Setting the Table: Three Favorite Styles
If I had I had more storage space and more time to entertain, I would rotate these styles at our gatherings and meals.
Read MoreHudson Yards: Witnessing the Changing Landscape
The development of Hudson Yards, first as a barren landscape, then proposal and rendering, is now on my hot list of places to observe.
Read MoreCoaching Diary - Coaching and Consultations for the Home
Coaching is a great option for clients on a budget as well as people who are keen to do the legwork themselves, but could benefit from expert advice and a trained eye for design.
Read MoreWhat to Bring? Host Gifts for (End of) Summer Days and Nights
It's always fun to bring something thoughtful for the hosts, whether the event be a weekend getaway, a laid back barbecue, or a glam dockside dinner. Since there's enough time in the upcoming cooler months to be serious and sophisticated, here are a few fun and frivolous gift suggestions to capture the playful, vacation spirit of the final days and nights of summer.
Read MoreLet the Sunshine In! 10 Fantastic Fabrics to Beat the Rays
Here are ten of my favorite fabrics, for bright light, inside or out.
Read MoreNew Shops for the Home - Main Street on the North Fork
But earlier this summer, as I made my way to the IGA to stock up on basics, I noticed a number of changes to Southold – especially in the area of home goods – furniture, food stuffs, décor, etc. So a couple of weekends ago, I took time away from my very full agenda of reading on the porch, to window shop, snap photos and stroll Main Street in Southold.
Read MoreBirch Trees, Reading Inspiration and Meandering Through Summer
Many, many species of trees play roles throughout the novel. Early on, characters work with an indigenous community to dry large sheets of birch bark for sheathing canoes and wigwams. In our current life, the birch is still celebrated and used for furniture and building products, paper, trees, medicinal items, food and drink stuffs, ropes and the like. And that's the meandering path I took to the main content of this post...
Read More5 Reasons to Love and 3 Reasons to Hate Elfa Shelving
Last week I found myself disassembling the contents of my son’s “walk-in” closet including the shelves, hanging rods and drawers. About five hours later, I reassembled the whole thing. Along with a few (multiple) grumbles along the way, I was reminded of both why I love and hate Elfa shelving and drawer systems.
Read MoreTween Transformation: Before and After
The existing space offered some interesting challenges and opportunities, including the built-in closet and minimal floor space.
Read MoreFive Fun Ways to Embrace Summer's Blush
A fantastic time to embrace the warmth, lightness and subtle sexiness of the color blush - that soft blend of orange and pink and sunshine.
Read MoreOffice Inspiration
Last week I renewed the lease on my studio office. I’d love to say it’s the perfect space 100% of the time, but it’s not. It’s time to add a few more improvements...
Read MoreTravel Diary - Taliesin West
...my 11 year old daughter and I carved out a couple of hours for a quick visit to this icon of architecture and design
Read MoreC is for COLOR
Maybe it's the rainy weather outside my studio window, maybe it's a feeling of rebellion against "safe" designs, maybe it's a desire to ruffle some feathers - including my own. Move beyond the accent pillow and invest in some bold, funky and beautiful furniture and rooms. Let's commit to our inner 80's pop star and be happy!
Read MoreBest of Houzz 2016
Tamara Hubinsky Interiors is again proud to accept the "Best of Houzz" Award for 2016. Our firm is honored to be set apart as one of the most popular among monthly users on Houzz, as well as the recipient of high ratings by our client reviewers.
Read MoreHome Sweet Home: A Spring Refresh Offer
This spring Tamara Hubinsky Interiors is providing a home styling service to a limited number of discerning clients at a special rate.
Read MoreB is for Barstool
While the barstool and its shorter sibling, the counter stool, may seem like ancillary items within a design, they deserve some extra attention.
Read MoreNorth Fork Family Retreat: Project Report on Furnishings
..while I used my trade resources to pull the elements together and source materials, many of the furnishings are reused, or purchased through affordable retailers and outlets..
Read MoreNorth Fork Family Retreat: Project Report on Materials
I am a self-described materials junky, so the prospect of designing all-new bathrooms was exciting and the limited budget was a fun challenge.
Read MoreA is for Alpaca
The best place to use alpaca in the home – any place that touches your body!
Read MoreRenovation Diary – Flatiron Loft
I want to share a share a few before and after images of a recent project to illustrate how even a recently renovated home benefits from an added layer of personalized, thoughtful design.
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