Jean Nayar
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jean Nayar is a journalist, design lover, and global luxury real estate advisor based in Miami, Florida. She is the author of several books, including Green Living By Design, Staged to Sell (or Keep), The Happy Home Project, and she has contributed to many home magazines and websites. Jean Nayar on LinkedIn.
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Any outdoor living space, be it a compact apartment terrace or an expansive poolside patio, becomes much more inviting once it’s been outfitted with a few creature comforts. Designers Jef...
Any outdoor living space, be it a compact apartment terrace or an expansive poolside patio, becomes so much more inviting once it's been outfitted with a few creature comforts. In search...
For durability and ease of maintenance, few materials compare with ceramic tile. Here are some of the hot new looks for 2013.
When you’re remodeling a kitchen on a budget, laminate is the best affordable option for countertops. Nowadays this tried-and-true material comes in a wider array of designs than ever bef...
Jean Nayar is the author of Detailing Light (The Whitney Library of Design), a book on lighting designed by the country’s most notable architects and lighting designers. Of all the variou...
Many Americans nowadays care about making eco-friendly choices. And when it comes to countertops, engineered stone is one of the most environmentally sensitive choices you can make. An al...
Granite. It’s the most popular natural countertop surface for kitchens and baths in America. And for good reason—it’s durable, easy to maintain, and beautiful. It’s also a relatively simp...
A tile backsplash adds color, personality, and function to a kitchen. Here’s how to install this relatively easy upgrade yourself:[resource-list]STEP 1Measure the width and height of the ...
Summertime! The living is easy and—more often than not—the food is grilled. From burgers, dogs, and steaks to chicken, shrimp, and skewered vegetables, grilled and barbecued fare is a sum...
Jean Nayar is a licensed real estate agent with Bond New York and the author of several books on decorating and design, including The Happy Home Project (Filipacchi Publishing, 2013). Wit...