Remodeling an older home with a more modern layout and flow is a challenge. Many homeowners choose a gut-to-the-studs approach for the ease of starting over with a clean slate.
When Merima began planning the remodel of her 95-year-old home in the Georgetown historic district of Wilton, Connecticut, she managed to open the layout while still embracing the character of the home.
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The minimalist mantra of “less is more” aptly describes Barn Light Electric’s collection of modern lighting. Whether you need lights for a small space or just love the sleek, streamlined look of modern fixtures, you won’t have to compromise on style, color, or even drama with these handcrafted lights!
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As an interior designer and the mom of two young children, Maggie Natarelli loves creating spaces that aren’t too fussy and feel accessible yet are beautiful and lasting.
“Young parents deserve good design too!” Maggie says. Based in New York, she recently worked with a family with three-year-old and five-year-old girls. Everything in the home is kid friendly and there are no spaces off limits to the children.
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When you consider kitchen lighting, it’s easy to think of recessed cans, pendants, or even multi-light pendants for this much-used space. But we have begun to notice, dare we say, a trend, of gooseneck lighting in the kitchen.
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You may regard the time standing at the bathroom sink as minimal. But those minutes are oh so important as we prepare ourselves to greet each day and as we wind down each night.
Proper vanity lighting is one aspect of bathroom design that is often overlooked. Functionality is key, but vanity lights can also add a stylish focal point in these smaller spaces.
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What type of work space would an architect design for his own office?
When Michael Kollin, president and CEO of Kollin Altomare Architects, started planning a $1.25 million improvement of the firm’s corporate headquarters in Long Beach, California, he envisioned a minimalist type of industrial work space.
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