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    David Josef was supposed to be in Italy right now, but hes making masks instead – The Boston Globe - August 20, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Waltham-based fashion designer extraordinaire David Josef has always incorporated philanthropy into his work, but the COVID-19 pandemic has led him to take that segment of his business to a whole new level through his creation of unique, often sequin-embellished face masks. The Providence native has swapped out wedding dresses and ball gowns for face coverings that he donates to hospitals, nursing homes, and first responders. He also sells masks to customers, who he said cant get enough of his Ruth Bader Ginsberg design, or his seemingly innocent floral pattern that, upon closer inspection, has verbiage warning people (in very direct language) to keep their distance. I remember the day everything came to a halt: March 15. In one day I received 25 texts/e-mails from clients saying their events had been canceled, said Josef, 62. I didnt see things going in this direction, but this is [where we are], and were having a blast making the masks. Lets face it, they are the must-have fashion accessory. Josef creates the masks with his husband, Daniel Forrester (Its a real team effort, he maintained), with whom he lives in Waltham. We caught up with Josef to talk about all things travel.

    Favorite vacation destination?

    Being a moon child and a big queen, I have different places in the world that I love (depending on my mood). When I need to stop, relax, and rejuvenate, its Nantucket. When its going to be a lovely two-week vacation, my favorite place is Paris. But New York City gives me everything I need. I can hibernate in a hotel room, fabric shop, and see all of my friends and their Broadway shows. New York is simply the greatest city in the world.

    Favorite food or drink while vacationing?

    This is a loaded question. Currently, I am weighing in at an even ton, so eating and drinking is something I thoroughly enjoy anywhere. From the hot dog stand in New York City to the most fabulous five-course meal in Paris . . . Im happy eating and drinking anywhere in the world.

    Where would you like to travel to but havent?

    I am embarrassed to say that I am full-blooded Italian, but Ive still not yet traveled to Italy. In fact, we were supposed to be in Italy right now, in this moment. But the pandemic rules and, instead, we are home, making and shipping thousands of masks.

    One item you cant leave home without?

    I cant leave my husband, Danny, home when I travel. Other than that, Im a very, very light packer. No matter where were going, I am a light packer. However, my husband travels like Elizabeth Taylor with steamer trunks if were going to New York City overnight.

    Aisle or window?

    Always aisle. In the very early days of my career, when I was about 19 years old, I would have to fly to New York City for fabrics, meetings, etc., regarding my designs. That was back in the day of the Delta shuttle. I was a very nervous flyer [and] found that looking out the window was soothing. Now, or shall I say before the pandemic, I would be on planes once a month going here and there and everywhere for my work. Its amazing how our bodies become used to any situation. Now I sleep through every takeoff.

    Favorite childhood travel memory?

    Its kind of funny how life comes full circle. When I was about 12 years old, before my parents divorced, my mother, father, me, and my two brothers took a trip to New York City. I remember it like it was yesterday. We stayed at the City Square Hotel on Sixth Avenue and a rock n roll band, the Buckinghams, were staying on the same floor as us. I got a taste of what it was like to be famous by watching these guys navigate the endless crowds that were waiting for them on [our floor] and in the lobby of the hotel. It was cool.

    Guilty pleasure when traveling?

    I am a very strange traveler. I am not [someone who is] gung ho, lets get out of the plane and go shopping or sightseeing. My guilty pleasure when traveling is as follows: Check into the hotel and go to bed! Im a real jerk with hotels, too. I like all the upgrades and the amenities, as anyone would. I like to relax in my hotel for the first day and a half to get my bearings, get my footing, and then I will venture out to sightsee, or do whatever it is that needs to be done.

    Best travel tip?

    Danny and I have rediscovered Amtrak and train travel. Its truly glorious and incredibly relaxing.

    JULIET PENNINGTON

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    This Colorado Getaway Is the State’s First Certified "Passive House" – 5280 | The Denver Magazine - August 20, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Tucked into the foothills outside of Fort Collins, this minimalist mountain home is the ideal base for a screen-free getaway. Photo courtesy of Andrew Michler

    A Q&A with the designer of this 1,300-square-foot, certified International Passive House tucked into the mountains outside of Fort Collins. And, yes, you can rent it.

    Escaping into the wilderness has long held appeal for Coloradans, but as we face another month of pandemic life, getting away to a place far from others sounds even more attractive.

    Enter Off Grid Hideaways. The Switzerland-based startup partners with homeowners around the world to rent out their beautifully designed and remote properties. There are currently 13 homes in Off Grids portfoliobut just one is in the United States, and its right here in the Centennial State.

    The Colorado Hideawaynicknamed MARTAK, an acronym of the designers familys surnamesis a 1,300-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bathroom home in the mountains of Larimer County, about 30 minutes from Fort Collins. The minimalist and open-concept space incorporates plenty of natural, eco-friendly materials (like Forest Stewardship Councilrated timber and recycled-newsprint insulation) and is the states first certified International Passive House. But dont let that scare you: There is electricity and indoor plumbing (and wifi, too, though you can ask to shut it off for a true digital detox). Its a regular house. You wouldnt even notice it as being anything different at first, says designer Andrew Michler, who lives in his own off-grid abode next door and runs the architecture firm Hyperlocal Workshop. We talked to Michler about MARTAKs aesthetic and what Passive House really means.

    5280 Home: How would you describe the design of this house?Andrew Michler: Its kind of a Colorado contemporary cabin. It has a lot of inspiration from Japanese architecture in its use of materials and the space-making. People respond to two main things: the materials of the house, which are really quite simplepicket fencing for siding, plywood for the flooring, plywood boxes for furniture and stepsand the shape. Its a big, strong triangular motif inspired by hogback mountains here on the Front Range. Its almost like being inside one of those hills in a way.

    Is there a spot in the house that guests gravitatetoward most?The most popular part of the house is the net (pictured above) at the very end of the loft space. Its 10 feet off the ground. [Overlooking] the main living area, it serves a few functions: We needed to make that space feel less cave-like, and it brings daylight in. Acoustically, it connects the two living spaces as well. Its just a lot of fun to do a surprise element in the house.

