Blacksmiths symbolize history and tradition wrapped around iron’s strength and longevity. DesignNY recently caught up with Andy Chambers of Arc Iron Creations.

We are constantly bombarded by “special offers,” “best sale of the season,” and “only available here” myths of trying to capture the dollars in your pocket.

Makeovers and renovations involve more than just sweat and sledgehammers. When it comes to designing your dream kitchen, there are endless options to consider.

Concrete carries an elemental beauty whose presence asserts strength and the reassuring comfort of durability. Despite being made of stone, it’s very much alive with venation, pores, and a sense of movement that is unique to every piece.

There are many benefits to owning a pool; and making the decision to have one installed in your yard is the easy part. Determining the type of pool to install is a little more difficult. My recommendation is gunite. You ask why?

One lucky family in Penfield, New York, is living the dream with a brandnew outdoor room that offers a three season experience in enviable style.

After years of houses expanding to enormous proportions, designers and consumers are embracing designs that work harder and are smarter, not bigger. Yet even this approach has room to improve.

(The Beautiful Life)