Singer and songwriter Jade Lundgren knew that with the right touch, her dated 90s kitchen could become the perfect space for her and her family. The vision began by expanding its footprint into a neighboring room, letting in natural light and opening up the possibilities to design something both beautiful and functional. It would take months for her plans to be realized, but with its immaculate details and natural warmth, Jade’s dream kitchen was well worth the wait.
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Dream House Summer: A Showstopping Showhouse
With summer in full swing, we’re thinking of amazing dream homes where we could relax and unwind. Our Dream House Summer series tours luxury homes from around the country, offering design inspiration for your current abode or the next. Which dream house is your favorite? Follow along through the end of summer for more fabulous picks.
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With the first day of summer quickly approaching, now is the time to reinvent your strategy for outdoor entertaining. Images of fancy table settings and elaborately themed décor can be seductive, so remember, not every event calls for such detailed planning. Rather, define an easy game plan that can be tweaked and applied as needed from brunch to barbeques to birthdays. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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After renovating a pre-war apartment, designer Monica Fried was left with a blank slate that had little architectural detail. But instead of keeping things cookie cutter, she made bold design choices to create a unique space reflecting the homeowners’ personalities. Here are three tips to help you achieve a similarly polished living space.
[Read more…] about 3 Tips to Add a Designer’s Touch to Any SpaceDream House Summer: L.A. Provençal with a Poolhouse
As we count down to summer, we’re thinking of amazing dream homes where we could relax and unwind. Our Dream House Summer series tours luxury homes from around the country, offering design inspiration for your current abode or the next. Which dream house is your favorite? Follow along through the end of summer for more fabulous picks.
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This post is part of our women homebuyer series
Having an established credit history plays an essential role in the home buying process. It’s never too soon to start building good credit. This is especially important for single women who tend to have lower credit scores that affect their buying power.
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I simply adore canopy beds. I longed for one as a child, pressured my mother into buying me one as a teenager, and owned one as an adult. What is it about this furniture style that draws adoration from the young and old alike—not only now but over its several-hundred-year history? I decided to play design sleuth and learn all about the highly-coveted canopy bed.
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With spring fully underway, many of us are ready to get back to the restaurant scene and enjoy a quality meal with friends. So, we set out to find the very best Philadelphia has to offer, reviewing the reviewers to see which restaurants consistently rank as Editor’s Choice. From Conde Nast to Travel & Leisure, here are the local spots that top lifestyle editors love.
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With its brass and wood accents, this kitchen by Sarah Blank overflows with striking design choices. But its most important feature is perhaps less obvious–amenities to make kosher cooking easy.
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As we tackle year 3 of the pandemic, you may be searching for even more ways to maximize comfort and space. Look no further than the Barnaby by Garman Homes. This model home takes pandemic survey insights and translates them into real-life design solutions.
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