A woman came up to me the other day and asked me for the time. I gave it to her. Then she came back and asked me twice more across the hour, which made me wonder how on earth she didn't have a way to tell time. A watch, a computer, a phone, a reading tablet. But glancing around the cafe I was sitting in, I realized that there were no clocks at all. And it got me thinking about how the function of ...
In an era where big name celebrity designers (and big name celebrity price tags) are becoming the norm even in chain stores, it can be all too easy to blow your budget on a name or logo. But having a well designed, beautifully decorated home doesn't have to break the bank - you just have to be able to see through the hype, and know what names are worth paying for. If you're looking for really high...
I'm in the unique position of having a compact, urban lifestyle but taste that tends more toward the antique. Now, in Europe and in some older parts of east coast cities, mixing the two is far from unheard of. In fact, historical apartment buildings in Paris are defined as much by their interior decor as their architecture. But if you live in a more modern building, it can be hard to pull off a lu...
If you're looking for a bold, colorful statement piece for your modern living space, you've come to the right place. I'm always on the lookout for unique, unusual new takes on modern furniture, and regular readers of the blog will know that some of my absolute favorite modern furniture picks are ones that riff on antique designs. PolArt, a specialty furniture designer from Mexico, offers modern fu...
Big, beautiful bathtubs are often the centerpiece of luxury master bathroom remodels, and if you really want to up the wow factor, there's no way to beat a hand-carved, natural stone tub. Stone bathtubs are sculptural, one-of-a-kind art pieces that absolutely scream luxury, and can easily carry the design of your space. That said, buying a stone tub certainly isn't a design choice you should make ...
Are you looking to remodel your kitchen, but unsure of what direction to go in? You can always take a look at the style that used to be
it for
kitchens. Now, while we can all agree on going back to the past is a bad idea overall, there are some good aesthetic pointers that still look good after a few decades. Here are five ways to bring...
Working from home has become a lot more common nowadays than it has been in the past thanks to the increased accessibility of the internet. You can literally roll out of bed and be on-time for your job, business casual attire not required. But that doesn't mean you should be filing reports while in bed with that freedom; you're more likely to maximize your work/personal life balance if you keep an...
Ready or not, ghouls and boys, Halloween is coming! If you are a party person, you're likely thinking of unique decorations for your house that'll spook and delight your guests. While there is way too much to talk about from the
catalog, here is a selection of some of HomeThangs' spooky goods that can work for a Halloween party appropriate fo...
Complex, whimsical, and with a name that is just generally fun to say, rococo is a style that cannot be ignored. It combines light colors, asymmetry, and graceful swirls in order to draw out a witty playfulness that many modern styles lack. Popularized in the early 18th century, the influences of rococo design and architecture is still in evidence across Europe. As an interior decor style...
Sometimes you want to go low-key. Sometimes you want demure decor that blends together seamlessly, never overtly announcing itself. And sometimes you want decor that makes itself known. Decor that shouts. If you're looking for the latter--sumptuous and unrestrained--look no further than
Polrey, makers of antique replicas an...
