7 Ways to Design a Home with Intention

Far Studio’s Brittany Hakimfar on composing beautifully considered spaces.

After honing her design skills on the West Coast for a decade, Brittany Hakimfar moved her family and namesake design firm back to her hometown in the Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia. With an approach that’s equal parts refined and purpose-built, Hakimfar set out to convey her firm’s signature brand of warm modernism in a traditional setting. Happily, nothing was lost in translation. Here, the designer shares a page from her playbook.

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A Historic Waterfront Estate is Reimagined for a Modern Family

Designer Jess Weeth brings new life to a
250-year-old Maryland home.

To revive a 250-year-old Georgian estate for modern family life, Jess Weeth took cues from good bones and her clients’ wish to create a gathering place for generations to come. In this renovation diary, Weeth shares her account of celebrating original architecture, leaning into layers of patina, and laying the groundwork for memorable moments.

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Design your space with Layers of Light

Take great design to the next level by pairing architectural lighting with decorative and natural lighting.

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Get Smart

People cite convenience and voice control as the two leading reasons for adding smart ceiling fans to their home.

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The Spotlight

Design For All Seasons: Amber Lewis Brings the Sunshine Wherever She Goes

With a pared-back palette and soulful approach to materials, Amber Lewis is committed to creating spaces that encourage connection and versatile, inspired lighting built to last.

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