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Photography by George Barberis When Alissa Pulcrano first saw this young couple’s home in Portland, Oregon’s lush Southwest Hills neighborhood, the principal designer and CEO of Bright Designlab knew she had to tone down its unmistakable ’80s vibe (we’re talking glass brick walls and aluminum framing). The challenge was to do so while preserving the integrity of the work of Bob Thompson, the renowned architect who originally designed the house.  “When it’s something that iconic, we have to listen to the whispers of the house. There’s no way we could ignore that it’s literally an icon of the ’80s and...

Gentle accent colours uplift this comfortable 71.2 square metre family home interior, located in Moscow, Russia. Designed by Natalia Rybakova, this modern space is warmed through with mellow green, yellow and blue infusions, alongside dominant light wood tone elements. Whilst compact in dimensions, this floor plan encompasses all of the practical necessities for a happy family life. The open concept living space brings family members together with a combined dining, cooking and lounging arrangement. Peripheral furniture is pared back to ensure the environment doesn’t feel overcrowded or complicated. Bedrooms are peaceful, and the fitted bathroom cleanly precise. Apartment floor plan...

I’m sure we all have our own routines when it comes to cleaning the bathroom. I usually start with the toilet, then move to the shower, then address the sink, mirror, and floors. In fact, if I can clean all of those in one go, I’m probably feeling really productive! But beyond those weekly maintenance cleanings, there’s definitely more we should be doing. Bathrooms have the potential to become the dirtiest room in the house if left unchecked, due to the unique combination of warmth, humidity, and bacteria that congregate there. Related: 9 Things You Need To Replace In Your Bathroom With just...

Photography by Zeke Ruelas; Design by Emily Henderson Glossy glass shower tiles, double-duty offices, eco-friendly insulation—these are just some of the features that have played major roles in home renovations in the past two years. But even while people were carving out more room to work and play, one remodel reigned supreme: redoing the kitchen.  For the past three years, according to Houzz’s latest home trends study, the median spending on kitchen projects has been flat (in 2019 the average cost was $35,000). But our newfound need for proving drawers and discreet appliance garages has apparently sparked a big spike....

When actor Odette Annable and her husband, Dave (of Brothers & Sisters fame), sold their West Hollywood bungalow last year, she thought they’d move neighborhoods (like to Sherman Oaks or Calabasas), not across state lines and a thousand-plus miles. “I’m a Valley girl, born and bred. I was completely resistant,” Odette says with a laugh. But after spending a few weeks in lockdown during the throes of the pandemic with Dave’s family in Austin, life Down South started to grow on her—so much so that Dave proposed checking out houses on the market. Fifteen tours and four offers later, the...