Author: Jessica Sinichak
The Five Best Spots to Get Pittsburgh-Themed Merchandise
Looking to show off your Pittsburgh love? Get your favorite city printed on basically anything at these local shops.
Seven Pittsburgh Home and Garden Tours You’ll Want to Explore This Summer
Here’s your chance to be nebby in some of the area’s most gorgeous, and historic, homes and gardens.
Housing Bust: Luxury Condos No Longer in the Works for Downtown Pittsburgh
After failing to reach an agreement, The Davis Companies and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust end plans for a $175 million, mixed-use development on Ninth Street and Penn Avenue that was slated to be one of the largest condo projects ever built Downtown.
From Milan to Pittsburgh: These are the Kitchen Concepts of the Future
Local interior designer Lauren Levant traveled to Italy for the influential Salon del Mobile show featuring the latest innovations in the furniture and design industry. With an emphasis on quality over quantity, these are the kitchen concepts she says will be making their way stateside.
Get Creative: Pittsburgh Podcast Inspires 'Girl Bosses'
Thinking about starting a creative business but don't know where to start? From photography to interior design, Gamechangers, the new podcast from local textile designer Savannah Hayes, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the design industry from the female perspective.
Inside Choderwood: A Hidden Oasis on the Allegheny River
Steve Choder and Jody Noble-Choder have created a secret garden within their whimsical riverside retreat tucked in the middle of an urban area.
Home Style: Make it Black and White
No shades of gray here! Black and white is a classic combination that never goes out of style — and that includes for your outdoor space. Some summer greenery is the perfect accent for these cool and contemporary pieces.
On Trend: Garden Tours, New Condos and Some Pittsburgh Love
Here's what buzzing in the Pittsburgh home and lifestyle industry.
Highland Park House Tour Features Architectural Stunners
Included on this year’s tour is a 22-room Gilded Age mansion restored to perfection.
Pittsburgh Still Tops When It Comes to Affordable Housing
For the second year in a row, the city ranks number one in SmartAsset’s roundup of best cities for first-time homebuyers.
‘Conversations’: 8 Interesting People Revive a Lost Art
We sit down with hockey coaches, college students, farmers and the mayors of two cities to see what they had to say.
Today’s Home Relocating North Hills Furniture Store
Owner Jeff Lenchner says a Discount Tire store will open in place of the store’s current location along McKnight Road in Ross Township.
Toll Gate Revival Gearing Up for New Location, New Experience
The vintage décor and reclaimed materials business owned by Seth Hunter will open in a larger Lawrenceville warehouse next month.
Take a Sneak Peek at Our 2018 Ultimate House
Tours of Empire on Liberty, a one-time furniture and carpet warehouse in Bloomfield turned into a mixed-use structure, take place this month. The tour includes a look at the penthouse and two condos.
On a Lark: Pittsburgh Mom Creates Activewear for Babes
Unable to find cute, environmentally friendly gear for her newborn son, Lark Adventurewear founder Pallavi Golla launched her own line of moisture-wicking clothing for kids.
Growing Up: mossArchitects Moving to Garfield
Principal Andrew Moss says his architecture firm will move to the heart of the Penn Avenue Arts District after outgrowing its current space in Lawrenceville.
love, Pittsburgh Opens Second Location Downtown
The retail shop carrying items made by Pittsburgh artisans will debut in the Cultural District this spring.
Could Your Building’s Design Affect Your Health?
The Biophilic Design Summit taking place at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden will be devoted to the connection between humans and nature to happiness in the workplace.
2018 Best of Design Winners
After revamping our annual Home of the Year contest, Pittsburgh Magazine asked for the region’s most outstanding new home and renovation projects for the inaugural 2018 Best of Design contest — and homeowners delivered.
Trending: Tour Homes to Get Inspiration for Your Own
What’s buzzing in the Pittsburgh home industry.
Home Style: Take a Seat
Seating can be more than functional. Get the scoop on the latest trend in home design: beautiful sofas and chairs.
Best Renovation
Cory Cope and Jennifer Owen spent 10 years renovating a former power station on the North Side into their dream home.
Meet Our Judges
To ensure fairness and neutrality, a panel of Cleveland-based professionals in the design and architecture industries handled this year’s judging process.
