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We dared our design team to reimagine important spaces in our homes and unlock the potential hidden inside.
THE LAUNDRY ROOM
THE ROOFTOP
THE FOYER
THE FLEX ROOM
Discover the must-have furniture and accessories that will help you master the easy-breezy style of our Middleton model home at Empire Swift.
Tips and tools to size furniture and space plan in any room.
If lighting is centred over a table where people won’t hit their heads, lower is fine. For clear passage, always work with at least a 6½’ clearance from the floor.
For the perfect curtain rod placement, split the distance above the window (between the casing and ceiling) in half.
Ensure your coffee table is roughly 16” away from your seating so that it’s convenient to reach.
A standard-size sofa is approximately 84” long. If your space allows for it, opt for something larger to accommodate family and friends.
Always allow for a 32” width for a comfortable lounge chair.
Go big and incorporate oversized artwork in your space. Even if it extends past the sofa, it’ll still look great.
Wondering how you can take a room from utilitarian to unique? Designer Andrew Pike shares his insights for mastering a well-layered space.
Q&A
FIRST THING’S FIRST. WHAT ARE THE LAYERS THAT MAKE UP A ROOM, AND HOW DO YOU CATEGORIZE THEM?
WHAT’S YOUR PROCESS FOR ELEVATING A SPACE?
IS THERE A CERTAIN ORDER YOU FOLLOW WHEN LAYERING ACCENTS?
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP GO-TO ACCENTS TO ENHANCE A SPACE?
WHAT OTHER ELEMENTS CAN YOU USE TO MAKE A SPACE FEEL MORE LUXURIOUS?
ANY OTHER TIPS?
Making better choices with what we buy and consume isn't just good for the planet, it’s good for your overall health and well-being too. Incorporate these items in your daily routine that are as stylish as they are sustainable.
Chefs across Houston, Atlanta, Toronto and Charlotte showcase their city’s distinct regional fare through four delicious recipes prepared with love in our Empire kitchens. Give them a try in your home.
Chef J.D. Woodward’s Texas Striped Bass With Crawfish Beurre Monte and Spicy Rice
Houston, texas
Chef Yvette Kern's Brunswick Stew and Cornbread
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Chef Ryan Campbell's Peanut Butter Pie
TORONTO, ONTARIO
Chef Pat Pascarella's Cavatelli Alla Carrettiera
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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