The 11th Annual Holiday House NYC Stretches the Imagination of Living Space
The 11th edition of Holiday House NYC featured the work of twenty individuals/firms tapped to transform the eight-bedroom, 13,000-square-foot townhouse on the Upper East Side at 118 East 76th Street, New York, NY into “shoppable” rooms with items on sale on One Kings Lane. Founded by interior designer and breast cancer survivor Iris Danker in 2008, the showhouse […]
Modern-ish, The Latest Iteration of Contemporary Style
Most of you know that I express my passion for design as both as Design Journalist and a Decorator. I’m always on the hunt for the latest looks and trends to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving world of style. When it comes to my personal home, I try to stay current and […]
Trendspotting at The 2018 New American Home:
I recently toured The 2018 New American Home, the official show home of the NAHB International Builders’ Show known as IBS held in Orlando, Florida. I was joined by interior designer Kate Clarke, President of Homes Reimagined, who decorated the home and specified many of its architectural features. Located in Bella Collina in town of Monteverde, about […]
Four Spaces Driving Design
Space-Shifting for the Future A recent statistic by Heimtextil, the global textile trade fair, estimates that by 2030, the world will have 41 megacities with over 40 million inhabitants. This demographic shift is known as “the great urban migration” and will shape how we live, work, consume and socialize. As designers, architects and urban planners […]
Design Finds & Trends at The Architectural Digest Design Show
The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc traveled to New York City for the Architectural Digest Design Show that brings together makers, artisans and luxury brands. Discover some of the latest trends in interior design and home decor and unique design finds to create authentic spaces.
Armstrong Flooring Debuts Diamond Particle Collection
Armstrong Flooring launches its new Vivero Collection of Flooring made of cultured diamond particles in 33 True-to-Life Colors. Vivero with Diamond 10 Technology is 100 percent waterproof so no swelling or buckling with planks are exposed to water. Watch as The Design Tourist Karen LeBlanc puts Vivero with Diamond 10 technology to the test against […]