Before & After: A Wood Feature Wall Warms Up a Seattle Home
Project by: Sarah and Nick Karakaian of Nestrs LLC Location: Seattle, Washington Sarah’s sister found herself with a lovely, slightly imperfect home in Seattle. She called in the pros, aka Sarah and Nick, to help give her house some simple sophistication. A lucky find in the form of a brick wall, a few smart paint choices and a mix of DIY and shopped furniture pieces helped to create a warm and modern home.
Sep 30, 2017
This Couple Built a Tiny A-Frame in Montana for Just $700
Along with our love affair with everything mid-century right now, A-frame cabins have resurged in popularity — and one couple in Missoula figured out how to get the look for a lot less by building a tiny home in the iconic style. It’s giving us cabin fever, in the best possible way.
Sep 30, 2017
Would You Rent Your Furniture? New Startups Are Betting On It
Two new companies are betting on modern efficiency and our collective premium on the value of our time by breathing new life into an old decorating concept: renting, or renting to buy, our furniture.
Sep 30, 2017
Best Ergonomic Stools
I recently made the switch to an adjustable standing desk in my office, and it has made a world of difference. That said, I soon realized that my regular desk chair just wasn’t going to cut it anymore. With a more active desk I needed a more active seating option — and it turns out that the medical community agrees. Active seating — specifically ergonomic stools — helps to strengthen core and back muscles, while allowing the spine to achieve its natural curve.
Sep 30, 2017
Basic to Bougie: 10 Things Design-Obsessed Dog Lovers Need in Their Home
You love design, you love your dog, it’s only natural that you’d want great looking, modern pet pieces at home, right? Well, lucky for you (and Fido), the Internet delivers with a plethora of stylish dog beds, bowls and beyond. From basic dog treat jars to totally bougie acrylic and brass feeders (thanks Jonathan Adler!), here are 10 fabulous things for your home and fur baby. Let’s start with the most five-star piece of the bunch….
Sep 30, 2017
This Asterisk-Shaped Shipping Container Home Is Heading for the Desert
By now there’s plenty of evidence that shipping containers can make for some absolutely beautiful residences, but in case you’re not hip to how cool it can actually be to live inside of the bulky structures, have a look-see at this concept shipping container home in Joshua Tree, California and try not to marvel at the modern, sleek renderings.
Sep 30, 2017
We’ve Accepted that Hat Galleries are a Thing. Here’s How to Make One
Our hats are off (sorry) to this popular and DIY-able decor.
Sep 30, 2017
Before & After: This Office Stepped Back in Time (In a Very Stylish Way)
Darren and Catherine’s client wanted their new office space to be welcoming, interesting and a reflection of their interests. Going from bland basic office white to a bold orange gave the space an immediate jolt of personality, and then the team layered on vintage and flea market finds, colorful industrial furniture and funky patterns. From Darren & Catherine: The new Senior Dean wanted his office to be a warm and inviting space for students, families and faculty.
Sep 30, 2017
Katy Perry Lists Her Runyon Canyon Home for $9.5 Million
California Gurl Katy Perry is on the move. The pop star and recent VMAs host has listed her Hollywood Hills home atop the city’s popular hiking spot, Runyon Canyon. Variety reports that it’s one of two properties the singer is unloading, since they failed to sell off market with a rumored combined asking price of $15 million. This one is the larger of the two, and boasts 7,416 square feet, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and two half baths on 2.33 acres.
Sep 30, 2017
Here Are The Most Dog Friendly Cities in the US
It’s no secret that modern Americans love our doggos — to the tune of 89 million dog-owning households — and that we sometimes (always?) base decisions around whether or not the dog can tag along. But where, exactly, is the most dog-obsessed city in the country? According to the methodology in this new research from WalletHub, which ranked the 100 most populated U.S.
Sep 30, 2017
This Weekend: Easily Eliminate Years of Buildup in Your Bathroom
When I think of bathroom buildup, I think of grout first, and all the ick that accumulates in between the tiles. Tackling those lines is a major chore, requiring a ton of elbow grease and most likely a stiff brush. Turns out there’s a second spot that also gets gross, but, in this case, couldn’t be easier to clean. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how painless this particular weekend project will be — there’s no scrubbing required!
Sep 30, 2017