Another trick she uses is to freeze loose items – fruit for snacking on for example – flat on a tray (she likes the shallow iDesign trays and tops them with reusable parchment) before decanting the food into labelled bags and adding it to the filing system. To be barbecue-ready, she suggests flat-freezing burgers in … Read more
With the arrival of balmy weather, summer-party season is in full swing; and there’s no better way to spend a sunny afternoon than socialising outside with family and friends. Part of the point of a garden party is that it should be relaxed and informal, giving the hosts more time to enjoy it. But while … Read more
Charlotte bouclé throw, £25, John Lewis; Blanket-stitched basketweave throw, £625, Johnstons of Elgin What about drying? “Put it on a high spin, you don’t want it coming out of the machine wet,” says Browne. “If you’re going to dry it outside, make sure to space it out.” For those who favour a tumble dryer, be … Read more
These days I’ll pretty much serve plate after plate of vegetarian dishes at my parties depending on what my local fruttivendolo [greengrocer] tells me is in season. Right now that means fava beans, artichokes and fresh peas. Another thing the Italians taught me is that recipes don’t need to be convoluted to be special. They … Read more
Do: make old look new. Don’t: go too trad A new collaboration between fabric house Sanderson and the fashion designer and illustrator Giles Deacon has ushered in a collection that evokes a certain feeling of grandeur and nostalgia, but is intended to be used in any style of home, whatever its size. Existing designs from … Read more
How to Size the Optimal Kitchen Island: 5 Essential Tips Reconstruction of Apartment in Makedonska Street / Riste Dobrijevic. Image © Relja Ivanic Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1013442/how-to-size-the-optimal-kitchen-island-5-essential-tips A correctly sized kitchen island is more than just a functional architectural element—it’s a key component of kitchen design. Beyond its primary functions, … Read more
How to Bring Comfort and Warmth to the Design of Public Spaces? Winthrop Library / Johnston Architects. Image © Benjamin Drummond Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1012247/how-to-bring-comfort-and-warmth-to-the-design-of-public-spaces Public spaces, whether indoors or outdoors, public or private, are characterized as places for encounters, opportunities, and exchanges of ideas or goods, and ultimately, they … Read more
How to Hide the Air Conditioning? Apartamento Alto da Lapa / CR2 Arquitetura. Image: © Fran Parente Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1010930/how-to-hide-the-air-conditioning As temperatures rise, the demand for air conditioning is on the upswing. Recognizing its near indispensability in modern life, we seek more energy-efficient options in response to the climate … Read more
“I like seeing festive elements all over the place, so that you turn the corner and think, ‘Oh yes, it’s Christmas!’” says Paula. “I do the whole house, including upstairs, where there will be more trailing ivy – it sounds a bit naff, but I use faux ivy upstairs, as I don’t want to run … Read more
How to Choose Colors for Your Apartment Walls? Explore Various Brazilian Examples Apartamento Campo Belo / CR2 Arquitetura. Image: © Alessandro Guimarães Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1009777/how-to-choose-colors-for-your-apartment-walls-explore-various-brazilian-examples Choosing how to paint your apartment can significantly impact its atmosphere and visual appeal. While it may be tempting to stick with the comfort … Read more