With a nod to the past and a look toward the future of hospitality in the Pacific Northwest, Woodlark is Portland’s newest hotel in the heart of downtown. The highly-anticipated, 150-room hotel, has breathed new life into two buildings – the Cornelius Hotel and the Woodlark Building – and joined them together to reclaim the…
With a nod to the past and a look toward the future of hospitality in the Pacific Northwest, Woodlark is Portland’s newest hotel in the heart of downtown. The highly-anticipated, 150-room hotel, has breathed new life into two buildings – the Cornelius Hotel and the Woodlark Building – and joined them together to reclaim the…
Built for a family moving from their Manhattan apartment, these clients wanted an informal but spacious home both to raise their 3 young children and to entertain. James Smiros, of Smiros & Smiros Architects, collaborated with designer Ronal Fenstermacher to create this sun-drenched, classical home facing the Long Island Sound. The front door frames a jaw-dropping…
Built for a family moving from their Manhattan apartment, these clients wanted an informal but spacious home both to raise their 3 young children and to entertain. James Smiros, of Smiros & Smiros Architects, collaborated with designer Ronal Fenstermacher to create this sun-drenched, classical home facing the Long Island Sound. The front door frames a jaw-dropping…
Ask designer, decorator and former Mango creative director Damián Sánchez about his favorite spot in his vibrant, contemporary holiday home, and the answer comes quickly. “Definitely the space where the oak table sits beneath the magnolia,’ he says, ‘although I do spend lots of time in my kitchen when I’m here, preparing my signature dish, los…
Ask designer, decorator and former Mango creative director Damián Sánchez about his favorite spot in his vibrant, contemporary holiday home, and the answer comes quickly. “Definitely the space where the oak table sits beneath the magnolia,’ he says, ‘although I do spend lots of time in my kitchen when I’m here, preparing my signature dish, los…
It’s not hard to see why this house at Johannesdal garnered architect Henri Comrie a coveted Cape Institute of Architecture Award. Inspired by Le Corbusier, its vast white lime-treated walls, expansive spaces, exposed brickwork, integrated industrial metal, raw concrete ceilings, untreated wood, limestone and glass make a strong Modernist statement – without feeling incongruous to…
It’s not hard to see why this house at Johannesdal garnered architect Henri Comrie a coveted Cape Institute of Architecture Award. Inspired by Le Corbusier, its vast white lime-treated walls, expansive spaces, exposed brickwork, integrated industrial metal, raw concrete ceilings, untreated wood, limestone and glass make a strong Modernist statement – without feeling incongruous to…
A fresh new color can instantly transform a space from drab to fab, but finding the right shade can be daunting. For the ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME Magazine Summer issue, eight top designers shared their favorite color-filled projects, and their personal philosophies on utilizing color. Take in their wisdom below: Kelley Proxmire | Kelley Proxmire…
A fresh new color can instantly transform a space from drab to fab, but finding the right shade can be daunting. For the ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME Magazine Summer issue, eight top designers shared their favorite color-filled projects, and their personal philosophies on utilizing color. Take in their wisdom below: Kelley Proxmire | Kelley Proxmire…
It’s familiar and yet it’s not. Looks small but feels big. Appears to be a simple design, but is assuredly complex. The beautiful contradiction is Haus Gables, the home that architectural designer Jennifer Bonner designed for herself, husband and young daughter in the Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta, Georgia. Holding a master’s from Harvard University…
It’s familiar and yet it’s not. Looks small but feels big. Appears to be a simple design, but is assuredly complex. The beautiful contradiction is Haus Gables, the home that architectural designer Jennifer Bonner designed for herself, husband and young daughter in the Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta, Georgia. Holding a master’s from Harvard University…
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but it is not the surest sign of respect. True admiration never mimics but expresses appreciation in subtler ways. Designer Erik Lindström grew up the son of an architect and learned a lot from his father. When he decided to build his own home, he honored those…
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but it is not the surest sign of respect. True admiration never mimics but expresses appreciation in subtler ways. Designer Erik Lindström grew up the son of an architect and learned a lot from his father. When he decided to build his own home, he honored those…
Italy is a country steeped in history and densely built, so it makes sense that renovation projects are common here. But getting a younger generation of architects to partner with an original architect is a unique opportunity. And the results have been breathtaking: on the beautiful island of Sardinia, unique villas have been transformed, paying…
Italy is a country steeped in history and densely built, so it makes sense that renovation projects are common here. But getting a younger generation of architects to partner with an original architect is a unique opportunity. And the results have been breathtaking: on the beautiful island of Sardinia, unique villas have been transformed, paying…
This Kitchen Is Green In More Ways Than Just Its Cabinet Color
With its bold color palette and industrial accents, this galley kitchen radiates style. The project, designed by Bristol-based Sustainable Kitchens, a close-knit team of skilled creative professionals, operating with the environment at…
Maker Monday: Brett Beldock
Interior designer and product designer Brett Beldock is not your average decorator. The former fashion designer now uses her multifaceted talents for combining color, pattern, and personality in the interiors world. In…
Southern Exposure with Black Southern Belle: The Willcox
Have you been yearning for a getaway experience fit for royalty or even past American Presidents like Franklin D. Roosevelt? Nestled in South Carolina’s Thoroughbred Country is the Willcox Inn. Initially established…
Summer Must-Reads: Houses: Extraordinary Living
Houses: Extraordinary Living | Phaidon Editors “Houses: Extraordinary Living” celebrates the incredible diversity and beauty…
“Hey Banksy”: A Tribute To The Notorious Street Artist
“Snow,” Banksy. Lebanese Architect Fadi Sarieddine, of Fadi Sarieddine Design Studio, has a reputation for…
7 Elements We Love From Michael Tavano’s “Garden Of Happiness”
For this year’s Retail Renaissance: NY NOW show, designer Michael Tavano is exploring how interiors…
Expert Ease: Meet Finland’s Most Exciting Young Ceramicist
Ask Laura Itkonen what kind of artist she is, and the Finnish creative will be…
Designer Friday: Megan Gorelick
Meet Megan Gorelick; interior designer, dedicated mother, and podcast lover.…
