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Business Insider
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Business Insider
3 mistakes you're making in your open-concept home, according to interior designers
It's no secret that open-concept homes are becoming less popular. There are many reasons people are closing up their open-concept spaces — one of the biggest being that people don't know how to make these floor plans work for them. Business Insider spoke to two interior designers about the common mistakes people make with their open-concept homes. Think about your life before you embrace an open concept Charlotte Eustace, a UK-based interior designer who founded Eustace Studio, said she thinks one of the biggest issues people face with open-concept homes is that they don't think of how they will work in their lives. "Because it has been such a trend, people go for it without really thinking about how they're using the space," Eustace said. For instance, Eustace said that open floor plans aren't ideal for people working from home in a dining area, especially those with kids or a partner sharing the space. Likewise, working or relaxing in the same area where you cook can be distracting if you have made something with a strong odor. Juliana Ghani, an interior designer from Minneapolis, agreed, saying that seeing your kitchen constantly can also make a home feel less welcoming. "I think the open-concept kitchen is drawn out at this point," Ghani said. "I have one in my condo right now, and I'm not a fan." "When you're hosting, your guests see everything that's going on, which some may like, but they can see your dirty dishes. They can see the pots and pans that you use to cook," Ghani said, which isn't relaxing and doesn't create a party vibe. She said the same can be true of seeing your dishes or just the look of a kitchen when you're having downtime at home. Ghani told BI that many of her clients are turning toward a "cozy Nancy Meyers aesthetic" over an open concept. Still, Eustace said you can make your open floor plan work for you by not decorating it solely based on trends. "It's just about tailoring things that you see that you're inspired by and using them to fit your personal needs and lifestyle," she said. For example, Eustace doesn't have open shelving in her kitchen because she has trouble keeping them organized, while Ghani said she loves her open shelves and that they help her keep her glassware minimalist. Don't forget about zoning Eustace told BI that improper zoning is a "huge issue" in open-concept homes. "I think what people tend to do because it's open concept is think of the whole space as one huge room when the best design thinks about each space as an individual area," Eustace said, aka zoning. Likewise, some people think zoning means putting up a bookcase or other divider between areas, but Eustace said it's better to just decorate each space individually. "You should think about a lighting plan for each specific area rather than just a lighting plan for the whole kitchen," she said. Eustace advised using specific lighting over different areas, like a chandelier over your dining table. She also said it's important to get creative with your kitchen lighting if possible, as recessed lighting doesn't do much to make it feel like its own area. In addition, Eustace said she likes to use rugs for zoning, placing them under the dining and living areas to separate the spaces. Your home needs to feel cohesive Ghani said she often sees people decorating their kitchens in a style that doesn't match the other spaces visible in their open-concept homes, making them look out of place or "sterile." That isn't ideal for a well-functioning open-concept home. "Let's say you have a very cozy, layered living room," she said. "You should be able to carry that into your kitchen, maybe mix some materials and tones and have an interesting backsplash or have an interesting, unexpected countertop with a deep color." "I think the thing with open-concept kitchens is they've just gotten so the same, so sterile, there's not really a lot of depth in the finishes that people are choosing," she added. Ghani advised being intentional in the decor in your kitchen, in particular, as it will make the whole space feel welcoming.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
🎧 Calm down, the work is being done
"Just because we are not hearing anything and nothing has been announced, it doesn't mean that work isn't being done now. I expect them to be close on a couple."BBC Radio Derby's Dominic Dietrich and Ed Dawes chat about the Rams' transfer silence, whether head coach John Eustace will attract talent from his former club Blackburn Rovers and why there's no reason to to the full discussion on BBC Sounds.
