Good interior design is all about creating tension and visual interest. Here are 10 iconic examples of modern design that are sure to amp up your style, regardless of whether you define yourself as a traditionalist or modernist. 1. Eames® Lounge and Ottoman Fits like a glove—a baseball glove that is. Introduced byCharles and Ray […]
Listen to insider tips from award-winning homebuilder Orren Pickell. “Good quality design that is of value and buildable is very hard to find,“ says Orren Pickell, president and chief executive officer of Orren Pickell Building Group. “Yet with careful planning it is possible to have it all.” What’s more, you don’t have to choose between […]
Instagram isn’t just for sharing pics of your gorgeous kiddos: It’s also the perfect place to get your daily dose of design inspiration. To help you feast your eyes on more than just selfies, we compiled this list of fabulous home décor feeds, which includes a little bit of everything—from high-end and ultra-modern to cozy and […]
One of these days, it’s going to warm up, and you’re going to want to eat outside. Just because a dining set is weatherproof doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice good design. In fact, outdoor furniture is so stylish these days that you’d think it belonged inside. Get your backyard ready for al fresco […]
High ceilings, modern furnishings and bold pops of color create an urban, loft-like feel in this Deerfield home. “I’ve always gravitated toward more modern homes, and the recipe here was to keep the interior very open with clean lines and not a lot of detail,” explains the owner of this five-bedroom home. The two-story house’s […]
Listen to insider tips from award-winning homebuilder Orren Pickell.
Good design starts with the fundamentals of proportion and balance. Without these, even the most expensive furnishings will fall flat.
If you’ve got a piece of furniture that has good bones or sentimental value, but doesn’t quite fit the rest of your décor or looks outdated, a coat of paint could be just what it needs.
Looking for something beautiful and original to hang over the mantel, but don’t know where to start? Buying a piece of artwork can be both daunting and overwhelming. There used to be two types of people: those who collect art, and the rest of us dopes, with galleries only willing to talk to the former. […]
As it turns out, I’m fortunate that my parents couldn’t afford new furniture for the rambling old Georgian colonial home where they raised five children.
