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What I’m Buying and Not Buying for Fall as a Designer

Fall always makes me want to refresh my surroundings. I notice the quality of light changing, the evenings arriving earlier,

At seven o’clock in the evening, a room tells the truth about its design. In daylight, almost any interior can

There is a particular moment in decorating that can make even an enthusiastic homeowner feel defeated. The major decisions have

For much of the last decade, home décor has been dressed in warm metals. Brushed brass, antique bronze, aged copper,

An ugly laminate countertop can make an otherwise functional kitchen feel dated, temporary, or simply not like you. Maybe the

Stepping out onto a newly finished patio or deck should feel like an exhale transitioning from the structured interior of

Stepping across the threshold of a newly constructed house is such a thrill! The floors are pristine, the appliances have

A plain patio is often treated as a pass-through: a practical patch of paving between the house and the garden,

You love your home, you like the sunlight, and you may even enjoy being outside until a neighbor opens a

A well-planned exterior can make a modest home feel intentional: a front walk framed by planting, a tidy side yard,