An electronic music D.J. wanted a home with 19th-century style — but the one he found had small, dark rooms that didn’t work for his young family.Maurizio Cascella loved his rental apartment in Rome so much that he stayed there for nearly 20 years. When he and his partner, Lorena Munoz, had their first daughter,
Forget the floodlights. The key to effectively illuminating your yard or patio at night is subtlety.It’s that time of year again. Gardens, terraces and yards are coming alive with greenery. Outdoor furniture is being dusted off. But don’t forget the one thing you really need for enjoying your outdoor space at night: outdoor lighting.Why does
When two designers created their own country retreat, they knew they wanted the opposite of what most of their clients ask for: Something tiny.As the founders of Haver & Skolnick Architects, an upscale firm based in Roxbury, Conn., Charles M. Haver and Stewart R. Skolnick spend most of their days designing expansive country estates. But
One Washington State couple worked side by side with their contractors, doing much of the heavy lifting: “We wanted to do something extraordinary.”When Jon Gentry and Lydia Ramsey began thinking about building a house, they didn’t need to search far for a lot. Ms. Ramsey already had a place in mind: her grandparents’ forested property
It takes some effort to create anything that looks effortless — including a well-styled tablescape. But you can do it yourself: Here’s how.You see them on Instagram and in design magazines: those perfectly composed coffee tables that tie a living room together and hint at the fabulous taste of the homeowners.How do those tablescapes come
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Why would a modernist house in a Melbourne suburb need an inverted ha-ha? (And what is a ha-ha, anyway?)As the real estate market in Melbourne, Australia, sizzled and home prices surged in 2017, Chris Calleja and Joy Suemag were scrambling to find a larger house for their young family.“Property was hot, so you had to
Your entryway needs to be functional, but it also ought to spark some joy. Here’s how to make the most of whatever entry space you have.Functionality is important in a foyer or entry hall: You need somewhere to put down your packages and keys, take off your shoes and hang up your jacket.But there’s something
Working with the architect Tom Kundig, a creative director had a crazy idea: Wouldn’t it be cool if you could put your work space on a railroad track?When it’s time for Lou Maxon to commute to work, he never has to worry about missing his train. Why? His office is the train.When Mr. Maxon steps
Quite a lot, it turns out. “We just wanted to have fun,” said an interior designer of the Arlington, Va., house she renovated with her husband.After years of living in lofts — first in New York and then in Arlington, Va. — Nicole Lanteri and Aaron Trent were ready for a house and all the
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