    Tell us about the furnishings.Almost everybody responds to the minimalist aesthetic. People are feeling a little bit cluttered in their lives now that theyre working from home, and that decluttered-ness really speaks to them. The trick was trying to find the balance between creating a space thats completely uncluttered but still has the amenities you need to be comfortable. Its very much about getting people to engage with the space. [For example,] the windows are fairly deep, so [the sills] act as benches.

    What does it mean that this house is a certified Passive House?This is the first certified International Passive House in Colorado; thats a very strict and rigorous energy-efficiency standard. The goal is to achieve buildings at any scale that use about 10 percent of the heating and cooling that a typical building would use in that environment. Its a massive leap from what typical buildings do. Its naturally comfortable.

    I think its important for us to start focusing on the long-term quality of buildings, which goes beyond what we typically talk about: just the aesthetic component. Passive House has put a tremendous emphasis on the well-being and comfort of people. You cant take photographs of it, but a lot of people express how it feels to them. They feel protected. Its quieter. The temperature range is more stable. From a human point of view, our buildings havent been able to provide quiet spaces, constant fresh air, and really comfortable environments before. Thats something we can emphasize in parallel with the reduction of the carbon footprint of buildings in general.

    So, no air-conditioning, then.Because Im off-grid, air-conditioning is not really an option. We use Earth tubesair is pulled through tubes that go through the ground, which helps to temper the air before it comes into the house. But primarily its just night cooling: Open the windows at night and close them during the daytime. In the wintertime, the main heating system is the sun, or passive solar; the secondary heating system is our everyday activities in the house, from cooking to taking showers. A small supplemental heating system makes up for the rest.

    Whos making reservations?Lots of families; a lot of design-oriented people; people who are looking for a unique place to spend time for a few days or a week. Especially with COVID-19, everybody feels locked in. Theyre looking for something serene.

    The Colorado Hideaway sleeps four and is available to rent for $250 per night; pets are not allowed.

    Daliah Singer is an award-winning writer and editor based in Denver. You can find more of her work at daliahsinger.com.

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    Ten self-designed homes that reflect the unique styles of their owner – Dezeen - August 20, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Following the popularity of a riverside house that an architect and designer built for themselves in Australia, we've rounded up 10 other original self-designed homes by architects and designersfrom around the world.

    Home Farm, UK, by John Pawson

    Home Farm is the clutter-free second home of John Pawson, the British designer best known for his minimalist style.

    Built within a 17th-century farming complex in the Cotswolds, the dwelling is fitted out with limited furniture and a deliberately simple material palette of pale lime plaster, elm and concrete.

    Find out more about Home Farm

    House in Samambaia, Brazil, by Rodrigo Simao Arquitetura

    A large, sweeping rooftop shelters the stripped-back House in Samambaia that Brazilian architect Rodrigo Simo designed for himself, his wife and children.

    Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap its exterior and frame its tactile, open-plan interiors, which feature various recycled elements and an exposed structure of white-painted steel pipes, beams and board-marked concrete.

    Find out more about House in Samambaia

    House in Tokiwa, Japan, by Makoto Suzuki

    Makoto Suzuki designed the fragmented House in Tokiwa to facilitate communal living accommodating living spaces for himself, an office for his wife, a remote retreat for his father and a studio for the sculptor Takenobu Igarashi.

    It is made up of individual blocks that are interlinked and unified by the same vertical timber cladding, which Suzuki left unpainted to mimic the trunks of the surrounding trees.

    Find out more about House in Tokiwa

    Ceiba House, Mexico, by Jorge Ramirez

    Ceiba House is the 1930s family home of Jorge Ramirez, which he refurbished and extended with a white rooftop yoga studio for himself and his wife.

    Located in Aguascalientes, the small home retains as much of its existing detail as possible, including weathered mud-brick walls, crumbling render and a small courtyard with a ceiba tree after which the house is named.

    Find out more about Ceiba House

    Hytte Ustaoset, Norway, by Jon Danielsen Aarhus

    Framing the view of the nearby lake was the priority of Jon Danielsen Aarhus when designing his family's remote timber cabin, located on the mountain plateau Hardangervidda in Norway.

    The pared-back dwelling is otherwise built to merge with its natural setting, clad entirely in pinewood that will grey over time and mimic the colours of the surrounding trees and rocks.

    Find out more about Hytte Ustaoset

    Blythe Road, UK, by Alex Michaelis

    Alex Michaelis' self-designed sculptural brickwork house in London slots into a long, narrow site that was previously occupied by a disused garage.

    Complete with rooftop gardens and a swimming pool, the design is Michaelis' "contemporary take on Corbusien modernism" and intended to offer a "unique and unparalleled experience of city living".

    Find out more about Blythe Road

    Dodge House, Portugal, by Daniel Zamarbide and Leopold Banchini

    Daniel Zamarbide's Lisbon home is fronted by an opaque facade that opens unexpectedly into a bright, full-height living space, overlooked by staggered glass-walled rooms.

    Its distinctive stepped section squeezes a kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms into a footprint of less than 40 square metres and is designed to maintain a visual connection throughout the home.

    Find out more about Dodge House

    House in the City, Japan, by Daisuke Ibano, Ryosuke Fujii and Satoshi Numanoi

    A stack of staggered white boxes makes up Daisuke Ibano's House in the City, which he built for his growing family on a compact site hemmed in by other buildings in Tokyo.

    This characteristic form reflects its unusual interior layout, where the rooms are arranged as one "helical continuous space" without doors to help maximise light and space.

    Find out more about House in the City

    Le Pedrera, Uruguay, by Alejandro Sticotti

    Le Pedrera is a coastal holiday home that architect Argentinean Alejandro Sticotti designed for his family using textural board-marked concrete and weathered-wood cladding.

    The interiors were designed largely by his wife Mercedes, a graphic designer, and have a complementary material palette dominated by tactile wooden flooring, ceilings and furnishings.

    Find out more about Le Pedrera

    Basic House, Thailand, by Korn Thongtour and Nartrudee Treesaksrisaku

    An indoor garage containing a vast collection of cars is the centrepiece of Basic House, the "clean-cut" home of architects Korn Thongtour and Nartrudee Treesaksrisaku in Bangkok.

