• Utilitarian and Comfortable, This Mumbai Home Is All About Thoughtfully Designed Spaces
    Home Décor

    Utilitarian and Comfortable, This Mumbai Home Is All About Thoughtfully Designed Spaces

    July 9, 2023 - By 

    Tamaghna and Tania had a very simple concept in mind for their 3BHK apartment in Navi Mumbai: it should be a happy place, somewhere they would want to be all the time! Other than this short and sweet brief, they gave HomeLane designer Vrushali Vatkar carte blanche when it came to the design and execution of the home interior. And with this simple ideology in mind, Vrushali has thoughtfully crafted a home that emphasizes clean lines, with pops of colour and nuanced patterns adding vibrancy to a rich off-white canvas. Every inch of space in the Bhattacharyas’ home has been…

  • Northern California’s Sea Ranch Is a Bucket List Stay. And It Just Reopened Its Rooms
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    Northern California’s Sea Ranch Is a Bucket List Stay. And It Just Reopened Its Rooms

    July 9, 2023 - By 

    It’s “paradise at the end of the world,” once said Barbara Stauffacher, the graphic designer who created the ram’s horns graphic adorning the lodge at Sea Ranch in Sonoma County, California. Built in the 1960s, the quiet coastal community about three hours north of San Francisco was imagined as a means of living harmoniously with nature by a small group of architects, designers, and master planner, Lawrence Halprin. It was also a response to the kinds of gated communities found elsewhere in the country that bent the wilderness to its will and barred outsiders. A bench seat was added to…

  • How to Find the Right Kitchen Contractor
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    How to Find the Right Kitchen Contractor

    July 9, 2023 - By 

    Last Updated on July 8, 2023 by Kravelv When it comes to home renovation projects, the kitchen is often considered the heart of the home. It’s where meals are prepared and memories are made, so it’s important to have a kitchen that not only functions well but also reflects your personal style. Hiring a kitchen contractor is a smart choice for homeowners looking to update their kitchen, but with so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. In this article, we’ll discuss how to find the right kitchen contractor for your home renovation. Start…

  • An “Antiques Roadshow” Superfan Gets a Shot at an Appraisal
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    An “Antiques Roadshow” Superfan Gets a Shot at an Appraisal

    July 9, 2023 - By 

    “Wow. I don’t know what to say. I’m literally shocked. But of course we would never sell! It belongs in the family, no amount of money would ever change that.” This was the script I was rehearsing in my head on the way to a taping of the long-running television series Antiques Roadshow. On air since 1997, the traveling appraisal series has consistently been one of PBS’ most-watched and beloved programs. The Roadshow films all over the country every year, and my partner Lily and I had finally won tickets through their free lottery to attend the taping at Old…

  • Mysterious leaks and moisture? It may be your roof ventilation!
    Home Moving

    Mysterious leaks and moisture? It may be your roof ventilation!

    July 9, 2023 - By 

    Up until the late 90’s or so, the importance of proper roof ventilation wasn’t really understood, as a result, it’s estimated that as many as 90% of American homes built in the 20th Century were constructed with inadequate ventilation! This realization came with the answers to mysteries that have plagued homeowners and roofers for years. From condensation that appeared with no seeming cause, to mysterious water damage, learning about proper ventilation changed the roofing and housing industry forever! Armed with this knowledge, we have developed many solutions to the problem and answers to questions we didn’t have before. Today we…

  • On the Market: A Revamped War Bunker, a Rare Marin Eichler, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week
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    On the Market: A Revamped War Bunker, a Rare Marin Eichler, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week

    July 8, 2023 - By 

    12 Great Circle Drive in Mill Valley, California, is currently listed for $2,995,000 by Leah Johnson of City Real Estate. “This architecturally significant home nestled along the waterfront of Richardson Bay is captivating upon arrival. Rare not just for Mill Valley, this is but one of four original two-level floor plans in Strawberry Point. It possesses the period adornments of a classic Eichler structure within its dramatic ~3,689 square feet of living space, and a variety of techniques are used on the grounds to integrate the indoors with the outdoors for today’s modern lifestyle. This is a four-bedroom floor plan…