When investing significant amounts in renovating your kitchen, it’s crucial that the finishes and upgrades you choose are not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical and durable. Unfortunately, good intentions can sometimes lead to kitchen remodel regret, wasted space, and cash down the drain. To help you avoid common pitfalls, I interviewed several pros, including […]
Adding color and character to your white kitchen can transform it from a functional space to one that is vibrant and inviting, reflecting your style and personality. Many people have all white kitchens, and while this is still a lovely look, it can sometimes feel sterile and stark. Infuse warmth, energy, and personality into your […]
When designing a kitchen, choosing the right colors is essential for creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. Colors have a distinct impact on how a room functions and feels. It is critical that you consider how a color may affect appetite, mood, and even how clean the room appears. Some colors can make a room […]
A mother working overtime at home as a seamstress finds it difficult to carve out a few moments for her son in “Felt Love,” a poignant short film about family, togetherness, and quality time. Created by a group of students at San Jose State University as a senior thesis project in 2020, the piece combines […]
We all want to create a comfortable yet elegant kitchen space, but not everyone has an unlimited budget to do so. While some kitchen renovations require a significant financial investment, these inexpensive items will make your kitchen look better without breaking the bank. With a keen eye for design and a touch of creativity, these […]
All images © Goran Konjevod, shared with permission In Goran Konjevod’s meticulously crafted origami pieces, countless creases, ridges, and folds transform into stunning forms (previously). Ranging from vessels to abstract reliefs, the artist draws on his experience in mathematics and computer science to create technically precise yet visually organic sculptures. Konjevod taps into the endless […]
Desmodus rotundus. All images © Guardabosques, shared with permission Bats can be found nearly everywhere on the planet, except for extreme deserts and the poles, and there are more than 1,400 species with an incredible variety of traits. The tiniest is Kitti’s hog-nosed bat, also known as a “bumblebee bat,” because it’s less than 1.5 […]
“Bike,” cross-stitch embroidery, 24 x 48 inches. All images © Francine LeClercq, shared with permission Analogous to pixels, the tight grid of cross-stitch serves as a fitting canvas for translating digital footage to a handcrafted form. New York City-based artist Francine LeClercq’s embroideries of surveillance imagery capture the tell-tale date and time stamps and grainy […]
“The days keep getting longer.” All images © Peter Frederiksen, shared with permission Chicago-based artist Peter Frederiksen (previously) pinpoints the most ridiculous, exaggerated moments in cartoons and animated shows to dramatize them further into absurdity. Cropping a single outlandish action or event, Frederiksen uses free-motion machine embroidery to stitch stylized compositions that, out of context, […]
Some people find cleaning therapeutic, while others dread it. If you fall into the latter category, deep cleaning your appliances probably sounds like a nightmarish chore — a group of Family Feud survey panelists would agree. In true Family Feud style, they asked 100 people, “What’s the hardest kitchen appliance to clean.” Here are the […]