    Developed with their studio, Brownhouses, the dwelling conceals all its storage behind walls to enhance the pared-back aesthetic and retain focus on views of the garage throughout the home.

    Find out more about Basic House

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    Charlotte Talks: Home Remodels And Improvements On The Rise In Quarantine – WFAE - August 19, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020

    If youre stuck at home and looking for something to do, join the thousands of people starting home improvement projects. We get some tips on this trend and how to get the best return on your investment when you embark on your own improvement project.

    Are you considering a home remodel project? Are you in the middle of one? What questions do you have for our experts? Email charlottetalks@wfae.org

    The COVID-19 pandemic has a lot of us spending much more time than normal in our homes. Many are working from home. And all this time in the same place has given us an opportunity to really see where we live.

    Evidently, a lot of people dont like what they see because right now there is a wave of folks who have decided they need to spruce things up. Yes, home improvements and renovations are on the uptick.

    But how do you renovate safely during a pandemic? If you plan to sell in the future, what colors and textures and trends will help? And which home fix-up projects give you the best return on your investment?

    We talk to some pros about that and more.

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    Melissa Lee, principal designer, New South Home, an interior design firm in Charlotte

    Kim Trouten, real estate agent with Allen Tate SouthPark

    Chris Duncan, partner with Four Oaks Builders, a home building and remodeling company in Charlotte

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    Seven designers share objects created within a kilometre of home during lockdown – Dezeen - August 19, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Barcelona-based designer Sanna Vlker has curated a collection of seven furniture and homeware pieces, which were created during coronavirus lockdown to reflect the unique limitations and opportunities of the current moment.

    The pieces in the project, called Km Zero, include two benches and stools, a teapot and ceramics set and a trio of vessels, and were created by seven different Spanish design studios.

    Each product was crafted within one kilometre of the designer's home. The materials were sourced from within the same radius in order to explore the possibilities awarded by local production.

    "In Spain, as lockdown started to ease, we were allowed to go for walks in our immediate neighbourhoods," Vlker told Dezeen.

    "We couldn't exceed the one-kilometre limit but we could stroll around our closest streets during a few restricted hours each day. This is the moment where many of us discovered workshops and artisans located just a few hundred meters away from our homes and studios."

    Precht designs Parc de la Distance for outdoor social distancing

    Several of the objects deal with the loneliness of social distancing and the ways in which the pandemic has reminded us of the importance of community and collaboration.

    Industrial designer Marta Ayala Herrera created a wooden bench with two individual, round seats separated by protruding armrests, to reflect on the isolation of the individual in Western society.

    "The context in which we live rewards and encourages this tunnel vision and the construction of everyone's bubble," explained Herrera.

    "However, the arrival of a crisis in the space where we live has exposed the shortcomings and inconveniences that this type of society offers us.

    That's why, although the bench might appear to allow users to sit separately, the seats are actually dependant on their shared base in order to stand.

    Madrid-based Paula Clavera focused more on the materiality of her immediate surroundings and forged her No2 stool from abandoned rubble and granite pieces found on the streets of the La Latina and Lavapis neighbourhoods.

    These are stacked on top of each other and cobbled together into a Flintstone-like, three-legged seat, designed to represent the bricolage of buildings that make up these districts.

    Beyond curating the project, Vlker also contributed a teapot, called Presence, which consists of a cylindrical body and a strainer with an oversized, doughnut-shaped rim.

    When water is poured into the strainer, it slowly drips into the main body of the pot through a small hole at the bottom.

    UNIT Fabrications builds social-distancing furniture for London primary school

    "Presence is an object that explores the personal experience of truly slowing down," said the designer, who created the piece in collaboration with a local ceramics workshop.

    "Through combining the tea ceremony with the soothing sound of water, the project reflects on time and on staying present. The piece questions our constant search for efficiency and optimisation and invites a shared moment of stillness by focusing on sensorial information."

    Barcelona's Turbina Studio contributed a series of bowls and plates, in which perfectly smooth, concave shapes are embedded into roughly textured bricks to create the impression of fossilised artefacts.

    The series, called Future Archeology, is made from fired clay and cast stone and hopes to make us consider whether the way towards a more sustainable future might be to look towards the past.

    Omayra Maym's 1927 stool features a seat that has been formed by wrapping a piece of rope repeatedly around its geometric frame. The rope was made by a local artisan from a type of grass fibre called esparto, which is native to Spain.

    Also featured in the collection is a bench by Isaac Pieiro, fashioned from a piece of bent, laminated wood that had been collecting dust in his studio, and a series of vessels, created by Jlia Esqu using offcuts from a nearby metal workshop.

    "Producing and consuming locally has been on our minds for years but sometimes, until we're forced to act upon an idea, we don't fully commit to it," Vlker said.

    "Due to the current situation, we are finally doing what we have been wanting to do for quite some time now. And at least for some time ahead, we will have to make use of our local resources and opportunities."

    Vlker, who was born in Sweden, has curated a group exhibition for the past three years, focusing on different pressing social issues each time. In 2018, Perception focused on the impact that Instagram has on our experience of exhibitions and came complete with a mandated social media blackout.

    And last year, the Sisters show focused on female empowerment, femininity and social justice.

    With this year's agenda dominated by the pandemic, a slew of other designers have unveiled furniture and home objects for a "new normal".

    Mexican architect Enrique Tovar has designed a foldable desk that can be carried to different locations, while UK brand UNIT Fabrications has developed a series of mobile screens for a local primary school to enact social distancing.

    Photography is by David Leon Fiene.

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    How Will COVID-19 Affect the Future of Home Design? – Boston magazine - August 19, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Home Design

    Local architect Stephen Chung reflects on how the pandemic has shaken up the industry.

