Carleton Varney, an interior designer who bathed his spaces in emerald green and melon orange, azalea pink and royal blue, acquiring the moniker “Mr. Color” with a roster of A-list clients including Joan Crawford and Jimmy Carter, died July 14 at a hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was […]
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How a featureless new build became a characterful happy home
This five-bedroom, six bathroom home in Studio City, California, was a new Cape Cod-style construction, bought off plan complete with standard issue lighting, fixtures and fittings. Its new owner, however, wanted to make it her own and introduce more interest, unique features and personality. Above all, she wanted to add […]
Tour an Austin, Texas, Home Where Stunning Modernism Meets Traditional Design | Architectural Digest
It can be said that a historic house is only as good as its bones, but oftentimes, it takes a little digging to find them. Such was the case for Carrie and Robert Hicks, who found their dream home in the form of a Tudor-inspired house built in 1926 in […]
Kit Kemp’s space-enhancing color rule will change how you use bold tones for good
Interior designer Kit Kemp’s name is synonymous with color. Drawing influences from all corners of the world, her decorating palette spans from Barbados-inspired turquoise to rusty oranges of New York City. However, despite her use of abundant color, Kit’s schemes are far from overwhelming. Instead, her room color ideas remain […]
16 Modern Bathroom Ideas to Recreate In Your Own Home
Above all else, a bathroom should look and feel clean. It is, after all, where you go for all things personal hygiene? And aside from a regular cleaning routine to keep things shiny and new, thoughtful design also plays a role in a clean, fresh-feeling bathroom. Enter: modern design. With […]
Admire the Bright Ideas Behind this Colonial Remodel
Photography by Aaron Usher Kitchens and bathrooms are the two largest selling points for a home. Red House Design Build tackled both to add value to this East Greenwich property. When Heather and Jay Duke moved back to Rhode Island in 2012, they had grand ideas to remodel their five-bedroom […]
Bathroom design mistakes: and 7 ways to change them
The bathroom is often the smallest room in the house and, until recently, they have been a bit of an afterthought when it comes to design. The result was a multitude of bathroom design mistakes that can leave the room feeling drab or lifeless. Bathroom ideas should be quite the […]
How can I make my front door more attractive? 7 expert tips
Greet visitors, yourself and your family with an attractive front door that isn’t a blot on your home’s landscape. ‘Your chosen front door ideas can say so much about the occupants: The entrance is the first encounter for you, your visitors and the interiors that lie within,’ says designer Monique […]
7 lessons in modern farmhouse style the designer of this elegant kitchen wants us to learn
If you are looking for inspiration for a remodel, the first step is to choose a kitchen style that matches not just the period and architecture of your home, but also the tone of the rest of your interior design. However, there are some designs that will suit most homes, […]
Decorating with neutrals: 15 beautiful pared-back schemes
Decorating with neutrals is a timeless and versatile choice which has become increasingly popular in recent years with those seeking to create calming spaces to retreat to in our busy modern world. While pared-back tones are often be associated with relaxed, minimalist spaces, they are also hugely versatile. Far greater […]