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Read MoreIn the ever-evolving world of interior design, certain trends emerge as timeless classics, transcending fleeting fashions to create spaces of enduring elegance. Among these, the black and white color palette stands out as a perennial favorite, offering a blend of sophistication, simplicity, and versatility. In New York City, a metropolis known for its dynamic and diverse architectural landscape, this classic combination is being embraced with renewed enthusiasm. Iconic developments like One High Line, Maverick Chelsea, 53 West 53, 547 West 47th Street, and The Astor are leading the charge, showcasing how black and white interiors can transform living spaces into works of art. These developments not only reflect the city's architectural heritage but also its forward-thinking design ethos, proving that in the realm of luxury living, sometimes the boldest statement is the simplicity of black and white.
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Designed by the world-class Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, One High Line is a luxury condominium project spanning a full city block in Manhattan's West Chelsea neighborhood. One High Line is comprised of two sculptural twisting travertine towers, with interiors of the West Tower by Gabellini Sheppard and the East Tower by Gilles & Boissier. The interiors reflect a sophisticated use of natural materials and refined finishes, each selected to enhance the comfort of everyday life.
Primary baths at One High Line feature a stunning combination of Honed Arabescato Vagli, African St Laurent, and Honed Arabescato Vagli Oro marbles, creating a beautiful contrast in the space. The black and white marbles are complemented with a Kaldewei bathtub, NU-HEAT radiant floor heating, and a dual-sink accentuated with polished nickel fittings by THG. This masterful combination of materials elevates the bathroom's ambiance, and is designed with timelessness and elegance in mind.
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Located at the crossroads of New York City’s most vibrant neighbourhoods, where Chelsea meets The Highline and Hudson Yards, Maverick Chelsea presents an exquisite condominium designed inside and out by the New York-based DXA studio. The recently completed luxury development offers 87 distinctive condominium residences, each characterized by its unique charm. Residence 8A is a two-bedroom, two-bath home boasting a primary en-suite bath with a spa-like atmosphere and classic black and white color palette. In addition to the stellar white honed marble floors and chevron mosaic black porcelain accent wall, the bath features a freestanding soaking tub with separate glass-enclosed shower and radiant heated floors.
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An impressive and unmistakable addition to the Manhattan skyline, 53 West 53 is the striking condominium tower rising 1,050 feet above the Museum of Modern Art. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel with interiors by the legendary Thierry Despont, 53 West 53 features 161 residences, including full-floor homes and duplex penthouses with private elevators. Residence 60B at 53 West 53 is a 3,132-square-foot three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home offering north-, south-, east-, and west-facing exposures. A standout space of the home is the bold primary bathroom that is elegantly appointed in polished Noir St. Laurent marble, a timeless and classic design. The dark marble adds style and sophistication to the design and the two separate custom carved vanities with custom Thierry Despont-designed polished nickel automated mirrors and the cast iron Lefroy Brooks soaking tub further add to the elegant yet serene atmosphere.
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Designed inside and out by the acclaimed Dutch-based firm Concrete, 547 West 47th Street is a transformative, move-in-ready luxury condominium located in the heart of Manhattan's West Side on 47th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. The building offers 219 studio to two-bedroom residences with professionally-designed turnkey home packages available and features more than 30,000 square feet of massively scaled indoor/outdoor amenities and resort-style services known as "The West Residence Club." Residence 726 is a 1,022-square-foot split two-bedroom, two-bathroom corner residence with north and west exposures. The home's primary en-suite bathroom has an industrial feel while still boasting an elegant and timeless design. The striking custom matte black double-vanity and complementary matte black fixtures by Rohl create a bold focal point within the space that provides a crisp contrast against the more muted elements including the grey terrazzo flooring, pale grey ceramic wall tiles and honed grey marble countertop.
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Originally built by the legendary William Waldorf Astor in 1901, The Astor is now being restored and upgraded for the modern buyer while retaining the pre-war character and charm for which Manhattan's Upper West Side is known.
The baths are decorated with a stunning combination of Calacatta Gold, Tundra Grey, and Nero Gold marbles, each displaying unique veining patterns that add a touch of sophistication to the space. To complement the luxurious marbles, primary baths at The Astor feature statement-making oversized soaking tubs, a dual-sink vanity crafted from white oak stands as a focal point, accentuated with Lefroy Brooks polished nickel fittings. This masterful combination of materials elevates the bathroom's ambiance, are designed with timelessness and elegance in mind.
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There are few things in a young adult's life that scream "luxury" more than living in an apartment in New York City with fine art. Someday, you might move on from your seventeenth-floor flat with happy memories in tow, but your artwork will always come with you.
It’s becoming the latest design must-have as well. According to Yelp's 2022 Home Trend Forecast Report, there was an increase of 181% for art installation search terms, indicating a shift toward creativity and self-expression in interior design.
Meanwhile, Sotheby's 2021 Historic Year In Review saw a 78% expansion into the 40-and-under demographic — a new trend for art market audiences. However, despite its importance to home design, art is often an afterthought for many people.
For those who prefer the finer things in life, it may be best to reconsider your stance on incorporating visually-pleasing pieces into your space. Here are five tips for curating art for your luxury apartment.
Anybody with a Pinterest account knows the addiction of pinning design inspiration for your dream home — what starts as a few minutes to pass the time ends up being hours later.
Creating a separate board for art is an excellent way to discover your preferences, especially since the first step to curation is uncovering what feeling you want to elicit in each room. Do you want to create a bright and sunny mood, a relaxing sensation or something dramatic?
Maybe you have an affinity for color or wild prints to pop against a white wall or neutral furniture, creating an adventurous vibe. On the other hand, you might prefer your artwork to blend into the space or to make a gallery wall for a more organized atmosphere.
Figuring out the mood you want to convey is essential before selecting paintings and sculptures to fill the space. Studies show art promotes the aesthetic-emotional experience, activating the self-rewarding nature of the brain and stimulating pleasure, health and well-being.
Filling your rooms with large paintings and ornate sculptures can overwhelm your senses. Each piece will fight for attention and the whole area will feel a chaotic mix of designs.
Start small and look for ways to utilize artwork to brighten overlooked areas in your apartment. You might be surprised by the massive impact smaller pieces can have. Additionally, acquiring your collection one piece at a time allows you to uncover your artistic tastes while experimenting with ways to fill awkward corners and spaces with visual intrigue.
Art curation can be overwhelming when you’re beginning your collection. Going piece by piece is a gentler approach to becoming an art enthusiast, but being selective about your choices is also critical. You might risk a massive design faux pas if you purchase all of your art at once.
Purchasing your first work of art is the stepping stone to creating an immaculate collection for your luxury apartment. Your first piece may be an obvious choice for you, so build off that painting, print or sculpture to shape the rest of your art design.
Figuring out how to illuminate what you acquire is just as important — particularly in dark areas where it might get lost. Consider the finishes and decide what sort of lighting works best. For instance, framed acrylic paintings, watercolors and photographs may require LED lights to prevent glare and shine from the glass.
Art can be expensive — and as a young adult just starting to source art, you might be seeing dollar signs everywhere.
Any art collector will agree you don't have to fill your apartment with rare paintings from renowned artists and break the bank. Set aside a budget for your art collection and determine what you can currently afford. Wanting to add unique pieces to your space is understandable, but affordable alternatives are usually available.
For example, limited edition prints are original artwork an artist sells for a specific time in small batches. If you’re all about having something unique, try finding a few artists you love and research the next time they’ll be doing a limited run.
The art sales market has increased 17% after a significant drop during the pandemic — and while there's been an uptick of 5.3 million more transactions since 2020, it's still below pre-pandemic figures.
Artists rely on collectors to earn an income. As such, commissioning your first significant piece may do two things — allow you to include a fully-personalized, unique work that stands out and support struggling artists.
Commissions are more accessible than ever as more independent artists find their way to online and mobile sales platforms, reaching broader audiences and deepening connections with art collectors. If an artist is open for commissions, inquire about their prices and what kind of piece you would like.
Learning how to curate your art collection for your luxury apartment can tie together a design that speaks to your personality and passions. It also helps you create a beautiful space that feels like an art museum, heightening the atmosphere of daily life and any events you hold.
