His designer was taken aback. But then she set about creating “Lenny Kravitz meets Italian ’60s meets ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’”
Category: Home Repairs and Improvements
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In Italy, Giving a Long Unoccupied Farmhouse a Loving Restoration
In Italy’s “heel,” an unoccupied house in poor condition received a loving restoration.
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How to Choose a Paint Color Like a Pro
We tagged along to see how Brigette Romanek, a celebrity designer in Los Angeles, chose a new color for her bedroom.
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Renovating a Tiny Bohemian Bungalow in Los Angeles
And the new owner was determined not to lose any of that history — including traces of the previous occupants — when she renovated.
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A Berkshires Dream House That Wouldn’t Need Renovating
Keeping that promise turned out to be harder than she expected.
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How to Display Kids’ Artwork and Photos at Home
There’s more than one way to show them off stylishly in your home. Here’s how the pros do it.
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How an Interior Designer Made Do With Only 475 Square Feet
Finding an apartment in Brooklyn isn’t easy, but one interior designer had an advantage over other buyers: She wasn’t afraid to live in a tiny space.
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Judy Holliday’s Old Home in the Village Deserved a Renovation
He was hoping to find a turnkey apartment in Manhattan, but how could he resist a place with such a sense of history?
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How to Decorate Your Outdoor Space for Summer
Designers Christine and John Gachot should know how to furnish an outdoor space: Their rental has six. Here’s their step-by-step guide.
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‘Mr. Blandings’ Is Now 75. What Can His Dream House Tell Us About Ours?
The 1948 film starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy celebrated leaving city life and spreading out in suburbia. Even then, it was a questionable idea.
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What to Do With Overnight Guests If You Don’t Have a Guest Room
Designers share their secrets for adding sleeping space to any home — without relying on the dreaded pullout sofa.
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A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts
Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.