March 2019
Down to Downsize?
In an age of tiny houses, capsule wardrobes and consultant Marie Kondo, a lot of people have felt the urge to purge. And while developers are still building large homes all over Raleigh, there’s also […]
Retreat
March 2019
Old House, New Rules
Photographs by Keith Isaacs The first thing that strikes you upon entering the Carroll-Helms House on Wake Forest Road is a gorgeous, wooden open-riser staircase. Located directly in the middle of the re-envisioned 1920s masonry […]
February 2019
Build a Bar at Home
Starting your own home bar can seem daunting, but it doesn’t need to be; make it fun by using a bar cart and think of stocking your home bar as a marathon rather than a […]
December 2018 / January 2019
A Smooth Transition
Photographs by Keith Issacs When old design meets new, there’s often an element of surprise to the final result. For a residence in Raleigh’s Historic Cameron Park neighborhood, architect Katherine Hogan and designer Vinny Petrarca, […]
November 2018
Sherwin-Williams: Color of the Year 2019
Sherwin-Williams chose Cavern Clay SW 7701 as its 2019 Color of the Year. The cool, vibrant colors of 2018 are replaced with warm earthy hues according to Sherwin-Williams. Cavern Clay is “ A nod to […]
November 2018
Raleigh Denim: Seeing Stars
There’s a certain wonder to the night sky, with its stars, planets and, beyond Earth, the great unknown. Sarah Yarborough and Victor Lytvinenko of Raleigh Denim are similarly captivated by the astral world, which they […]
November 2018
Doug Frates: Sea of Glass
A sunset over a Mediterranean beach, the ocean meeting the sand, golden light reflected on crystal blue waters. At Vidrio, hundreds of handblown glass discs transport guests from the buzz of Glenwood South to the […]
October 2018
Case of the Blues
Deep blue interior decorations will have you feeling anything but glum, with an array of dramatic shades that are sure to add brilliance to any room. Make an eye-catching statement with bold patterned pillows and […]
October 2018
Luminous Rooms
“Lighting sets the tone of a room,” says Louise Gaskill, owner of the Louise Gaskill Company, who has been designing lighting pieces for nearly 20 years. Gaskill’s designs, which include beautiful chandeliers, lamps and sconces, […]
October 2018
Parade of Homes Trends
If you’re building or remodeling a home and looking for ideas, there’s no better resource than The Parade of Homes. Each October, the Home Builders Association of Raleigh–Wake County hosts a free tour of 250 […]