Use these tips to determine the best way to fill your home with art that speaks to your tastes and accentuates your living space.
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Evelyn Long is the editor-in-chief of Renovated. Her real estate work has been published by the National Association of REALTORS®, Rental Housing Journal, and other online publications.
We're all spending much more time at home this season , restyle it as fabulous as can be. Transform your home into the tropical vacation oasis you had originally booked for this summer. Lounge in the pool in your giant colorful floatie as if you were Mykonos. Zen your living space/ yoga/ cycling studio with fragranced candles and a designer yoga mat.
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Minnidip is the brand behind the chicest inflatable pools for adults and pool party accessories. Founded by a female art director in 2017, these aren't your typical kiddie pools, floats, or pool accessories from the 80s and 90s — it’s an upgrade with sleek design and a sophisticated sense of color and pattern. And although there are a lot of knock-offs and competitors out there, Minnidip was the first brand to create inflatable pools designed for adults and the first-ever to design the tufted-shaped inflatable pool (inspired by Sketch London).
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Get rid of those old, dirty mats by your front door and refresh your space for summer with a new personalized 'Welcome' mat from Smart Mats Studio. Fashionable and functional, Smart Mats Studio's Curly Coil lifestyle mats are soft to the touch and capture dirt, sand, crumbs, moisture and more. The soft coil cleans off dirt and debris from shoes so it's not tracked across floors. The Art Mats have a smooth matte surface with an anti-slip backing. They come in a variety of chic designs including floral, chevron, dots, damask, butterflies, watercolor rainbows and more so you can easily change them out throughout the year.
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Looking for a guilt-free, wildly convenient wipe? Biom's All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes are 100% plant-based and biodegradable. These naturally derived cleaning wipes are safe on skin (kid & pet friendly) and effective on counters, appliances, stovetops, tables, and tile for quick and easy cleanup. Wipe away food, dirt, and grime with the power of nature and enjoy the all-natural scent of lavender or grapefruit, with a touch of aloe to soothe and protect your skin.
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SoapStandle is a handy and eco-friendly tool that sinks its “teeth” into bar soap (and bar-shaped products), creating a platform that keeps the soap elevated, allowing the product to shed water so “goo” never develops! Made of recyclable materials, SoapStandle extends the life of bar soap by up to 30%, so no excess soap slips down the drain! This innovative, Earth-friendly product has changed the game when it comes to creating less waste in the bathroom, and takes up minimal counter space.
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Scented Designs is a company that inspires eco-conscious individuals to say goodbye to empty consumerism and feel empowered to shop their values through our clean-crafted soy candles handmade in the USA. Their candles make fabulous gifts for your home year-round, and for the summer they're highlighting their amazing Island Vibes candle. Its delectable blend of creamy coconut and fresh tropical fruit will immediately transport you to your favorite island escape!
Olive & Cocoa Cozumel Hammock Outdoor relaxation just got a little breezier. Easily hung with your own rope or hammock stand, our Cozumel Hammock has a beautiful lace inspired pattern, sturdy wood dowels, and durable metal reinforced rings. With a 300 lb. capacity, hammock has a bed size of approximately 31" x 6' 6" and a total length of 10'. Arrives packaged in Olive & Cocoa® gift wrap with ribbon.
Reisfields NYC’s Sand No.5 Candle is an exquisite dance of vanilla infused bourbon, lemon, and amber. Designed, crafted, and poured by their hands in extra small batches. They mix recycled craftsman cement dust, and natural earth pigments sourced from Morocco and France. Once the vessels are cured from a non-toxic sealer, 18 oz of natural soy wax and their chemical-free signature fragrance oils are poured. 90+ hour burn time.
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If there's one thing that needs more attention, it's the laundry room. No one likes the sight of messy spills and dinosaur plastic jugs on the shelves, right? At Kind Laundry, they make laundry less of chore.You no longer have to deal with lugging of heavy laundry bottles and and slimy leaks. Using Kind Laundry detergent sheets saves you space. Plus, our aesthetic, zero-waste packaging can change the vibe in your laundry room.
Modular Closets are giving families better organization in every space of their house. Whether it’s the laundry room, mudroom, kitchen pantry, bedroom closet or home office—there’s nothing that feels better to kick off a new season than an organized home especially in the summer time when the kiddos are home too!
Modular Closets are custom closet modules (closet units you can mix and match to create a truly personalized organization solution), made in the USA from real wood, that are easy to assemble with a patented install method and are designed to look great and last. With the company’s complimentary design service, you work with a real human designer to create the closet of their dreams and the install is easy peasy with their guided video instructions, requiring just a screwdriver in most cases.
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EverWallpaper is an award-winning company that focuses on designing and selling high-quality wallpaper and wall murals online throughout the world. Your walls don’t need to be bland. Transform your room to meet your taste with our amazing wallpaper for walls printed on premium quality, eco-friendly and sustainable papers. All types of paper they use are durable, non-toxic and easy to install & clean.
Valley of Gold is the smell of wild gardens in blossom amidst woods; a place where rose, lavender, geranium, myrtle and broom flower grow freely alongside rosemary, honey bush and surrounding trees. This arrangement creates a balanced, floral, earthy smell, which combines 11 ingredients.
Bamboo Bay is proud to make sheets from 100% sustainable and organic bamboo and a long-fiber construction and strong weave that reduces abrasion and pilling. They're OEKO-Tex 100 and TÜV RHEINLAND-certified for safety, and they come with a 180-night guarantee.
Bamboo Bay sheets are great for hot sleepers because they're naturally breathable, temperature-regulating, and moisture-wicking. They're always cool on your skin and they have a luxurious feel similar to silk.
Celebrate your anniversary with a gift for your love that they will be thrilled to use. These personalized carving boards are perfect for use both in the kitchen and on the patio. Bonus points they make for a handsome display piece.
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Appointed (as seen in GQ, Buzzfeed, New York Magazine and more), is a female and AAPI-founded American-made brand of everyday elevated paper products and desktop essentials designed to inspire productivity and creativity. The brand has a curated assortment of notebooks, planners, and more available to personalize with a monogram.
The Workspace Collection is sure to enhance any workspace. The collection features straightforward storage solutions and beautiful yet durable tools made to last a lifetime including clipboards brass pocket ruler, storage boxes, document folios and their fan-favorite dot grid pad.
Joanna Buchanan's fun cocktail accessories and barware are great for any soirée, they will make every drink this summer feel like you're having it in a swanky, tropical oasis. Crab Cocktail Picks , these coastal cocktail picks are super fun for your beachside cocktails and snacks... you know these crab cocktail picks will be a talking point at any party!
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Brooklyn Candle Studio (as seen in Forbes, Vogue, Self and more creates handcrafted, clean candles from 100% soy wax derived from American-grown soybeans for an eco-friendly, clean burn and lead-free cotton wicks. The female-founded company is committed to making luxurious products at an accessible price. There latest launches are Hawaii Rain, Sea Salt + Surf and limited-edition Wildflower .
Color Outside the Lines is Feyza's first-ever tabletop collection offering a fresh take on a tablescape that is luxurious but also edgy and exciting. Composed of six bold, colorful and creative pieces, the collection includes placemats, napkins, a napkin ring, a runner, and a cake dome, embodying the true sense of “coloring outside the lines” for our generation. In designing this collection, Feyza also used sought-after traditional materials and fabrication techniques from Turkey, such as “Oya,” a unique and traditional needle lace technique, to create design pieces such as the placemats and napkins — ultimately giving us the chance to admire her craftsmanship and attention to detail in new ways. This beautifully made tabletop collection is versatile, easy to care for, and appropriate for year-round use, both indoors and outdoors, and will be a fan favorite at any dining event.
Begin your scenting journey with the easy-to-use Mini360 SL. Sleek and compact, this waterless, heatless scent diffuser features plug and play portability and the ability to change scents easily.
Aroma360 Reed Diffuser , notes of cassis, cool blackcurrant and Bulgarian rose combine with a hint of bergamot and ambergris to create an alluring irresistibly fresh and fruity scent, that is sure to warm your heart.
