Author: April Johnston
Best of Design 2023: There's Nothing Traditional About This New Bathroom
In a Hill District home filled with unexpected design choices, this “intimately independent” bathroom featuring a two-way ethanol fireplace is still a standout.
A&E Star Cinque Cerra-Saunders is Living Large (In Small Spaces)
The designer and host of “Living Smaller” moved to Pittsburgh to flip houses — and gained a reputation for turning tiny, “quirky” spaces into works of art.
A Matter of Time: A Grand Victorian Duplex Is Restored To New Glory
Long intrigued by an aging Victorian in Sewickley, the Izydores, with help from Wildman Chalmers Design, restored the century-old duplex to its former glory, while adding seamless modern touches.
City Meets Country at The Three Bears House
With its cedar siding and tree-trunk porch columns, the Three Bears House — a former mill house in Hazelwood — is its own kind of magic.
Best of Design 2022: New Interior
Weisshouse designer Stan Adamik added warmth to a contemporary mountain home in West Virginia.
Best of Design 2022: New Exterior
Justin Cipriani took advantage of a steep lot to design a modern, organic home that blends in with the hillside.
Classic Yet Moody, Why Black Home Exteriors (And Interiors) Are Trending
Ready to go full dark? Here are three expert tips for pulling off a black in your home.
Fortune Favors Kacie Cope's Bold Renovation in Sharpsburg
In the aftermath of a messy divorce that sent her fleeing back to Pittsburgh, the designer transformed a 140-year-old brick rowhouse in Sharpsburg into an eclectic home — and found herself in the process.
This Boho Chic Renovation Was Interior Designer's Dream
Interior designer Esther Dormer brought joy and color to a small row house by taking inspiration from the maximalist 1970s.
Best of Design: New Home
Using nature as the guide, architect Mike Gwin designed a sustainable family home in Cheswick that’s in harmony with its wooded environment.
Best of Design: Renovated Home (Interior)
mossArchitects cleverly designed two new bedroom wings for a 1950s-era home in Fox Chapel.
2020 40 Under 40 Honoree: Adriel Hilton
“I’m proud to be still standing and still persisting. I’m blessed to be in spaces where I can impact change.”
2020 40 Under 40 Honoree: Albert Ciuksza
“The fun part for me is to build the processes and work directly with the leaders."
2020 40 Under 40 Honoree: Armani Davis
“I want everyone to feel like they belong and add value.”
2020 40 Under 40 Honoree: Audie Chapman
“Always tell them at an early age that new ideas and innovation will be important."
2020 40 Under 40 Honoree: Jesús Origel
“I try to meet people where they are and to help them be healthy connectors."
2020 40 Under 40 Honoree: Bhavini Patel
“This gives people a voice, but it also gives us an opportunity to make sustainable, systemic policy change."
2020 40 Under 40 Honoree: Brittany Houser
“I love watching people’s faces light up when they try something I’ve made.”
2020 40 Under 40 Honoree: Casey Monroe
“I want to help create a world we want our kids to be a part of.”
2020 40 Under 40 Honoree: Ciora Thomas
“We need to thrive in our communities. We deserve that."
2020 40 Under 40 Honoree: Dave Breingan
“It’s so important we have strong connections with our neighbors."
2020 40 Under 40 Honoree: Devon L. Taliaferro
“I did what I did for the kids. It’s an opportunity to listen to them and to hear their voices.”
2020 40 Under 40 Honoree: Elysia Newman
“Fashion affects and touches our lifestyles more than we know.”
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