WHEN OLD AND NEW COLLIDE

Gertrude Aziz

Kitchen PHOTOGRAPHY BY AIMÉE MAZZENGA When Sam Berngard and her husband, Jason, were looking for a home for their young family, the timing was imperfect. Having sold their city dwelling right before COVID shut down the world, they found themselves with nowhere to go. “We had our heart set on […]

5 Fireplace Options to Enhance Any Space

Gertrude Aziz

Tired of staring at the same ‘meh’ walls—but not feeling a full-scale home reno? Changing a major element can go a long way towards updating the look of a room; especially if you add something as eye-catching as a flickering fireplace. If you already have a fireplace, consider swapping out […]

Emily Henderson’s Top 15 HGTV Design Makeovers

Gertrude Aziz

Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images Looking for design inspiration for your home? Known for her chic style and eclectic schemes, Emily Henderson does it all. Making a name for herself following HGTV’s “Design Star” in 2010, Henderson has converted numerous interior spaces from bath, bedroom, living room, and kitchen to exterior renovations […]

WBUR Presents: The Makers | WBUR News

Gertrude Aziz

Why Baldwin? Morson-Matra points to the writer’s own search for refuge, which in 1948 led him to flee the racism of New York for the freer, more bohemian Paris. “Having to leave where you are, you know, the place that you’ve loved, Harlem, and go to Europe, is something that […]

Inside Designer Emilia Wickstead’s Elegant West London Home

Gertrude Aziz

When Emilia Wickstead was 11 years old, she was discovered by her mother, wedged beneath a collapsed wardrobe. “I’d been moving furniture around in my bedroom,” smiles the 39-year-old, Auckland-born, West London-based fashion designer. “I was moving pieces around constantly.” What doesn’t concuss you, seemingly, makes you stronger. Wickstead’s interior […]

Statement-Making Living Room: A Netflix Deep Dive

Gertrude Aziz

Last, but never least…  In the final episode of Dream Home Makeover Season 3, we follow along with the update of Briana and Josh’s open-concept entry, living, and dining spaces. Their family’s story is a heart-rending one, but a source of encouragement to create a home they’ll hold extra close.   […]

20 Best Design Books Fall 2022

Gertrude Aziz

Melanie Acevedo For design enthusiasts, there’s no greater feeling than opening the pages of great design books showcasing the work of their favorite designers—besides, of course, having that designer decorate their homes. Lucky for all of us, this season’s line-up of new book releases features stunning monographs and tomes from […]