Interior design with a soul. A sense of place. Reflecting your desires, personality, and style. Sandra is the founder and principal designer of House of Funk, a full-service and online interior design firm with offices in NY and NJ. House of Funk creates thoughtful homes with an emphasis on clean lines and soulful touches, all…
One of those situations that could be fun, but also a major hassle, is shopping for a mattress. With so many brands on the market with each one boasting to be better than the last, the process of searching and finding a mattress that you like and is within your price range can seem like…
deVOL Shaker Kitchens feature beautifully understated furniture inspired by authentic Shaker carpentry, renowned for its functionality, innovative joinery and craftsmanship. This deVOL Shaker Kitchen is on a big scale, yet it still seems to feel comfortable and homely and has the clever ability to feel both industrial and a little bit country chic. The…
Inspired by a desire to preserve and to highlight the beautiful architecture of the space, The Room Studio gave this loft apartment from Barcelona the most wonderful makeover. They were careful to emphasize the high ceilings, the exposed brick walls and polished concrete floors through a unique layout which takes advantage of all these elements…
Pumpkin season is upon us and with it all the cool and adorable crafts you can do with them. Whether real or fake, pumpkins are incredible versatile and absolutely perfect for pretty much every type of fall-themed project. You can paint them, carve them, gather them in clusters, in baskets, on mantels, turn them into…
Eclectic is admittedly not a design style for everyone. It is a style that seems so very frivolous on the surface and yet demands and incredible amount of discipline as well. Eclectic spaces need to be as carefully nurtured as rooms with any other theme and style. In fact, there are occasions when it requires…
Many DIY projects make use of simple and basic items in unexpected and ingenious ways. Copper pipes are a good example because they’re very versatile and can be included of projects both big and small. If you haven’t used them in any of your projects before then you’re in for a treat. In need…
When taking some time off and going on a vacation there are usually two main choices: pick a popular, urban location with lots of attractions and people nearby or pick a secluded destination where you can disconnect completely from all the noise and stress or the city and just enjoy nature. Hotel cabins are a…
The quest for relaxation and happiness is widespread and Behr’s 2020 Color of the Year can help you along the path to a calm and serene home. Back to Nature (S340-4) is described as “a sun-kissed, meadow-inspired green.” Essentially, it’s a yellow-based green that evokes nature and greenery springing to life, which can really boost…
PETER PENNOYER ARCHITECTS is an award-winning practice in traditional architecture recognized as a leader in classicism and historic preservation. Based in Manhattan and with an office in Miami, Florida, the firm has built a substantial and varied body of work across the country and abroad for residential, commercial, and institutional commissions often involving historic buildings. For…
Ben Pentreath is renowned for creating a distinctive and playful style – that draws inspiration in equal measure from the great English practitioners of the 1960s and 70s, and from historical interiors of every period, but all infused with a fresh modern sensibility. Ben combines a strong use of colour, pattern and classical detail with…
A house that can become one with the landscape by being almost invisible – that’s what studio Architetto Alfredo Vanotti aimed for when working on the G House project. They not only tried to make that happen but actually succeeded. The house is located in Italy, on a site among vineyards with views towards the…
Fall is once again making its presence noticed and soon the trees will start shedding their colorful leaves and the whole landscape will change. With it the ambiance in our homes changes too. Suddenly the space feels cozier and we find ourselves thinking of all sorts of charming little projects that embrace the bountiful autumn…
Corners are drastically overlooked in homes and in interior design in general. It’s a real shame because they have so much potential and it usually has something to do with corner shelves. You can use shelves in so many amazing ways, some of which are incredibly ingenious. We’re hoping the following examples can inspire you….
Situated on a trapezoidal site with two sides facing the street, Casa Kutz is a surprisingly cozy and expansive family home with lots of interesting design features. It was designed by studio CPDA Arquitectos in 2018 and is located in Merida, Mexico. Its owners wanted it to be a casual, practical and low-maintenance retreat, a…