Did you move away from New York when COVID came to town? Lots of people did, but those of us who stayed behind are noticing that some New Yorkers are coming back now and then—even if they can work at home every day. Hopefully you didn’t give up your city apartment. But even if you...
This master bedroom concept is similar to the one I delivered via e-design for a couple in New Jersey. My clients purchased a one-room design package and will implement the concept at their own pace. My service includes a convenient shopping list with all the details they’ll need to pull the room together when they’re...
One year into COVID, most of my favorite events have successfully transitioned to a digital format until we can all safely be together in person again. The 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held January 11-14 featured pandemic-inspired “clean tech” that provide antimicrobial protection at home (see them here) as well as touchless kitchen and bath...
This year 2020 has been all about accepting loss and counting blessings. During the pandemic some have turned to baking as a creative outlet and source of comfort. Baking is also a holiday tradition, but not everyone has the time or patience for making delicate cookies in holiday shapes. A quick batch of bar cookies...
Last February I was in Las Vegas for the International Builders Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Business Show (KBIS) a combined mega event also known as Design + Construction Week. One of the highlights, for me, was touring The New American Home 2020 in nearby Henderson just 20 minutes from the Las Vegas...
With work-from-home extending into the new year, creating an optimal home workspace has become a priority for professionals determined to start 2021 on the best foot possible. According to the experts at Humanscale, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products, your home office can probably do better. “The average home workstation setup is...
The holidays will be low key this year. Safety comes first in these COVID times, but perhaps one or two guests from your pod will drop in for a bite to eat. Even during a pandemic, this is the season for multifunctional furniture—especially pieces that can fold up when you’re done so they take up...
Anyone who works or lives in a cramped space is always on the lookout for storage solutions and furniture that can perform more than one function. One of the most celebrated examples is the Murphy Bed. Also called a wall bed, pull down bed or fold-down bed, a Murphy Bed is hinged at one end...
Apartments and houses that are staged tend to get leased and sold more quickly and they also fetch top dollar. But there’s more to staging than just bringing in stylish furniture and hanging art on the walls. Successful staging is all about understanding the psychology of consumer behavior. It’s a careful mix of visual merchandising...
October is National Kitchen & Bath Month. That’s right around the corner, so I’ve put together a few tips for how to design your dream bathroom—big or small. From tiling, papering and reflecting your unique style, these ideas cover all the bases. 1 Tile the Walls When designing a small bathroom, don’t be afraid to...