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Al Ghurair Development has officially launched the Al Ghurair Collection – a new premium residential portfolio that reflects six decades of tradition and excellence The Al Ghurair Collection is considered the most exclusive expression of the Al Ghurair Development Al Ghurair proudly introduces Al-Ghurair Collectionthe first-class residential portfolio of Al-Ghurair Developmentthe company's condominium real estate… Continue reading Al Ghurair Collection launches with Kengo Kuma's first UAE project

When it comes to making a strong first impression with your home, think of the front door as the exterior heavyweight. It's one of the first things guests encounter and a sight you and your neighbors will see daily. Additionally, from the style to the hardware, the front door sets the tone for what comes… Continue reading The best colors for front door paint

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday directed officials to take up work with vibrant and unique designs for the proposed 'T Square' in Raidurg and make it an iconic structure and venue in Hyderabad. He directed them to ensure that construction of the facility begins by the end of November.At a review meeting… Continue reading Plan vibrant, unique design for T Square, CM tells officials | Hyderabad News

ARCADIA, Fla. – Some artists choose a color and go from there. Not Marc Pletcher. “I’ve never been one to start something without a good plan,” Pletcher said. WATCH: Arcadia Gallery offers a new home for local artists: “THIS IS BIGGER THAN US:” Arcadia Gallery provides a new home for Southwest Florida artists First there… Continue reading “BIGGER THAN US:” Arcadia Gallery provides a new home for Southwest Florida artists

HOLLY OWEN, community development director for the city of Kingsburg, told the Planning Commission on Oct. 9 that staff will begin developing objective design standards for multifamily housing, including potential guidelines for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), to meet state requirements and provide clearer, enforceable expectations for future projects. The move is partly a response to… Continue reading The Kingsburg Planning Commission is weighing objective design standards for multifamily housing

The film has made a name for itself at retail, and the Williams-Sonoma banner is taking part, with in-house design teams each using the signature pink-and-green palette known for the Wicked franchise. The products they create range from Pottery Barn's whimsical linens and barware to Pottery Barn Teen dorm decor referencing the characters Elphaba and… Continue reading “Williams-Sonoma launches “Wicked for Good” collections on banners

Jane Kilpatrick, interior designer and co-founder of Pipkorn Kilpatrick, describes her family home in Northcote as “fun but a little overwhelming and very dusty” when she bought it. Additions from the 1970s (metal exterior columns, two kitchens, patterned carpets and different wallpaper in almost every room) made the original Victorian architecture almost unrecognizable and access… Continue reading An interior designer's heartwarming family home

When I was five, my parents let me choose the colors for my bedroom. A month later I had purple walls and a pink ceiling that could be seen from the street. Color is such a mood enhancer, don't you think? In search of inspiration, I asked Cup of Jo readers to share their bold… Continue reading Nine readers share their bright, colorful spaces

Chances are you've seen Summer Coleman's graphic design or branding work. She designed the eye-catching, glossy menu and window graphics at Bronzeville Winery. She designed the flowing blue branding for Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton; an updated, comprehensive logo for the Brave Space Alliance; and the vibrant design of the Hazel Crest Creative Arts Center in… Continue reading Her Grandmother's Hands – Chicago Reader

Painting walls in light colors, insulating roofs, choosing medium windows, and orienting buildings in the path of the sun seem like easy decisions. But they could provide relief from climate change for millions of people in the world's most vulnerable regions. That is the message of a study that appears in the journal Energy and… Continue reading Climate-smart housing design helps cities beat the heat