Creating a master bathroom based on highly detailed, built in wood cabinets – elements that would usually be found in a library — is interesting and luxurious. Conceptually it moves beyond using an antique piece as a sink cabinet because it establishes an architectural style in a room that normally lacks one.
Woodwork in this master [...]

Sleek, spacious and consistent in its concept and color scheme, this contemporary black and white kitchen has elegant details that merit study. Despite considerable drama produced by the contrast of black and white surfaces, careful planning has produced a surprisingly serene overall effect.
Anyone who knows my particular bias against upper cabinets — which I feel [...]

Anyone who has seen the classic Alfred Hitchcock film The Birds will instantly recognize this scene (above) from the movie of a flock of birds eerily amassing overhead. It provides the inspiration behind “Indi” (below), a lifelike wallcovering from Trove.

Their nature inspired themes are both edgy and serene capturing the subtle nuances of each [...]

Pantone’s Color of the Year, Mimosa, is making its debut in new 2009 rug collections.
Pottery Barn has several rugs in the trendy new hue with designs that aren’t shy about showing off the depth of the color. It’s easy to become enamored with such a vibrant shade, but a little caution is called for [...]

These small sample sized versions of rugs are a new feature, allowing dealers to display more examples in less space. (Source: Safavieh)
Rug manufacturers are beginning to reveal their latest introductions at industry trade shows. The Atlanta Rug Market took place earlier this month and the Las Vegas show is set to begin early February with [...]

Kinzig Design offers artistically designed blown glass lamps in a multitude of jewel tone colors. Susan Kinzig lives in San Francisco and designs the bases, while the shades are created in Philadelphia by sister-in-law Caryn Kinzig. Marked by flawless craftsmanship, the Frida (above, $650) has a red blown glass base with a rectangular [...]