Spongellé’s Botanica CandleCollection Inspired by nature, every candle bathes your room in one of four signature fragrances: Tobacco Flower, Lavender, Petit grain, and Rose. Gift-ready in a delicately adorned box, the included wooden wick crackles and flickers like a wood-burning fire, transforming any room into a luxurious experience. Hand-poured locally, all soy candles are non-toxic and made with extracts of rose hip, hibiscus, and green tea.
Private Reserve Diffuser Collection is available in four (4) fragrances (Black Orchid, Blackberry, Peony Flower& Morning Bloom), each diffuser has a custom hand-blown glass vase that holds 8oz of the scented oil and a hand sewn floret with a cotton wick to infuse the flower when placed in a diffuser oil. They will delight any room. The floret is made of natural fibers from the tapioca plant.
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Frame It Easy helps you design your own custom frame and finally get those photos and artwork hung on the wall. It’s a super simple process. If you don’t have photos or art already printed, Frame It Easy will print and frame it for you so it arrives ready to hang. Choose from nearly 50 different frames in a variety of sizes and several matting styles.
Just need a frame? Simply go to the Design Your Frame option on the website, choose your desired frame style and Frame It Easy will create a custom frame that's sent to you with hardware included for hanging.
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Wildwood Candle Co. is a line of premium handmade candles inspired by and dedicated to the hiking trails of Forest Park, an incredible public municipal park in Portland, Oregon with over 70 miles of trails to explore.
Each of Wildwood .'s ten scents has been thoughtfully developed by founder, sole proprietor and avid trailrunner Kylie Antolini to represent the trails throughout the internationally famed park, for example:
Maple trail is a tucked away oasis of fall foliage that inspires autumnal flavors of sweet potato, nutmeg, maple syrup, and brown sugar.
Experience warming scents of smoked wood, balsam, cedar, pine, and red berries conjured to mind by Firelane 1.
As one of the country's largest urban forest reserves, Forest Park is a refuge for people and wildlife, so its dedicated scent appropriately has uplifting and soothing notes of fresh mint leaves, oakmoss, grapefruit, musk, and amber.
Stop and smell botanical roses and fresh cut grass of the famous International Rose Garden.
Leif Erikson trail captures a masucline intrigue of its namesake explorer with a balance of zesty citrus, tobacco, bay leaf, cedarwood and oakmoss.
The collection also includes Alder, Birch, Dogwood, and Wildwood - each distinctive and special trails within the park that can be experienced through the transporting scents of Wildwood Candle Co.
Connie Outdoor Chaise Lounge If you love drinking champagne poolside and wearing wide-brimmed hats, this is your essential for summer. You won't find an easier going lounge chair with it's relaxed at the perfect angle demeanor and comfortable seat cushion to maximize any chill time.
Designed by Robert and Cortney Novogratz, well-known and beloved designers, and parents of seven children, are known for their eclectic style and the way they mix high and low items together. They have an eye for curating art to match every project aesthetic. Re-creating homes from the ground up and reimagining spaces across the country in residential, retail and hotels, are among their oeuvres. They have been widely covered by global media for over a decade, having starred in TV shows on Bravo and HGTV, for their eponymous line of furniture and home decor products, which feature “boutique designs at affordable prices & and their recently published design book, Novogratz: Design Fix (Rizzoli).
Palm fronds fan out across the Feather Palm Comforter Set, lending a truly tropical touch to any bedroom. The shell fabric of this coastal comforter, which brings beachy vibes to your space, is responsibly made of 100% cotton for a super-soft feel. Its lofty fill comprises 90% recycled polyester, reducing the burden on our oceans and landfills.
The Novogratz products (furniture, rugs, lighting, bedding and more) are sold at major retailers including CB2, Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart and as well as their brisk e-commerce business, ShoptheNovogratz.com. The Novogratz have had many celebrated collaborations, including the most recent outdoor capsule collection with @SJPCollection (Sarah Jessica Parker), a 2021 line with The Shade Store (@theshadestore) inspired by their biggest development project to date in Greenwich Village, and new designs for Tempaper, working with the fabulous artist Donald Robertson (@Drawbertson), on two recent issues, Zebras in Love and Lips.
A Soake Pool is like having a beautiful pool and a luxury hot tub, all in one. They become a destination, a gathering place, as well as an oasis for cooling off (or heating up) depending on the season. As such, they provide the backyard with a year-round holiday feel – providing an immersive escape right at home.
Jot & Mark is a beautifully crafted online home and kitchen brand that helps you preserve important recipes and photos with its beautiful, durably made organizers. These are not your average kitchen accessories, born in the epicenter of California cuisine, where amazing local ingredients and endless sunshine meet, Jot & Mark is an ode to the founder's family. He wanted to create a beautiful, tangible way to honor tradition and preserve his favorite memories. There’s no feeling like making new memories with the people you love. Jot & Mark captures them all.
When you give the gift of Jot & Mark, you’re giving generations of loved ones the ability to share priceless memories, traditions, and stories. Their gifts are perfect for housewarmings, weddings and showers, and any other special occasion.
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Magic Weighted Blanket - Their weighted blankets have been scientifically proven to help with stress and relaxation with the concept of deep pressure therapy. What makes their weighted blankets so unique is that they come with an attached chenille plush fabric that will make any home decor feel luxurious and posh! The Magic Weighted Blanket's quality is unmatched with over 20 years of experience, and made in the USA.
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Sans Air Purifier - With beautiful May flowers in bloom, allergy season is also in full effect. Clear the air of dust, pet dander, pollen, and mold spores and start breathing the cleanest air with the Sans HEPA 13 air purifier. With coverage of 1560 sq. ft./hour, and its sleek design, it is the perfect addition to your home space. Using SmartPure technology it constantly monitors the air in your space and adjusts the triple-filtration accordingly, providing real-time insight into your air quality with the digital AQI (Air Quality Index) display.
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Flax Home’s Love Letter to Portugal highlights the Mint and Terracotta hues found throughout the Iberian destination. The luxe pieces of this collection are exactly what you need for the warm weather as the temperature-regulating linen creates an airy environment for an amazing night of sleep.
The Heirloom Quilt ($300+), available in Terracotta, is an incredible lightweight-alternative to the comforters and duvets of the colder months. Paired with the Flax Home bedding sets, which debut Mint and Terracotta options in Queen and King sizes, your bed will become an oasis from the heat of the summer. The Flax Sleep Bundle ($380+), The Sheet Set ($250+) and The Duvet Set ($280+) are the bedding pieces you’ll need to customize your sleep experience. Plus, for those who like to mix and match, Mint and Terracotta are available in separates as well - Fitted Sheet ($95+), Pillowcases ($71+) and Euro Shams ($88).
Crafted from OEKO-TEX certified French linen, Flax Home’s Love Letter to Portugal is inspired by the very place where the products are manufactured. Each piece is designed to highlight the unique benefits of linen bedding to make sure that your dreams are sweet and your bed is beautiful.
Backyard Candles Feel good about what you’re buying and know with these stunning coconut candles, you’re supporting sustainable, ethically made candles that are also socially responsible. They also float and can give any bath a luxury spa experience! Backyard Candles are made using up-cycled coconuts, natural soy/coconut wax, high-end fragrance, and clean burning cotton wicks. They also do their part to save the planet by donating 5% of profit to help clean up our oceans and protect coral reefs!
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JP's Delights creates all 82 different types of exotic, organic preserves like jams, jellies, chutneys, confits, conserves, fruit butters, marmalades, etc., they have a jam of the month club, and they make luxury gift baskets. They provide good food to good people. They source their seasonal ingredients locally to bring fresh, tropical, & unique delights, straight farm-to-table, small-batch goodness using their multicultural family recipes to your family. They cater to special needs including organic, kosher, vegan, & gluten-free.
All their 82 preserves are organic, all-natural, & low in sugar. They hand make everything in small batches to ensure the perfect flavors and consistency. They try to source as much fresh & seasonal produce as possible from local farmers in south Florida.
