Immersive takes on featured projects
FISH SCALE TILE MAKES A SPLASH
A small bath’s bold design features heritage hues
Sometime in the 1970s, this 110-year-old house acquired a bath with the bare necessities but plenty of awkward angles. Learn how the homeowners’ love of exuberantly colored vintage tile baths led to a space that merges function with flair.
Project chosen by Pratt & Larson Tile for their “Designer of the Month” spotlight
The brief: Remove all traces of the 1970s from a vintage home’s attic bath. Prioritize a comfortable tub. Create clever built-ins to maximize storage in the ~ 8’ x 7.5’ space. Soften the room’s innate angles. And skip the standard white subway tile to make every day a blue-sky day.
HOW TO COMPOSE A SERENE SCENE
A bedroom’s seasonal swaps keep it chill year-round
Want a bedroom designed for rest and relaxation? Wherever you fall on the minimalist-to-maximalist spectrum, getting strategic about what to add and what to remove can help free — and focus — your mind.
:: Includes 5 approaches — and additional tips & tricks — for creating your own center of calm ::
The brief: Make a bedroom an oasis of calm 365 days a year. Establish a color palette with enough variety to flex with seasons and moods. Avoid allergen triggers like carpets and curtains. And find ways to meld multiple design interests into a cohesive look.
MCM Settles in on the Sunny Side of the Street
Behind the scenes with House Vixen Design
After working with me to transform her walls with color, a client began adding in missing furniture bit by bit. With most of the home’s functional gaps filled, it was time to tackle her remaining needs. I’d be a second set of eyes for her as she looked at tile and textile options — and help sort out her still-empty walls.
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The brief: Embark on Phase 2 of “Project Happy Rooms” for a client determined to surround her collection of mid-century modern pieces with vibrant color. Key goal? Banish bare walls!
Creating a Foraged Flavor
An urban home gains style when it taps into nature
Longing for a home with a warm, eclectic feel? Then take a cue from owners who honored their space’s key features without sacrificing their personal style.
:: Includes 3 strategies you can use to create a space that feels uniquely yours ::
The brief: Maximize light. Create streamlined, welcoming spaces ideal for long gray winters. Highlight original floors and windows. And meld MCM with older vintage pieces for decade-spanning flair.