Great Mews: 68 Townhouses Underway for Lawrenceville
Located on the site of former Hanlon-Gregory Steel galvanizing plant, Mews on Butler should have its first townhomes ready for occupancy by fall.
See How It's Done: 10 Real Pittsburgh Weddings
Our Real Pittsburgh Weddings, chosen from nearly 100 submissions, showcase stories and photos sure to inspire your own big day.
Ton Pottery Back in Business
The ceramics teaching studio has moved from Lawrenceville to a bigger space in Millvale.
How to Pamper Yourself in Pittsburgh
Looking to beat the winter doldrums? We round up the best places and experiences for a little personal indulgence.
Former Art Institute Housing to Be Converted into Condos
Downtown is booming as plans develop for yet another new apartment building.
Lesson Learned: How Design Changed a North Allegheny Classroom
Frustrated by his sterile white classroom, teacher Greg Geibel earned an A+ from students when he transformed the space into something resembling a modern coffeehouse.
Fresh Start: Top Five Nest Stories of 2017
From the details surrounding the locally filmed Vintage Rehab premiere on HGTV to Pittsburgh’s priciest condo, get some inspiration for your home as we head into the New Year.
Glasshouse Rising: New Apartments Set for Station Square
The development is located on the site of one of Pittsburgh’s former glass factories — and a few nightclubs.
Show House: Junior League Unveils Historic Wilkinsburg Manse
The nonprofit currently is seeking interior designers to decorate the 112-year-old mansion’s 28 rooms before tours take place in May.
2017 Pittsburgher of the Year: Kelly Frey
No one would blame the veteran WTAE anchor if she took time off while undergoing intensive breast cancer treatment. Instead, she chose to use humor and grace to educate and inspire others, all while in the public eye.
It’s Back! ‘Restored by the Fords’ Gets Premiere Date
The new season of the home improvement show featuring Pittsburgh siblings Leanne and Steve Ford debuts on HGTV in January.
The Art of Furniture: ‘Interiors With Impact’ Exhibit Now Open
Through a partnership with Monmade, the exhibit at the Pittsburgh Glass Center showcases locally made products ranging from furniture to lighting.
New Year New Paint: Give Your Room a Makeover
What's hot for 2018? PPG Paints provides the scoop on hues that can fit into any number of rooms in your home.
Home Style: Home Office Chic
Whether your style is modern and sleek or fun and eclectic, make your home office work for you with these pieces from IKEA and RH, Restoration Hardware.
New Ownership: Pittsburgh-Based Levin Furniture Sold to Michigan Chain
Run by the Levin family for nearly a century, the locally owned company’s 33 stores will retain its name — and employees.
Bright Living: ‘Lumiere’ Condos Slated for Former Saks Downtown
Named after the French word for light, the 86-unit mixed-use development, which will include a Fogo de Chao steakhouse as a tenant, offers folding glass walls in its residences to create an open-air living space.
Mug Love: Warming up on a Cold Morning
Ease the winter blues with these locally made mugs.
Winter Fashion: Urban Cowboy
Winter is here, and so is an array of outerwear and cozy indoor-wear as tried-and-true looks meet luxury this season.
Iconic Kaufmann’s Building Gets New Lease with Luxury Apartments, Hotel
The developer behind Kaufmann’s Grand on Fifth Downtown promise to meld the historic with the modern as it readies to open more than 300 residential units featuring voice-command system Amazon Alexa, plus a rooftop infinity pool, restaurant and bar.
First Look: Ultimate House Returns to the City with Empire on Liberty
Once a carpet store, the mixed-use structure in Bloomfield is home to Pittsburgh Magazine’s luxury Ultimate House for 2018.
Furniture with a Soul: Nadeau Opens First Pittsburgh Location
The store specializes in handcrafted furniture and home décor from around the world at affordable prices.
Shop + Gallery Pops Up in Mt. Lebanon For the Holidays
Locally made products from Rutz Naturals and artwork by Kelly Brown, plus other gifts and goodies, will be sold at the temporary location through Dec. 31.
Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer Opens This Weekend
Furnishings, housewares, lighting and fashions from local vendors blend with music, cocktails and food as the fair returns to Lawrenceville.
Soft Surroundings Opens Location at Ross Park Mall
This is the first Pittsburgh location for the luxury lifestyle brand, which sells home goods, beauty items and apparel for women.
