That was the question one couple asked themselves on a vacation to the Massachusetts island during the early days of the pandemic.
Category: Lighting
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How to Coexist With The Animals in Your Garden
There’s a multicultural world outdoors — and even the gentlest gardeners often disrupt it. Here’s how to avoid that.
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Updating a 19th Century-Style Apartment in Rome
An electronic music D.J. wanted a home with 19th-century style — but the one he found had small, dark rooms that didn’t work for his young family.
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How to Light Your Patio or Yard Without Annoying Your Neighbors
Forget the floodlights. The key to effectively illuminating your yard or patio at night is subtlety.
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The Beauty of a One-Bedroom House? No Room for Guests.
When two designers created their own country retreat, they knew they wanted the opposite of what most of their clients ask for: Something tiny.
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Building a $600,000 Home in Washington State
One Washington State couple worked side by side with their contractors, doing much of the heavy lifting: “We wanted to do something extraordinary.”
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As Traditional Bulbs Fade Out, LED Lights Keep Improving
They last much longer, can be dimmed and now produce light in a variety of colors.
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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?)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Getting a Brighter View During Milan Design Week
New experiments in lighting will be on display at the annual festival of furnishings and household objects.