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My seed starting set up is not expensive or fancy…but it works. You don’t need a lot to grow healthy starter plants for your garden, but there are a few important factors to understand when starting seeds at home. You can certainly buy seed starting kits, but there’s just no need to spend a lot of money. You probably have much of what you need right now. There are twelve factors to consider when getting ready to start your seeds for your garden: Shelving Hardware for hanging your lights Trays “Greenhouse” lids—-these hold in moisture and warmth for the tiny...

Inspired by the homeowner’s love for modern art, this luxurious apartment interior in Kyiv was shaped as a unique, private art gallery. Visualised by IQOSA Architect, the space is designed to ensure that every art object looks completely organic in its position. Decor materials and interior design solutions make smooth interaction with the art, whilst also building a home that is unique and eye-catching in its own right. Luxe white marble carves out stunning feature walls, a gorgeous stone dining island and an enviable ensuite bathroom. Furniture is modern and high-end. Wood flooring is fabulously on-trend with a bold geometric...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPY.com may receive an affiliate commission. Closets can be the well-organized homeowner’s biggest headache. We’re not trying to imply that your closets are messy or unorganized (though we’re not judging you if they are), but only stating a simple fact of life: our closets are never quite as big as we want them to be. And that means you have to be strategic to make the most of every single square inch. Closets are supposed to collect clutter, from shoes and coats to sports equipment,...

Creating a more functional pantry with cabinets and pull out drawers.I'm so excited about this small room redo! I love making rooms function better for us as a family, and this pantry makeover has made such a difference.It's been months since I've updated you on this project. I've made so much progress, but then the holidays hit and I paused the DIY projects in here.We now use every bit of our pantry (in a smarter way) and it's just prettier to look at. I'm always a function over form person, but pretty never hurts! ;) I shared my plan for transforming...

Photo credit: Yale Wagner and Shade Degges for Sotheby’s International Realty The pre-war details and gracious proportions at this three-bedroom co-op at 210 West 90th Street are perfectly complemented by the flawless renovation it received at the hands of Gramercy Design. Built in 1915, the Astor Court co-op is an Upper West Side icon, and this thoroughly livable apartment, asking $4,650,000, adds 21st-century comfort to its old New York charm. Adding even more to its appeal, the home’s furnishings can be included in the sale for a higher price. The apartment shares a vestibule with only one other unit. Enter through a gracious foyer and bookshelf-lined gallery...