Maximalism isn’t about more clutter—it’s about more character. And in a small space, the best place to start? Right on the wall.
Wall sconces are the secret weapon designers reach for again and again: they save space, layer in light, and (in some case…
More of us are entertaining at home—whether it’s a quick weeknight pasta with friends or a full-blown garden soirée—and that means our dining spaces are getting a little extra attention. While I’ve previously reported that formal dining rooms are shrin…
Your entryway is the first impression your home makes—so why not make it a good one? Whether you have a narrow hallway, a tiny mudroom, or just a sliver of wall by the front door, your entry deserves just as much love as the rest of your space. After a…
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Most dining chairs are chosen for how they look. But according to award-winning interior architect Alyssa Anselmo, that’s the wrong starting point.
Well—technically—she’d probably never say anything is wrong. Alyssa isn’t one for design absolutes. But…
Moving out of a rental inevitably brings up a long mental checklist that usually looks something like packing boxes, scrubbing the bathtub, and maybe—if you’re feeling responsible—spackling over a few nail holes.
What it doesn’t usually involve? Painti…
A great restaurant bathroom never goes unnoticed—at least not by me or just about everyone else I asked. Around New York City, some restaurants have taken their bathroom game so seriously that it’s become part of their brand, complete with their own ha…
In design and in life, most trends come back around. But we certainly didn’t have tassels on our 2025 bingo cards. And yet: In Apartment Therapy’s 2025 State of Home Design survey, 154 designers weighed in on the trends they expect to define the year. …
With winter storms wafting across the U.S. (along with freezing temps and gray skies), now’s the perfect time to turn your attention indoors. And while you’ll often find us inside on a snow day with a lengthy recipe, we also love to invest time in our …
One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Schoolhouse, our sister brand in Portland, is the chance to design and bring to life our own exclusive lighting. It’s a collaborative process that requires hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitm…
Cookbook author Stacey Mei Yan Fong has lived in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong—and that’s only naming a few. Growing up, she moved constantly, hopping between apartments, neighborhoods, and countries. So when she found a rent-stabilized Brooklyn apar…
We’ll let the internet debate over “big lights” versus lamps. Here at Food52, we appreciate all kinds of illuminated objects, and thanks to our sister company, Schoolhouse, we have a new collection of handcrafted ones to choose from: Meet Benchmade, a …
In her recent memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens, Ina Garten recalls one of her favorite dinner parties: a simple, yet delicious three-course meal at her friend’s apartment in Paris (oh, to be Ina). The best part? They didn’t even use a formal dini…
Spend enough time on any of your social media feeds and you’ll start seeing some of the same pieces of furniture, paint colors, and textiles dotting the photos from your favorite follows. Curvy sofas, color-blocked storage, that platform bedframe every…
As we head into a new year, creating comfortable spaces drenched in personality is more important than ever. That’s a big prompt, which is why looking to the creatives who are doing just that is so important. There are tons of designers on our radar at…
It’s a loaded word: trend. It embodies a delicate equation, one that depends on the passing of time, a collective opinion, and the promise of new (or returning!) things on the horizon. It’s possible to gather some clues as to what’s coming up next—soci…
This article originally appeared on Schoolhouse, a Portland-based company in the Food52 family of brands.
A well-made bed is more than just a place to sleep, it’s a sanctuary of comfort and relaxation, a place most of us look forward to crawling int…
This article originally appeared on Schoolhouse, a Portland-based company in the Food52 family of brands.
We’ve always held the mindset that time spent on your space is well worth it. Whether you rent or own, creating a meaningful abode is about des…