New Paper
09-06-2025
- Sport
- New Paper
Eustace thriving, rings up 30th win
HONG KONG - David Eustace added further lustre to a burgeoning Hong Kong debut season when emerging talent Light Years Charm won the HK$2.84 million (S$466,000) Class 2 Lee On Handicap (1,400m) at Sha Tin on June 8, presenting the young trainer with his 30th winner of the campaign. By Rubick, Light Years Charm gave Eustace his first Class 2 triumph, collected a PP (Private Purchase) Bonus of HK$1.5 million and a prizemoney of HK$1.59 million, after Zac Purton patiently piloted the four-year-old to his third win from eight starts. Sold in Australia at the 2022 HTBA May Yearling Sale for A$3,750 (S$3,100), Light Years Charm took his Hong Kong earnings to HK$7.6 million. He had transferred from Brett Dodson's stables as the winner of a maiden race over 1,410m at Lismore, New South Wales in June 2024. Slowly away, Light Years Charm ($8) was allowed to settle and build momentum at the tail. Purton then angled the gelding to the outside of the eight-horse field, clocking 44.58sec for the final 800m and 22.37sec for the last 400m. "It was a perfect ride. The horse actually did jump better than he normally does, but he got squeezed at the start. Zac took his time and assessed the pace up front and the horse lengthened really well," said Eustace. "He'll definitely appreciate a break and I hope he'll get better next season. He's doing nothing wrong at the moment. He's obviously going to have to continue to improve, but hopefully he can. "It's hard to know what the ceiling is. He's only four and he's a big, raw horse. It would be wrong for me to put targets on his back. We'll see how far he gets." With 30 wins from 303 starters in Hong Kong, Eustace - who hit the ground running on Oct 1, 2024 - has made a strong impact in his first season. "Happy with how it's gone so far. They've raced well and consistently, and the team at home are doing a great job. We'll try and round the season out well," said the 32-year-old handler. With a double on June 8, Purton stretched his lead in the jockeys' championship to 52 with 118 wins for the term, well clear of Hugh Bowman, who is on 66. The seven-time Hong Kong champion jockey praised Light Years Charm after the win. "It was a really good effort. He actually didn't begin that bad, but the runner on the inside and the runner on the outside both shifted ground, so that put him on the back foot, but I just left him alone," he said. John Size edged closer to a record-extending 13th trainers' championship with a double, stretching his lead over David Hayes to eight, with 62 wins to 54 and 10 meetings left in the season. Size's Ping Hai Comet ($24) surged away in the HK$1.17 million Class 4 Lam Tin Handicap (1,600m) under Purton. Brenton Avdulla then scored on Majestic Express ($29) in the HK$1.86 million Class 3 On Yam Handicap (1,000m), earning a PP Bonus of HK$1.5 million. Antoine Hamelin notched his eighth winner of the season, striking on the Caspar Fownes-trained Sky Prophet ($96) in the HK$875,000 Class 5 Chung On Handicap (1,400m). "It's nice to get a winner today - it's hot, but it's less hot when you win," said the Frenchman. "I think the horse was in good form and didn't deserve to be at such long odds. I believed in him, I thought he was a chance, the only concern was the draw (barrier 13). "But he had a good start. He led, controlled the race and held that to the line." Britney Wong's reunion with Cheval Valiant ($36) led to victory in the HK$1.17 million Class 4 Lai On Handicap (1,000m) for Douglas Whyte and gave the 10lb-claiming apprentice a double. "He was my first win (in Hong Kong on Sept 22, 2024) and I know him very well," said Wong. "Thank you to Mr Whyte for putting me back on because I have to chase this ride. I'm happy that everything's gone well today and I've had another win. I'm very happy." Ruby Sailing ($26) landed the HK$875,000 Class 5 Chak On Handicap (1,200m) under Wong to give Manfred Man a winner across each of the past seven meetings. Wong, 26, has ridden nine of her 18 winners this season for Man. The Chris So-trained Perfectday ($60) pounced late to snare the HK$1.17 million Class 4 Kwong Tin Handicap (1,200m) under Keagan De Melo. The latter made perfect use of barrier one to sit third behind Wonderstar and Lunar Dash before striking at the post for a short-head win. HKJC
The National
06-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
BBC bias claims reignite as majority of panellists back Labour
The BBC hosted a 'Glasgow Special' episode of the show on Wednesday night, featuring the SNP's Glasgow Council leader Susan Aitken, Scottish Tory MSP Annie Wells, artist David Eustace as well as both Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney and Labour peer Willie Haughey. We previously reported on SNP and Scottish Greens anger over the inclusion of two Scottish Labour politicians, especially given it came ahead of yesterday's Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election – which Labour's Davy Russell ended up winning in a shock result, beating the SNP by just over 600 votes. READ MORE: Good News Scotland: Plenty of Scottish heroics in May, both home and abroad The Scottish Greens have also since sent a formal complaint to the BBC saying they should have been represented considering their high support in Glasgow. But now, The National can reveal that Eustace also appears to be a Scottish Labour supporter, meaning three of the five panellists on the BBC show backed the party. The photographer and former chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University attended Scottish Labour's Winter Gala last year, according to his LinkedIn. In response to Anas Sarwar's post thanking those who attended, Eustace responded 'great night in many ways' – both by resharing the Scottish Labour leader's post and in a separate comment in response. (Image: LinkedIn) He has also interacted with Sarwar several further times in the past few months on the social media platform, including praising the Scottish Labour leader's Sunday Times article calling for Donald Trump's Scottish ties to be used to Scotland's advantage. (Image: LinkedIn) In a post announcing Ian Murray as Scottish Secretary after last year's General Election, Eustace also signalled his support, commenting: 'I doubt few work harder. Much respect and time for this man.' The connection has sparked a further BBC impartiality row, with an SNP source telling The National that the panel makeup was 'ludicrous' and calling for action to be taken. "It's ludicrous that the BBC would include three Labour supporting panellists,' they said. 