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Granite is ubiquitous

Posted on February 7, 2012 by mccandlishdesign

An article in today’s Washington Post talks about an interesting reality: granite has become the standard for countertop material. It describes that homeowners connect with granite on an emotional level, which I truly believe. It has become a status symbol … Continue reading →

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Pantone’s 2012 Color

Posted on January 9, 2012 by mccandlishdesign

Wow! Pantone’s new color for 2012 packs a punch. Tangerine Tango “is a play on the current global economic status. As the economy slowly but surely turns around, Tangerine Tango is a bold, spirited hue, that, in essence, is meant … Continue reading →

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Biophilia and the importance of interior design

Posted on January 5, 2012 by mccandlishdesign

I just read an interesting blog post on metropolismag.com. It discusses biophilia which is ” the apparent instinctive preference we have for certain natural geometries, forms, and characteristics within our environments.” It gives examples in which research proves that connections … Continue reading →

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Chemicals in Crib Mattresses

Posted on November 4, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

The Washington Post ran a small article on Thursday that caught my eye: it discusses the “suspect or dangerous” chemicals that are found in the majority of crib mattresses and the steps that are being taken by various organizations to … Continue reading →

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Wine Cellars

Posted on September 23, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

While wine storage can be simple wooden racks in a cabinet, true cellar storage is climate-controlled. Keeping wine bottles at a consistent temperature and humidity allows the wine to age properly and keeps the corks from drying out. Undercabinet or … Continue reading →

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Live Home Front Chat

Posted on September 1, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

I had the pleasure of joining The Post’s Jura Koncius and Terri Sapienza for today’s live Q&A! It was fun, and their readers had some great questions about draperies, flooring, and more. Click here to see the transcript of the … Continue reading →

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Eco-friendly nurseries

Posted on September 1, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

I participated in a Q&A with The Washington Post to discuss eco-friendly nurseries in today’s paper. The article covers why it is smart and healthy to make sustainable purchases for a nursery, and I even got to contribute my design … Continue reading →

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Living Room Makeover in The Post

Posted on August 4, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

McCandlish Design is the contributing designer for today’s House Calls article in The Washington Post. The challenge was to turn an incohesive space into a welcoming and functional room for a young family. The family’s living room wore many hats: … Continue reading →

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Affordable Table at the Tiffany Suite

Posted on August 1, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

As a follow up to my previous Tiffany Suite post, I saw this $199 table in my West Elm catalog today – it sure looks like the same table that is in the $8500 Suite’s living area. I suppose everyone … Continue reading →

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Tiffany Suite

Posted on July 26, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

  The Tiffany Suite’s decor at the St. Regis New York is “inspired by gem cuts and features lacquer, chrome, and mirror finishes.” It is an elegant space that is covered with today’s muted neutral palette but spiced up with … Continue reading →

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Is your kitchen making you fat?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

That is the title of an article out of the UK that asserts that the design of today’s kitchen is contributing to our expanding waistlines. Given that the kitchen has quickly become the epicenter of the home, perhaps all of … Continue reading →

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Stocking up on bulbs

Posted on June 30, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

CharlotteObserver.com discusses the “bulb backlash” that I wrote about in a previous post. Homeowners are unhappy that incandescent bulbs are being phased out, and some people are stockpiling them!

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Fewer tubs in hotel baths

Posted on June 14, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

In reference to my previous post discussing how fewer home owners want jacuzzi tubs in their bathrooms, hotels now want fewer bathtubs in their guest baths too. It’s a trend that is happening across the spectrum of hotel brands and … Continue reading →

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Amazing “Lego” Apartment

Posted on May 24, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

I can hardly get over how compact and clever this Barcelona apartment is – a full living space crammed into 258 square feet! I once had a 410 sq.ft. efficiency apartment, and I thought that I was roughing it. It … Continue reading →

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Fortress adaptively reused as boutique hotel

Posted on May 9, 2011 by mccandlishdesign

I would love to stay at the Cap Rocat boutique hotel on the island of Mallorca (off of Spain). A former 19th century military fortress, it has been renovated in such a way as to preserve the original essence of … Continue reading →

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