The Gilded Age transformed the world, where innovation, style and technological advancements were pushed to incredible heights. iOttie, the best-selling smartphone accessories brand, has entered the room as the sleekest and most stylish iPhone accessories on the market. The Velox Magnetic Wireless Duo Stand—a fan favorite and is available on Amazon—features champagne gold accents and soft finishes to complement iOttie’s cutting-edge technology—setting the new gold standard for iPhone accessories. The expanded line of the Velox Series also includes Velox Magnetic Flush Mount and Velox Wireless Dash & Windshield Mount.
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Joovv red light therapy devices offer red and near infrared wavelengths to offer a myriad of potential benefits on a cellular level. The red light therapy benefits from wavelengths in their products take place at the cellular level and have been proven in many studies. Red and near-infrared light are energy for your cells. Exposing your body to this light enhances your cells to function as they are designed to. The human body is complex yet amazing! It is hard to predict the way your body will respond to Photobiomodulation and how quickly you will see results. Your cells will decide what healing needs to take place first.
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ReadyFestive, your destination for all things festive! It’s their mission to help you stress less and festive more. Their subscription box service delivers personalized decorations and experiential items for the holidays and seasons you love, whether they’re for your home, vacation home, or business!
With people spending more time in their backyards and at home, LIV is quickly becoming a must have for any luxury backyard oasis. This smart mosquito repellent system is as easy as saying "Alexa turn patio mosquito repelling ON" or from the palm of your hand on your phone. Thermacell is one of the leading brands in mosquito repellents as recognized by Good Housekeeping, Wirecutter, and more.. LIV is perfect for the techie who loves they're 'smart' living, protecting their family/friends, and backyard entertaining. The Thermacell LIV Smart Mosquito Repellent System creates an installed, large area of mosquito protection customized for your outdoor space. This smart system is all you need to enjoy season-long mosquito protection year-after-year. No batteries, and no sticky & smelly sprays on your skin.
iDOO Hydroponics Growing System – 6 Pods Able to grow up to six pod plants at one time, the system uses water to grow plants hydroponically without additional labor or has the option to use soil for a more traditional method with a grow light to speed up the process – allowing users to reap a larger harvest both easier and faster.
iDOO Hydroponics Growing System – 10 Pods Designed with a silent water-pump, the ten pod system allows plants to grow 20% faster than in soil. The system also offers two grow modes for veggies and fruit, which adjusts the 24-watt light to vegetable mode or flower and fruits mode – providing an adjustable height of the lighting for plants at different growth stages.
FinaMill is a handheld cordless grinder featuring interchangeable refillable spice pods. Why? Fresh spices taste better! A world’s first, now you can grind everything from peppercorns to dried garlic to coriander with just one stylish mill. Stylish enough to go from kitchen to grill to table. One-touch on-off, no more two-handed grinding. The magic is in the pod!
Whether you're a culinary pro or a novice chef, take your culinary experience to a whole new level with creations on-the-go! Embark on new cooking adventures and expand your creativity at the comfort of your home or while traveling. You don't have to be a trained chef to whip up something amazing. This Whip-It! Do-It-Yourself (DIY) kit makes it a breeze to create enticing sweet and savory dishes! Also make a perfect gift item.
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Positioned as the “Sugarfina of CBD” by founder Shaina Kerrigan, Molly J. strives to “spread the chill” with their delicious CBD candy gumdrops. Available in both a standard-dose version of 25mg and a high-dose version of 50mg, each gumdrop is made with simple ingredients by a local chef in small batches to ensure consistency in both dosage and quality. The gumdrops are also gluten-free and have zero THC, making them non-psychoactive. Packaged luxuriously in a candy box, each Molly J. confection provides a delicious and beautiful wellness experience from beginning to end.
The Even Keel throw created by Air & Anchor, was designed and crafted for enjoying those early morning coffees, cuddling on the couch, or some comfort on your next adventure. Made here in the USA in a factory that has been around for over 100 years. The balance of material and weight is ideal for making it into all of your slowed down small moments. 100% pre-shrunk cotton and machine washable, this bad boy will become your sidekick everyday! Embellished with their leather patch reminding you to enjoy the life in between.
The Brass Monkey Recipe Cocktail Shaker is the perfect addition to any bar. This cocktail shaker features a (brushed) brass-plated finish on the lid for a vintage-inspired glass-bottomed shaker by Brass Monkey .The glass bottom also functions as a pint glass (for when there's no time for shaking...just drinking). Another bonus is the recipe for a Brass Monkey cocktail printed on the back of the shaker. Two Bonuses for the price of One!
Quietly Their knitted weighted blankets create a calming feeling by covering your body with a balanced pressure that will make you feel grounded and help you relax and fall asleep, naturally.
Winter Museo, is an online destination for eye-catching posters and fine art prints. They are a collective of creators who make beautiful gifts and custom prints on museum quality archival paper for art lovers worldwide. Every souvenir is hand packaged with love from their studio in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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During summers it becomes quite a challenge to keep your home cool, not only for you but for your loved ones as well. How convenient would it be if the AC/heat pump automatically adjusts the temperature according to their needs? It would be a valuable gift for your father to enjoy a fully automated home climate.
Cielo Breez Smart climate control devices allow you to remotely control your air conditioner settings, enable you to set schedules, and display live room temperature/humidity status. With Cielo Breez smart AC controllers, you can set intelligent triggers using Comfy Mode. You can set a temperature/humidity range, and your AC will only run when the temperature/humidity falls out of your set range.
Candyneon - Home improvements have become a popular hobby now, we all enjoy the process of decorating our homes. Custom neon sign is definitely the best choice to add the ambiance and style of your home, and make home cozier to spend more time in. A neon wall sign can not only express your style and personality but also a perfect way to welcome the visitors.
Neon led signs are far beyond a lighting arrangement. It's a power of inventiveness in any space. Regardless of whether you need to add a couple of drops of shading featuring your cherished element, say something with an eye-catching establishment of your home, a neon light can do everything.
Halo Ceramic Diffuser Pot A striking fragrance combining jasmine and rich patchouli with notes of blackcurrant and vanilla. Add to your Halo ceramic collection or enjoy as a stand alone home decor item in your home. This product has been designed to be repurposed and can be used around the home as a bud vase, candle holder or decorative pot in its own right.
Let your trailing plants trail in style. These little trellises will definitely help you create the indoor jungle vibes while adding wall decor pieces. Just install them on your walls and thread your vines through them.
Treleaf is a small business based in Atlanta, GA that makes plant-inspired trellises for potted plants using sustainable methods and natural materials. Treleaf™ trellises are inspired by iconic plant leaves and handcrafted in the USA using locally sourced wood.
Bring art into your home in a unique way with Artistscent’s beautifully illustrated candles. All candles are based on collections by talented artists to showcase their collections and smell from the artist’s perspective. Partnering with artists to create designs thoughtfully derived from an original piece, adapted onto reusable glass vessels, Artistscent allows each owner to experience a custom piece in a new way. Just imagine a uniquely balanced, room-filling fragrance that perfectly matches the artwork and its story. All candles are made using a soy wax blend and cotton wick for a clean burn. Find the piece that speaks to you!
Luxurious candles to brighten any room! Noa Lux is proud to produce clean, visually appealing, high-quality fragranced candles that are unlike anything you have experienced. All candles are hand-poured into beautiful iridescent vessels designed to uplift all aspects in your life. Made of a coconut and apricot wax blend, all candles are infused with phthalate-free fragrance oils, use sustainable crackling wooden wicks and burn for up to 60 hours with proper care. Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, gluten, and synthetic dyes, you can feel good about burning Noa Lux in your home. Whether you’re in the mood for soft florals, earthy notes, or sweet and fruity scents, there is a candle perfect for everyone. Be part of something beautiful with Noa Lux.
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Every bouquet's best friend, Amaranth Vase Co! Using innovative design to nurture your favorite bouquets in three easy steps, Amaranth Vase Co is the solution to keeping your flowers alive for longer. Equipped with its own drainage system, pop off the detachable bottom, trim the stems and seal back up to keep your flowers alive for longer! Skip the hassle of removing the entire bouquet, Amaranth Vase Co makes flower maintenance a breeze. Unlike your traditional glass and ceramic vases, the Amaranth Vase Co won't chip, crack or shatter even when dropped on the floor.
