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Gardeners Mix Perennials for Textured Fall Containers

by Fernanda Perez

GG155 fall-container-lead: Perennials (and a shrub) pack this container, but it’s a good investment because you can plant them in the garden in fall to enjoy next year! A fall container garden excels through color and texture contrasts. Blue and orange hues stand out against muted late-season tones, while varied textures, thick leaves, spiky seedheads, and trailing vines, maintain visual interest even as blooms fade. The foundation lies in pairing…

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When a property’s plumbing system begins to show signs of distress—whether through recurring clogs, slow drainage, or unexpected moisture in unexpected places—the decision of how to proceed can be complex. Property owners and managers often face the choice of pursuing temporary, symptom-focused fixes or investing in a comprehensive assessment to understand the root cause of the issue. For those overseeing commercial or residential properties, especially within a varied landscape like…

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Shade Garden Features Variegated Foliage Plants

by Rina Sari

Large hostas form a solid background in this shady bed. A shade garden bed featuring variegated weigela and hostas can bring color and texture to part to full shade areas. This perennial garden layout creates layers of eye-catching foliage, with a mix of hosta varieties and unique cultivars that pollinators will love. Designing a Shade Garden Bed Large, broad-leaved hostas form a solid background in this shady bed, making a…

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Manhattan Tower Uses Exo-Core Design for Flexible Living

262 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district uses an external exo-core design...

Consuelo Espinoza • Oct 16, 2026 • Floor Plans

Manhattan Tower Uses Exo-Core Design for Flexible Living

T he 860-foot 262 Fifth Avenue tower features 26 full-floor apartments with no interior columns. The 262 Fifth Avenue tower in Manhattan’s NoMad district blends bold architectural design with serene residential spaces, using an unconventional structural approach to maximize...

interior flexibility. The 860-foot building, developed by Five Points Development Group, places its mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with elevator shafts, in an external "exo-core," freeing the 26 full-floor and duplex apartments from interior columns. This arrangement allows for...

Eureka’s Arundel blends walnut and leather for bold, lasting furniture

Eureka’s Arundel Collection redefines luxury furniture with bold walnut and leather contrasts,...

Rina Sari • Oct 13, 2026 • Contractor Corner

Eureka’s Arundel blends walnut and leather for bold, lasting furniture

A key innovation in the Arundel Collection is its modularity. The Arundel Collection from Eureka Ergonomic introduces a furniture line that deliberately contrasts walnut wood with tobacco-toned leather at visible seams, abandoning conventional luxury standards in favor of...

depth and craftsmanship. This series merges American comfort with European modernism, producing designs intended for lasting use rather than passing trends. The collection’s foundation lies in material contrast—where walnut grain meets leather at intentional joints, with variations in thickness emphasizing...

Bogotá Penthouse Blends Family History, Art, and Nature

A Bogotá penthouse design blends family history, art, and nature, creating a...

Rina Sari • Oct 10, 2026 • Floor Plans

Bogotá Penthouse Blends Family History, Art, and Nature

V eronica Mishaan designed a 6,250-square-foot penthouse in Bogotá, Colombia. Veronica Mishaan, a renowned designer, recently completed a 6,250-square-foot penthouse project in Bogotá. The space blends art, family heirlooms, and contemporary pieces, reflecting her philosophy of evolving interiors. Mishaan’s...

journey into design began alongside her mother, Susana Mishaan de Millán, a successful designer in Bogotá and Cartagena. Together, they founded M De M Designs, where they crafted bespoke interiors and furnishings for over a decade. What started as a...

Eichholtz California Expands Across State

Eichholtz California expands across the state with new retail showrooms, offering luxury...

Consuelo Espinoza • Oct 7, 2026 • Contractor Corner

Eichholtz California Expands Across State

W hile Eichholtz products take center stage, the space also features antiques, original art, and items from similar brands. Ryan Saghian, an interior designer, has been an admirer of the Dutch luxury brand Eichholtz for years. He introduced Eichholtz...

California to the West Coast, curating a selection of approximately 400 products from the brand’s extensive collection. Following the launch of the flagship store in LA last year, Saghian is expanding Eichholtz California with new retail showrooms across the state....