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A Collector’s Guide: Incorporating Artwork Into Your Home

What goes into pairing fine art with architecture? The whole process is about discovery, so the architecture and style preferences of a client are such a great starting point. They’ve already made these really informative decisions, like the architecture of … Continue reading

A Guide to Choosing the Right Paint Finish

When selecting paint for your home, how glossy should you go? Higher gloss paint is more durable, easier to clean, and shows more detail. It’s often used for front doors, specialty mill packs, custom woodwork, and staircase handrails. If you … Continue reading

A Whimsical Dessert Destination Gets a New Lease on Life

More than a decade after opening Rococo, a handcrafted ice cream shop that specializes in unique flavors inspired by her world travels, founder Lauren Guptill decided it was time to expand her brand. Guptill approached Woodhull in January to design … Continue reading

8 Tips to Revolutionize Your Kitchen

The new book Uncommon Kitchens: A Revolutionary Approach to the Most Popular Room in the House (Abrams, 2023) is filled with inspiring advice and up-to-the-minute projects from top creators, designers, and innovators. And did we mention that author Sophie Donelson’s … Continue reading

Summer Book Roundup

The Ugly History of Beautiful Things by Katy Kelleher Simon & Schuster MH+D’s longtime writer Katy Kelleher’s debut collection of essays examines the darkness behind beauty. Humans are drawn to things that shimmer in the light, feel smooth to the touch, … Continue reading

High Shine

What is the difference between high gloss and lacquer, if there is one? There are two major differences between high gloss and lacquer: sheen and process. While both are glossy, reflective sheens, lacquer portrays an almost glasslike finish (think of … Continue reading