Bring beautiful, farm fresh flowers into your home with FlowerFix’s online flower subscription service. Voted best customer service, FlowerFix is the only free flower delivery service on the market! Subscribers can choose between a traditional subscription or a text offer service, featuring monthly, weekly, and bi-weekly subscriptions. The non-committal way to have fresh bouquets, wreaths and more in your home all year round, FlowerFix is perfect for holidays, birthdays, or spicing up your kitchen table each week! From customized flower arrangements to DIY flower boxes, enjoy a variety of fresh flowers guaranteed to brighten days and liven up your home or office space. Freshly cut from the flower fields and delivered directly to your doorstep, there is no better flower subscription service for you!
The Eucalyptus Steam Shower Sprays are an innovative line of aromatherapy products that transform your shower into a quality spa experience. Simply spray downwards into a warm, steaming shower and enjoy the inhalation benefits of 100% pure eucalyptus oil. We use eucalyptus as a key ingredient as it is well-known to help decrease stress, promote deeper breaths, fight the morning cold, and relieve congestion.
The Eucalyptus Steam Shower Spray comes in various fragrances such as Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus + Lavender, and Eucalyptus + Citrus, and Eucalyptus + Cedar giving you the ability to tailor your shower to your favorite scent.
Sabon is committed to sourcing high quality natural ingredients such as salt, mud, and algae from the Dead Sea. The formulas are enriched with botanicals carefully selected from the Mediterranean and beyond, such as Olive oil, Shea butter and essential oils from various fruits and plants. Generously mixed into the products, each ingredient provides the skin with gentle care, nourishment and softness.
This pleasant aromatic diffuser is the perfect way to bring relaxation and joy to your home while transforming you to a fairy tale garden through fruity, floral and herbal aromas. It’s perfect for the bathroom, bedroom, home office or anywhere you want to capture the pure essence of tranquility and peace. It comes packaged in a luxurious aromatic diffuser bottle that makes a lovely presentation on any desk or table. It can also be given as a special gift.
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Boheme Fragrances Notting Hill Candle Boheme is a clean-burning, all-natural, non-toxic candle and fragrance brand whose seductively crafted scents evoke a love for adventure and travel. Boheme is inspired by the modern bohemian woman -- adventurous, spirited, and always true to herself.
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Milan Candles Coconut Cashmere Candle The most popular blend - warm tropical coconut and soft cashmere. Angel number 777 signifies the connection between the spirit and the soul and represents a spiritual awakening, or inner wisdom.
Bamboo Forest Scented Candle - Natural blend of coconut wax, apricot oil and Bamboo Forest custom fragrance helps purify your environment and relax your mood by creating a mysterious, magical element in the air.
Urban Candle Collection Metropolitan Concrete Candles - Start your own concrete jungle. This modern metro candle collection showcases fragrant scented candles in trendy concrete vessels.
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The Vibe Check Deck is a beautifully designed deck of cards filled with reminders to assist you in a moment when you feel the need to raise your vibration. Clear your mind, choose a card and surrender the opportunity to improve your mood and uplift your vibe through mindfulness, mantras, challenges, thought-starters and psychological tips designed to cultivate awareness to the present moment. Unlike other decks that focus on affirmations, The Vibe Check Deck is full of actionable prompts and guides. The first edition deck is co-founded by sisters Shanna Cancino and Cherish Wilson, who are on a mission to raise the world’s vibration and provide users with the tools to boost their moods. After experiencing mental and emotional challenges over their lives, they leaned into popular psychology by implementing small habits, cultivating mindful moments for life, and set out to create something to help others do the same, The Vibe Check Deck was born.
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Spice Madam Every box takes customers on a culinary journey to a new destination every month, which is a fun way to have the travel experience with their family & friends each time the box arrives right to your home! Spice Madam boxes are a fun way for moms to connect with their significant other or during this time with their friends/family via Zoom around a themed dinner night with music, food and discovery about other countries. By introducing customers to spices + recipes from around the world, Spice Madam encourages home-cooking and healthy eating. Spices add exciting flavor in place of added fats, sugars and salt.
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Celestial Silk silk pillowcases are made with pure 25 momme mulberry silk. Smooth and sleek, silk pillowcases are wonderful for hair and skin health, but silk goes beyond beauty. Naturally hypoallergenic and temperature-regulating, a silk pillowcase can help you sleep better too.
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SleepPhones® feature a luxuriously soft headband that contains thin removable speakers to play music, audiobooks, meditation, white noise, or talk radio. SleepPhones® are fully padded with nothing sticking into the ears and are so much more comfortable than other headphones out there.
Marble Perfect for the botanist and plant lover, TLD Candles are the gift that keeps on giving, once the candle is finished the container is made to be reused. TLD Candles is a sustainable home fragrances brand, all products are made with reusable containers & all-natural candle materials (soy wax, essential oils, low-smoke wicks), and recyclable packaging.
Always Italy, The world's favorite expert on la dolce vita, Under the Tuscan Sun author Frances Mayes guides readers through Italy's iconic regions, in a book replete with lavish National Geographic images.
This lush guide, featuring more than 350 glorious photographs from National Geographic, showcases the best Italy has to offer from the perspective of two women who have spent their lives reveling in its unique joys.
Attainable Sustainable: The Lost Art of Self-Reliant Living Whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country, this essential guide for the backyard homesteader will help you achieve a homespun life--from starting your own garden and pickling the food you grow to pressing wildflowers, raising chickens, and creating your own natural cleaning supplies.
Tree Gifts These are wrapped in beautiful designs, containing a full tree growing kit inside. The beautiful thing is they plant 10 matching trees for each tree gifted.
You can choose to grow various trees, flowers, herbs from seed - either to grow indoors or plant it in a garden, backyard, balcony, terrace, etc. The tree will grow safely housed in the pouch for a few weeks.
Imports from Marrakesh: a Moroccan décor company specializing in handcrafted Moroccan tile, carpets, lighting and accessories for the home and garden. For those seeking ‘Moroccan Moderne’ flair for their space, bring in something from the collection inspired by the one-of-a-kind vintage treasures the designers gathered while traveling throughout Morocco. Deluxe Maroc Tea Set, perfect for a Moroccan style tea party
Outside In The Swiss cheese plant is so named for its resemblance to the hole-laden cheese, with leaves featuring fenestration (naturally occurring holes). This fun houseplant is a rarer find, and of the favorite Monstera lineage. Bonus: it's low maintenance!
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Square footage can be a hot commodity when it comes to living space. Urban rentals are especially notorious for a lack of space. When physical space is limited, a dining room or designated dining area may be the first thing to go. On the flip side, you may find yourself needing your dining space for another purpose.
Given that most people don’t use a formal dining area these days, that space may serve you better if you use it in another way. Whatever your dining space needs are (or aren’t), there’s a solution for you.
If you’re looking to add a dining area to your rental but your square footage to work with is less than plentiful, you might want to consider a multipurpose furniture arrangement. Especially when you’re renting, you won’t be able to expand your space, so it’s important to utilize the space you do have in the smartest way possible.
Maybe your rental has a built-in furniture feature, such as a window seat or extended kitchen counter. If you have a window seat, you can use it as a reading nook or lounging spot, but a table and some chairs can turn it into a functional dining area.
With 86% of home buyers preferring a kitchen/dining area combination, it’s likely you may have some extra counter space that you can add a few barstools to, and it can serve as a great spot for entertaining or your everyday dining needs without the need for a formal dining set and designated room.
If you’re creating a space entirely out of your own furniture, consider using benches or tables with extra storage. This can offer you a solution to a lack of storage, or allow you to use this space for multiple purposes.
With the advent of remote and hybrid work, you may need to use your dining area as a workspace as well. Simply stow away your work materials when you’re clocked out, and enjoy your meals in a cozy dining area.
Even if you don’t have a dedicated dining area, you might have another area that can double as a dining and living space.
If your rental is blessed with an outdoor living area and favorable weather, consider adding a dining set to your outdoor setup. Depending on the space, you may be able to accommodate a bistro set or a formal dining set. Either way, adding dining space to your outdoor living setup can give you the benefits of outdoor time and the perfect place to enjoy your meals, weather permitting.
