by mgardner | May 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
This London-based family of five wanted to bring a worldly coastal vibe to its new vacation house in Westhampton Beach, New York. “This does not look like a typical Hamptons home, and that was not an accident,†says their interior designer, Jessica Gething. While...
by mgardner | May 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Unless my clients are designing their forever home, they are usually quite concerned with resale value when discussing renovations big and small. A home is often a person’s largest asset, so design upgrades are not only an aesthetic decision but a financial one as...
by mgardner | May 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer. And as many people emerge from a year of relative solitude and caution, there’s a general feeling that the world is heading into a period of pleasure-seeking, and outdoor design is following suit....
by mgardner | May 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
The San Francisco Decorator Showcase wasn’t held in person this year due to COVID-19 concerns. Instead, the 44th annual event is providing inspiration through an interactive 3D tour. Ten of the West Coast’s leading interior design firms have reimagined rooms and...
by mgardner | May 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
We recently showcased a collection of stylish small bathrooms with shower-tub combos. Here, design and building pros share the materials and details they used to create modest-size…...
by mgardner | May 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Putting a new paint color on the walls is one of the quickest and most cost-effective ways to transform a room. But where do you start if you haven’t already picked out a color? An interior designer or color consultant can help you hone in on the general color you...
by mgardner | May 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
This family’s Greek Revival home in Hingham, Massachusetts, was built in 1860. But the kitchen had undergone a renovation that had stripped away any trace of the home’s history. “It was very important to these homeowners to honor the house and bring the historic...
by mgardner | May 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’ve had a love affair with roses since I was a little girl, when I used to help my dad take care of the rosebushes in our Southern California front yard. Now that I have my own garden with more than 40 rosebushes, I’ve learned that adding a few ordinary...
by mgardner | May 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
These homeowners, a couple with three children, wanted to live close to running trails and the beach, so they purchased this home in the mountains of Malibu, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The architecture of the 1978 house was inspired by the Spanish...
by mgardner | May 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’ve been noticing more people interested in using uncommon colors in their kitchens. And that’s refreshing. If our recent story on six attractive pink paint colors for the kitchen aroused…...
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