Fifty of the world’s best architects and designers have provided original sketches, prints and photographs in a 10-day auction to raise cash for Architecture for Humanity. You can still win one of these one-of-a-kind artworks from Frank Ching, DJ Spooky, Jeanne Gang, Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, Fumihiko Maki, Michelle Kaufmann, Kengo Kuma, Richard Meier, Renzo Continue reading →
Terrazzo is a tough surface material used for flooring, counters and walls. It is made of small chips of marble, stone, granite or other difficult elements set to a cement or epoxy that’s ground smooth and then highly polished. The effect looks like a mosaic end. Patricia Benson This kitchen island has a terrazzo finish Continue reading →
When we bought our historic home, I wanted to transform it into a world of wainscoting. Therefore it was essential for me to find out more about the subject, to understand its characteristics and architectural history. In a nutshell, wainscoting was designed centuries ago in a marriage of form and serve to enhance the appearance Continue reading →
As most of my readers know, I just gave birth to my third child, my little boy Matthew. Bringing him home was among the memorable moments that won’t fade in my memory. Because of this, I have decided to dedicate these 20 selections to the beauty of bringing a baby home. Almost immediately after we Continue reading →
One of the very classic design staples has to be a pair of seats. While it’s nice every now and then to mix things up with separates, the symmetry of a pair of seats adds grounds and balance the expression of a room. Having a bevy of combinations, configurations and types to select from, a Continue reading →
Some people have known since childhood what they desired to do. When Jane Frederick was a little girl, her dolls’ houses interested her much over their outfits or hair. Since then, her love for design has increased. Frederick is currently a principal at Frederick + Frederick, a company she runs with her husband in South Continue reading →