Notice how in the thick of winter, your drink preferences tend to change? Every year, I tend to transition from pumpkin ales and October brews to thick IPAs, full-bodied red wines or smoky spirits. And I want to drink those drinks in a cozy, warm and rustic bar. Distressed or polished wood, upholstered leather and lowRead more
If you appreciate interior design, it’s not a long shot that you may also have a deep respect for fashion… I mean all those quality materials and textiles AMIRITE??? These dream closets are designed as a true escape, a place to really get lost in the surrounding clothing and accessories. So, what do all ofRead more
An outdoor space enclosed by at least three walls characterizes a courtyard which is a rare, structural treat, but can be a tricky space to get right. Courtyards are precarious beasts and at the very worst can feel cramped, unwelcome, dark and damp. If you are lucky enough to have a courtyard, stick to a few design tricks: SunlightRead more
Outdoor style is an evolving thing. Not long ago, backyards meant a grassy area with maybe some shade and perhaps a dash of straightforward patio furniture. However, we wanted our morning coffee and glasses of wine under the rising or setting sun and another space to entertain! They heard our call and it seems like just recently,Read more
For that beach home you have been wanting… coastal style is the way to go. And we are not talking about the tchotchkes kind of beach house, this is stylish sophistication. The genre emphasizes those traits imperative to transportive relaxation: cool, breezy and simply rustic. Cool: coastal style typical draws on soft blues within a pastel palette with touchesRead more
The pantry is arguably the most important space of any home because food is in it (obviously). Just because this area is typically off the radar, doesn’t mean it deserves no love. The pantry is a wonderful amalgam of design and organization opportunity. A pantry should be pretty, practical and hardworking. Whether designed to be incognito orRead more
The indoor/outdoor bar must be what dreams are made of. A new trend is sweeping the interior design/architecture industry and this is a good one. The indoor/outdoor bar makes our drinks more accessible = win = #lifegoals. So if you are rich or happen to have a huge window in your kitchen ready for conversion,Read more
Perhaps because they are so strongly rooted in tradition, Japanese/Zen/Asian-inspired gardens tend to feel, at the very least, transporting. These gardens rely on three things: First, the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, a principle focused on finding beauty in the imperfect, incomplete and humble. This aesthetic is practiced through clean lines, space repetition and purposeful placement, such as strategically-placedRead more
These are more like high security vaults than wine cellars, but you know… protect your priorities! Hide wine in secret cupboards, glass cases, hidden lairs or winding hallways. James Bond could absolutely live in everyone of these space “Shaken not stirred…” if only he was a wino. Let us dive in to these gorgeous, futuristic wineRead more
Let’s be honest, the shower is one of the most important spaces of your dwelling and should be capable of transporting you to your happy place. How do you get there, you may be wondering. We must ultimately determine your shower style of course to maximize serenity and multiply this by tranquility and divide byRead more
Jenn Hough