Unfortunately, not all of us have the luxury of a usable outdoor area or the climate that allows for its use. Without a dedicated room or area for dining, you may have to make your own with the living space you do have. If a lack of square footage is your main concern, try some space-saving techniques like using the corners and wall space you do have available.
You might find yourself needing more space, but not for a dining area. Maybe you have a formal dining area and an eat-in kitchen, and don’t utilize your dining space often enough to justify keeping it around for that purpose.
If you have a dining space in your home that you don’t find yourself using, you might consider using that space for something else that will serve you and your lifestyle better.
Depending on the setup of your living space, a guest room may be the perfect replacement for your formal dining area. Even if this has less privacy than you’d like to offer your guests, using room dividers or curtains can supplement both privacy and an aesthetic touch.
With the right vision, an unused dining area can provide an excellent home for really any spatial needs you may have outside of mealtime. If you find yourself getting a lot of work done at home, give yourself an adequate space for productivity and turn that dining area into a home office.
A keyboard and drums might find a home in your repurposed dining area if you’re a musician looking for a spot to practice. You might even want to swap out the dining table for a pool table and enjoy your new game room.
Whether you find your dining area becoming dispensable in your lifestyle or you don’t feel you have enough space for a dedicated dining space, there’s always an answer to your problem. Even if you’re renting, one of the most exciting things about having your own space is making it yours. Getting creative with the limits put on your living space can make it feel all the more like home.
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Evelyn Long is the editor-in-chief of Renovated. Her real estate work has been published by the National Association of REALTORS®, Rental Housing Journal, and other online publications.
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When you have a place built for entertaining, you create the chance to fill your life with fun and excitement. Even small spaces have abundant functionality when you take a certain approach to design. After all, living in smaller urban homes has never stopped New Yorkers from enjoying a good party.
To make the most of your apartment for friendly entertainment, here are a few ideas to take with you.
You may not have the room for a large dining table that seats eight people. Instead, take what you have and create seating for everyone throughout the entire apartment.
Many apartment dwellers stick to the stand-and-mingle party arrangement. However, you can still set up a dinner party with seating arrangements in the living room and the kitchen. Rely on your kitchen island, existing tables and other surfaces to provide creative eating space for guests.
Then, set up other party stations away from eating areas to free up room for plates. Create a makeshift bar area with stools for endless drink options. And if you have an outdoor space available, be sure to place a table on the deck so guests can get a breathtaking view.
You'll want to create the perfect entertainment space for all types of guest activities, including sitting, standing, and conversing. If you’re a major entertainer, you’re probably looking to impress your guests with your design chops — so combine functionality with drama in your furnishing and decorating choices.
Make your space more inviting by using leather sofa seating to create a comfortable seating area for an upscale cocktail lounge. Vegan leather couches are easy to keep clean and provide various prints for a classy look.
Consider layering options with lighting. Decorative chandeliers and modern wall sconces can add functionality and dimension to the overall space.
Tiered trays and cake stands are your best bet when it comes to maximizing countertop space. They're perfect for serving up your favorite finger foods and making your countertops feel bigger.
Another way you can accommodate guests is to try cocktails and hor d'oeuvres instead of a full, formal dinner. Think about offering fine wine and staple liquors or beers for entertainment. Once guests arrive, you can create an accessible self-serving area for refreshing drinks and light bites.
You could also consider adding a moving cart when you need additional counter space. While this creates the added space, it also adds class to your apartment. Plus, bar carts are practical for any situation because they're compact and roll away easily for storage.
Entertaining guests can get messy, especially when people have a good time. In that case, it's always a great idea to incorporate stackable storage units for keeping areas neat and making more room.
Multifunctional furniture and storage spaces help you keep the entertainment stuff – like games and magazines – out of the way, so guests have a spot to set their drinks. Having everything in its proper place keeps your apartment organized. Plus, it makes it easy to clean up afterward.
The more floor space you have, the better it is for entertaining guests. You can move your furniture to suit guests for mingling when holding a cocktail party. Consider moving furniture up against the walls and removing bar stools for the evening.
Place the extra seating in your bedroom or ask your neighbor to keep them for you overnight.
You can also swap furniture if you're hosting a dinner party. By moving the dining table into your living room – and shifting living room lounge chairs in the dining area – you can make the table the focal point of your apartment. This creates more space and a better flow for a great party.
A successful party can entirely depend on the mood you create for your guests. So, when you don't have room for a ton of décor, try getting creative. Add scented candles around the room and hang up color-changing LED strip lights for a fun effect.
Make the music quiet enough that people can talk over it but also hear it simultaneously. When the party mood evolves, switch up the music from time to time so guests can stay engaged.
Also, if you want to keep the noise from disturbing your neighbors, consider adding paneling, carpets, and thick curtains. This will keep the noise to a minimum and provide great sound quality throughout your apartment.
The colder months mean you'll need a space to hang heavy coats, boots, and bags. Try to pick a spot so guests won't have to carry their stuff or wonder where to set their things.
To make the most room, consider using your bedroom. Or, clear out a space in the front closet so guests can hang their things.
Be sure to set aside time so you can plan everything out carefully. When you plan, you get more done before the party. And once it starts, you get to relax more as the host. Once you've successfully decorated your apartment, it's time for the fun to begin.
Author
Evelyn Long is the editor-in-chief of Renovated. Her real estate work has been published by the National Association of REALTORS®, Rental Housing Journal, and other online publications.
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As the weather begins to cool and the leaves start turning, it only makes sense to reflect that comfortable, cozy feeling inside your home. The holidays are coming up and nature-inspired colors are all around. Whether you’re in the mood to switch up your decor or you’re starting from the ground up, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Here are some contemporary fall decor trends for your home. These options can make your home feel like the ideal autumnal retreat, and may encourage you to get cozy and snug for the season — even if you leave far from country farmland.
Sometimes you just can’t go wrong with the classics, and pumpkins are about as classic as things come. Whether you go with the completely traditional all-orange pumpkins or you pick out a few white and green gourds to spice things up, they are classy and sophisticated choices for any home.
You can always carve up some jack-o-lanterns, but the contemporary look is to keep these vegetables intact. A bonus? They’ll last longer this way, meaning you may be able to avoid multiple trips to the pumpkin patch — unless you’re looking for more autumnal getaways, of course.
If you want a bit of subtle warmth and Gothic charm in your space, look no further than candles to do the trick. Whether you deck the center of your dining table in full candlestick glory or you fill your fireplace with candles for a classy glow, there are so many ways to bring warmth to your space.
For contemporary design that’s actually a throwback to old-fashioned classics, look for petty candlesticks and tapered candles to get an elegant look for autumn. Candles encased in glass are still fantastic elements, of course — and you can support small crafters by perusing fall markets for handcrafted fall scents.
The fall has so many amazing natural choices to offer when it comes to decor, so why not utilize them? Leaves, fresh flowers and autumnal plants can make their way into your home for a wonderful outdoorsy charm. If you want to get into the fall spirit, hang a natural wreath on your front door or spring for some fresh flowers on your kitchen table.
Autumn is all about bountiful harvests, so it’s not the time to give up on natural decor. Green leaves and flowers can still deliver on a fresh look without needing to switch to hay and colored leaves.
If you hear fall and think “Halloween,” you’re in luck. Halloween decoration isn’t just for kids — you can embrace darker elements in sophisticated ways. There are so many classy, contemporary ways to decorate your place for the spooky season.
One of the best ways to show off your Gothic spirit is to get dark with your decor. Of course, you can’t paint the walls black for one season of the year, but you can get dark throw pillows, flowers and even art to hang seasonally while you wait for Allhallow’s Eve. Turning your contemporary space into a Gothic-inspired mansion is a great way to celebrate Halloween without plastic skeletons and cartoon jack-o-lanterns.
There’s nothing better than cozying up with a cup of hot chocolate under the blankets while you watch a scary movie with friends. Therefore, the coziest and most comfortable fixings must be in store.
Stacking your space with the coziest blankets and throw pillows for decorative and practical purposes is exactly what you need to do come autumn. Put them on the bed, the couch and in every corner of your home — you’ll likely use every last one of them.
City dwellers with a balcony or outdoor courtyard know how precious this living space is, so there’s no reason to abandon it once autumn arrives. This season is a great transitional time for your outdoor living space, letting you deck it out with warmer elements before you need to guard against winter snow.
