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Category: Restoration and Renovation
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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?
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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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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In Cairo, a Mansion Where the Layers of History Show Through
The New York Times – T Magazine:A couple has restored and reimagined a nearly decimated building as a home and a cultural hub, revealing the complexity of the city’s past.
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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.’
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What Can a 1970s Magazine Teach Us Today?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The cluttered, lively ethos of Apartment Life offers an antidote to the chilly perfectionism of Instagram — and creative ideas that still feel relevant.
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In Georgetown, a Gut Renovation to Create a Dream Home
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The floors were sagging, the roof was leaking, man of the original details had been stripped out. In other words, it was perfect — for a gut renovation.