Coastal and traditional styles combine in this Montecito home |
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Coastal and traditional styles combine in this Montecito home |

Even before its recent redesign, this four-bedroom farmhouse-style home had a lot to offer. It’s in the acceptable setting of Hedgerow, a highly sought after, peaceful neighborhood in Montecito between the ocean and the upper village, and it was built on a secluded plot with a stunning garden, and views of the Montecito mountains beyond.

It’s a truly idyllic place to vacation. But there were some interior design challenges to overcome before it became the perfect retreat, as designer Hayley English found out.

The homeowners, who have a young family, enlisted the interior designer’s help to create a better backdrop

The Best Underrated Paint Colors, According to Designers
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The Best Underrated Paint Colors, According to Designers

Any designer will tell you it’s true—paint instantly sets the mood in a room. If you’re seeking to give your home a quick refresh via a new coat of paint, look no further for inspiration. We’ve got advice from the pros, right here.

Editorial director Joanna Saltz asked creatives which overlooked colors they find irresistible right now—and hope to see used more often in the future. From deep purple to golden yellow, any of the colors ahead make excellent contenders for a home update. Just pick the one that suits your mood.


pink paint

“We love using pink in unexpected places. When

Plan Drawing – Pacific Homes
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Plan Drawing – Pacific Homes

You are serious about building a new home and going through the steps to find the house design that works for you. Perhaps you have found yourself looking online or through plan books, and like many people, found plans that are appealing “but” you would like to make some changes or tweaks. Do I order the plans online or from a plan book? Shall I use a designer to draw my plans? Or perhaps you have a very good understanding of your new house design and are able to do some drawing yourself and then have a designer finish the

1927 Apartment / Kilo / Honc
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1927 Apartment / Kilo / Honc

1927 Apartment / Kilo / Honc

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  • areas Area of ​​this architecture project Areas :
    113 m²

  • year Completion year of this architecture project

    year :


    2021


  • Photographs

  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project

    Manufacturers : Berker, elements, Nesia, Osmont


  • Lead Architects :

    Mgr. art. Richard Kilo, Ing. arch. Matej Honč, MgA. Bára Antosová

1927 Apartment / Kilo / Honc - Interior Photography, Living Room, Windows, Chair
© Matej Hakár
1927 Apartment / Kilo / Honc - Interior Photography, Living Room, Windows
© Matej Hakár

Joining the original and the new. An apartment in the city center from the late 20s for a growing family. The apartment

LVWA Bookstore / Studio YUDA + Studio NOR
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LVWA Bookstore / Studio YUDA + Studio NOR

LVWA Bookstore / Studio YUDA + Studio NOR

LVWA Bookstore / Studio YUDA + Studio NOR - Interior Photography, Facade, Windows
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  • areas Area of ​​this architecture project Areas :
    600 m²

  • year Completion year of this architecture project

    year :


    2020


  • Photographs

  • Lead Architects :

    Yuchen Guo, Boyuan Jiang

Text description provided by the architects. In 2019, Studio YUDA and Studio NOR were invited by the Shanghai University of Sport and Shanghai Century Publishing (Group) Co., Ltd to design the first sports-themed bookstore in Shanghai, “Lvwa Sports Bookstore”. Facing the base in the original rough state, the

7 Home Decor Faux Fittings That Date Your Interiors, According to Designers
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7 Home Decor Faux Fittings That Date Your Interiors, According to Designers

Some home decor trends have an expiration date. While mid-century modern designs like sleek Eames furniture or Eero Saarinen–designed Womb chairs are back in fashion and selling big, for example, others can make homes pass. Not to mention, a home stuck in the past might actually lose some of its potential resale value. According to Eugene Colberg, principal of Colberg Architecture in Brooklyn, “Updates to a house can maximize value when placing the house on the market,” he says. “Homes are also more enjoyable to live in when they have been updated,” Colberg says.

The usual culprits, like popcorn ceilings

20 Top Interior Design Trends of 2023, According to Decor Experts
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20 Top Interior Design Trends of 2023, According to Decor Experts

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If you’ve been searching for the right opportunity to add more style, vigor and comfort to your space, you’ll appreciate this list. We checked in with professional designers and industry players for their take on the top interior design trends for 2023.

Some of their picks confirm that certain things like: shades of blue, personality-packed rugs fit for maximalists, statement window treatments and high-style marble slabs in kitchens, stand the test of time. After all, a few of these were also highlighted in our feature on the leading design trends for 2022. But other