Author: Seraphina Calder

The best rugs for living rooms, playrooms, and equally large spaces in the home can bring a transformative element to your space—no expensive remodeling or challenging DIY project required. The hardest part of getting a new rug (and the right rug for your style), in our opinion, is the actual purchase. With so many options, it can be overwhelming and difficult to choose just one! That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorites to make shopping a breeze. Read on for 21 high-quality, well-reviewed, and aesthetically pleasing picks in a variety of styles, textures, and price points.Editor’s Note: These rugs are…

Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt, known for his significant contributions to public art and the civil rights movement, has died at age 88. His official website announced his death, although the cause of death was not specified. Hunt, whose artistic career spanned seven decades, often broke barriers in his work, which primarily comprised abstract metal sculptures. In 1968, he made history as the first African-American visual artist appointed to the National Council on the Arts by President Lyndon B. Johnson, and in 1971, the artist became the first black sculptor to have a retrospective exhibition at MoMA. Born in 1935, Hunt…

When it comes to easy-to-spot styles, Brutalist architecture is one of the few that comes to mind. After all, it is simple in both appearance and composition: block-like concrete structures that are often stacked on top of each other. The style came into vogue after World War II, when some architects were drawn to creating monumental and highly functional structures. Le Corbusier’s Unité d’Habitation in Marseille is considered the building that first sparked the style, which emphasizes the raw beauty of materials such as concrete, brick and wood.Brutalism was particularly prominent in England, which needed to rebuild quickly after the…

A seating arrangement at Galerie Was in New York. When Jonathan Sanchez-Obias, owner of Primaried Studio, reflects on the evolving landscape of vintage furniture, he echoes many of Amy’s valid points. “Modular furniture definitely seems to be a trend that we will continue to see more of in 2024,” he says. “It’s great to see how these pieces, which were initially designed for commercial use, are being adapted into people’s homes.” Pop Up Home’s Tricia Benitez Beanum suggests these styles are becoming more popular because “people like options.” As she continues, “If they have a dinner party, they can change…

Since shopping online and writing about shopping online is a lot what we do We were very interested to see what trends Clever readers were into in 2023 and what your purchases could tell us about you. Unsurprisingly, some of the top products you bought in 2023 were both practical and designed to delight. Just like in 2022, you’ve continued to upgrade your bedroom setup, transformed your space into a smart home, splurged on some living room furniture, and even embraced the holidays with fake Christmas trees. But a few categories in particular had us all adding more things to…

Show your complimentsAfter working so hard, a Capricorn is sure to get some awards and accolades. Don’t be shy to show them off! Turn one of your accomplishments into a piece of art: put a trophy on your bookshelf or frame an important story you wrote. Or be like Tyrese Gibson, who has a fake Oscar displayed in the den of his palatial Atlanta mansion to signify his future victory.Beat the coldThe season of Capricorn, at least in the Northern Hemisphere, coincides with the true beginning of winter, when the uncomfortably warm days are firmly behind us and it is…

Although Albert Sebag’s oceanfront residence in Atlantic Beach, New York, is only a 40-minute drive from the city, the home “really feels like you’ve escaped to New England,” says AD100 designer Neal Beckstedt, who completed the entire land of the property. design, as well as its exteriors, over many years.This two-story summer house is one of several projects that Beckstedt, the founder of Manhattan-based Neal Beckstedt Studio, and Sebag, the founder and CEO of Guidepoint Global LLC, have worked on together; Beckstedt has also designed or is in the process of wrapping four additional spaces. These include Sebag’s 38,000-square-foot offices…

Tom Pyne and Lara Goodison started things slowly. When they first came across this historic building in South West London, they got butterflies from its location alone. “It’s situated on the banks of the River Thames, just down the road from the charming village of Barnes,” says Lara. “The view of the water is incredibly peaceful and offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, and the building itself has lovely period features.”As a young couple where they both work as creatives – Tom started the clothing brand Chelsea Peers and Lara co-founded the art company Brush…

Tom Pyne and Lara Goodison started things slowly. When they first came across this historic building in South West London, they got butterflies from its location alone. “It’s situated on the banks of the River Thames, just down the road from the charming village of Barnes,” says Lara. “The view of the water is incredibly peaceful and offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, and the building itself has lovely period features.”As a young couple where they both work as creatives – Tom started the clothing brand Chelsea Peers and Lara co-founded the art company Brush…

Amid relentless reports of destruction, immense loss of life and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the war between Israel and Hamas continues to ravage the small enclave’s rich cultural heritage. Gaza’s history, much of which has yet to be discovered, spans numerous civilizations, including the Egyptians, Philistines, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines. It was ruled by various Islamic dynasties after the 7th century and by the Ottoman Empire from the 16th century until the British occupation in 1917. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities there are more than 130 registered historical sites in Gaza, excluding historic houses.…