Drapery fabrics are used to soften big windows in monochromatic spaces. Some designers have a knack for creating interesting and beautifully crafted drapery treatments that add ideas to a room. Then there are rare occasions when fabrics take on a life of their own as interior art forms. For me, this Long Island house by Jose Solis Betancourt, who practices in Washington, D.C., … [Read more...]
Picture Window Bath
A picture window connects a tranquil bath to an outside view. Grab a glass of wine, ease yourself (carefully!) into the freestanding tub, and gaze through the picture window to enjoy the view of the indigenous forest in Kynsna, South Africa. Then swaddle yourself in toasty terrycloth - that big towel warmer can handle quite a few. This spacious, minimalist master bathroom in … [Read more...]
Barn Ceiling Kitchen
Start in this barn ceiling kitchen then continue touring a charming modern Virginia farmhouse. When our friend Marsha, a country antiques dealer, built a new kitchen she wanted a style that would be modern and yet coordinate with her special furniture. She also wanted a kitchen with a little touch of modernism to spice up the farmhouse look for her kitchen which also has a big … [Read more...]