    A rendering of the 288-square-foot studio Stephen Chung designed for his home. / Courtesy photo

    Architect Stephen Chung has approached the world of design from just about every angle. A masters in architectural design from Harvard? He earned one. Experience working alongside renowned industry leaders? Philippe Starck was one such collaborator. A gig as a TV producer and host? Think: PBSs Cool Spaces! The Best New Architecture. In recent years, though, hes spent his time dreaming up sleek, modern residences and hospitality projects in and around Boston and Sarasota, Florida, with the eponymous firm he started in 2015. That changed dramatically, however, when the coronavirus pandemic hit. For Chung and virtually every other architect, interior designer, and contractor, many projects came to an abrupt halt, transforming the industry in ways that are yet to be determined. Still, never one to slow down completely, Chung decided to embark on yet another new design pursuit: dreaming up a glass-walled, two-story detached home office, a project that may symbolize the COVID-inspired ingenuity well see in the months and years to come. I have tremendous concerns. I think in the short term [design professionals are] going to have a hard time, Chung says. But I think there are opportunities, too. Were going to see a lot of innovation.

    How did you spend your time during the states stay-at-home advisory?

    Things were canceled, so with the combination of that and my kids being at home while I was trying to get things done, I said, Gosh, I wish I had an office where I could escape, but be on my property, so I developed this little [detached] home-office design. I called it my COVID-19 design studio. Id always dreamed of making a two-story fort for the kids and Id talked to a building inspector, so I knew what I could do on the edge of my property. So in my mind, I said, I could do a 12-foot-by-12-foot room on the ground floor, which would have a conference table and books. And then a ladder would take me to a second floor, where I would have a desk with a computer. It would be good for everybody because itd be quiet when I do my Zoom calls. I could get work done and go to the office, and my commute would be a minute. We should all really think about this home-office thing if were going to work at home. Just in terms of your well-being, I think having some space and air makes you healthier and more productive and optimistic. That sort of project makes sense for a lot of people, whether [the office is] detached or built into something existing.

    The architect envisioned using inexpensive materials, including Sonotube foundation and plywood, to build the detached home office. / Courtesy photo

    Whats another area of the home you foresee people rethinking in the wake of coronavirus?

    Mudrooms. My brother is an ER doctor, and has a little portable sink attached to his garage. When he comes home, he washes his hands and puts his scrubs in a bin. So he has a makeshift decontamination zone before he goes into his house. If I were designing a house, I would think about an expanded mudroom where, [like my brothers home], there are places for disposing clothes, taking off shoes, and washing hands immediately. While many people have mudrooms, theyre not as expansive as what Im [imagining]. They need to be almost new entrances. Most homes have a symbolic front door, but [Ive found that] people rarely use it. Many use a secondary side entrance [instead]. Maybe we should consider that the main entrance, off of which would be a mudroom/transition space. Id be interested in exploring that with people.

    How has the pandemic changed the way people feel about their homes?

    If youre spending 98 percent of your day at home, youre really looking at every design. This should be a positive thing for design professionals because people [are wondering], Jeez, why is this like that? We have all become more aware and appreciative of good design and how it improves our health, happiness, and productivity. I hope therell be more people thinking through all these choiceseven details you dont normally see, like insulation between floors or interior walls [for sound proofing] so kids can go to school on Zoom and you can have a conference call. There are more good ideas coming from homeowners, too, because theyve thought, My kids are here, so I need this or The office needs to be farther away from this or My life is unique because of this. And thats good.

    In addition to running his own firm, Chung teaches design courses at Suffolk University. / Photo by Raymond Forbes

    Do you have any predictions for how hospitality design may also evolve?

    There have been a lot of people in the industry speculating [about] how hospitality design will be affected going forward. Ive been thinking about the guest experience and how much more frictionless it will be. I think check-in will be automated and will require fewer staff to manage. Guest rooms will be larger to accommodate more activities. I could see each room having a kitchenette and a proper eating area, plus direct access to a private outdoor space, be it a garden or a terrace.

    For dcor, easy cleaning will be a priority, and I would expect [to see] hard floor surfaces and washable wallcoverings. There may be more curved wall surfaces, which are easier to clean than right angles are. Interestingly, these changes may lead to an overall stylistic shift as well. For instance, guest rooms will lean toward modern and minimal with fewer surfaces, no crown moldings, and simpler base trims, handles, and doorknobs. Furthermore, there will be fewer knickknacks. There has also been a lot of talk about [incorporating] antimicrobial materials, but I dont think there is enough evidence at this time to go all in on its application.

    What tools have you relied on to make designing during the pandemic easier for you and your collaborators?

    Right now, I have clients from Ohio who want to build in Sarasota. Im in Boston, so were conversing [online] and Im using real-time animation software to walk them through the design. I can take it beyond blueprints and floorplans and show the building moving and the sun changing. I found this to be a really productive tool before [COVID], so when [the outbreak] happened, I said, Why not do it like this? Its more productive to have these kinds of meetings, where we go into buildings [virtually], walk around, change things, and [get a sense of] what its like to be in there.

    Chung used real-time animation software to generate this rendering, which portrays daytime and views of a Florida project hes currently working on remotely. / Courtesy photo

    Chung used real-time animation software to generate this rendering, which portrays nighttime and views of a Florida project hes currently working on remotely. / Courtesy photo

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    Amp Up Your Abode with Easy Curb Appeal – Shepherd Express - August 19, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    They say first impressions are everything. From nailing a job interview to rubbing elbows at a cocktail party, first impressions make an impactand your home is no exception. Dont believe it? Consider the significance of curb appeal. Regardless of whether or not youre selling your house, everyone wants a home that turns heads and fetches compliments.

    Not only does curb appeal increase the value of your house, but its a reflection of the people who live there, says Michael G. Davis. As owner, designer and project manager of Milwaukee landscape group Emerald Gardens, Davis is well aware of the value of curbside charm. The front of a home shows a bit of what its like inside. It offers a hint about the personality of the family that lives there.

    Looking to up your curb-appeal game? Doing so doesnt necessarily mean monopolizing your time or breaking the bank. There are lots of easy ideas that spruce things up a bit.

    Look at the front of your house and determine what can quickly be removed, fixed or hidden. Pull weeds from the walkway, adjust the crooked shutter, stash the garden hose in a decorative pot and tell the kids to put away their bikes (again).

    Davis also suggests creating a budget as this helps prioritize tasks. For instance, if you cant afford to paint the house right now, power wash it instead. Budget your time, too, he adds. You can do more in the front yard if you have time to tend to it.

