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After a Stint in the Countryside, This NYC Couple Returned to Chelsea and Got Savvy With Storage

Nothing says “welcome home” like floor-to-ceiling millwork.

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This New-Build Indiana Lake House Is Meant to Feel Like the Rippling Waters It Overlooks

From the blue paneled ceiling to the pleated tub pendant lamp.

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Platform Bed or Nightstand—The Furniture in This Brownstone Was Made to Fit Up Its Winding Staircase

Plus the practical shower that “made life a lot easier.”

Taupe-painted bespoke shelving

When Your Client Cares About Paint as Much as Furniture, You Go Big With Opposing Colors

Two hues divide the apartment into day and night.

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In This Kitchen, the Banquette Cushions Are Foam Rollers and the Bench Is IKEA Cabinets

Sarah Sherman Samuel’s managing director reveals her hacks.

mustard yellow living room

Brown Shower Tile Actually Looks Chic in This Montauk Home’s Two-Tone Bathroom

The key is a neutral counterpoint.

New York’s Newest Celeb-Spotting Bar Is Designed to Make You Look Good

New York’s Newest Celeb-Spotting Bar Is Designed to Make You Look Good

It’s all thanks to this color on the walls.

Living room space.

In Christene Barberich’s Brooklyn Haven, Vintage Finds and Natural Light Are Tailored To Fit

The Refinery29 co-founder knows how to make the most of her space.

Edie Parker's founder Brett Heyman

At This Accessories Designer’s NYC Home, Design Rules Go Out the High-Gloss Purple Window

“It’s a hodgepodge,” says the founder of Edie Parker.