Saturday, April 30, 2016

Design Calendar: Where to Go and What to See in May (8 photos)

April showers bring May flowers — and the design world also is in full bloom. Whether you want to stroll among 30-foot-tall Pop Art sculptures in England, read the private letters of design’s wonder couple Charles and Ray Eames or take in the latest avant-garde furniture design in New York, there are...



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Report From Italy: Mustard Yellow, Hidden Kitchens and More (20 photos)

There may be no better place to look for trends that will be making their way into our homes than the annual Salone del Mobile in Milan. Exhibitors from around the world travel to the Rho exhibition center to show off their latest innovations in furniture, kitchen design and accessories....



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How to Choose the Right Curtains (14 photos)

Curtains are much more than just window dressing. They can form the basis of a room’s whole look and atmosphere. Of course they’re practical too, offering privacy, warmth and energy-saving benefits. However, with so many fabrics, patterns and styles to choose from, it can take time to find the right...



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Shop Houzz: Hans Wegner — King of Chairs (47 photos)

An uncompromising, prolific designer and a meticulous craftsman, Hans Wegner is one of the most important figures in 20th-century Danish modernism. He trained as a cabinetmaker and studied architecture before attending the Danish School of Arts and Crafts under Kaare Klint, the father of Danish...



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Houzz Tour: A Classic is Reborn in Vermont (10 photos)

When an interior designer befriends a couple with a passion for taking on major remodels, great things can happen. For their seventh collaboration, designer Ann Shriver Sargent and her clients tackled a Federal-style home built in 1782. Whether it was using exterior shutters to panel the master bathroom...



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Porch of the Week: A Summer House With Prairie School Style (5 photos)

Many Minnesotans sit in traffic jams on their way to their northern cabins on Friday afternoons, but homeowners David Heide and Michael Crull joke that they only have to walk 30 feet out their back door to arrive at their summer getaway. They built a summer house off their patio that serves as...



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Enjoy the Peak of Spring Gardening — Here’s What to Do in May (10 photos)

Traces of winter have all but disappeared by May; the last frost dates have usually passed and blooms are vigorously pushing forth into the fresh spring air. In warmer regions it’s never too early to start planning for the dry summer heat; check irrigation systems and consider reducing lawn sizes.
Enjoy

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Friday, April 29, 2016

Surprise Mom With an Elegant DIY Bouquet (15 photos)

For a pretty Mother’s Day gift you can make yourself, head to your local market (or your backyard) for spring floral favorites like peonies, ranunculuses and hydrangeas. Then follow along as Los Angeles florist Guillermo Del Pero of G Fiori Floral Design shows us...



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San Francisco Decorator Showcase: Fresh Takes on Bold Design (22 photos)

Those familiar with the San Francisco Decorator Showcase, now in its 39th year, are used to exploring a designated mansion on a street lined with grand homes in the posh adjacent neighborhoods of Pacific Heights and Presidio Heights. And though this year’s show house is splendidly decorated...



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New This Week: 3 Kitchen Detail Combinations That Make the Space (5 photos)

Whoever said the devil is in the details wasn’t talking about these awe-inspiring kitchens. Here, the small, subtle combination of design moves is what really makes the spaces stand out.



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Shop Houzz: A Dark and Dramatic Kitchen (121 photos)

If it’s intensity you’re looking for, then a bold mix of old and new materials, deep colors and contrasting textures may be the answer. Turn up the drama in your kitchen by offsetting dark flooring or cabinetry with stark white bar stools or a stainless steel backsplash. Rich distressed wood beautifully...



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Shop Houzz: Trending Geometric Furnishings (142 photos)

Geometric shapes convey different moods and meanings and are a powerful way to communicate your style without saying anything at all. They symbolize different ideas, create movement, inspire thought, convey mood and emotion, and also act as a warning sign in the natural world. From typography to stick...



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Carex Pensylvanica Fills the Void in Dry Shade Gardens (7 photos)

Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pensylvanica) is a low-growing, grass-like native sedge that thrives in dry shade. This April-flowering sedge provides early-spring interest in the shade garden, and on occasion its flowers will attract flower-visiting insects interested...



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