Couch in kitchen

I have done ALL the shopping this week friends. I'm working with a client to decorate the home they built recently, and I'm hunting down art, curtains, rugs, and accessories in my favorite color way: blues and greens! I'll be sharing more about the project soon I hope, but while I was re-reading a favorite

Built-ins not in the budget? These are our favorite sofas, benches, and banquettes for dining and kitchen breakfast nooks.

On Long Island, New York, Peter Pennoyer Architects crafted a retreat inspired by the early-1900s residence that previously graced the property; the decor is by Matthew Patrick Smyth

People love to gather in the kitchen, so why not give them a seat? Keep guests happy by creating a comfy area where they can be part of the action, but out of the way. A lounge area in the kitchen is nice for aging relatives who don't want to sit on a bar stool for hours.

Home makeovers require you to first get inspired, and then get to work. See before-and-after home makeover photos and follow our tips to get started.

When I first came across this kitchen, I couldn’t stop scrolling through the photos. I was immediately captivated by the kitchen’s openness and how polished yet still welcoming it seems. The kitchen was recently expanded by combining the existing kitchen and a rarely used screened-in porch. The more I looked at the finished kitchen from Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, the more smart ideas I found. Here are the five lessons you can learn from this remodeled space.

The kitchen cabinetry, designed by Thom Filicia and Shope Reno Wharton, is painted in a Farrow & Ball white

It was 1979 and I was 10 when I shared my bedroom with my 2 older sisters. Once in a while my brother moved in, too 😯 . We each had our own little nook to do what we wanted. My nook was neat, organized, fully decorated top to bottom (not joking). My sister’s nooks…not... Read More

A comfy alternative to bar stools and dining chairs

Megan Bell on Instagram: "Don’t mind me, I’m in my cozy kitchen era. This is the first real sneak peek of my kitchen nook makeover and I have to say the sofa has been as good as I imagined. This is the Hyltarp sofa from @ikeausa and it doubles nicely as banquette seating because of its height and firm bottom cushion. It’s also slipcovered, so it can just be thrown in the wash if there’s any major spills. Stay tuned for updates week as I’ll be showing the rest of the room and uploading a…