Picture Perfect
How to choose mats and frames that bring out the best in your artwork
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Five Uses For…
This standing planter is made from the cast-iron sides of theatre seats salvaged from the 1929 PhiladelphiaCivicCenter, which was demolished last year. Olde Good Things recently had five in stock, and we asked some local interior designers what they would do with them.
Fantasy Island
Shrewd rethinking and clever cabinetry turn a corner kitchen into a real showpiece
Everything is Illuminated
Lighting expert Xavier Yager offers insights about all fixtures bright and beautiful, the importance of shadows, and how to put yourself (and your rooms) in the best possible light
Wall Flower
While traditional cabinets sit on the floor, Bulthaup’s b3 kitchen is hung from a wall system that’s engineered to support lower, middle, and upper cabinets, as well as accessories, such as the spice rack and knife holders shown here. Suddenly, your wall is a key player in your kitchen. Prices upon request, at Bulthaup Chicago, … Read more
Tile Spin
From Frida Kahlo–worthy colors and patterns to textured monochromatics to mesquite (yes, wood!), the options for tiles these days are endless—and gorgeous.
Skip to the Loo
Give your lav a little love with these whimsical touches.
Gilding the Lavvy
Bathrooms are the new showpieces of modern homes; have you gussied up yours yet?
Form Over Flower
The bloom’s off the rose: Create a modern garden out of minimalist containers and architectural foliage
Q. I've decided to upgrade my old light-switch plates. Any suggestions?
A. Scratch a designer and she’ll say, "Lutron." Lutron (lutron.com) is a company that makes lighting control equipment, such as dimmers. Dimmers need switch plates, hence Lutron makes them, in both metal and plastic. With the unusually large selection of sophisticated colors and elegant finishes, it’s easy to find plates that blend in with your … Read more