    An easy way to achieve an eye-fetching landscape comes in the form of symmetry. Balancing key elements gives the eye a place to rest. If you have a large picture window, frame it with arborvitaes or flowering clematis perennials. Try setting identical planters on opposite sides of your entryway.

    Planters are the perfect way to spruce up the front of a home, Davis explains. Best of all, they can be changed with the seasons. Switch out the flowers for plants that tolerate frost such as mums or kale grasses in late summer or early fall. Thats also a great time to plant trees and woody bushes, the designer says. During winter, plan which flowers and delicate plants youll buy in spring to keep your curbside appeal intact all year long.

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    When it comes to curb appeal, the entryway is key. Always accentuate the front door, Davis suggests, not the driveway or garage. Painting the front door in a unique color anchors the entryway while adding a touch of whimsy. Citrus colors are hot right now, while blues and greens complement colors found in shade gardens. Light pinks and corals work well with Lannon stone and Cream City brick.

    Dress up your front porch with a bench or rocking chairs, adding matching pillows and an outdoor rug for texture. A new welcome mat, updated light fixtures and a bold address plate also make for easy improvements.

    Milwaukee is loaded with homes that feature inspiring details. Illuminate columns, arches and gables so your home shines well into the wee hours. Its easy with todays solar-powered LED options. Pay attention to the style of the house, Davis notes. With a Victorian, use the light to enhance the details of the architecture. You can have a bit more fun with a ranch or a saltbox.

    A little goes a long way when it comes to curb appeal. Mulch the front gardens, trim the bushes and edge the sidewalk. Add a few extras such as a decorative lantern on a shepherds hook, a front-door wreath or an interesting piece of yard art. Simply try not to overdo it, Davis says. If you add too much, the front yard loses appeal because nothing is special. Think cute and clean, not crazy and cluttered, and your curb appeal will go through the roof.

    To learn more about Michael G. Davis design and landscape company, visit the Emerald Gardens page on Facebook or email Michael at emeraldgardensmgd@gmail.com.

    Mark Hagen is an award-winning gardener, former caterer and Milwaukee lover. His work has appeared in Birds & Blooms and Home and Your Family magazines.

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    Exclusive Interview with Joe Doucet: Designer + Mentor of the Lexus Design Awards 2020 – Yanko Design - August 19, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The Lexus Design Awards are one of the worlds most uniquely structured design competition formats. Targeted around embracing new ideas that create a positive impact on the world, the Lexus Design Awards pride themselves on being a journey, rather than a process. This journey involves thousands of entries from around the world, 6 chosen finalists, 4 world-class design mentors, 4 elite judges, and a process that aims at nurturing and evolving the 6 design entries. The mentors, chosen for their expertise in their individual fields, guide participants through an intense 2-day Mentoring Workshop in New York City followed by one-on-one online sessions bringing their concept to its full potential. Lexus helps fund the production and prototyping expenses for all 6 finalist entries (to the tune of 3 million Yen), and a panel of elite judges choose a Grand Prix winner which will be announced on September 1st. This process is unique to the Lexus Design Award. Its mentoring system helps designers get critical exposure to the industry while getting the undivided attention of 4 industry-leading mentors. Yanko Design had the opportunity to speak to one of them Joe Doucet, of the Brooklyn-based design studio Joe Doucet x Partners.

    After exchanging pleasantries and asking each other how we were coping with the pandemic, we spoke in detail about the Lexus Design Award 2020, Joes involvement as a mentor, and what I expected would be a simple 20-30 minute interview went into nearly an 80-minute long conversation on the design profession, Joes approach to designing and mentoring, on awards in general, designer ethics, and whether AI could threaten the creative profession (short answer: Yes, AI can definitely replace designers. The ones that survive will be the ones that embrace AI as a tool to empower their design abilities). Here are a few excerpts from our conversation.

    Yanko Design: Hey Joe! Weve been long-time fans of your work (we even recently featured a futuristic face-shield you designed), but for the people who arent familiar with your work, do let our readers know a bit about you and what you do.

    Joe Doucet: Hey! Thanks for this opportunity. Im Joe Doucet, designer and founder of Joe Doucet x Partners, a design studio based out of Brooklyn, New York. Were an award-winning design studio that handles a wide variety of projects spanning different categories. We pride ourselves in diving deep into understanding the product, the solution, and all ends of the process. JDxP works on a gamut of design solutions internally as well as in a consultary capacity for outside clients. We recently designed a luxury face shield that had the good fortune of being featured on your platform! A lot of companies have expressed interest in the design since the publication and were actually working on a product launch pretty soon! Im also a mentor for the Lexus Design Awards, providing guidance to the finalists and helping them evolve their concepts and turn them into truly world-class design solutions.

    YD: That sounds pretty cool! How did this mentorship opportunity materialize? Whats the mentorship process like?

    JD: The people at Lexus Design Award were kind enough to approach me. Whats really unique about the Lexus Design Awards is the fact that you get to be mentored by a group of designers, rather than just having a jury panel look at your design and pass judgment on it. Ive participated in my fair share of awards and been a jury on a few of them too, and theres a mechanical process that isnt true for LDA. The Lexus Design Award really embraces the idea of growing and nurturing designs that have the ability to impact the world. It all ties into the way Lexus values the power of design. The process starts with evaluating designs based on the kind of impact their underlying ideas have. These designs become a part of the finalists, and each final entry is individually coached by a set of mentors who help designers evolve their concepts into a proper, fleshed-out design solution. Finalists get the benefit of interacting with leaders in their field (Im honored to be a part of this roster too), and having their evolved work then judged by stalwarts like John Maeda, Paola Antonelli, Jeanne Gang, and Simon Humphries. Given that only a few designs make it to the Grand Prix Selection round, the judges really spend a lot of time understanding and scrutinizing the designs before evaluating them.

    YD: Not many people know this, but you switched from being a graphic designer to a multidisciplinary designer. What sort of expertise do you bring to the table when it comes to mentorship? Are the mentors selected based on a set of criteria?

