Thanks to an awareness that design affects children’s development, playrooms are no longer ‘the worst room in the house.’ You may even want to hang out there.
Category: Restoration and Renovation
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How to Create a Playroom That Appeals to Children and Adults
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Why Do Some Films Get Restored and Others Languish? A MoMA Series Holds Clues.
The New York Times – Movies:History, finances and practical concerns all played a role in preserving the movies being shown at To Save and Project.
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A 1974 Sea Ranch Cabin by William Turnbull Jr. Gets a New Life
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The house in Sonoma County, designed by a notable modernist architect, needed someone with vision — and the willingness to do a lot of work.
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They Dreamed of a Bigger Apartment. Little by Little, It Came True.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Most New Yorkers wish for more space, but moving isn’t the only way to get it. Sometimes you just have to wait for the neighbors to sell.
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The House Was in Bad Shape. But It Was On a Lake in Seattle.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Sure, the home still had its original knob-and-tube wiring. But for the lake view, they could overlook a few shortcomings.
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Looking for a House in This Tight Market? Consider an Octagon.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A 19th-century fad, octagonal houses don’t appeal to everyone. But that’s one more thing to love about them.
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Is Your Fireplace Ready for Winter?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Here’s how to dress it up and choose the tools you’ll need — before you build that first roaring fire.
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Los Angeles Never Felt Like Home. Now They Live in a Redwood Forest.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:There was no time to tour the run-down cabin before buying it. But that didn’t matter: All they could see were the majestic trees surrounding it.
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Los Angeles Never Felt Like Home. Now They Live in a Redwood Forest.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:There was no time to tour the run-down cabin before buying it. But that didn’t matter: All they could see were the majestic trees surrounding it.
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How Brooke Shields Created a London-Style Home in the West Village
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:When the actor and former child model found a Greek Revival house in need of saving, her renovation goal was simple: Put it back the way it was.
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Leaving Brooklyn for Connecticut Was Easier Than They Thought
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A gut renovation that took just six weeks helped. So did the poolside bar they built from a kit.
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Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas for a Big Crowd
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:If you’re expecting a big crowd for Thanksgiving, you’ll need a flexible space that can accommodate everyone. Here’s how to design it.