Spaces, considered

The Journal

Ideas for a home that feels more like you.

All stories

4 stories to explore

An overhead concept living room with sofa, round table and a clear route.

Before moving the sofa, walk the room

A floor plan is useful, but a walk through the room can reveal what a plan misses.
Two complementary pale wood dining chairs beside an oak table.

Dining chairs: look beyond the matching set

A dining area can feel coherent without every chair being identical.
An oak shelf with spaced books, charcoal ceramic and a small abstract frame.

Shelves with a little breathing room

A shelf can hold useful things and still have a clear visual rhythm.
A compact oak desk and cream chair beside a living-room window.

A small workspace that belongs in the room

A workspace within a living room has to support concentration and then return some space to everyday life.