    JD: Haha! Im surprised you know about me being a graphic design graduate! Well, ever since we started JDxP, Ive always involved myself in every aspect of the process, so I dont really limit myself just to one discipline. In fact, my area of expertise as a mentor for the Lexus Design Award is innovation. The Lexus team carefully curates their mentors to cover most aspects of the design world, so finalists get a different perspective from each mentor, and that way theres never really a clash of advice or of interest. Each mentor provides their own facet of advice and growth so the process is truly holistic. There isnt any other award program that approaches the judging process with this unique perspective. Lexus even provides financial assistance to help turn the concepts into proper prototypes. In the end, designers dont just win an award, they really learn a lot along the way.

    YD: Does that mean a lot of the participants are design learners, students, or young designers? In this process of mentoring do their designs often change drastically?

    JD: Oh yes, the award program sees a healthy set of entries from design students and young designers in general. A lot of young designers find the mentorship angle really lucrative, and its a great way to take your design concept and incubate it. Besides, the competition doesnt levy an entry fee and Lexus sponsors production and prototyping costs for the finalists, making it a great accelerator for design ideas. When were selecting the finalists, we usually look at the designs impact rather than just superficially analyzing the design. This helps us decide which design entries have true potential to live up to the award brief so yes, a lot of times the designs go through a dramatic makeover. Sometimes theyre purely conceptual, so in the process of making them real, the design does have to evolve and change. In the end, we retain the designs intent and impact, but help evolve the solution into something better.

    YD: A lot of designs we see (even some finalists of this years award) exist as concepts that ignore real-world constraints but hold promise in a much more feasible future. Is it important to only design products/services that can be realized in the immediate future? What are your thoughts on conceptual designs?

    JD: This is something I hold dear to my heart. I truly believe concepts are a window into the future and there really is no future without concepts, so I definitely believe in the power of creating something that doesnt or cant exist. Its what drives innovation! Concepts are a very important segment of the automotive industry too. Car companies use concepts as a tool to test features and gauge the markets response towards them. Those concepts never see the light of day, but their role in the design process is extremely important. In fact, concepts are one of the reasons I love Yanko Design so much too because I believe you were probably the first blog to focus so heavily on concepts that showed promise. Its remarkable that you guys still have such a heavy focus on conceptual designs. I disagree with the people who claim that designs should be rooted in reality because thats a very one-dimensional way of approaching anything. When we see an award entry thats conceptual, we always measure its impact and intent. The design goes through iterations thereafter.

    YD: The Guiding Principle for Lexus Design Award is Designing for a better tomorrow. What are your thoughts on it? Is it a complicated process, navigating sustainability and making designs future-friendly?

    JD: Its perhaps the single most important call-to-action for every designer today. We as designers often dont have that clarity thats needed when were designing products that will enter the world and probably stay there for years or even centuries to come. Its not about making better things, its about making things better. In fact, there was a study that was conducted close to 12-13 years ago that said 70-80% of the environmental impact of a product is determined in its design phase, so we as designers really have a responsibility to really think ahead about every aspect of what we make, how it affects people emotionally, how it affects production lines, what its afterlife is, what happens when it breaks, what happens when it needs to be replaced oh it definitely is complicated to navigate, but that should never be a reason to overlook it.

    YD: I couldnt agree more. Im reading Ruined by Design by Mike Monteiro and he mentioned how design is one of the most impactful professions without an ethical code. Doctors, lawyers, accountants, they all have a code of conduct. Even crime is more organized than design is! How do you navigate this responsibility in the professional world when a client needs something that goes against your beliefs?

    JD: We refuse. If theres a client thats dead set on asking for a product that they know has a net negative impact on the world, and theyre fine with it, we dont take them up. Eventually, it means one less bad product in this world, and thats a good thing.

    YD: Getting back to the Lexus Design Awards The process of designing/mentoring obviously leads to a valuable exchange of ideas and information. Is there anything youve learned from your fellow mentors or from the 6 finalists?

    JD: Oh absolutely! Im always thrilled to see the kind of problems these designers are trying to solve. This young crop of designers has such a unique life-perspective too, its always great to interact with them to see their fresh take on the problems theyre looking at solving. Its no secret that the younger generation is also more focused on sustainability and impact because it has consequences that will affect them in their lifetime, so thats amazing too. I often find that they end up inspiring me too!

    YD: Are there any design values that the Lexus organization brings to the table in this competition?

    JD: I think the awards theme speaks to this. Designing for a better tomorrow I believe is a value thats inherent to Lexus, and thats why theyre so incredibly invested in this new award format, where they bring mentors and judges to uplift designs and designers rather than just simply reward them. In their own way, theyre pushing for a better tomorrow too and for such a massive multibillion-dollar company to embrace this agenda of nurturing good design and dedicate time, money, resources, and efforts towards it each year, its truly remarkable.

    YD: Alright, Joe! This was wonderful! Im honestly quite pumped to see that theres a massive multibillion-dollar company out there thats so invested in redeeming the design profession and actually doing something for the greater good! I hope our readers will be inspired enough to send in their designs too in the future! To wrap this interview up If you had to explain your design process/mantra in a few words, what would they be?

    JD: This was really great! Thanks for reaching out, its an honor to play my part as a mentor of the Lexus Design Awards. As for my design mantra, its something Ive said earlier. Its not about making better things, its about making things better!

    Click Here to Know More About the Lexus Design Award 2020 Finalists competing for the Grand Prix that will be announced on September 1st, 2020.

    Think of the Feltscape as an isolation chamber that imitates the feeling of being within a womb. Designed by UK-based Thophile Peju & Salvatore Cicero, the Feltscape is a breathing cloud made of felt and recycled bio-plastic with an innovative robotic fabrication process. Equipped with sensors and kinetic mechanisms, the Feltscape can sense a users breathing patterns, allowing the isolation chambers smart membrane to react to its users breath. Creating a perfect atmosphere for reflection, meditation, and an escape from the immediate world, Feltscape provides a cocoon-like isolation experience that helps slowly and surely calm people down. Its organic design reflects inspiration from cocoons too!

