Creole kitchen

Black interior designer David Quarles IV weaved his love for color and his Creole and Dominican heritage into the design of his kitchen. See how skylights enhance the appearance of warm tones and allow David to see the sky from a new vantage point.

Storybook Renovations and WaterHouse Market team up to create a New Orleans-inspired abode (including a built-in bar) in Conway

Storybook Renovations and WaterHouse Market team up to create a New Orleans-inspired abode (including a built-in bar) in Conway

John Besh, 44, is the owner of nine restaurants. When the chef renovated his home kitchen in Louisiana in 2011, his priorities were clear. 'I wanted great views, tons of natural light and lots of space for family and friends,' he says.

First, a bit of news…the Aidan Gray contest has not been decided yet. It might be a few more weeks before the winners are announced. As soon as the Aidan Gray people make their final decisions, I will announce it!! You could probably still instagram an entry or two right now – if you want: #AGwithanedge Last year, I wrote a story about this folie, a pavilion located outside Beaux Bridge, Louisiana on Lake Martin. Built by antiquarian and architectural historian Monsieur Robert E. Smith, the…

A New Orleans stylist blends history and beauty with aplomb in his colorful circa-1836 home

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It’s impossible to tell from the sidewalk how large the North Johnson Street house really is. But the Creole cottage that Pearce Williams and Heath Allbritton share with their son, Oscar, 9, feels enormous inside.

Many recently built homes take advantage of all the free flow and space that come with open floor plans, including the addition of high ceilings, which can help expand the scope of a room. Older homes, though, were built with different styles in mind, and they don’t always come with sky-high details. But according to […]