For architect Ellie Kann, universal design goes beyond outfitting the space for wheelchairs. It's about letting people participate in family and community life for much, much longer. Sound universal design avoids premature... more »
They say diamonds are a girl's best friend, but this girl much prefers crossbuck doors. This spring my husband and I took on the task of sprucing up our garage, and although it's not my domain at all, I begged for new crossbuck... more »
When the weather draws us out into our backyards, parks and clubhouses to take advantage of its splendor, there are moments when we’re reminded of the jokes Mother Nature likes to play. The prepped food, the... more »
A glowing broom, an ancient Japanese tea caddy and a new take on the litter box are just a taste of the smartly designed products shown at the 2012 International Contemporary Furniture Fair... more »
Even with all the modern technologies — computers, the Internet, smart phones — it can still be a challenge to keep your daily chores organized. Sometimes all you need is an old-fashioned to-do list and a... more »
No, it's not copper. Nope, not steel either. No, it's definitely not wood. Give up? Join most of the visitors to Graypants' booth at the 2012 International Contemporary... more »
My husband and I are building a contemporary beach house down here in Lowcountry. We want to incorporate some coastal elements into the decor, but still stay true to the modern style we love. Here are a few pieces we either currently own or have on our... more »
When Jennifer Jones, owner of the San Francisco boutique Candy Store Collective, first saw the Eichler house in Oakland, California, that would become her home, she was wowed by the views: a giant expanse... more »
Our relationships to our homes are often complex and tied to the people with whom we share the home. So when we lose someone, whether due to a breakup or death or another reason, our relationship to the home inevitably changes as well. Some people choose... more »
A name like Rich Brilliant Willing is bound to attract some attention. Named Best New Designer at the 2011 International Contemporary Furniture... more »
The textbook definition for "pegboard" reads: "A board having a regular pattern of small holes for pegs, used chiefly for games or the display of information." First, I've never seen pegboard used for games, but now that's all I want to see. Second, pegboard... more »
All the rage in the early '90s, tawny brass has once again been starring at showrooms and furniture markets, mainly in the form of accessories like lamps and hardware. But it's also being spotted in larger investment pieces, like beds. Brass beds have... more »
What it is: Craftsman homes were primarily inspired by the work of two architect brothers — Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene — who worked together in Pasadena, California, at the turn of the 20th century. The Greene brothers were... more »
The much-quoted English textile designer William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." A worthy goal, to be sure, but a bit tricky to put into practice.
Like magpies flocking... more »
The forms in nature are inspiring and ever changing. Have you ever watched the way a fern unfurls in the spring? From fiddlehead to full-blown fronds of feathery foliage, the fern offers inspiration on each step of its journey through the seasons. ... more »
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