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1 month ago | 
livingetc.com | Lauren Jones
When your client is a cinematographer, you expect a certain element of drama. Well, designer Sha Wang of Atelier Fēn delivered just that in this multi-story home in Vancouver’s highly sought-after Point Grey neighborhood. While the home, only recently completed, enjoys enviable views of the ocean and city from its top level, the interior leaves just as big of an impression. One of the most impactful features? Its modern kitchen — or is that two kitchens?
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1 month ago | 
livingetc.com | Lauren Jones
What comes to mind when you think of sustainable interior design? Is it a home with hardwood floors, low-VOC paint, or something a bit more unique like bamboo accents or cork? For years, sustainability has been synonymous with certain material choices that, yes, are eco-friendly, but there’s much more to the story. According to the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) 2025 Trends Report, wellness and sustainability are on homeowners’ minds now more than ever.
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1 month ago | 
livingetc.com | Lauren Jones
The brief was clear: create a home that felt airy and serene but still grounded in warmth and character. New York–based designer Jessie Schuster brought that vision to life with a thoughtful renovation of a 2,500-square-foot apartment in a pre-war building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Known for its architectural elegance and generous proportions, the building was rich in original detail, including intricate stucco moldings and soaring ceilings.
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1 month ago | 
bostonmagazine.com | Lauren Jones
Boston Home How an Austin-based design team created a sumptuous Osterville escape on the site of a 200-year-old shipyard. This article is from the summer 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription.
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1 month ago | 
livingetc.com | Lauren Jones
“She fell in love with the Highland Park area first — who wouldn’t?” says Ashby Collective designer Annie Bacon. The client, originally from London and now living in Dallas, was looking for a “white, blank box” to transform into her own. She was ready to put down roots and had been following Annie and her team on Instagram for years. She even reached out before closing on the modern home.
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2 months ago | 
msn.com | Lauren Jones
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2 months ago | 
livingetc.com | Lauren Jones
One thing is not like the others. On a street in South Tottenham, a row of homes sit comfortably in place — all brick façades, tiled roofs and predictable lines. And then there’s Nina Woodcroft’s sustainable home. Clad in mottled brown cork imported from Portugal with intriguing rounded corners, it looks — and feels — different. Children from the neighboring school pause to run their fingers across the walls. Delivery drivers do a double take. Even local foxes have taken a nibble.
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2 months ago | 
livingetc.com | Lauren Jones
Sustainability is a term that’s tossed around frequently, but what does it really mean when it comes to interior design? Well, today, sustainable homes can be both earth-conscious and timeless without sacrificing on aesthetics. Whether you’re a designer or homeowner aiming to curate a space that makes Mother Earth a bit happier (and healthier), it’s all about thoughtful choices — and the sustainable homes that do it best are anything but boring.
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2 months ago | 
livingetc.com | Lauren Jones
Sustainability has become a buzzword, and honestly, we’re not surprised. It’s no longer a niche concern for designers sourcing low-emission or carbon-neutral materials, but a top priority for consumers who care about the health and function of their homes. As more brands show off their eco credentials, the question becomes: what’s clever marketing, and what’s the real deal?
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2 months ago | 
dwell.com | Lauren Jones
View 25 PhotosThe nondescript 2000s residence now channels Belgian minimalism with luxe finishes like plaster and marble. View 25 PhotosFor architect Francisco Arredondo, principal of North Arrow Studio, there are two types of clients: those who think they know what they want, and those who know what they want. "We like working with the ones that know," he says. One such was Aditi, who was living in an early-2000s spec house in South Austin.
