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A Remodeled Miami Townhouse Now Has a Modern “Loft” Look

Name: Niraya and Humberto Location: Miami, Florida Size: 943 square feet Years lived in: 3 years, owned We are an architect (Niraya) and a civil engineer (Humberto) and yes, we discuss design a lot. And ever since we lived in Brooklyn, we’ve always dreamed of owning a loft. Living in Miami we knew this was not possible, especially if we wanted to stay in our neighborhood of Coconut Grove. So we looked and looked for a townhouse that we could convert into a “loft.

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May 16, 2018

This is a Way Better Version of the Himalayan Salt Lamp Trend

Move over, Himalayan salt lamps. There’s a new trend in town. Himalayan salt lamps, known for their orange glow and dubious air-cleansing properties, have had their time to in the spotlight, but it looks like these accent pieces are about to be dethroned by the latest addition to the well-decor scene: selenite lamps. Bonus: These new crystal-based mood boosters are already one step ahead in the looks department. Selenite lamps are made out of a naturally semi-translucent form of gypsum.

Anne Momber

May 16, 2018

This 500-Square-Foot Boston Studio Apartment Is Incredibly Chic

Name: Maeve Stier (and dog Weaver) Location: Back Bay — Boston, Massachusetts Size: 515 square feet Years lived in: Rented 1 year When Maeve and her dog Weaver moved to Boston last July, the first apartment they looked at fit the bill just perfectly. It was in the ideal location, had tall ceilings with intricate molding, lots of natural light, wooden floors, and was dog-friendly! Maeve signed on the spot and became a resident of the hip Back Bay neighborhood.

Anna Spaller

May 16, 2018

7 Ideas to Steal From Rental Kitchens Rocking Their Oak Wood Cabinets

Because paint isn't the answer to everything.

Autumn Hachey

May 16, 2018

Leonardo DiCaprio Buys Moby’s House in Los Feliz for $4.5M

When celebrities buy other celebrities’ homes, it’s fun to noodle about the things that the two people actually share in their private lives, apart from their taste in aesthetics — like the intersection of sustainability and environmental activism that no doubt led Leonardo DiCaprio to take an interest in buying Moby’s home in the woodsy Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz.

Melissa Massello

May 16, 2018

5 Golden Rules for Shopping Vintage Rugs—According to the Experts

When talking vintage, a fine line surely exists between the vintage item that makes you the envy of your design-eyed friends, and the vintage that makes you question an object’s actual hygienic repercussions on your home. When the conversation becomes about vintage and antique rugs, as most conversations do(!), a whole new myriad of myths, musts and maybes are called into question— questions that are left best to the experts.

Kate Bergeron

May 16, 2018

Another A-Frame Cabin That’ll Make You Want to Move to the Woods

Name: Giulia Heiman, boyfriend, two dogs, and occasional AirBnb guests Location: Lake Arrowhead, California Size: 1,260 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned My boyfriend and I purchased our vacation home in Lake Arrowhead after getting frustrated with the Los Angeles housing market. Sick of competing for over-priced houses we didn’t really like in LA, we thought, let’s buy our dream home in Lake Arrowhead for a third of the price.

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May 16, 2018

Tidy Time-Lapse: Makeup Drawer

May 16, 2018