I recently bought a new residence, and my search was rather extensive — 74 viewings, to be precise. As I walked through all of those houses, I frequently saw something I did not like: my reflection in mirrored cupboard doors framed in gold metal. Now mirrored doors have their place in some cases they can [...]

I like to design by the mantra “It’s all in the details” If or not a room has crown molding, a tile wall features an accent strip, or a window diamond muntins, I take notice. I have especially been in love with diagonal window muntins and grilles recently. A muntin is a strip of metal [...]

A space that’s maximized effectively is a work of art, and people that are in a position to do it with ease are what I like to call “spatial artists.” For many folks, this gift comes naturally. But for people who find it more of a battle, don’t worry — there are tons of tried-and-true [...]

Jean Dufresne of SPACE Architects + Planners at Chicago knew he wanted to become an architect if he was only a child, begging his mother to go to open houses in his area. A love for building homes has certainly been there since the beginning, but more importantly, he loathed the long-lasting impact his layouts [...]

I’m sure most of us can agree that our toilet storage is insufficient. Input the dressing table tower. Since it sits over your existing dressing table or bathroom counter, it is a fantastic way to add storage without raising the size of the dressing table or taking up valuable floor space. Gast Architects Ideally, you’d [...]

This California mountain retreat in Lake Tahoe’s Sugar Bowl is a warm space that glows with soft neutrals and organic light. The interior design of the house, constructed and created by John Maniscalco Architecture, was greatly affected by the customer’s love and knowledge of design. Its use of natural materials — from exposed timber grains [...]