Decorating

When to *not* re-do a kitchen

Lifestyle

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When the kitchen is vintage and the building is “mid-century modern”, and it’s a condo, there’s a good argument to be made for not re-doing the kitchen. This is kitschy and cute and “period”.  Long time readers may have deduced by now that I am a sucker for the mid-century modern look. And I even [...]

25 August 2010 Read the full article →

Design Ideas for Teenage Boys’ Rooms

Homeowner Help

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Sometimes looking at pictures can be a spark for inspiration, and I thought these pictures were great! I see a few common elements to most of these rooms: Lots of Storage – shelves, cubbies, and closets Going Vertical – efficiently getting the most out of the available space Clean & Organized – sort of an [...]

23 June 2010 Read the full article →

24 Rooms in a 300 sqft condo

Homeowner Help

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Think your house is too small?  Need an extra bedroom, home office, or garage bay?  We’ve written several times over the years about making the most of the space you have, but nothing compares with this… Architect Gary Chang lives in Hong Kong, one of the most densely populated cities on Earth.  But that didn’t [...]

29 April 2010 Read the full article →