April 2022 - Picturesque Home Magazine

Security Theater

We’re taking a short break from our regularly scheduled program to give you a quick look at some recent changes

It’s easy to know why we keep – or at least try to keep – our homes well decorated, clean,

Patio of the Week: Container Gardens Transform a Small Urban Yard (10 photos)
The owners of this new home in London’s Olympic Park were seeking to redesign their small yard. Because the property sits over an underground parking structure, there was no possibility for a soil-based lawn or planting beds.The homeowners, a couple with two young children, found designer Melanie...
12 Trends in Contemporary Furniture for 2023 (22 photos)
Social and environmental responsibility, care for oneself and others and technological innovation were big topics of conversation at this year’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) and show-within-a-show WantedDesign Manhattan. Those ideas influenced the many sustainable, cozy and...
5 Fashionable New Bathrooms With a Low-Curb Shower (5 photos)
There are two options when designing a shower entry: curb or no curb. While there are benefits to both, the curbed, or low-barrier, option stands out as the budget-friendly choice because it’s easier to construct than a true curbless design. But cost savings aren’t the only advantage. A curb keeps water...
To-Dos: Your June Home Checklist (12 photos)
Summer officially begins June 21, but why wait until then to get into the summer spirit? Get a jump-start by prepping your home and garden for warm weather, setting up the perfect drip-dry spot for beach towels, reorganizing the kitchen (hello, smoothie bar) and more. These 21 to-dos cover all the bases,...