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HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture | April 13, 2009

Lessons in Modern Architecture by Isay Weinfeld

The best architects and interior designers think outside the box to make their houses amazing. If you are planning a major home renovation, explore different options for your space planning before committing to a plan. Too many people rush to the construction part before resolving all the design issues. This is the main reason why [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | March 6, 2009

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Social Kitchen Design for my Friday’s Quick Links 2009.03.06

The best trend that happen in kitchen design has to be the social kitchen. By social kitchen, we mean a kitchen space that acts as the hub of a house. You aim for bring the outside in and vice versa. + The excellent kitchen designer Susan Serra of The Kitchen Designer shares her top social kitchen [...]

HOME + GARDEN, KITCHEN design | August 18, 2008

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Modern Take on an Old Barn Kitchen

This open-plan kitchen and dining room look amazing. It takes guts to design a black kitchen. It takes finesse to make it works. Fashion designer turned interior designer Charmaine created a space that is airy and sophisticated in a house she shared with her husband and young daughter. The Key Design Elements Charmaine played with contrasts to add [...]

HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture | July 31, 2007

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Trend report: Pod living by Jade Jagger calls for stress-free entertaining

What is interesting about the Pod living concept is really the fact that you can quickly hide your mess by just closing the doors. It works like a charm if you suddenly have the urge to host a cocktail party at your place. When you watch the media you feel that a key feature of the [...]