Decorating + Design

Tadelakt, an ancient lime-based plaster originating in Morocco, boasts a durable, water-repellent surface and mold-resistant qualities. Crafted from eco-friendly materials, it ages beautifully and contributes to an earthy, organic aesthetic, adding warmth and character to fixtures and design features. However, applying tadelakt is not for DIY novices. The labor-intensive...
Big and bold, oscillating surfaces make themselves at home. Fluting has been around for centuries and continues to deliver dimension, texture and rhythm to spaces of all kinds. Ditto for ribbed and channeled details. At this year’s St. George Parade of Homes, a wave of designers created striking statements with...
New commons building opens at Waterford School for dining and relaxing. It’s back to school time! I’m seeing young people everywhere in new jeans and lace-up shoes burdened by heavy backpacks. There’s a quicker pace now than the waning lazy slow days at the end of summer. It’s only fitting...
A Utah architecture photographer shares insight into how she captures every angle of a home. Like other photographers specializing in homes, I often shoot multiple exposures to capture the diverse light levels within a space. I blend these exposures to achieve a balanced final image, a technique especially crucial...
Delightful variations inspired by the sun put golden yellow on this season’s hot list. What could be more inviting than stepping into a room dressed in golden yellow, whether it be a bold statement or subtle accents? It’s like entering a ray of sunshine, enveloping you in warmth and cheer....
New to Sandy, Italian-inspired Scelto brings style to the suburbs with hip, modern flair. Photos by Dan Campbell Photography No offense to chain restaurants (well, maybe a little), but when it comes to delivering stylish dining to our suburbs, they come up short. Way short. Enter Scelto, a new hot...
As healthcare facilities become more boutique and customer-centric, so does their design. In West Valley City, Denton House Design Studio infuses Metrodora Institute with a style that’s as haute as it is healing.  Call it feel-good design: There’s a rising trend in elevating the style of healthcare facilities. And for...
Basil, chambray, blush and clear—Juliska’s Provence mouth-blown goblets and tumblers embody the intoxicating hues and casual spirit of summer, elevating the style of every sip. Crafted with effervescent bubbly glass, these pieces draw inspiration from the region’s traditional glassware, delivering joie de vivre to any tabletop and occasion.  Pictured above:...
The 2024 Utah Valley Parade of Homes offered loads of ideas, inspiration and noteworthy trends. Ready to be inspired?  The Parade of Homes summer season is now in full swing, and the recent Utah Valley Parade of Homes offered loads of design inspiration, innovation and take-note trends—all courtesy of talented...
Sunlight transforms the Utah desert into a radiant tapestry of warm colors -- nurturing hues that can elevate and enrich any space.