December 17th, 2017
Stuart Nordin Design
“After” photos by Matthew KleinrockBasement at a GlanceWho lives here: A family of four with kids ages 9 and 12Location: Chevy Chase, MarylandSize: 320 square feet with a 28-square-foot bathroom (29.7 square meters with a 2.6-square-meter bathroom)Designer: Stuart Nordin of Stuart Nordin DesignThe backstory: This Maryland family loves everything sports: gear, ...
December 16th, 2017
It’s been two years since our first roundup of smashing black kitchens incited a big conversation. We’ve got an amazing array of new black kitchen photos from around the world to peruse since then. I think it’s high time to take a look at the dark kitchens that the pros have added to their portfolios — here are 10 fabulous standouts.
Riccardo Gasperoni
1. The Fashionista I ...
December 15th, 2017
Let’s face it: Clearing clutter doesn’t usually top our list of fun things to do. Sure, the joy of a clutter-free space is something we can all get behind, but finding the time (and the motivation) to make it happen is quite another matter. That’s where quickie clutter clearing comes in. Instead of waiting for that mythical perfect storm of ample time, energy and motivation to appear (spoil ...
December 14th, 2017
With just one weekend to go before Thanksgiving, the countdown to turkey day has truly begun! If you’re hosting, your checklist probably feels miles long. But even if you’re visiting family for the holiday, there are still travel plans to nail down and bags to pack. Here are seven ideas to get ready for the big meal, including taking your tablescape for a test run, clearing space in the fri ...
December 13th, 2017
Whether you’re setting up your kitchen for the first time, downsizing or just aiming to simplify your life with a more minimalist kitchen setup, this guide is a good place to begin. If you own only the 22 items on this list (we’ll assume you’re starting with a can opener) you’ll be in good shape to tackle everything from pancakes to roast chicken. What you won’t find here: cake pans, a turk ...