Category: Home Repairs and Improvements

A Minimalist Australian Dream Home With an 18th-Century Twist

Why would a modernist house in a Melbourne suburb need an inverted ha-ha? (And what is a ha-ha, anyway?)
A Brooklyn Brownstone Gets an Aggressive Passive Push into the 21st Century

Updating a Victorian brownstone in Carroll Gardens according to Passive House principles didn’t mean sacrificing the charm.
How to Make an Entrance, Whether You Have a Real Foyer or Not

Your entryway needs to be functional, but it also ought to spark some joy. Here’s how to make the most of whatever entry space you have.
How to Make an Entrance, Whether You Have a Real Foyer or Not

Your entryway needs to be functional, but it also ought to spark some joy. Here’s how to make the most of whatever entry space you have.
Studio Railroad: This Home Office in Washington Is Also a Train

Working with the architect Tom Kundig, a creative director had a crazy idea: Wouldn’t it be cool if you could put your work space on a railroad track?
A Bright New Look for a Small House in Arlington

Quite a lot, it turns out. “We just wanted to have fun,” said an interior designer of the Arlington, Va., house she renovated with her husband.
In Scotland, a Minimalist House That Keeps the World at Bay

They raised six children. Now it was time for a home that was entirely their own.
How to Choose the Best Window Blinds and Coverings

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Designers consider window shades and blinds essential for many reasons. But there are so many options — how do you choose the right ones?
A Small Home With a Big View in L.A.? He Built It in Mt. Washington.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A critical-care nurse wanted to build a house in Los Angeles for ‘just one person.’ Finding the perfect lot wasn’t easy.
What’s It Like to Live in a Grocery Store? Surprisingly Comfortable.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
When two artists bought the vacant building, it was ‘grim and creepy.’ Now it’s not only a home — it’s a communal arts space.
What’s It Like to Live in a Grocery Store? Surprisingly Comfortable.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
When two artists bought the vacant building, it was ‘grim and creepy.’ Now it’s not only a home — it’s a communal arts space.
Eboni K. Williams and Her ‘Harlem Jewel Box’

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The broadcaster and author’s brief to her designer was simple: ‘Imagine if Josephine Baker lived in Harlem today. That’s what I want this apartment to look like.’