While some furniture is designed to blend into a room, this table seems determined to transport you to another planet. Ennui Gently Receives Single Date in Earth’s Tiniest Maw (2023) by designer Misha Kahn is part functional object, part sculptural daydream. Constructed from steel and plastic and finished with layers of luminous automotive paint, the table appears to have drifted in from a colorful alternate universe. Its rounded tabletop resembles a floating celestial body, while the supporting forms below twist, curl, and bloom in a way that feels simultaneously organic and alien. Continue reading Eye On Design: Misha Kahn, Ennui Gently Receives Single Date in Earth’s Tiniest Maw→
Some houses are just . . . mean. Sure, your home design looks great, but there may be so many roadblocks to controlling the HVAC in the house, you wonder if you must choose between an aesthetically pleasing room, or something that’s comfortable. Truth is, you can obviously get the best of both worlds, but it can be challenging (unless you’re willing to spend a lot of money on monthly energy bills). Continue reading Design a Home that Stays Comfortable Year-Round→
When homeowners consider renovations, they often focus on interior changes — kitchen remodels, new flooring, or updated bathrooms — but the exterior deserves just as much attention. The outside of your home is more than curb appeal. It serves as a barrier against the elements, a statement of your style, and a key player in your home’s overall value. A whole-home exterior makeover involves more than just painting the siding or replacing the front door. Continue reading The Anatomy of a Whole-Home Exterior Makeover→
A fresh coat of paint isn’t just about color-it’s about creating a feeling. It can turn a tired room into a welcoming retreat, or a plain house into a bold statement. The magic lies in choosing the right shades and techniques. Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy indoor escape or a bright, inviting exterior, interior and exterior painting ideas can help you reimagine your space in creative and unexpected ways. Continue reading Transform Your Home with Interior and Exterior Painting Ideas→
This week’s Pink Thing of the Day is a Pink-Paint-Encrusted Doorknob, spotted halfway down Freeman Alley — the LES’s most popular street art destination. Who knows where the door it’s attached to leads? Perhaps it’s the entrance to a secret street art speakeasy, where the walls are covered with wheat pastes and the cocktails come in spray cans. Or maybe it’s a portal to a parallel universe where doorknobs play an entirely different role in society. Stay curious, and don’t forget to get your tetanus shot.
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