Hilda Grahnats midcentury modern studio is a haven of vintage finds and inherited decor pieces. Theres nothing cluttered about the studio, where the photographer, blogger and designer has managed to ...
Basements are tricky. These large spaces beg for a new use, but they often become dumping grounds for all of lifes extras. If selling your house in this market isnt an option but you want extra livin...
It often has a low, oddly shaped ceiling and all sorts of weird angles, but if you are lucky enough to have an attic, you might be looking at the best place to add a bedroom. Attics are cozy and airy...
Proportion and scale seem to be the most challenging concepts to pull off correctly in the landscape. Ive seen so many spindly arbors and trellises that look fragile and temporary. And Ive noticed ho...
When homeowners who love to entertain bought this house on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, the house and grounds needed a complete renovation. They wanted to enjoy the yard with their children and guests...
As a design manager, Marielle van Buuren appreciates how important it is to work with good designers. When she and her husband, Douwe, began building their dream home, they hired the expertise of Del...
When you live in an older home like I do, you tend to think about the big picture when it comes to renovations: kitchen, landscaping, master bath. But its the little details that can take a bite out ...
From a rooftop exhibit at the New Yorks Metropolitan Museum of Art to West Coast design festivals, youll find an assortment of inspiring things to keep your home looking fresh this summer. Bookmark t...
In spring 2012, landscape designer Cleve West, who not only won Best Show Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2011 but also repeated the feat at the 2012 show, addressed a meeting of the British Soc...
This vacation house, a cocoon nestled in a birch forest on the edge of a small cliff in Scotland, is visible only from the sea. Outside its dome membrane are panoramic views of the Sound of Lorne and...
Reading floor plans is second nature for an architect. It is the product of an education that stresses representation, both two- and three-dimensional, as a means to understand buildings and a way to...
Cara Eisenpress decided a long time ago that the size of her kitchen would have nothing to do with what she would cook. This New York blogger, writer, food stylist and recipe developer has been creat...
The sun is pounding down, the peonies are popping and tulips seem like a dream from some past life. In June, with its increasing temperatures and lessening rain, the garden is in its prime. Most pere...
The spring garden rush is behind us, but theres still so much to do in the summer garden. During this time of year our Austin-Dallas-Houston triangle (zones 8a, 8b and 9a) is typically very hot and m...
Junes warm temperatures bring fresh new growth and an abundance of flowers. Vines are growing and need training to stay neatly trellised, while pines may need candle pruning to keep them from overgro...
June is a good month in the South; the humidity has not yet arrived (for the most part), the days are long and the kids are out of school, putting us in summertime. Our routine has changed a change t...
June reigns as queen in the garden world. Even at higher elevations, winter has loosened its icy grip, and the lush greens of new foliage shimmer in the suns warmth. Add the jewellike sparkle of abun...
A stunning garden, a rustic hot tub, a colorful master bath and a handcrafted interior have made this Victorian terrace home an urban oasis for Tracey Bendrien and Lawrence Friesen. Although the Cana...
Sometimes the most simple DIYs are the most gratifying. Lately Ive been feeling bored with the current look of my desk and decided my mousepad could use a makeover. After gathering some basic supplie...
Have you noticed? Lately, blue and white is king.This color pairing can veer classic, nautical or modern. Blue and white ceramics, for instance, are thrown in with all kinds of styles. We can be puri...
There is that certain something in most rooms, that one element that steals the show and makes a statement. Whether its an expected element such as a light fixture or a great piece of art, or an unex...
Is your perennial garden lacking in structure? Consider the spike. Sure, it might not be the most romantically named shape, but man, does it pack a visual punch. There are spikes for every season, bu...
The New York skyline is the boldest accessory in this home. This 24th-floor high-rise in the West Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan overlooks the citys skyline, with views extending out over the rest...
Some summer days its hard to imagine a more magical place from which to watch the world go by than a porch swing. Cozy and inviting, porch swings seem to quietly beckon you to slow down and relax for...
Weve broken ground on our home-office renovation. What Im most excited about is the nook were creating for a built-in desk and shelving. I love to tuck things away, so a built-in streamlined desk noo...
The headboard is one of the largest design elements in a bedroom, so dress up your space with a unique one. Predictable arrangements can make a bedroom feel boring mix things up with unframed art, fo...
A truly wonderful product came on the market a few decades ago. The prefabricated, metal fireplace insert and metal flue changed the way architects design chimneys. Chimneys can now be light, thin an...
Modern style is characterized by simple and clean lines an inherent minimalism that can be represented in a homes floor plan, in the furniture and even in the smallest of details. A modern home is ne...
A well-designed swimming pool is the liquid centerpiece of your home and can turn your backyard into a decadent escape. Whether you prefer to lounge poolside, dip your toes before diving in or cannon...
Think of the lodge as the Jurassic Park version of a cabin. Large timber trusses with full log walls and beams take center stage, while industrial metals play a structural and aesthetic role. The sca...
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