© Courtesy Known for his style skills, Queer Eye’s Tan France is expanding his repertoire. Creating a serene, mood-boosting home has never been more important than in 2020 when we were all forced to stay inside for months on end during lockdown. The idea of our living spaces as havens […]
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Arden Myrin’s Silver Lake home may be small at 900 square feet, but it looms large with joy: a profusion of wallpaper with delicate patterns; funky bamboo pendants and patterned textiles. © Provided by The LA Times Arden Myrin’s kitchen is complemented by hand-printed wallpaper by Juju Papers. (Mariah Tauger […]
During the pandemic, many people have felt their urinary leashes grow tighter. The urinary leash—a sociological euphemism for the distance one can venture from their home before returning because they have to use the toilet—has been cut for many people by the closures and lockdowns of the pandemic. For parents […]
© Erik Undéhn The Swedish creative director Anton Wikner overhauled a small, run-down apartment in Stockholm into a sleekly functional modernist space for his budding family. As a creative director, Anton Wikner is experienced in transforming rough gems into sleekly faceted stones. Still, he stacked his decks when he and […]
In pre-pandemic times, real estate listings would flaunt the usual repertoire of desirable amenities: ensuite bath in the master bedroom, gourmet kitchen with smart appliances, perhaps a full basement with a wet bar. But COVID-19 happened, throwing the very idea of normalcy and the comforts of home out the window […]
© Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images The biggest shake-up of planning for decades has caused fury that moves to fast-track the construction of “beautiful” homes across England will “dilute” democratic oversight, choke off affordable housing and lead to the creation of “slum” dwellings. Under the proposals, unveiled on […]
The biggest shake-up of planning for decades has caused fury that moves to fast-track the construction of “beautiful” homes across England will “dilute” democratic oversight, choke off affordable housing and lead to the creation of “slum” dwellings. Under the proposals, unveiled on Thursday, planning applications based on pre-approved “design codes” […]
Recreating the experiences you may have had while traveling is a #must right now, because your upcoming trips may have been canceled or delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. This might include pitching a tent in your backyard as if you’re spending the night in a starry national park, and […]