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Faux cobwebs may be appropriate only one
month a year, but there’s no reason that spine-chilling design
should be reserved just for the Halloween season. With chicness
remaining our number one criteria, we’ve found decor that also
spans the spooky spectrum, from creepy-crawly lamps to tarantula… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (10) | Blog
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Museums preserve the stories of ancient
eras, breathe fresh life into history and bring the world’s most
precious art and artifacts to the public, so it’s no question that
their extraordinary collections deserve equally extraordinary
homes. From the gorgeous 12th-century French royal fortress… Read More »
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Need a fresh look? Swapping even one or
two of your old lampshades might just do the trick. A pop of
pattern, color, or texture is always a tired room’s best boost—and
when illuminated, these decorating basics pack twice the punch. It
can be hard to find stores that sell shades on their own… Read More »
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Make Some Waves
Architects Min/Day created this computer carved water droplet pattern (that reflects the lake view from the bedroom) out of slices of Baltic birch plywood, glued together in stacks.
Jagged Edges
Designer Kelly Wearstler…
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The current economic situation may not lend itself to a whole room re-do, but with many major retailers slashing prices and introducing affordable new products, inexpensive, yet fabulous, décor is more available than ever. So we scoured our favorite sites in search of linens, accessories, and furniture all priced under $100, and we were amazed at what two figures could buy. Take a look at the fabulous finds—whether you choose just one stellar piece or a handful, you’ll have a stylish new sleeping space at price that won’t give you nightmares. Read More »
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Sometimes a film location can be so fantastic it can make a so-so flick a pleasure to watch. Ideally we’d love a thought-provoking plotline but for us, a dreamy home can be just as much of an escape. A stunning location, cutting-edge architecture, and perhaps a handsome homeowner—we have enough to write our own fairytale. Though no matter how much of a role houses plays in film, they’re the only stars that don’t make it into the opening credits. In their honor, we’ve gathered the most inspiring, breathtaking, fantasy-inducing homes of the movies. Drum roll please...
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Pair modern design’s top talents and television’s most provocative shows and you get none other than Metropolitan Home’s Showtime House. Set in a pair of $25.5 million penthouses within Manhattan’s Tribeca Summit, this 14,000-square-foot dream space has become the creative playground for 14 of the world’s top architects and designers. Their diverse skills and backgrounds bring dynamic layers to the house while the off-beat characters but the plotlines from six of the hottest original series give their work must-see style. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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It’s hard to imagine now, but 20 years ago, before all these digital mp3 files, iPods and Internet radio, new music was largely limited to the cassette tape—those low-quality, humming plastic devices that your kids will laugh at someday (if they don’t already). But the iconic tape is coming back, and through the discerning eye of a few clever designers, the once clunky gadget can look whimsical, comical—even stylish.
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Looking for something special? A gift that's off the beaten path? Metropolitan Home has got some spectacular gift ideas, all hitting stores in the fall.
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How does your garden grow? Does it scale a building? Sprout from a tower? Create a can’t-miss pattern for viewers overhead? Since private gardens may pose a few limitations (space, neighbors, budget) it’s often in the public spaces that landscape designers can really go wild. So for real inspiration, don’t look next door—see these ten landscape designs that break all the rules and exceed all expectation of what, where, and how beauty grows. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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