Amazon and Google are vying to become the Uber for handymen and capitalize on the growth of the on-demand services industry. A recent Intuit survey estimates 7.6 million Americans will be working in the so-called “gig” economy by 2020, more than double the current total of 3.2 million people. “This is a multibillion-dollar market, […]
The future is now, and it seems classic 1960’s Star Trek has influenced present day reality. Okay, it’s not exactly teleportation, but it’s a start: scientists have created a futuristic elevator for the home that resembles the Turbolifts on Star Trek‘s USS Enterprise. Created by Terry Lifts, a company based out of Knutsford, Cheshire, UK, their […]
Take a load off and have a seat, why don’t you? Multipurpose furniture like storage benches pair coziness with efficiency, bringing you the best of both worlds. Of course, you can’t forget style, either. From wood to upholstered storage bench designs, these essential pieces come in dozens of colors, patterns and textures. You can get […]
Labor Day is a good time to evaluate your daily grind and start to look for ways to de-stress. After the seemingly endless shopping, working and errand running, it’s a relief to come home and finally rest up — but when we slip into that all-too-familiar routine of screen time and snacks right up until […]
It’s been 20 years since the interior design world lost one of its greatest: Charlotte Perriand. To mark the milestone, Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris is giving over all four floors of galleries in its Gehry Partners–designed building to her furniture and sketches as well as to the artwork that influenced her in a comprehensive […]
Yes, we are in the dog days of Summer, but now is the perfect time to make sure your home systems are in working order, before the harsher Fall and Winter weather sets in. The warm weather also makes this season an ideal time to take care of outdoor tasks that can deter pests and […]
Keeping your pooch from roaming can be a big challenge, and while classic fences are the most common method, another way to go is to install an electronic containment system, or electric fence, in your yard. These systems have the advantage of being easier and less expensive to install than a fence, though they requires […]
“We have decided to invest significantly in Home smart across Ikea to fast-forward the development. This is the biggest New Business we are establishing since the introduction of Children’s Ikea,” said Peter van der Poel, manager Ikea Range & Supply, aka, the box that sits above Ikea of Sweden within the complicated Ikea Group org […]
In home design, history often repeats itself. “By reaching back for culture and forward for contemporary techniques, we combine the best of old and new,” says Katie Skoloff, principal designer and founder of In Site Designs, an interior design firm in Greenville, S.C. “People feel validated by heritage, especially as we age, and are always […]
In home design, history often repeats itself. “By reaching back for culture and forward for contemporary techniques, we combine the best of old and new,” says Katie Skoloff, principal designer and founder of In Site Designs, an interior design firm in Greenville, S.C. “People feel validated by heritage, especially as we age, and are always […]