Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Nothing enhances the charm and coziness of a bedroom like a reading nook nestled in front of a bay window. Highlight this inviting space with decorative trim and molding. Add a plush cushion on the ...

The freedom of being just outside the Cobble Hill Historic District allowed Sarah Jefferys to create what she called “a modern play” on a bay window for the front of a light-challenged, 16-foot-wide ...

Each region possesses a distinct architectural identity, serving as a cultural "fingerprint" that makes it uniquely recognizable. Italian design, for instance, draws from the Roman legacy using stone ...

Some architectural elements are fixed in a time capsule: distinct to an era or style. For example, round top windows would be very 80ish or tile countertops... pre-70ish. Some architecture styles come ...

If you’re wondering, “What is a bay window?” think of it as a window that extends outward from your home, creating a small alcove or “bay” inside. This classic feature combines three panes — one ...