At the Breithaupt home, our breakfast room, like most, opens into our kitchen. Everyone in the house visits the kitchen or sits at the breakfast table—often both for breakfast and dinner — every day. Between meals, afternoon coffee, and late-night work sessions, these days it seems like the breakfast room sees more use than our … Read more
Of all the bizarre images that have come from the Trump White House, this one will endure: On Monday night, as President Donald Trump hosted Clemson’s national champion college football team, a White House worker lit the candles of a gilded candelabrum in an elegant room, which had been laid out with a banquet. The … Read more
As the New Year quickly approaches you’re likely wanting to renovate your diet, wardrobe, fitness regime, work and even possibly your house. And while resolutions may quickly fall by the wayside, if it’s the home improvement suggestion you’re looking to hold strong to then look no further than sprucing up your bathroom tiles. By making … Read more
The living room opens into the deck with a vertical garden. By Saima Salam After design, what’s the singular most important thing when it comes to zeroing in on your home? The location of course. This apartment called Sky Villa in Lower Parel, Mumbai has one of the best locations the city can offer. Consider … Read more
Talented musician Hazel had gone to bed as normal but was found dead the next morning at her home in Caerphilly, South Wales Georgina’s mother said she had hugged and kissed her daughter goodnight after a ‘lovely chat’ on May 23 At 6.45am Hazel’s father Graham, 44, found her hanged in her school uniform at … Read more
Don’t wait until Black Friday to redecorate your dining room. With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to switch up your dining table, chairs, or cabinetry. And, get this: You can still save on these big-ticket items. Both West Elm and Wayfair are celebrating the season of savings early with … Read more
Kya deLongchamps breaks down the potential issues and cost to kick up the feel, quality and style in a new shower-room. Installing a shower where the bath once held sway and throwing down new, white ware and tiling, is a favourite budget-friendly up-tick. Any renovation requires micro-management. Follow our practical pointers to stage a new, luxurious … Read more
Your bedroom is your zen zone, so you’re right to think about décor. We would argue that the most important aspect of said space is your bed. Not only is where you spend most of your time hanging out, it’s also the focal point of the room. So in addition to picking out a duvet … Read more
La Tête dans les étoiles (or Head in the stars), is one of the most unusual tiny houses we’ve seen in a while. It’s topped by a roof that slides to open up the bedroom to the elements. The off-grid towable home also features solar panels and a rainwater collection system. La Tête dans les … Read more
Main bedrooms are evolving from the standard three-by-four-metre space into master suites with premium finishes, additional living spaces and luxurious amenities. The enormous master suites on The Block reveal how main bedrooms have been re-invented into hotel-style mini-resorts complete with in-built parents’ retreats, glamorous walk-in wardrobes and top-of-the-line en suites. Tastes and expectations are constantly changing and luxurious master suites are becoming more sought-after, especially in high-end homes. Why bigger is … Read more