Creating more space at home doesn’t always require you to move or add square footage. Often it comes down to how you use what you already have, which is actually the fun part! Over time, your belongings can accumulate, layouts become outdated, and rooms lose their original purpose. The good news is that with a few practical changes, you can transform your home into a space that feels open, functional, and much easier to live in. Whether you’re trying to create the perfect home for your family, or you’re making the most of your small apartment, these ideas can help you to make the most of every corner while creating a calmer, more organized environment. Continue reading Home Transformation Ideas to Create More Space→
Good lighting makes all the difference in a home . A dark room feels smaller. A dim corner can create a feeling of heaviness. But light opens space and offers comfort. Light changes everything.
Smart lighting is more than tech-it’s magic you control. One click, one tap, one word, and your space responds. It’s no longer just a room. It becomes the mood you want, the energy you need, the peace you crave. Continue reading How to Transform Your Space with Smart Lighting→
Basements are an often overlooked area of a home, frequently relegated to being storage areas for unused or seasonal items. However, these spaces hold immense potential, especially in cities like Austin, TX, where the sweltering summer heat can make a basement the coolest, most comfortable part of the house. A great idea is to transform your basement into a welcoming guest suite. This way, you can provide a relaxing retreat for visitors, offering them privacy and comfort away from the busier parts of the home. Here’s the bonus: when guests aren’t around, you can enjoy this cooler, secluded space yourself! Continue reading Nine Tips for Transforming Your Basement into a Welcoming Guest Suite→
Not since the Fancy Animal Carnival of 2016 has a menagerie of exotic of creatures like those you’ll see in Hacer: Transformations been set loose in NYC’s Garment District. For just a few more weeks, New Yorkers and visitors to Midtown Manhattan can experience a series of seven gigantic, origami-inspired sculptures that comprise this public art exhibit, which features two dark turquoise coyotes, two medium turquoise rabbits, a magenta elephant, a yellow dog and a green bear cub.
“Let Go of Who You Were, to Become Who You Are.” — Frank Ape
This fun and inspiring mural can be found on the security gate at East Village Vintage Collective, a vintage clothing store located at 545 East 12th Street (Between A and B), East Village, NYC. The mural went up in April of 2018.
Update: Frank repainted the mural to the design below in 2019, and the mural has stayed up into 2023!
