As Giovanni Botta and Amanda Pinegar began planning their renovation of the house they bought in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, they knew one thing for sure: The kitchen would have to be pink. “We had already decided on the refrigerator, which is pink,” said Ms. Pinegar, 44, a ceramic artist. “And we wanted a kitchen that…
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Tips for renovating while you live in your home, plus how to keep your sanity
Ask anyone who’s renovated and they’ll no doubt tell you it can turn certain parts of your life upside down — particularly if you happen to be doing it while also living in your house. From living out of boxes to surviving without functioning kitchens or bathrooms, these are the nuggets of wisdom from a…
Refurbishment completed at Methuen Park in Chippenham
Turnpike House, a two-storey office building constructed in Methuen Park, in Chippenham, just over 10-years-ago, has undergone a renovation. With work now completed, the building at the heart of the office park, is available for immediate occupation. Property developer Summerfield Commercial, which led the project, said the building is in a “prime location” for potential…
Australian project takes out World Interior of the Year
Australian multidisciplinary design firm SJB has claimed three awards at this year’s Inside World Festival of Interiors as part of the World Architecture Festival in Singapore. 19 Waterloo Street won both the Interior of the Year and the Residential Single Dwelling Award. The jury praised the modestly-sized residence for being “like a wardrobe for the…
Rule of three: Why 3 is a magic number according to interior designers
To make an impact with a decorative display, the magic number is definitely three. Grouping three objects is a technique that top interior designers employ frequently to make the items they collect together a feature worth attention. Why does this odd number have the winning edge over the classical, symmetrical pairing? While this can look…