Outdoor pillows and throws can also help you cozy up on cool fall nights, though you may want to keep an eye on rain reports to know when to store them inside. Outdoor lighting including lanterns and warm-toned string lights can add some seasonal twinkle. Imagine how nice Thanksgiving would be at your home if you can cap off the night with an outdoor cocktail.
Once you’re done stringing lights outside, it’s time to rethink lighting in your interior, too. One of the best ways to decorate your place for autumn is by bringing in the warmth using lighting. It begins to get darker outside earlier in the fall, making your lights even more important than they are during the summertime.
Try creative candles, fairy lights and warmer light bulbs to match the season. This can serve both for function and aesthetics. You may not get that bright summer sun any more, but you can still embrace pleasing lighting for a darker season.
Even though aromatherapy isn’t a form of decor you can see, it definitely contributes to any space. Autumn has so many scents that are truly symbolic of the season, so it should be easy to find candles, incense and even air fresheners that match your home’s decor.
Whether you tend to be a bigger fan of essential oils or the classic scented candle, go for scents like cinnamon, bergamot, cranberry, cedar, sage and other autumnal aromas.
From classic and natural options to the comfortable, cozy and Gothic, there are so many ways to decorate your home for fall. Whether you love pumpkins, raw materials or the spooky spirit of Halloween, you can find decor that matches your taste while you shop around for your favorite looks this season.
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We’ve probably all been eating out more than we should be, between the mandates changing daily on indoor mask-wearing, now is the best time to invest in the kitchen of your dreams. Even you can’t cook a thing, these luxury new york city kitchens will always be a centerpiece of your own home. Snatch yours up while you still can.
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If you live in NYC, there’s a chance your apartment might come with the rustic, industrial charm of exposed brick. While many people seek out apartments with exposed brick because of the aesthetic design, you may also stumble upon an exposed brick apartment by chance.
Whether you’ve sought out your exposed brick palace or you’ve found a gem without even trying, you may be wondering how to style your place in accordance with your taste and the features of your place. While everyone has their own style, there are a few universal tips that can work with nearly any apartment.
Need some inspiration? These New York listings make historic brick look chic with beautiful design elements.
This Tribeca loft condo masterfully blends its historic origins with modern design. The combination of red brick and white walls helps maintain a minimalist feel without ditching the charm of historic masonry. The trick with this space is to keep colors balanced so they don’t overwhelm the space — the brick is a focal point!
This studio in Greenwich Village pairs an exposed brick wall with hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances. Tall ceilings and large windows keep the space bright and airy, even with masonry incorporated.
Looking at the beauty of these listings, it’s no surprise that brick is so popular with New York properties. Here are some tips for styling your exposed brick apartment, wherever you are.
If you want to highlight your exposed brick wall, one of the best ways to do that is by making sure it’s visible. While it’s possible to keep the wall completely blank, that isn’t always the best solution for liveability — especially if you live in a small space and you might need to put things against the wall. You can try minimal furniture and even open-backed shelving to do the trick.
Sometimes, one of the best ways to draw attention to a wall is to use a focal point. Sure, a brick wall can act as its own focal point, but if you assign a large painting or poster to the wall, that can enhance the style and really draw the eye, creating balance.
Adding pops of color is a common design tip, even for those working with a standard space. However, especially when it comes to historical features like exposed brick or vintage hardwood, the place often feels like it has its own established color palette before you stock it up with anything at all.
That being said, adding accent notes — often in brighter hues to liven up the place — can be a great way to style an exposed brick wall according to your taste.
That being said, not everybody loves vibrant hues. In fact, that predetermined color palette could be a perfect jumping-off point for your home.
If you love neutral colors like tans, beiges, whites, off-whites, and even some of the neutral-adjacent colors like olive green and mauve, why not go for an entire neutral spectrum? It might leave your brick wall looking exactly at home.
Sure, it isn’t your brick wall if you’re renting, but it still is your brick wall for a time. And keeping it protected from cracks and damage can make sure it still looks beautiful no matter how long you stay in your current dwelling.
In addition to refraining from drawing on it or chipping it, another great thing to remember is that brick is a porous material, and moisture can harm it by causing corrosion. Make sure you practice good moisture control habits as best you can.
One of the best aesthetic choices to come about in the past few years is that rustic blend of industrial and natural that you may have seen all over Pinterest.
While many people have their own take on this style, introducing plants into your space — preferably close to the brick wall — can utilize that same balance of natural and industrial. Plus, if you live in a city, you may be excited to bring some green around!
If you want to open up your space a bit more with some functional decor, getting a big mirror — or even a full-body mirror — to hang on or against your brick wall can be a great stylistic choice, as well as a functional one.
Mirrors open up any space and reflect light, while also not introducing too many new design elements or colors into your space. This helps prevent your brick walls from feeling to dark or oppressive, especially in an otherwise small space.
You’ve seen it because we’ve all seen it. The monochrome black or white painted brick wall. It can be tempting to slather on a layer of paint, especially if you want your brick wall to match your color scheme.
However, getting paint off a brick wall can be a grueling process — and one that’s not entirely worth it if you plan on moving out or if you don’t own the space yourself. This one might be a better choice to remain on the mood boards.
Exposed brick can be a great feature to look for — or find naturally — in an apartment. And whether your style is bohemian, industrial, modern, or something a bit in between, you can find the best ways to style your apartment your own way.
About the Author:
Evelyn Long is a real estate writer and editor. She manages Renovated, a web magazine for renters, buyers and professionals. She’s also contributed to Rental Housing Journal, National Association of REALTORS®, and other online publications.
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Everyone wants to add beauty to their home. Renovations are always an excellent way for homeowners to add their personal touch to their living space. Whether creating shelving as a fun DIY project or putting on a new paint job for the home office, homeowners enjoy showing their creativity while enhancing their house’s appearance.
There are even more extensive options for home additions that you can use, which may increase a home’s real estate value. If you’re selling your home soon, or just want to add to its market value for the future, fixtures are an excellent option. Keep in mind that the kitchen and bathroom are important areas in any home. Ensuring comfort and style in these areas is always important. A stylish renovation can offer practical and visually pleasing improvements to these spaces. Whether you're considering a Cupertino bathroom renovation or any other area, upgrading with quality fixtures can greatly enhance your property's overall appeal and value. Whether you’re looking to redesign your kitchen or to upgrade your windows with between the glass blinds, here are four fixture additions that can increase your home’s value.
Fixtures are different from other home additions. Home entertainment upgrades, such as a new TV or surround sound system, can come with you after a potential move-out. Fixtures, on the other hand, are permanently attached to the ceiling, floor, or walls. However, this provides the potential benefit for fixture enhancements to raise the value of your home.
Bathrooms are one of the most essential rooms in any house. You can start here with your fixture additions. However, you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on new renovations or other upgrades. Simple bathroom fixtures such as attaching a brass or steel towel rack to the wall can provide a great appearance.
Other minor additions or replacements you can do in the bathroom yourself include:
Installing a new shower door
Attaching a vintage medicine cabinet to the wall
Replacing your old bathroom faucet
Affix more stylish mirrors above the sink
In just a day or two, you could have a fully-upgraded bathroom. It may even cost less money than you think, while also raising your home’s property value.
Perhaps you have the same blinds on your windows that you’ve had for years. Or maybe your windows themselves need some improvement. Now might be the perfect time to think about upgrading the window treatment in your home.
You’ll first want to take down your old window coverings. It’s best to use a screwdriver for this step. Make sure you have a tape measure. You’ll need specific measurements for the length and width of your new window treatment. You can usually round off to the nearest 1/8 of an inch.
In terms of choosing your new window treatment upgrade, it depends on your specific style. Vertical blinds are an excellent option for large windows or sliding glass doors. This lets the blinds filter light and enhances the height of the room. Shades, meanwhile, are another worthwhile selection. They’re highly versatile and come in a variety of materials. Roman and honeycomb shades are two great examples. Alternatively, however, you could choose to opt for residential window tinting in Carrollton or wherever you are located. This option is beneficial if you're looking to reduce glare, improve privacy, and add value to your home in one sleek solution that offers long-term benefits.
