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Open floor plans eliminated many interior walls, but they also eliminated clear boundaries between living, dining, sleeping, and work areas. Designers are responding with a different approach. Instead of adding drywall, they’re using bookshelves, screens, slatted panels, modular storage systems,…
Amanda Jones is one of Ideal Home’s new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on sustainable living and decorating the home in ways that are good for the environment. Check out the rest of his articles here. As I write…
If a new driveway or patio is on the cards this year, you may be wondering which grout is best and whether polymeric sand is a strong contender. While it is not the cheapest option on the market, costing around…
Given the property’s footprint, the main living space is essential for eating, lounging and entertaining fun. ‘The room was really hard work,’ says Lonica, ‘so we had to be very clever with the layout.’ And clever they were: sofas are…
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Jeremy Poland/Getty Images From corded phones to crock pots, chintzy wallpaper to collectible cups, every home in the 80s had a lot about classic kitchen items. While these classic items have since…
There are museums that exist to educate, museums that exist to impress, and then there’s this one, which exists entirely in its own category and seems perfectly content about that. I’ve visited a lot of museums throughout Maryland, from serious…
When you think IKEAYou probably think of a large flat-pack Furniture And, of course, meatballs. But if you know where to look, you can find small (and very inexpensive) products that will transform your home in more ways than you…
Perhaps most revealing is the title section At home with DianeWhich opens a window on the exclusive interior of her Los Angeles home in Sullivan Canyon. The property reflects the same refined sensibility that characterizes his clothes, mixing rustic Americana…
Home advice you can trust Tips, tricks and ideas for a better home and yard, delivered to your inbox every day. If you’re looking forward to a hot shower with an exhilarating burst of water spray, you’ll be understandably disappointed…
