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Removing an awkward diagonal counter peninsula produced room for a six burner stove and an open, airy feel.
Design for the rest of us: Taking it one room at a time
Home remodels that involve multiple rooms are expensive. But what about projects that are relatively small in comparison? more
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Danny Torrance, who has a long history of working for nonprofits, is the creator of the new Tiny House of Happiness.
Tiny house designed for a big dose of happiness
Most city people usually think of a weekend getaway as a reason to take a car trip. Or you can stay in a tiny house in Germantown. more
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Fall colors create a calming and harmonious palette.
Fall colors, and how to use them
When people are asked about their favorite season, I always tend to hear fall as a quick reply. more
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Adding a partition wall gave privacy to the powder room and also created a functional storage “mudroom” just off the kitchen.
Boo Radley on Price Street, part one
Don’t be fooled by the glamorous TV shows. Construction is hell. more
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Susan Dannenberg, manager of Laurel Hill Gardens, says the fall season is not too late to add a floral touch.
Late season gardening, from containers to vegetables
If you think fall is just about raking leaves, think again. There are any number of plants that can add color and interest to your landscaping now.  “This is the time to plant spring … more
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A dining room with cardboard Lights by Grey Pants NYC.
The not-so ‘White Album’
One of the most beautiful parts about design is seeing what other people enjoy. more
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His Royal Highness has something to say to Chestnut Hill
With the death of Queen Elizabeth, I listened to TV commentators talk about the ascension of Prince Charles to the throne, becoming King Charles III.  more
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An employee at Discount Mid-Century Modern polishes a small table.
A full range of home goods, all here on the Hill
Chestnut Hill furniture showrooms are as diverse as homeowners’ lifestyles. more
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When East Falls designer Val Nehez renovated her kitchen, her custom pot rack, fabricated by the artist John Corcoran, quickly became one her favorite things about her home. See his work on Instagram at everythingjohnny.
When you know you’re really at home 
What gives us that sense of being truly at home? It's different for each of us. more
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BEFORE: A basement kitchen of a mid 1880's Georgian home with plastered walls, beadboard wainscoting, and original iron bread oven.
Details that matter when renovating a historic building
Because Philadelphia is a city of historical importance, and so many smaller communities within the city have received National Historic District status, most homeowners take great pride in their work. more
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Erika Johnson, of Black + Planted, celebrates the success of her second Jabali Jungle plant pop-up event held this year at Wyck Historic House, Garden and Farm in Germantown.
A pop-up shop cultivates a commitment to plant
The second annual Jabali Jungle event in Germantown celebrated plant and flower shops, and urban farms owned by people of color. more
In his book ”Kaffe Fassett’s Glorious Interiors,” author and designer Fassett shows readers how to add floral motifs to every part of a home.
Gray is over and pattern is the new black
A few weeks ago, I read an article that reviewed the New York Drawing Center exhibition entitled “The Clamor of Ornament.” It got me thinking about the appearance of interiors and their associated hallmarks. more
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This room incorporates all of the important elements of design that are signatures of interior design in 2022.
The best of both worlds: Elements of a successful space
In researching successful interior projects, I came across this photo. more
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When windows are treated with architectural elements, there is no need for shutters, shades or blinds.
Window dressing: historic treatments vs current trends
Windows are an integral part of any piece of architecture. more
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Today’s living rooms offer more than just a place to put guests after a family meal.
Traditionalism’s cozier spaces are making a comeback
Today’s living rooms are providing us with much more than a place to put guests after a family meal. Whether you call it a drawing room, sitting room, living room or family room, the “heart of the home,” as it is so often called, is now receiving wider decorative attention than ever.  more
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English ivy overwhelms trees and Wissahickon schist.
Man on a mission to rescue strangled trees
Nicolas Troyano is on a mission to remove the invasive ivy that is strangling so many huge trees in Chestnut Hill. more
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Vashti DuBois, founder of The Colored Girls Museum, social practice artist and social scholar, is one of three people being honored at Historic Germantown’s Hall of Fame event this year on June 9.
Historic Germantown charts a path toward greater relevance
Even before pandemic shutdowns, historic house museums were having a rough time. But our local house museums are working hard to buck that trend, including those in Historic Germantown. more
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“A Pattern Language” by Christopher Alexander
Architecture is best when it serves humans, not stars
Christopher Alexander believed that ordinary people, not just trained architects, should have a hand in designing their own houses, neighborhoods and cities. more
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The Hassrick House (1958) in East Falls, designed by Richard Neutra. Now owned by Thomas Jefferson University.
Celebrating Modern architecture in the Northwest
Northwest Philadelphia’s remarkable treasures of Modern architecture are being celebrated in late May at the annual DOCOMOMO-US conference, this year being held in Philadelphia. more
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Utilizing the space of an outdated bathroom, and a section of an extra bedroom, this luxurious walk-in closet was created.
Closets have come a long way since the early days of Chestnut Hill
The economic boom following World War II led to an even larger consumer culture and increased the desire for even more stuff, especially clothing, shoes and accessories. more
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