The luxury hospitality industry is undergoing a massive sea change. In an unprecedented wave of creative evolution, five of the world’s most elite hotel brands are officially venturing beyond their land-based properties into the sleek, hyper-curated intimacy of the yachting world. Aman, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, and the legendary Orient Express are among the…
There was a time when painting the upper cabinets light and the lowers dark was considered wildly original. Then everyone copied it. Don’t get me wrong, it still looks good, but the once-radical formula has become a bit too safe. Today’s most interesting kitchens are finding entirely new places for that second color hit, using…
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Children love to play with castles, and the Casul chairs become one in seconds. Otherwise a chair for kids, you can transform the seats into a children’s playset resembling a miniature throne rendered in plywood. Designed by Irish furniture designer James Murphy, the Casul chairs feature clever timber joints and kid-safe hinges that allow the…
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Home Advice You Can Trust Tips, tricks & ideas for a better home and yard, delivered to your inbox daily. You turn off lights when you leave a room, combine errands to stretch a tank of gas, and run only full loads in your dishwasher. Yet even if you’re following the basics of home energy…
In search of a classic lamp for the renowned lighting brand Lodes, the talented Italian design duo Carolina Martinelli and Vittorio Venezia, collectively known as Martinelli Venezia, designed the Aurea glass lamp that explores the relationship between light and matter. The luminaire features an effortless, fountain-like form that doesn’t act as an extra in the…
Robin Gentry /Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Broadforks inhabit an unusual space in gardening in which something that sounds too good to be true is, nonetheless, true. These tools — long, straight-ish tines in line with two long handles —…
Inspired by the quiet strength of an elephant, Heechan Kim’s Loxo Chair explores the space where sculpture and furniture meet. Pairing a slender walnut frame with a generously upholstered cylindrical bolster, the lounge chair recently earned the Best of Students award at this year’s WANTED Schools Showcase during ICFF. Developed while Kim was pursuing an…
Mulching is one of the most effective ways to suppress weeds, improve soil health, and reduce watering in the yard. But, having to reapply it multiple times a year can be tiring and time-consuming. That’s why many gardeners are now turning to living mulch plants for a more low-maintenance approach. Instead of mulching with bark…