When KiKi ARCHi, an architecture firm—founded by Yoshihiko Seki and Saika Akiyoshi—centred close to household architecture, with offices in Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai, was entrusted with a temporary to construct a modern residence in Beijing, their greatest challenge was weaving in the client’s prized assortment of golden nanmu wooden furnishings. […]
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A Mercer Island Home with Classic Appeal | Home + Garden
This 8,427-square-foot Mercer Island home was built on a stunning slice of waterfront complete with a sloping hillside, narrow driveway, and other restrictions. Photos by John Granen Sometimes, the most beautiful homes are located on the most challenging lots. This 8,427-square-foot Mercer Island home was built on a stunning slice of […]
Inside a Family-Friendly Chicago Home That Was Transformed Through Classic Architecture
Upon stepping off of the elevator and into the expansive Chicago apartment of interior designer Sasha Adler’s longtime shoppers, guests are transported to a gallery-like house where by present day art and exquisite antiques commingle. In the lobby, bold picks from the homeowners’ blue-chip collection—contemporary works by Sean Scully, Rose Wiley, […]
Classic downtown home’s renovation hits tough timing, cost overruns | News
House “flipper” Nik Boone thought he knew what kind of commitment he was signing up for last year when he agreed to pay just $231,000 for a grandiose, 3,420-square-foot home in one of Bakersfield’s most desirable neighborhoods. But life is full of lessons, especially when you’re trying to renovate a […]
5 White Kitchen Renovations That Redefine the Classic Trend
Whilst blue and gray kitchens have been trending for a several years, white cook dinner areas continue to be a perennial beloved for their universal attraction and resale benefit. But at times all-white can come to feel clinical—or even worse, unimaginative. Here’s how to make the look without the need […]