    The Pursewit is uniquely positioned to help the visually impaired not just be independent, but also develop vocational skills that help them make a living. Designed by Pakistan-based designer, Aqsa Ajmal, after her friend lost her vision in an accident, the Pursewit makes sewing more accessible with a design thats built around ease-of-use with an approach thats immediately intuitive and with a relatively shallow learning curve. The design scales the form of the sewing machine down, making it less cumbersome while also being simpler and safer. Ajmal hopes that the Pursewit will go beyond just helping the visually impaired be more independent by sewing or fixing their clothes, by also allowing them to take on a skill set that helps them earn a daily wage and be financially independent too.

    Biocraft attempts at transforming mundane objects into living ones that interact with the environment. Originally named Bio.Scales, the Biocraft is a revolutionary material that combines natural biopolymers with emerging technology to create a new material that possesses capabilities like being able to extract CO2 from the air, rid the ambient environment of pollutants, or even disseminate nutrients into the atmosphere. Created by Paul and Garrett Sutherlin Santo from Los Angeles, Biocraft hopes to eventually replace materials like thermoplastics, eventually creating regular products that dont just exist to solve a problem, but rather serve a higher purpose by being living entities that have a positive impact on human health and the environment.

    Akin to having a fire-extinguisher mounted on the walls of buildings, Flash Pak by Yaokun Wu of China aims at providing flood-prone areas with instant access to life-jackets. Designed to be attached to lamp-poles in areas susceptible to flash floods, the FlashPak sits in its protective housing at regular times, but in the event of a flood, naturally rises to the surface thanks to the life-jackets innate buoyancy. Floods, now an unfortunately common by-product of climate change, displaces millions each year, resulting in thousands of deaths annually. Solutions like the Flash Pak can turn a lamp-post (or any regular post) into a potential life-saving zone, giving people instant access to life-saving jackets during times of need. New jackets can easily be placed back in their housing once the flood subsides, and the Flash Paks automatic deployment during a flash flood makes it an incredibly effective, life-changing solution.

    A quirky example of biomimicry, the L.I.C.K. by Irina Samoilova from Russia is a portable body cleaner that takes inspiration from the way felines clean themselves. The L.I.C.K. is modeled on a cats tongue, with a soft cleaning surface with unique papillae that helps people who are unable to have a bath to clean themselves. Designed for people with no immediate access to water, or with injuries/bandages/casts that require being kept away from water, the L.I.C.K. provides a unique tactile experience that helps keep the body clean. Designed to work just the way a cats tongue does, the L.I.C.K. can simply be run across the body while its specially designed papillae and U-shaped cavities help lift dirt off the body (while feeling great to the touch too!)

    What if architecture, like software, could be open-sourced so that people can collectively develop something better together? The Open Source Communities, a Grand Prix finalist from Kenya-based BellTower, hopes to create universally available open-source home-design plans that can be used to design communities in developing and underdeveloped countries. These open-sourced homes can help provide a safe and secure haven for people in developing areas, while helping designers leverage the power of open-source planning to effectively allocate resources, allowing communities to even be sustainable, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly by design!

    Click Here to Know More About the Lexus Design Award 2020 Finalists competing for the Grand Prix that will be announced on September 1st, 2020.

