Christmas Past

Ceramic trees shine again If there’s ever a time for nostalgia, it’s Christmas. Those who celebrate the season treasure their memories of happy gatherings, familiar carols, favorite meals and colorful […]

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Character Study

A Stone Harbor home accommodates carefree shore living in style Wendi Jay says she doesn’t like spaces that look decorated — perhaps not what you expect to hear from an […]

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A Light With Soul

An automotive engineer’s creativity spawns a fixture for the office, the home and Hollywood It may seem unusual to want to pat a light fixture on the head and say, […]

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Classic Colonial Reimagined

Old-house charm blends with a new-house feel in Madison. Mix one part Colonial-style home with one part modern living. Add some brightness, warmth and comfort, and you have the recipe […]

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Tempting Terrazzo

Turning thrift into works of art. When the dust settled after a long day of cutting stones for construction projects, the small scraps that remained might have ended up in […]

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Conversations with Kate: Scaling the Heights

High ceilings bring special challenges — and opportunities — when designing a room The specific requirements and smaller size of bathrooms need special attention in the design phase. You can […]

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Hill House Chair

A design that’s more than the sum of its parts The Hill House Chair is a study in contrasts. The lines are simple yet intricate. Its origin is an interpretation […]

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Design Unleashed

Andrea Pietragallo helps a young Summit couple express their design aspirations A young couple indulged their love of design vicariously for several years while renting apartments in New York City. […]

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Conversations with Kate: Ground Work

Lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, walkways & driveways add a finishing touch Landscaping and hardscaping play an important role in complementing a home’s exterior, tying it to the surrounding property, protecting it […]

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