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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