A bar counter shaped like an inverted ziggurat sits at the centre of this restaurant in Mexico City, designed by local architecture studio RA! Tana is a tapas spot located in the city’s wealthy Polanco neighbourhood, within a compact and intimate space facing Parque Lincoln. The Tana restaurant is organized around a central concrete bar RA! gutted the 65-square-metre unit to make way for its cave-like concept, achieved by applying textured plaster and concrete across the four-metre-high walls. “The intervention began by demolishing the superimposed finishes of the old premises, in order to discover the structure and the materials that…
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For our latest lookbook, we’ve collected eight window seats in homes across the world including clever custom-made solutions in wood and concrete. By installing a window seat, interior designers don’t just add extra seating to a room, they also create a peaceful space that can be used for contemplation and relaxation. Whether it functions as a small nook for reading, a sofa for socialising or even as a daybed, these projects showcase how the built-in furniture piece has been used in homes from Denmark to China. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s…
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White Cabinets & Calacatta Viola Stone Photography by Anthology Creative Studio A white kitchen with beautiful Calacatta Viola stone with black and charcoal veining. Dramatic Marble & Metallic Kitchen Island Who doesn’t love to make a statement in their kitchen? PK Architects designed this pad for their clients who love to entertain. They wanted an elevated marble kitchen with ornate detailing around the trim of the kitchen. But they also wanted the island to be a statement piece of its own. They went with a copper island to give this kitchen a unique twist that complements the space. Elegant Off…
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The Team Behind the Rye Country House The creative minds behind this country house transformation include Elizabeth Roberts, Josh Lekwa, John Bassett, and Jamie Perez, whose collective vision and dedication have breathed new life into this historic New York property. The Colonial Revival house exterior was restored and every single building system within the house was completely replaced to improve the functionality of the house. A true home makeover inside and out. Photography by Elizabeth Roberts Architects A Central Kitchen Remodel: Navy Blue Modern Kitchen One of the critical components of this home renovation project was the central kitchen remodel.…
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Plumbing is an essential part of any home or business. Without proper maintenance, plumbing systems can quickly become a headache. Several signs indicate when to call a professional plumber for maintenance. When you see these five signs, it’s time to call for the plumbing maintenance service. The first sign that you need plumbing maintenance is slow-draining sinks or showers. If water takes longer than usual to drain, it could be a clogged drain or a more severe plumbing issue. The second sign is low water pressure. If the water pressure in your home or business is weaker than usual, it…
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Firstly, let me introduce you to Erinn. Erinn Valencich is the founder behind StyleRow and the award-winning design firm Erinn V. Design. She also runs Erinn V Custom Designer Furniture, which is the umbrella for multiple furniture lines she designs. Bedroom design by Erinn V Design Group As an interior design professional, Erinn created StyleRow. She wanted to help fellow interior designers, architects, builders, stagers and home renovators streamline their businesses. The software makes project management, client presentations, collaborating and budgeting faster. The goal was to make each project more profitable. While the software was initially developed for pros in…