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See how this Chestnut Hill Tudor Revival was transformed with a global eye for design

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“Every piece of art has a story,” says interior designer Vani Sayeed as she scans the walls of the house in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, where she worked with clients who had recently returned from 10 years overseas. As an artist involved in printmaking and painting, Sayeed could relate to the couple’s emotional connection to their collection, which had largely been amassed during their time living in Hong Kong and London with their two children, who are now teenagers. That understanding helped Sayeed and homeowner Judi Rosensweig relate as designer and client, but also as world travelers and moms. “We had many overlapping connections,” says the designer, who grew up in India and frequently visits there with her own young children. “I could tell where she was coming from. They wanted a global aesthetic that reflected their tastes and travels, and I got that.” The design direction was to create a layered look so that the decor seemed collected over time. Preserving the architectural...

How to buy a bathtub

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Whether ritualistic, religious or curative, bathing has always been about more than just personal hygiene, and the modern bathroom is no exception. Not just a functional space, it’s a haven to retreat to after a hard day, somewhere to relax mind and body. The bath is the focal point, so it makes sense to choose one that’s beautiful as well as useful. But with hundreds of shapes, styles and materials available, where do you start? Don’t get into a lather – we’ve found the hottest tubs to suit every budget. Before you buy a bath ‘Never buy a bath on a whim,’ warns Jonathan Carter , marketing manager at Victoria & Albert . ‘To ensure you’re happy with your investment, reserve time for choosing the right one.’ The first things to consider are space and budget, and how much of each you have. As a general rule, a freestanding bath will take up more inches and more pennies than a built-in number. Combined bath and shower Think about who will be using your new bath and in which way. ‘Showe...

1710 x 790mm Bathroom Traditional Roll Top Bath & 6mm Shower Glass Screen BL231 • £349.99

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Small kitchens: Solutions

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(Click on gallery images to view larger picture ) Susie Hammond wanted to make better use of the space in her small bathroom and separate WC, so she hired a designer to combine the two rooms into one. Fact File The owner: Susie Hammond, an IT management consultant The property: A top-floor, two- bedroom apartment built about ten years ago. Susie has lived here since 2002 The location: North-west London What she spent: Around £12,300 The problem ‘Quite small and basic, the bathroom was a typical new-build finish, with virtually no storage space at all. My apartment had only been built about ten years ago, but the layout of many of the rooms just wasn’t practical. Even though the bathroom already had a toilet in it, there was also a separate one next door, which was very long and narrow. The flat is also on the top floor of the building, so all the walls slope inwards , making the rooms look and feel that much smaller.’ What I did ‘I knew there was potential to make better use of t...

How long does a bathroom reno REALLY take and why?

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By Sarah Nolen I, like anyone, am a true fan of a great before & after makeover. And that’s exactly what reality TV has harnessed. The fact that you’re reading this article now assures me that you’ve been accustomed to fast- tracked renovation shows that are showcased every evening for our viewing pleasure. The reason why they show bathrooms completely stripped out and made afresh in only a few episodes is because there is no way on earth they’d maintain your attention if you were to sit through a real life renovation . For one, it takes a considerable amount of time and two, it would be boring. The real world of design and construction is a lot less drama filled, but hey that’s the power of reality TV, who are they going to fight with next? Keep in mind too that they also have a huge workforce on TV shows to speed up the process: double the carpenters, plumbers and electricians. This economically would not work in a typical domestic setting due to substantial additional costs ....

125m GOLDEN ODYSSEY Yacht by Lurssen

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Below is a selection of ten exclusive and unique luxury superyachts available for charter vacations in the Caribbean. The 77m Luxury Charter Yacht SAMAR by Devonport Yachts Built by Devonport Yachts of England in 2006, the breathtaking 77m (252 foot)  mega yacht SAMAR offers almost everything that can be offered on a private motor yacht . Luxury superyacht SAMAR is a steel and aluminium built vessel , designed by Laurent Giles, with studio and interior styling by Joe Thome. Luxury mega yacht SAMAR " src="http://www.charterworld.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Luxury-mega-yacht-SAMAR-665x405.jpg" alt=" Luxury mega yacht SAMAR " width="665" height="405" /> Luxury mega yacht SAMAR Among her best features are a large Spa Pool pool , an open bar, large and spacious deck areas , a side garage, a movie theatre and of course a helipad. For those wanting to explore different Charter Destination for a longer period of time, the yacht i...

Discover Pantelleria | Travel + Leisure

If you like having your cultural compass skewed , you' ll love Pantelleria . The map says Italy, but everything about the island spells North Africa . Villages have names like Bukkuram, Bugeber, and Gadir. Dwarfed by palm trees and built of rough volcanic stone , clusters of one- story cubic dwellings with humped roofs erupt from the prickly black-brown landscape like oases. The port's architecturally challenged concrete apartment blocks and souk-like alleyways lend it the louche, scrappy allure of Tangier. The heat is the heat of the desert, with sun so strong that only crazies leave the cool of a shop awning to cross the street without first picking out a patch of shade on the other side. Citrus trees are grown in circular, high-walled giardini arabi that protect them from the wind. Locals count the days until restaurants serve the weekly special—fish couscous. I first visited Pantelleria , which is marooned in the strait between Sicily and Tunisia and has a mere 32-mile ...