At Home with Hurwitz
SPRING/SUMMER 2023
. . . It’s Not Your Grandma’s Wallpaper Anymore!
BY LAUREN HURWITZ
No, it’s not 1960 – but yes, it’s all about wallpaper once again! Lauren Anmuth, Founder of Lauren Jaye Staging and Interiors in Westchester says we’re, “seeing a huge return to wallpaper and the choices today are endless! Two decades ago we didn’t hear much about wallcoverings, but now it is everywhere imaginable, in new and unique ways.
WINTER/SPRING 2023
2023 Trend Report
BY LAUREN HURWITZ
It’s a new year, but that doesn’t mean out with the old! When it comes to home design, much of last year’s trends will remain the same. But one thing is for sure – our spaces are about to get a lot more colorful with the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year – Viva Magenta.
FALL 2022
Choosing the Right Countertop for You
BY LAUREN HURWITZ
With the most important room in most homes being the kitchen, it’s critical this space is aesthetically pleasing when considering renovations. Dave Gasch, Owner of Terra Tile and Marble in Briarcliff Manor, knows a key component in creating a beautiful kitchen is selecting the right countertop. But where to begin?
SUMMER 2022
Dip into Summer . . . In Your Own Backyard
BY LAUREN HURWITZ
What’s better than visiting the town or club pool over the summer? Enjoying a pool in your very own backyard! The demand for versatile outdoor space and the desire for pools has risen exponentially over the past few years.
SPRING 2022
Lighting Up Your Life
BY LAUREN HURWITZ
Lighting may be one of the last things on the checklist when designing a room but it’s actually one of the most important elements when trying to get the overall décor on point. Walczak, Owner and Designer at 360° Design in Valhalla says, “Never underestimate what lighting does to the feel of a room. No matter how well designed a room is, the lighting in a space sets the tone emotionally. If you don’t feel good in that room, it will be the difference of you using the room.”
WINTER 2022
Creating the Perfect Zen Den
BY LAUREN HURWITZ
Carving out time to relax can seem impossible but with the perfect space waiting for you, life may be a little less chaotic. Dobbs Ferry based Jessie Asya Kanzer, is a Tao expert and author of the upcoming book, Don’t Just Sit There, Do Nothing: Healing, Chilling. And Living with the Tao Te Ching, says taking time to connect with yourself is very important and hard to do if you don’t have a specific place to do it in.