrival of autumn is the perfect time to get plants in the ground. Early-season rainstorms and cooling temperatures can help plants establish roots, meaning your outdoor fall to-do list isn’t limited to just raking leaves. Gardening pros are already…
For our latest lookbook, we’ve gathered eight home interiors and exteriors that are crowned by circular openings and skylights. While often used to draw daylight into interior spaces, openings may also provide unexpected visual connections between a home’s spaces or…
Burning bush is generally a low-maintenance deciduous landscape shrub but it can grow vigorously. If you’re contemplating when to prune a burning bush shrub to maintain its shape or rejuvenate a less-than-spectacular plant, you’ll need to consider the amount of…
Hallways are oftentimes forgotten when it comes to styling them because they’re one of the least occupied spaces in the home. However, a hallway should feel welcoming and part of the home since it’s the transition from one space to…
Moving into your first home is an exciting milestone but also requires a lot of careful planning, to say the least. As you look ahead to your new space, be sure to avoid these six common design—and cleaning-related mistakes that…
