Give Your Home a Quick Refresh With This Room-by-Room Guide
When you’re not ready for an overhaul but still want to spruce up your space, sometimes changing one or two things can be transformative.
We asked six designers to give us tips for updating different areas of the home and gathered a few new objects—from lighting to appliances—to spark inspiration. Jump to each article for tips from our experts, and product recommendations for every space in your home.
Kitchen: Stephanie Dyer in Portland, Oregon
Dyer’s renovation of a kitchen in Portland's Burlingame neighborhood opens up walls and reconfigures counter space. The floor is a striking terrazzo from Ann Sack's Renata line.
Photo by Meagan Larsen
See our full interview with Dyer and a list of kitchen products.
Living Room: Brigette Romanek in Los Angeles, California
For a home in West Hollywood, Romanek punctuates the living room with a sunny pair of Facett chairs by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec.
Photo by Douglas Friedman
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See our full interview with Romanek and picks for the living room.
Bedroom: Lauren Geremia in San Francisco, California
Large windows and a white bedspread lend an airy atmosphere to a California bedroom in the first home Geremia designed from the group up.
Photo by Suzanna Scott
See our full interview with Geremia and selections for the bedroom.
Dining Area: Zoe Chan Eayrs and Merlin Eayrs in London, England
Chan + Eayrs transform an 18th-century house in East London, combining contemporary furnishings with historic objects—including a hefty antique table in the dining area.
Photo by Michael Sinclair
See our full interview with Chan + Eayrs and dining area recommendations.
Laundry: Michelle Lisac in Scotts Valley, California
Lisac’s laundry room for a home in Aptos, California, includes rolling bins from Steele to keep up with washing for a family of six and a deep sink to accommodate Dad’s firefighter gear.
Photo by Jennie Corti
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