A Trip to France

THE BOSTON GLOBE

The longtime owners of this Norwell home installed cherry cabinetry for their last kitchen renovation — 30 years ago. This time around, they looked to France for inspiration.

Before and After

Houzz

Limited space is no match for a soaring imagination. Professionals took these five kitchens, all of which are 150 square feet or less, from sorely cramped to splendid by rearranging layouts, borrowing space and bringing in fresh colors and finishes.

Kitchen of the Week

Houzz

After 30 years of living with their closed-off kitchen, poor appliance layout and checkerboard flooring, this empty-nest couple decided it was time for a new phase in life. One with a brighter, more open kitchen where they could gather with family and friends.

Before and After: 3 Gorgeous Kitchens with G-shaped Layouts

Houzz

If you want a kitchen layout that maximizes functionality and flow, a G-shaped layout is a great option. A G-shaped kitchen, sometimes referred to as a peninsula kitchen, resembles the letter it’s named for.

Natural Inclinations

The Boston Globe

In Cambridge, an interior architect who focuses on adaptive reuse renovates on a budget.

How a Strip Club Became A Force for Good in Tel Aviv

ISRAEL21C

In a move pleasing many, the beachfront Pussycat Club will no longer be a place for exploitation but rather for empowering all segments of Israeli society.

10 Things to Do for a Smooth Renovation

Houzz

A designer (and serial renovator) shares tips learned from years of working with clients and remodeling her own home.

Stepping Up and Stepping Out

The Jerusalem Post

After becoming acquainted with the new activities in the former Pussycat compound, she decided to take up the challenge of redesigning the facility, and is doing so on a voluntary basis.

Seedy Tel Aviv Strip Club to be New Center for Female Empowerment

The Jerusalem Post

While the blacked-out windows of the club have been removed, revealing a long-hidden but almost unrivaled view of the sea, a limited number of poles and dressing room mirrors complete with women’s names serve as stark reminders of the site’s history. Raquel Garshofsky has been tasked with designing the renovated site.

The New Club

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