No matter your choice, upgrading your window treatment can add some flair to your rooms. Installing these fixtures, or having a professional do it for you, can help raise your home’s value too.
Let’s face it: doing an entire remodeling of your kitchen would cost thousands of dollars. Replacing countertops, retiling the floor, and doing an entire refurbishing takes time out of your schedule--and more importantly, money out of your wallet. At that point, you might be spending more than the value you’re adding on.
Instead, concentrate on replacing the more outdated appliances in your kitchen. Whichever device you’re shopping for, make sure that they have the ENERGY STAR logo. This logo means that they’re energy-efficient and will save you (or, if you’re selling your home, the future homeowner) money.
If their models are old, then replacing your refrigerator or stove is highly recommended. These are appliances that are often used for cooking and storing food. Slide-in stoves, in particular, give your home more value than freestanding ones. You may also want to consider replacing your dishwasher, especially if you’ve had the same model for more than ten years.
Lighting design is a part of home improvement that you might not have thought about. However, it can be an excellent way to enhance your rooms’ appearance and add some property value to your home.
There are many different areas of your home that you can add lighting sources to or replace existing lighting fixtures. For instance, you can add recessed lighting to the living room for a more ideal amount of brightness. You can also replace a basic chandelier over the dinner table with a model such as a drum shade or vintage-style chandelier, which will add a gorgeous appearance to the room. Keep an eye out on the marketplace for gorgeous led chandeliers, which are becoming increasingly popular in modern homes. In general LED lighting or LED bulbs wherever possible take a lot less electricity than either and reduce our impact on the planet. Switch on to the latest lighting trends on LED Ceiling Light Co.
These are just a few examples. No matter your lighting design idea or which room you decide on, enhancing your lighting fixtures can add style and value to your home.
Homeowners everywhere want a charming look for their house. Upgrading their homes with these fixtures can not only bring more elegance to your home but can also add property value if done right. With these tips, we’re confident that you can complete these fixture additions and increase your home’s value.
Jennifer Bell
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Interior design has come under the spotlight in 2020 with more spending time at home sheltering from the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Designers and architects are realizing the importance of creating such interiors that can improve the well-being of their clients and even prevent the disease, the search is on for the best solutions that would produce comfortable, inviting and fully functional minimalist interiors.
Read MoreMany of us fondly refer to our kitchens as the heart of our homes. After all, it's where we gather to share meals and entertain guests. If you want to transform your space into a beautiful gourmet area that everyone can enjoy, look no further. There are so many ways to achieve the kitchen of your dreams.
Which features can set your space apart from the rest? Here are a few design tips for an ideal chef's kitchen.
You never want to use a microwave to reheat a dish — but what's your other option? When you need to make a course ahead of time, a warming drawer works perfectly. You don't need to turn on your oven or serve some cold appetizers. Instead, this appliance keeps your meal ready to go.
You could also add a refrigerator drawer. This appliance works similarly, but it cools your food instead. It's an easy way to keep your refrigerators clear of unnecessary items.
In New York, finding a residence with a warming drawer may seem like a challenge. Yet many luxury properties are catering to the home cook. 49 Chambers at Reade St., located in Tribeca, offers stunning kitchens with amenities and appliances perfect for entertaining. Ovens with warming drawers allow chefs to delight guests with ready-to-go dishes.
Every cook needs ample work surfaces. It's not always feasible, but if you can add at least one island, you'll have a lot of elbow room. No one wants to feel overwhelmed by dirty dishes and pans as they struggle to find an area to chop vegetables. Plus, when there's more than one chef at the helm, an island provides a lot of advantages. When you mix materials and colors, your island can serve as a distinct centerpiece.
If there's enough square footage, think about a second island. One could act as a tasting counter, where guests can sample dishes and enjoy their drinks. You can reserve the other island for your needs as a cook. Your kitchen needs to allow for both flow and function.
Right now, there's a massive demand for indoor-outdoor rooms. After all, who doesn't want to enjoy a beautiful view as they cook? If your kitchen connects to a balcony or yard, consider an extension. You can use a sliding or folding door as a replacement for the existing wall. As a result, you'll achieve tons of natural sunlight — plus a truly flexible space.
Those in high-rise apartments may not have outdoor kitchens, but sunlight should still be a prime consideration for the chef’s kitchen. Take the stunning views offered by the luxury residences at Fifteen Hudson Yards in Manhattan. These elegant kitchens are designed to take advantage of natural light and illuminate any home-cooked meal.
When most homeowners envision a gourmet kitchen, they see a six-burner stovetop and stacked double ovens. Those appliances make a huge difference, but you need to choose what's right for your space individually. If you live alone, you may not want to prioritize a massive refrigerator, especially when such a purchase can eat up a major portion of your budget.
You should also consider your home's current capacity and capabilities. Would it be a pain to install a gas stovetop? Consider a variety of appliances before you make a decision — and think about important built-in features, too. These fixtures should add to your space through their appearance and practicality.
In many modern, updated properties, people install small wine refrigerators to keep a collection ready for any event. New York sommeliers have no shortage of such options in luxury properties. For example, Waterline Square — intersecting Midtown and the Upper West Side — offers both under-counter and full-height wine fridges for residents who value vino.
If there's enough extra space, consider a wine room. You can use a spare pantry or downstairs room to create a beautiful display. Use technology to control the area's temperature and add plenty of room for dozens of bottles. Your guests won't be able to look away. Plus, you'll be ready to see every wine together. That aspect makes it a lot easier to choose specific types for recipes or meals.
The ultimate gourmet chef’s kitchen includes top-end appliances, entertaining features and elegant design. Fortunately, you can achieve a stunning and versatile space with just a few changes and additions. Both move-in ready and flexible properties can help you start cooking right away in your new kitchen.
Holly Welles is a real estate blogger covering design, finance and market trends for apartment dwellers. You can find more of her work on her blog, The Estate Update.
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When you think about it, the living room is one of the most important parts of your entire house. It’s that one room where you enjoy your free afternoons, spend time with your family, and entertain guests. This means that is should be not only comfortable but also attractive. After all, the whole house will be judged by the appearance of your living room. But combining all of it in one interior design project can be quite a complicated task. Especially when you want it to look luxurious. Luckily, there are a few simple steps you can take to completely transform the space around you.
When you decide to redecorate your living room, the best place to start is with lighting. The point is that good lighting can make the whole space look completely different even when you don’t change anything in the entire room. Go with more transparent curtains to let as much daylight in as possible. Otherwise, the entire room can look dark and unappealing. And if there’s a staircase in the living room, choosing curved glass railing over metal or wooden one can be a better option as well. This way, nothing will stop the light from dispersing throughout the room, and you’ll avoid dark corners. But don’t forget to choose efficient lamps as well, just remember that you shouldn’t pick them solely based on their design and decorative value, lighting should be first and foremost practical.
When it comes to adding character to your living room, it’s all about the details. Without decorations, the whole room will appear empty and uninteresting. But it’s important to remember that even everyday objects can have decorative value if you use them well in your interior design plan. Adding interesting and eye-catching patterns is definitely a great way to create a unique look. You can be creative when choosing curtains and fabrics for upholstery, but be careful with the colours. Bright and bold shades may work great in modern interiors, but when it’s luxury you’re after - colourful decor is not the way to go. That’s why it’s important to make sure that all the elements in the room look good together and their culours complement each other.
Choosing decorations for your living room can be quite a complicated task. There’s a chance that you already have many ideas or even chosen items that you’d like to place in the room, but you should always consider whether something will fit in well with the rest of the interior. Hanging paintings and photos on the walls is a good idea, but if you want to create something unique, don’t just base your project on popular trends and ready-made solutions. One of the most effective ways of transforming a room is by placing an aquarium in it. But before you place the fish and plants in the water, make sure you have all the necessary equipment from an experienced manufacturer, like https://www.aquael-aquarium.co.uk/, to ensure that you invest your money in high-quality products.
But you cannot start redecorating with the sole aim of giving your living room a makeover and making it look stylish and luxurious. It’s equally important to make it comfortable. Otherwise, neither you nor your guests will be happy to spend your time there.
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