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A Designer Places Furniture in Her Bedroom as Pieces of Art

Alyssa Kapito savors the elegant memo box on her night stand, a bronze chair by Diego Villarreal, and silver shell bowls from her mother.

‘Prewar Eva’ Has Her Finger on the Pulse of the Hamptons

Eva Alt, a real estate agent who goes by “Prewar Eva” on Instagram, says the bland Hamptons McMansions of the past two decades are on their way out.

Who’s More Likely to D.I.Y.?

Age and income have a large influence on the decision to hire professionals for home repair and renovation, according to a recent study.

How the Peacock Chair Became a Hallmark of Black American Décor

The regal seat continues to be part of Black American social traditions.

‘By Chance, Did You Win a Cottage in Ireland?’

For one American, who spent $12.67 on three raffle tickets in December and then forgot about it, the answer turned out to be yes.

What’s the Difference Between Architects, Designers and Decorators?

The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’ in many instances, but exceptions can creep in based on professional education, geography and the scope of a project.

Disillusioned With Finance, She Gave the Furniture Business a Try

For Josefina Londono, a career move after reconnecting with her family’s furniture business also called for a move to a new Brooklyn apartment.

I Want to Use a Co-op as a Pied-à-Terre. Do I Need to Tell the Board?

It depends on the building’s governing documents, but most co-ops don’t look kindly on visitors coming and going.

California Opens Investigation Into State Farm

The state’s insurance regulator says the volume of complaints against the company following this year’s catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles prompted the inquiry.

I Scream, You Scream. They Don’t Scream for Ice Cream.

The Museum of Ice Cream in SoHo wants to expand its hours and liquor operations, but nearby residents say the exhibition space already detracts from their quality of life.