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Design Dilemma: Design on the Cheap
When times get tight, interior design naturally takes a back seat. Who can afford to splurge on new furniture or a renovation when it’s a challenge enough to cling to a job? And yet, having a peaceful and beautiful home actually takes on more importance during economic downturns. We need a place to recharge and […]
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Design Dilemma: Modern Wingback Chairs
Who says that wingback chairs are only for Victorian homes? These days, the high-backed chairs that are exquisite for reading and excellent for long chats by the fire, come in a variety of modern shapes that will work just as well in a city loft as in a Victorian country estate. While Hans Wegner’s “Womb” […]
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Design Dilemma: Cultivating a Stylish Older Bathroom
If you’ve got an older bathroom, it’s tempting at times to give up on style if you can’t afford a major overhaul. After all, what can you really do to improve pink tile, gold lame wall paper, a cheap vanity, stained linoleum? The truth, though, is just because a bathroom is old and you don’t […]