Astrid’s back at it again, making predictions about what’s going to be hot in interior design. This time she’s not looking at a specific piece of furniture, but something that spans across furniture, walls, and even exteriors. That’s right, Astrid’s figured out another wood finish you’re going to start seeing in homes everywhere. Last time… Read More Astrid Predicts: Shou Sugi Ban
Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22nd and we’re all about celebrating this planet we call home. While it’s great to be aware of your impact on the environment every day of the year, Earth Day is a good time to take a look at what you’re already doing, and what more you can do… Read More Mother Nature Approved: Seven Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Trends change from year to year and season to season, but one thing is for sure: sustainable design is here to stay. While it’s also not immune to some small trend changes, every year brings us even better ways to green up our homes and make them more sustainable. Here’s what 2018 prepared for us.… Read More Guest Post: Sustainable Home Design Trends for 2018
It’s technically spring, but it just snowed – again – here in New York. So we’re turning to Pinterest to lift our spirits and provide us with some greenery and flowers to look at. For those of you with yards hopefully these pictures will serve as inspiration for your own outdoor space. Even without a… Read More Pin-spiration: Beautiful Spring Gardens
Every room could benefit from some art on the walls. But art can also be expensive to acquire. One way to get around this is to get your artwork from thrift stores and garage sales. It’s usually pretty easy to find cheap art there, but there’s a good chance the art you find won’t be… Read More What’s Old is New: How to Upcycle Art on A Budget
Getting furniture that’s brand new and all yours can be exciting and a great way to freshen up your space. But sometimes you want a style that’s not currently popular, or just want something that has a bit of history to it. Or maybe you’re a fan of DIY and upcycling old pieces into something… Read More Treasure Hunting: Five Tips to Make Smart Thrift Store Picks
Stockholm Design Week wrapped up yesterday and reports of the amazing designs presented are flooding in. Started in 2002, Stockholm Design Week has become the most important week of the year for Scandinavian Design, where just about everyone in any way connected to or interested in Scandinavian design meet and bring home new trends, contacts… Read More Stockholm Design Week 2018: Five Highlights from the Scandinavian Furniture & Light Fair
One of the best ways to add personality to your space is through accessories. Lighting, shelving, bowls, candlesticks, these are all opportunities to let your personal style shine. There are a ton of brands that sell home accessories, so it can become a bit overwhelming when trying to find what you’re looking for. Today we’re… Read More Spotlight On: Kalalou
Some people want everything to be brand new, and can’t see the value of objects that may be past their prime. But some designers are able to look at old, abandoned things and see a new life for them. This practice of reclaiming and re-purposing old wood is good for the environment since it uses… Read More Spotlight On: Thomas Bina
If you’re a homeowner who’s interested in reducing energy costs, the double envelope house is a model you should consider. This house is a type of passive solar house that uses a solarium to collect solar energy. The house has two sets of walls, hence the double envelope in its name, that allow warm air… Read More Guest Post: The Pros and Cons of the Double Envelope House