Don’t be left in the dark; bathroom lighting is an essential selection you shouldn’t get wrong As with the kitchen, bathroom lighting requires a plan to effectively illuminate all the action that takes place here. The plan also ensures every beautiful feature in the bath shows to its best advantage. Yet often, lighting is an afterthought, “solved” with one ceiling […]
A first-time homeowner turns a studio apartment into her very own gem with architectural trim, a must-have appliance, and her one “controversial” decision. Guest post by Nancy in her Upper East Side studio apartment Nancy’s first New York City apartment was a long time in the making—35 years to be exact. She searched for a dream […]
John and Kaija’s kitchen renovation in Prospect Heights From pendant lighting to LED strips, here’s a primer on kitchen lighting Kitchen planning often seems to be concentrated on the “big” stuff—cabinets, appliances, that gorgeous stone countertop you’ve had your heart set on. Lighting is not exactly overlooked, but it typically plays a secondary role to the more […]
When they began looking for more space, Chelsea residents Lauren and Ross didn’t want to move far from their Manhattan neighborhood. Luckily, they found a new home in Kensington House, an Art Deco co-op building just three blocks from their old place. The two-bed, two-bath apartment featured plentiful space for entertaining—a must for Lauren, a […]
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