Remodel

Remodel

I don't think we slept for two months straight. But, you know, we made it work. They knocked down walls, changed layouts, installed a wall-length, accordion-style glass door, all to transform a once-congested design within the modern Spanish-style home into a wide, open-concept living space.

The living area is anchored by two large windows that flood the space, paired with a sofa that doubles as a bed for two, with three storage drawers tucked underneath. A folding table doubles as a workspace or dining surface, and a large custom bookcase makes the room feel intentional rather than improvised.

The housing crisis is not a headline anymore; it is a lived reality. Soaring property prices, relentless rent increases, and the quiet exhaustion of never quite owning anything have pushed a whole generation to question what a home genuinely needs to be. The answer, for many, is less. Less debt, less space, less compromise on quality of life.

When it comes to adding character to your home while staying on budget, there's nothing better than scouring the shelves of a thrift store to find cool treasures. Savvy thrifters and collectors already know the right time to visit their favorite second-hand shop if they wish to score the most sought-after kitchenware, but you won't need any fancy brand names if you are simply looking for storage solutions that add charm.

This is the one and only paint that's on the market that's designed to actually absorb moisture. If you take Lilypad paint and apply it to the wall, the film will actually absorb excess humidity as it starts filling the room, and then, when it dries, it resets itself by slowly letting it back into the space. So it's regulating humidity, Dr. Stein said.

One of those timeless items is the instantly recognizable federal-style convex mirror. These gilded mirrors have been adorning American dining rooms and foyers since the 1700s, when the centuries-old European style was given a uniquely American touch - an eagle sitting proudly on top. Looking to add a touch of American history to your home? Authentic federal-style mirrors dating back to the United States' earliest days are going to run you into the many-thousands of dollars, there are also reproductions that have been made for decades. Here's what you need to know about federal-style mirrors, how to source them, and how to style them in your own home (even if they're the only Americana piece you ever collect!).

I have to admit something: When I woke up this morning, I was not entirely sure what a baseboard was. I knew it had to do with the floors in some way, but it was just one of those terms I never bothered to look up. Meanwhile, I've spent years wondering if there was a better way to get all the dust off that raised edge that sits between the floor and the walls. Humbling!

I just wanted it to be functional and more colorful,

Kohler's Anthem EvoCycle Smart Shower makes it easy to be more mindful about your water consumption. That's because when it's in "Cycle" mode, you can save up to 80% of water with a filtered, recirculated flow from the shower head. It uses an in-floor reservoir and filter in the shower base to do this, along with a closed loop system to deliver the recycled and fresh water mixture to the shower head. But you still get all the luxury that Kohler plumbing offers

Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen + 19 Category: Barn, Houses, Adaptive Reuse More SpecsLess Specs Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen Text description provided by the architects. Set close to a small harbour, Lakeshore Barn House is shaped by restraint and clarity, drawing from the familiar silhouette of rural barns to sit naturally within the small lakeside village. The simple cross- shaped layout establishes a central axis that opens uninterrupted views through the house in both directions, strengthening the connection between landscape and interior.

Across towns and city centers, they carry the shifting architectural ambitions of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, from Greek Revival formality to Beaux-Arts monumentality and Art Deco ornament. Architects and federal planners would give these buildings a clear public role and a powerful physical presence. Stone façades, monumental halls, and crafted interiors projected stability, trust, and permanence. The post office placed the federal government directly into the everyday landscape of American life.

First gaining popularity in the 15th century, four-poster frames have given bedrooms a striking focal point for hundreds of years. Named for their quartet of corner posts, they can be as simple as a short, turned wood knob on each end, or as extravagant as a ceiling-height canopy frame (drapes are optional). Beloved for their craftsmanship, these silhouettes are traditionally made in solid wood with turned, bobbin, and hand-carved details.

Working with AD100 firm Geoponika, they inserted a brick-clad sunken lounge, bed, and dining area into the garden, teaming with unconventional plantlife to create a surrealistic, en plein air annex for hosting and chilling, alike. "Since I couldn't have a sunken conversation pit in the house, I thought, I'll just put one outside," recalls Willis who is always considering how conversation flows.

My favorite chair, however, is West Elm's Cozy swivel chair. Not only is it 100% true to its name in terms of the coziness factor, but it's also a highly versatile seat you can use in almost any room, regardless of your lifestyle or interior decor aesthetic. And, depending on the upholstery fabric you choose, you can get it for as low as $699, which is a steal for West Elm! Without further ado, let's get into what makes the chair such a must-have.

We only kept the ceiling's exposed beams from the original structure,

A while back, I started using visual cues to help my preschooler stay organized. I taped pictures of different clothing items onto his dresser drawers so he could see where everything belonged. The change was almost immediate: He became more willing to get dressed, put away laundry, and take ownership of his things. I expanded the idea to toy bins, and it worked just as well.

Villa Lava is a private residence located in Santa Tecla, in the province of Acireale, on the eastern coast of Sicily. The project is a unique architectural blend of two houses in one single villa. On one side stands an old fisherman's house dating from around 1900, completely restored by Nábito Architects, maintaining its essential character and carefully uncovering and preserving the original lava stone vaults.

Negative space is a formidable tool in design, underlining the philosophical power of absence. Many of our most powerful designs are celebrated for what they have, and also what they do not. Increasingly, a "more is more" approach is tied with maximalist design, with little attention paid to the nuances of creation. This does not necessarily have to be the case - we can ask of more from our interiors without sacrificing refinement and style.

"There is a natural link between all of these things that we are building, and so these things need to be under one umbrella," she said in a recent interview. "By doing that a city is really signaling that they are taking seriously the importance of the public realm." "One of the big things are making Vision Zero not just a policy that the city adopted but something that we implemented as a regular practice."

Claudia Clow originally didn't want to sell Pick's Drive-In, a 103-year-old roadstop burger stand, when a venture capitalist asked to buy the restaurant last year. But Clow relented and sold the business after owning it for 35 years, and now a month after it reopened, she believes it's the best decision she could have ever made. "I could cry how happy I am," Clow said.

Emily Lilburn, 21, says colour-changing lightbulbs and battery operated candles helped her make three bland and bare uni rooms colourful and cosy. "I never have the big light on," she says. "Instead I use lamps with 5 colour-changing light bulbs. I go for deep orange or warm red and it looks so much cosier." Emily says patterned bedding is a must.

In Milan, Mara Bragagnolo designs the Officina Satinine perfume store as a reinterpretation of the city's historic entrance halls into a contemporary retail environment. Terracotta floors, cathedral glass, oak boiserie, and satin-steel details shape a tactile landscape that invites visitors to step inside and experience Milan through scent, light, and craft. Located in the heart of the Italian design capital, the project positions hospitality as its central architectural principle, balancing modern rigor with material richness and sensory depth.

The new structure enters the existing building on its own terms. A row of thin metal poles carries an I-beam stretching from front to back. When needed, beams are interrupted. These cuts are exposed and celebrated. The new elements are painted in bright red and blue. They occupy positions within the space that are deliberately disruptive, blocking doors, windows and passages. Because of that inconvenience the structure becomes visible. It is an active participant of the space.

While the old kitchen wasn't terrible, the stark contrast between the white panels and tiles and the orangey wood tone made it feel dated and too busy. I find the all-black look calming and clean, so I always feel a sense of order and peace in this space.

This is a brilliant machine for use in a garage. Not only can you control the humidity of the space at the touch of a button on your phone, it can be wall-mounted out of the way, and can handle cooler temperatures as well as looking the part - even beside a fancy super car

The history, in and of itself, makes it unique,