'The BBC must make clear what steps it will take to rectify this." The Greens have also again hit out at the BBC, with Glasgow councillor Anthony Carroll telling The National that the BBC must review its procedures. 'To have two Labour representatives on a supposedly politically representative panel is one thing, but to also have another who is certainly at least supportive of Anas Sarwar and his vision narrows the spectrum of voices speaking about Glasgow, to the city's detriment," he said. "With parties like Reform being the darling of many partisan media outlets, its incumbent our public broadcaster to give fair hearings of parties who do well in elections, yet don't have half of Fleet Street on speed-dial. "The BBC must review their balancing procedures for shows like Debate Night to make sure the people whose futures they seek to debate see the people they vote for represented on those panels.' He added: "It's sad that audiences – on the eve of the Hamilton by-election – couldn't hear Green ideas on tackling the housing emergency through rent controls, banning winter evictions, or ramping up more social and affordable homes being built. Or our plans to get investment back for our communities who've been left behind by too many soft touch approaches by successive Governments on the rich, leading to growing wealth inequality in Scotland." The BBC and Eustace have been approached for comment.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
POW! KRAK! ZOOM! Witness Earth's Mightiest Creatures with Extreme Animals Alive
Discover the incredible adaptations that make animals living legends in our world. Eustace the six-banded armadillo in Extreme Animals Alive at HMNS Pop-Tart the panther chamelion in Extreme Animals Alive at HMNS HOUSTON, TX, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Key Points: Extreme Animals Alive opens May 24 at HMNS (members see it first May 23), and invites guests to investigate the stunning variety of animal adaptations found in the natural world. Animals within the exhibit include vinegaroons, Savannah monitors, axolotls, fennec foxes, and many more. Visitors learn about animal adaptations, including those that allow animals to shape-shift, glow, endure extreme temperatures, or even control the minds of other animals. Meet Eustace. Eustace is a six-banded armadillo; cute and shy, but a skilled digger with a keen sense of smell, Eustace carries his armor with him. He uses his flexible shell, made of overlapping bony plates, as well as his claws and teeth to defend himself from predators if necessary. And he just happens to be one of the superheroes of the natural world bursting onto the scene in the Houston Museum of Natural Science's (HMNS) newest exhibition Extreme Animals Alive, opening May 24 (members see it first May 23). Step into a graphic novel aiming to reveal the strange and wonderful specializations animals exhibit to escape danger and prove themselves supreme. Extreme Animals Alive invites guests to meet some of the champions of the animal kingdom, both famous and hidden gems, that showcase unique characteristics designed for survival over the competition. From super speed to super stealth, these exceptional beasts have sensational 'superpowers' that allow them to shape-shift, glow, or control the minds of other animals. In addition to Eustace, visitors can observe the surprising defense mechanisms of the vinegaroon, the incredible regenerative power of tokay geckos, the peculiar eating habits of prehensile porcupines, the sly and desert-defying survival skills of fennec foxes, and a whole host of other incredible animals. The exhibition allows guests to get up close with a variety of critters, both familiar and fantastic. In fact, opportunities to interact with live animals occur daily. "Extreme Animals Alive isn't just a display of creatures; it's a window into the sheer ingenuity of nature,' said Nicole Temple, VP of Education for HMNS. 'We've carefully curated a collection that highlights the extraordinary adaptations that organisms have evolved to survive and thrive. From the microscopic to the majestic, and from the prehistoric to the present day, visitors witness firsthand the remarkable 'superpowers' that have allowed these critters to conquer their environments, showcasing the breathtaking diversity and resilience of life on Earth." Explore topics like biofluorescence and learn about how a surprising number of animals glow under UV light, like corals, arthropods, insects, fishes, mammals and more. But why do they fluoresce? Communication, camouflage, to attract prey, and to avoid predators are all theories; but, in reality, we don't fully know. Investigate how some animals can beat both the extreme heat and the extreme cold of the Sahara Desert. Clever, physical adaptations help animals like the Bactrian camel, the fennec fox, and the Savannah monitor cope with blistering days in the desert where temperatures can reach over 115°F. But when the sun goes down, the temperature may drop by 75 degrees and these same animals must also be able to survive the night in near freezing conditions. Discover 'living fossils' among us, such as the dragonfly and shark, that have evolved very slightly, if at all, from their ancient ancestors. They thrive today just as they did in the geologic past – perfectly adapted and successful for hundreds of millions of years. Get ready to plunge into a world where animal adaptations are nothing short of spectacular, with Extreme Animals Alive. Extreme Animals Alive is on display at HMNS beginning May 24 (members see it first May 23). For ticket prices or more information, visit our website at or call (713) 639-4629. Extreme Animals Alive is organized by the Houston Museum of Natural Science. About Houston Museum of Natural Science The Houston Museum of Natural Science—one of the nation's most heavily attended museums—is a centerpiece of the Houston Museum District. With four floors of permanent exhibit halls, and the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center, Burke Baker Planetarium and George Observatory, and as host to world-class and ever-changing touring exhibitions, the Museum has something to delight every age group. With such diverse and extraordinary offerings, a trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, located at 5555 Hermann Park Drive in the heart of the Museum District, is always an adventure. ### Contact Info Sami Mesarwismesarwi@ 281-684-0430 Attachments Eustace the six-banded armadillo in Extreme Animals Alive at HMNS Pop-Tart the panther chamelion in Extreme Animals Alive at HMNS
