Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott took a raw, not-so-cute Manhattan duplex and turned it into a layered, old-world home with wallpaper, millwork, Murano glass, and terraces where you can sneak outside for air. Designer Young Huh helped them push pattern and detail without losing comfort, and the result is maximalist but controlled. Here’s how to…
Every home reaches that point where it feels like there’s not enough space. You start looking at new storage bins, baskets, and shelving systems, thinking that’ll finally fix it. But here’s the truth — most homes don’t have a storage problem. They have a “too much stuff” problem. And more specifically, there’s one type of…
You can update furniture, paint, and decor all you want — but some parts of a house quietly tell the truth about its age. Even if everything else looks fresh, a few details instantly date a home to the decade it was built. The biggest giveaway? The trim and doors. Those details might not seem…
Pantries are supposed to make life easier — a place where everything has a spot, and meal prep feels effortless. But in reality, most pantries turn into black holes for half-empty boxes, forgotten cans, and mystery bags that expired two years ago. It’s not that you’re unorganized; it’s that most pantry designs are poorly thought…
Most “dated” rooms aren’t old. They’re stuck on the wrong details—shiny bulbs, short curtains, busy surfaces, and hardware that never grew up. Fixing them is fast. Your bulbs are cool blue Blue light flattens paint and skin. It makes white look dingy and wood look orange. Swap to warm (2700–3000K) in living spaces. Keep one…
Layering is why finished rooms feel rich without being fussy. You’re stacking texture, light, and height so the space holds you—morning to night—without feeling busy. Start with the floor and work up Rug first. It sets the footprint and the color temperature. If you love pattern, keep it on the rug and let curtains go…
A balanced room doesn’t feel busy, heavy, or lopsided. Your eye moves without snagging. You don’t have to buy a new sofa to get there—you need to fix scale, rhythm, and where the “weight” sits. Match visual weight across the room If one side of the room carries a dark sofa, bookcase, and a big…
Custom isn’t about labels. It’s about fit and finish. Tighten gaps, upgrade touchpoints, and clean up lines so the space feels built for you. These quick swaps do the heavy lifting without a contractor. Plastic soap bottles for real dispensers Branded bottles make a counter look busy. Move dish and hand soap into simple glass…