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G&C Questionnaire: Interior Designer Shannon Scott
Born in Big Sur and raised as a hippie flower child, Shannon Scott's natural kid creativity got a boost from family. “My stepdad was a carpenter, as was my biological father,” Scott says. “So many of my interests came from my…
5 Dorm Decor Trends Pros Say Are Taking Over This Year
School is nearly back in session and college students are moving into their dorms. These days, there's no such thing as a boring, bare-bones dorm room. Students want to make their space (no matter how small) into their home, even if they may only…
Experts' five tips to make a rented property feel like home
It can be a balancing act making a rented property feel like your own. You want somewhere that feels warm and personal but without spending a fortune changing a flat or house owned by someone else and making alterations that put a deposit at risk.
Designers Say This Daring Pattern Trend Can Make Any Room Feel Cozier
adding a striped rug or a patterned throw pillow to a room is one thing—but some homeowners are taking things further with pattern drenching. Instead of limiting prints to just a few accents, pattern drenching uses them across multiple…
Escape to the Country house worth £530k leaves BBC host 'obsessed
Escape to the Country host Sonali Shah admitted she was 'obsessed' with one property as the BBC show accompanied two new house hunters to Devon. As the property series supports prospective buyers, it was down to Sonali to help Matt and Jamie find…
Replacing traditional curtains with a motorized track: what does it do and why is everyone recommending it?
Dusty net curtains and heavy patterned drapes on ornate poles once felt like a given in British homes, the way to dress any window. Interior designers now say that look belongs to another era, with motorised curtains taking over as the simpler…
Behr's 2027 Color Of The Year Is Grounded In Fertile Earth Tones
Behr Paint has chosen Grounded as its 2027 Color of the Year. Dark green has become a designer's go-to shade. The hue lends a moodier, sophisticated, and sometimes mysterious cast to rooms. Behr Paint is happy to oblige, serving up Grounded as its…
Georgia family of 9 gets house fully furnished by nonprofit: 'God provided a way'
Having a yard and owning a home was something that 33-year-old Cody Lanphear and his wife, 34-year-old Emily Anderson, say they never thought possible. Lanphear and Anderson have seven kids and are recent first-time homebuyers. Both said they've…
California real estate operator sentenced for stealing millions of dollars
A Central California man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for defrauding investors in a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme, officials announced this week. According to a Monday news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the…
This Cozy Kitchen Feature Feels Straight Out of a Nancy Meyers Movie
Breakfast nooks add instant charm and personality to any home—and they're having a moment. This Nancy Meyers-esque feature blends practicality with style, making it easy to see why designers and homeowners love them. Whether you have a…
Why The New Luxury Consumer Is Choosing Individuality Over Status
When collector André Borchers marked his birthday this spring, the setting was a private villa in Turks and Caicos, a yacht day along the coast, and a beachside dinner with a small circle of friends. There was no branded takeover, no…
How Small-Town Retail Is Redefining Shopping in America
Kingston, N.Y., is a town of 25,000 people, and it doesn't look like the future of retail at first glance. Its mall, once a bustling hub, now has just a handful of tenants and mostly empty storefronts. But walk along the uptown section, and you'll…
Designers Say This Is the Biggest Mistake People Make When Buying a Rug
Ask any design pro and they'll confirm that a rug sets the foundation for a room. It's also an opportunity to experiment with color, pattern, and texture in your home. While it might be tempting to fall for a particular style or pattern at first…
The Best Nice-Looking Cat Bowls, According to Cat People
Finding the stylish, nice-looking, or generally unobtrusive versions of cat stuff — from toys to cat trees to litter boxes — can be more challenging than it would seem, in part because the most aesthetically pleasing products are not…
USC roomies turn boring dorm into retro dream pad for $1300 with movie props and thrift store finds
Remember your college dorm room ? Chances are it was utilitarian and bland by design. It probably featured cinderblock walls painted institutional beige that you and your roommate tried to improve by sticking up posters, photos, and art prints with…
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