Rendering of a glass brick addition proposed for 50 Hudson Street, at the corner of Thomas Street. Its architect, Thierry Despont, compared the original three-story building to a “missing tooth” because it was shorter than the other around it. Rendering: Thierry W Despont Ltd. via The Tribeca Trib Continue reading “Adding Glass in A Three-Story Brick Building”
Standing in the kitchen of architect Harry Hunt’s Stowe home, leaning against the poured-concrete countertop, you can see nearly every part of the first floor. There’s the open living room, with a couch, cozy window seat and plenty of books (but no television). There are wrought-iron lights from Hubbardton Forge, which hang from the ceiling and illuminate the simple wooden dining room table. And there’s a view through the windows in any direction you care to look. Continue reading “Building A Combination of Energy Efficiency With Personal Flair”
We all have that one Pinterest board for our office interiors. No matter what it’s labelled—“Home Office Inspo”, “Cute Desk Ideas”, “How To Style Your Workspace So You Get Sh*T Done”—it’s inevitably filled with the same pins: inspirational prints, quirky, motivational calendars, colourful notebooks and indoor plants. In other words, beautiful desk spaces that make you want to go to work. Continue reading “A Stylish Inspirational Desk You Need for Work”
Along with faux finishes and hygge, renovations are trending. After surveying more than 100,000 of their registered users a few months ago, home renovation and design platform Houzz just released its 2017 Houzz & Home Report, and the company announced homeowners spent 11 percent more on room makeovers in 2016 than they did the year before. (Even more impressive: This number excludes kitchens and baths.)
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