Book Friday: The Natural Home
Posted by Kevin Sharkey, on May 25, 2012
The Natural Home by Hans Blomquist (Ryland Peters & Small) is a beautiful, moody exploration of natural materials and motifs within the home. In the second part of ...
Home Design with Kevin Sharkey
Lessons and Tips
Home Renovation Tips:
Planning a RenovationContractor TipsGreen DemolitionManaging a RenovationInstalling TilePainting TipsCreating a Custom ClosetHanging PicturesSetting Up a Home TheaterCaring for FurnitureOrdering MirrorsInstalling Glass or MirrorsUpholstering FurnitureChoosing Bathroom TileChoosing a RugDecorating with TechnologyCommissioning ArtworkHome Renovation Dos and Don'ts:
Do Create a Decorating FileDo Measure EverythingDo Interview Your ContractorDo Be Realistic About Renvation CostsDon't Hate DustDo Be NiceDo Be OrganizedDon't Forget to CleanDo Renovate Floors FirstDon't Paint FirstDon't Leave Floors ExposedDo Clean Your WallsDon't Forget Rolling RacksDo Trust Your Big PurchasesDo Map It OutDo Think About MirrorsDon't Forget ShadesDon't Forget to BreatheDo Invest in EZ GlidesDo Start SnappingDon't Throw Out ReceiptsDo Learn the LingoPick a Trusted Friend to Give OpinionsDo Get the Right Tools for the JobDo Wash the WindowsMartha Stewart's Home & Decorating Lessons:
Martha's LessonsMoving FurniturePaint the CeilingRinse Wine GlassesChoose an Easy Color PaletteCheck Flower WaterKeep Appliance WarrantiesKeep Pets HydratedCarry Cleaning WipesTake Care of PlantsOrganize Decorating IdeasHome Makeover Diary:
Renovate the SpaceWhitewash FloorsOrganize the KitchenCustomize the ClosetPick a Paint ColorSet Up a Sound SystemRetile the BathroomRefinish and ReupholsterHomekeeping Tips & Checklists:
Just-in-Case KitMartha Stewart's Stain Removal ChartEZ GlidesThe Right TapeGoo GoneShoe PolishLint RollerBaking SodaDry-Cleaning FluidCrayonsA Box of SharpiesClassic CleansersDusting ClothsLabel MakerMagic EraserUpholstery Cleaner & Furniture PolishMartha Stewart Clean ProductsCleaning ChecklistsKevin's Laundry Room Organizers:
Becoming Mr. CleanKevin's Streamlined SolutionsMore Sleek SolutionsThe Cover-UpCleaning ToolsClever Hang-Ups: U HooksClever Hang-Ups: Swinging HooksClever Hang-Ups: Spring ClipsClever Hang-Ups: Great DividerHome Design with Kevin Sharkey: Setting Up a Bar:
The SpaceThe DrinksThe GlasswareBar Essentials: Double JiggerBar Essentials: StirrerBar Essentials: Julep CupBar Essentials: Champagne FluteBar Essentials: Ice BucketBar Essentials: ShakerBar Essentials: StrainerBar Essentials: Martini GlassDirty MartiniGin GimletVodka GibsonKir RoyaleSt-Germaine and ChampagneFrench 75Kevin's Houseplant Ideas and Care Tips:
Picking HouseplantsPhilodendronBromeliadsAsparagus FernsSpider PlantBromeliadSansevieriaAfrican VioletsKevin's Plant-Care Essentials: The Finishing TouchesKevin's Plant-Care Essentials: Kit of SmartsKevin's Entranceway Strategy:
Welcoming SightEntryway Essentials: MirrorsEntryway Essentials: MirrorsEntryway Essentials: MirrorsEntryway Essentials: Console TablesEntryway Essentials: Console TablesEntryway Essentials: Console TablesEntryway Essentials: TraysEntryway Essentials: TraysEntryway Essentials: TraysEntryway Essentials: Umbrella StandsEntryway Essentials: Umbrella StandsEntryway Essentials: Umbrella StandsKevin's Summer Party Tricks:
Entertaining StrategySnazzy SnacksPizza DeluxeDesigner DonutsDreamy Ice Cream
Tour the Apartment
Home Tour: Kevin's Sharkey's Apartment:
Living Room SofaMirrored WallKevin, Francesca, Sharkey, and GhenghisLiving Room Color PaletteDining RoomDining Room DetailsDining Room MirrorHallway ArtworkLibraryGlass-Top TablePaint ColorCustom ClosetAmple StorageAmple StorageInspiration BoardKitchen StorageMaster BathroomBathroom OrganizationBedroom FurnitureGood Luck CharmHidden GemsEntertainment CenterBedroom DetailsKevin Sharkey's Apartment Details:
Chandelier DuoArtful AccentSilver CollectionJapanese LaquerwareCloset Close-UpBathtub AccessoriesFloral ArrangementsStereo SystemEasy SnacksGrooming ProductsEveryday DishwareUpholstered BenchA Housewarming Cocktail Party:
Easy Party DecorSeating ArrangementsOrange AccentsInventive Ice BucketCool Cookie CakeCocktail TableHost DutiesDeviled Eggs with a TwistOutdoor PartyGame RoomPing-Pong PartySpectator SportPlayer ParticipationCaviar StationKitchen DetailTable-Tennis TournamentMirror ScoreboardColorful TrayNight GameStatuesque Party GuestKevin and AlexisChampagne CocktailIn the LibraryWell-Heeled CrowdThe Game ContinuesEditors' Favorite Details:
Gael Towey, Editorial DirectorEric Pike, Creative DirectorVanessa Holden, Editor in ChiefDarcy Miller, Editorial Director, Martha Stewart WeddingsFritz Karch, Editorial Director, CollectingLucinda Scala Quinn, Executive Editorial Director, FoodElana Frankel, Decorating EditorSarah Carey, Editor, Food/EntertainingJodi Levine, Crafts DesignerMarcie McGoldrick, Editorial Director, Holidays and CraftsAyesha Patel, Deputy Creative DirectorAndrew Beckman, Editorial Director, GardeningDecorating Details
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