How to shop for furniture, other housewares online
Obviously buying a hair dryer or a book through the internet is not the same as buying a sofa.
Joseph Pubillones, Special to IBJ
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Decorating: Animal prints gone wild
You have to know how to incorporate animal prints in the space. Take caution because there is a fine line between trendy and tacky.
Decorating your home’s entry hall
Decorating an entrance hall or foyer can be a great deal of fun. It can be the one space in your home that is a little over the top to suggest the overall tone of the decor of the home.
How to mix colors and patterns in your home
Working with color is the fun part of pulling your home together. Initially, don’t get caught up in getting it right the first time you select your colors, fabrics and patterns. Learning and editing is part of the process. Don’t let all the decisions get in the way of your own imagination and enthusiasm. The […]
Comfort, the ultimate luxury in home decor
As we face an uncertain future, which may entail longer periods of cooking, playing, living and even working from home, everyone seems to have comfort at the top of their list for every room in their home.
Layering is the insider secret to decorating a room that takes your breath away
Even in contemporary architecture and interiors where minimalism reigns, there are layers of details, albeit restrained.
Art of Design: Tips for dining al fresco
For those in cooler areas, outdoor heaters are available, and you can also get a four-post tent that will provide cover from the evening dew and help keep some heat near your diners.
Design: Hunting for a collection for your home
Many collect because they identify with a particular form of expression, color or information that an artist is trying to communicate.
The Art of Design: Be bamboozled
To this day, posh places from Beverly Hills to Palm Beach seem to enjoy the relaxed sense of luxury that crafted furnishings of bamboo, rattan and caning bring.
Decor: Give your bedroom a boost
Almost any headboard can be revamped with either paint or fabric. If your current headboard is mainly made out of wood or metal, paint is your first go-to solution.
Design: Choosing the right color palette for a room
Selecting a specific color can be challenging. Where to start? I usually ask homeowners about personal preferences: What colors do they like to wear? What color is their vehicle? Any preferred childhood colors? What do different colors mean to them?
Art of Design: Shipping container homes are gaining traction
Shipping container homes and buildings have gained traction in the last 10 years as people search for an alternative to traditional building methods and look for recyclable, durable products.
The Art of Design: If you want to DIY your space, get a notebook
It doesn’t matter whether you consider this notebook a design journal or a project management tool or a running budget. It is all three.
Art of Design: Loving an imperfect home
Almost everything that is wrong with a property can be fixed, remedied or even recycled so you end up loving your home.
Décor: Try using wallpaper in places other than on the wall
Wallpaper comes in and out of style but it’s currently experiencing a surge in popularity. Designer Joseph Pubillones says it can be used on more than just walls.
Art of design: Rules for decorating a dining room, especially in a pandemic
Cooking and dining at home has led to the rediscovery of the dining room.
Decor: Lightening up the house for summertime
Creating an inviting retreat needn’t require a complete redo of an entire room. Seek out a sunny corner or an underused space of any room.
The Art of Design: Good things in small packages
Designing a small home has its challenges. But believe it or not, the opportunities that a small home can offer are amazing.
The Art of Design: That old black magic
Black is a color that is stable; it symbolizes order and control. It is sophisticated and authoritative.