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    Act 3 of the Importance of being Earnest – Loveland Magazine - August 19, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Adrianna Boris JackYou may have seen Adrianna on the LSC stage as Philia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, or around town as Rizzo in Grease at Mariemont and Footlighters. Other favorite roles have included Julia in The Wedding Singer, Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest, and the Witch in Into the Woods. Thanks to Micheal and the whole team at LSC for bringing us together for this project!Carissa Griffith-Sloan Foley ArtistCarissa is no stranger to the LSC stage. She has appeared onstage in a number of LSC productions including The Drowsy Chaperone(u/s Drowsy),White Christmas (Martha), Young Frankenstein (Frau Blucher), and many others. Another favorite role was Grempkin in Peter and the Starcatcherat Footlighters. Carissa would like to thank her husband, John, for always being her favorite scene partner, and everyone involved with putting this production together.David Taylor Composer, PianoDavid is a keyboard player who enjoys the challenge of creating great sounds and performing. He has performed for many community theatre companies and high school drama productions in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas including several CMT productions. Favorite shows he has performed in and created the sounds for include The Producers, Young Frankenstein, The Toxic Avenger, Seussical the Musical, Big Fish, and Shrek. By day, David is a Financial Analyst for Coesia managing the forecasts and budgets for all of the North America, Mexico, and South America regions. Jacqlyn Schott AlgernonTheres magic in the number three and Jacqlyn couldnt be more elated to return to Lovelands stage for the third time as a part of such a fun trio! Three of her favorite past credits include Spider (James and the Giant Peach), Caroline Bramble (Enchanted April), and directing Ordinary Days. This fall, Jacqlyn will be reprising the role of director for Little Shop of Horrorsand hopes youre already planning on return visits to LSC so you too can be a star! As always, she thanks her loved ones for their never-ending support.Jill Gornet Lane/MerrimanJill is excited to be co-producing Gypsy, which is one of her favorite musicals. She was co-producer for Bugsy Malone, Jr., Dont Drink the Water and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Jill won an Orchid as the producer of The Drowsy Chaperone. She was last seen on-stage at LSC in Memphis (Clara/ensemble), White Christmas (quintet/ensemble), Will Rogers Follies (quartet) and Fiddler on the Roof (Rifke/ensemble). Retired from USPS, she sings with Sharonville Chorus at retirement/assisted living homes. Jill would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.John Sloan GwendolenJohn is back once more at Loveland Stage Company. He has appeared in too many LSC shows to list them all, but favorites include: Young Frankenstein (Igor), Oklahoma! (Jud Fry), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ching-Ho), and The Producers. He last appeared in The Drowsy Chaperone(Gangster #1) which was directed by his lovely wife, Carissa, and has directed the recent LSC productions of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum andDont Drink the Water. Thanks to Micheal for this opportunity. Enjoy the show and thank you for supporting the arts!Joshua Marcus Miss PrismThis is Joshuas first performance with Loveland Radio, but has previously been seen on stage in, The Drowsy Chaperone (George) and Cole, An Entertainment (Performer). He is excited to be a part of another amazing Loveland production. Joshua would like to thank his wife, Leah, and his children, Hanna and Samuel, for their love, support.Melinda Murray-Hubbard ChausibleMelinda is glad to be back once again with LSC after performances in Cole, An Entertainment andThe Drowsy Chaperone. She has also recently been seen as Sponge in Barts BardsJames and the Giant Peach,and was a costume assistant for the LSC production ofBugsy Malone, Jr. Dr. Hubbard is always up for something new, and this show fits the bill! She thanks her incredible family for supporting her and the amazing folks at LSC for this opportunity. Ya gotta get a gimmick!Thomas Cavano Lady BracknellTom has been involved with community theater in the Cincinnati area for over 30 years. He first performed with LSC in 2008 (The King and I). Since then, he has performed in numerous LSC productions, directed three award-winning shows (Spelling Bee, The Producers, and Young Frankenstein), co-produced many shows, the most recent being Memphis, and has taken an active role in off stage work including set construction, design, decor and stage crew.Vincent Eldridge CecilyVincent has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this genderswapped version of The Importance of Being Earnest. He has been seen on stage as Gangster #2 in The Drowsy Chaperone at LSC, as part of the Octet in Sweeney Todd with Queen City Productions, as was in the Gender Bender last October with Mason Community Players. When hes not on stage, he enjoys learning the art of lighting and was the lighting designer for The Little Mermaid and Sorry, Wrong Number/The Hitch-Hiker. Outside of theatre he spends his free time painting and trying his best at woodworking. Hed like to give a shout out to the rest of the cast, the crew, and the director for making this a wonderfully fun experience!Bob Kessler Tech DirectorBob works as both a Director of Photography in the regional video community, and as an artist at Kessler Studios, a Loveland-based stained glass and mosaic firm. Bob has served as the Lighting Chair for the Loveland Stage Company since 2013, and has volunteered as Lighting Director on many plays at LSC: Cole: An Entertainment, Memphis, 9 to 5, Jekyll & Hyde, Fiddler On The Roof, I Remember Mama, Oklahoma!, and The Producers.Charlie Rader Camera OperatorDave Bauer Audio DirectorThe webmaster of LSCs award-winning website, Dave brings a lifetime of passion for all things music, sound and photography. By day, Dave works in schools in Southwest Ohio maintaining computer systems and making sure teachers have the technology they need. By nights and weekends, Dave is the owner of Technology Concierge Services and is the sound designer for two local bands. This is Daves first involvement in an LSC production.Greg Smith Lighting DesignAn Orchid award-winning Lighting Designer, Set Designer and Producer, Greg always enjoys doing lighting design for a musical at LSC. The opportunities for creativity are endless when working with such a talented cast and crew. Micheal Harris-Kiser DirectorMicheal is a multiple award-winning director, actor, and set designer. Studying acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Micheal has pursued his passion for theatre in various fields. He is co-founder of Stage and Steel in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed with many groups throughout the city. His set designs have graced many a stage. He serves as secretary for the LSC board, as well as secretary for The Greater Cincinnati ACT board. He is extremely happy to bring this great musical to you.Nancy Hartman-Downing Camera OperatorNancy has been Owner/President of Cleveland Specialties Company since 1986, which designs and manufactures paperboard and plastic packaging products for the food and dairy industry. Her experience is in administration, sales, accounting and computer technology. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College. She currently serves as President for Loveland Womans Club. Nancy has been involved with LSC since 2006 doing fundraising, photography, publicity, ticket sales, program ad sales, as well as serving on the Board of Directors as Treasurer. She enjoys working with such a talented group and looks forward to continuing her involvement into the future.

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    5 kitchen wallpaper ideas to inspire a quick and easy makeover – Real Homes - August 19, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Kitchen wallpaper ideas might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to a quick kitchen update, but we are here to change your mind about that. Wallpaper, much like paint, is actually such an easy way to add colour and pattern to your space, plus it can be super affordable too! You just have to be careful about where you hang it, avoid places that will get wet like behind a sink or areas where you cook, but apart from that there are no rules!

    Keep scrolling to get inspired and for more inspiring kitchen ideas head over to our huge feature you will find plenty more looks to copy over there.

    (Image credit: Farrow & Ball)

    When your kitchen is predominantly white and sleek to boot, choosing a wallpaper is actually a dream. Why? Because a white kitchen is a blank canvas and therefore pretty much anything goes. What we love about this kitchen is that the chosen wallpaper Gable by Farrow & Ball shows village and farmhouse scenes which at first thought may not match due to being quite trad, yet the stylised design works really well in this modern kitchen.

    (Image credit: Miss Print)

    The inspiration for this Skylark wallpaper design from Miss Print is a birds eye view of our landscape. The lines represent the abstract shapes and patterns that can be found in our cities and the countryside that we know and love so much. The simplicity of the design and colour makes it ideal for a kitchen, especially one with contemporary units and accessories.

    (Image credit: Little Green)

    Although this Pomegranate Bazaar design by Little Greene is Baroque, the original was uncovered by the National Trust hiding beneath wall-hung tapestries in Wales. This particular colourway has a hint of seventies design to it. The cheerful colours mean you can have fun matching units and accessories to create a cohesive scheme throughout the kitchen and it looks fab with rustic wood too!

    (Image credit: Elizabeth Ockford)

    This stunning Bahama wallpaper from Elizabeth Ockford is so eye catching and therefore will really act as a focal point for your kitchen and will most certainly become the star of the show so to speak. When you choose a wallpaper as busy as this, keep the rest of the scheme simple. You could have white units as shown here, but equally, painted units in a colour pulled from the wallpaper would look as fabulous the green, pink, blue or orange would all work. Team with brass and wood accessories to add depth.

    Interior designer, broadcaster and colour expert, Sophie Robinson, adores colour check out her IG feed for oodles of inspo! So when it came to decorating her kitchen, Sophie chose this bright and cheery Rabarber wallpaper. Designed on a dark background, the colours of the floral pattern really sing and it looks eye catching in Sophies country kitchen. The units are painted in Huntsmen Green by Zoffany that matches the wallpaper perfectly, and the dark wood worktop and floor both add a rustic element.

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