Modern flat-fronted cupboards and drawers give a fresh, bright feel to a kitchen, but how do you prevent the space from looking sterile? Incorporating timber in cabinets, benchtops and floors, and adding wooden furniture and accessories, lets you create a room that feels both airy and warm. Take a look…

7 Ways to Warm Up a Contemporary White Kitchen (8 photos)
7 Ways to Warm Up a Contemporary White Kitchen (8 photos)
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Like many a Victorian property, this Hertfordshire house in England has great proportions. What it lacked, though, was a generous space in which the family could gather. It was also in need of new wiring and plumbing – and a brand new look. “The decor was multi-coloured,” says Cherie Lee of Cherie…

UK Houzz Tour: A Victorian House That’s All About Relaxation (20 photos)
UK Houzz Tour: A Victorian House That’s All About Relaxation (20 photos)
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In this practical series, we ask experts to answer your burning home and garden questions. Here, Agnes Swejeir, interior designer and director of of Sweijer Design, reveals how to give your open-plan, kitchen-living room-diner…

How Do I… Give my Open-Plan Room a Scandi Feel? (8 photos)
How Do I… Give my Open-Plan Room a Scandi Feel? (8 photos)
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Sometimes things don’t go according to plan: A young family from Berlin, Germany, wanted a contemporary home but ended up buying a historical property from the ’50s. What can you do? Architects Carsten Wiewiorra and Anna Hopp helped them update the house, which had originally been designed as part of…

Berlin Houzz Tour: Curved, Contemporary Lines Revamp a ’50s Home (14 photos)
Berlin Houzz Tour: Curved, Contemporary Lines Revamp a ’50s Home (14 photos)
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Hanwha Surfaces recently announced that Michael Talbot has joined the company as product design manager.
Hanwha Surfaces Names Michael Talbot as Product Design Manager
Hanwha Surfaces Names Michael Talbot as Product Design Manager
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The fascinating scenario of the Italian Stone Theatre, among works celebrating Italian excellence in stone and pools of water multiplying its majesty, was the setting for the award ceremony of the twelfth edition of the Best Communicator Award.

Marmomac Water Night Gala: Winners of the best communicator award announced
Marmomac Water Night Gala: Winners of the best communicator award announced
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Two years ago, what started as an idea among stone industry professionals has flourished into a well-driven campaign with a sole purpose – to promote the use and benefits of natural stone above all other alternative building materials.
What to know about the Use Natural Stone campaign
What to know about the Use Natural Stone campaign
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When the owners of this once-grand Edwardian home-turned-boarding house contacted Infinite Design Studio to refurbish their unique and prized beachside mansion, they were clear on what they wanted – a glamorous home that capitalised on the ocean views. What they didn’t want was a cliche. That meant…

Houzz Tour: Prized Seaside Manor Reimagined for Modern Living (27 photos)
Houzz Tour: Prized Seaside Manor Reimagined for Modern Living (27 photos)
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If you’re looking to add personality to a room scheme, introducing one or two well-chosen aged or worn pieces is a great way to go about it. But if you’re unsure how to work an antique or vintage element into your interior, fear not; we’ve gathered together 27 of our favourite old-meets-new room schemes…

Best of the Week: 27 Spaces That Mix Old and New Elements (28 photos)
Best of the Week: 27 Spaces That Mix Old and New Elements (28 photos)
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Guided by strong architect interest, Indiana Limestone Co. is offering a new series of Lunch & Learn continuing education sessions that address the firm’s new Thin Limestone Panel System.
Indiana Limestone Co. offers Lunch & Learn CEU Sessions on Thin Limestone Panel System
Indiana Limestone Co. offers Lunch & Learn CEU Sessions on Thin Limestone Panel System
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