9 ideas to create an oasis of your kitchen island!

Satisfaction ensues from something in which ones own personal taste is reflected. A kitchen island that has been designed to meet your particular needs is no different and, depending on the available…

Elegance full of potential

A double garage in the front of this cottage complements its distinct styling that abounds with elegance full of potential. The double dormers above the garage and the covered porch that raises the…

14 inspirational Backsplash ideas for a beautiful kitchen!

Here are a few examples that we hope will inspire you when deciding on how to finish that little bit of wall between the counter and cabinets that will reflect your taste and enhance the beauty of…

Alphabet inspired design

Style trends in interior design vary cyclicaly but one style that is always in fashion is decorating with letters. Depending on the look that you're after you can vary the ambiance with the font from…

10 inspiring ways to fence-in you space!

You like the look and feel of nature...how about a green fence cloaked in ivy or a cedar hedge or other kind of shrub like lilac. You can even opt for imitation if the idea of having year round…

10 ways to avoid decorating mishaps

All of a sudden the need to change your surroundings hits you! Here are a few tricks to avoid some of the common decorating errors and help ensure the success of your endeavor.. 1. Beware of too…

2013 trends to light-up your world!

In 2013, lighting no only serves to brighten a room but to impart a certain style as well. No matter which room, each space of the home must make its own, unique statement. If you want to redecorate…

Made to measure bungalow

It takes more than a cottages to answer to the needs of today’s ‘baby boomers’ and Drummond House Plans is pleased to offer this made to measure bungalow plan among our many single storey models…

A timeless home

Classic design is always in fashion, as is plan 2837 whose subsequent models make a statement about its design that remains popular throughout the years to create a timeless home that is stunning…

A remarkable chalet

If you are looking for a a remarkable chalet, look no further! You’re sure to find what you need in what plan 3925 has to offer, inside and out... Whether it’s the earthy tones of stone and brick…

User friendly kitchen

With its unique ‘Craftsman’ style and the use of stone, imitation cedar and angled columns to enhance the simple lines, the warm and inviting design of Marlowe 2 is hard to resist. This charming…

Black…spectacular

Inspired by Jennifer Larocque's original article In recent years, the trend to decorating with both black and white has not ceased to maintain its popularity and these extremes can create a space…

Eco-Friendly House Decoration

A guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve       The eco-friendly way of life can include many activities that we do every day. With a little effort it will be easy to discover how we can…

White “chic” – white decor

Timelessly elegant, white decor can be refined, pure and subtle to give a feeling of serenity to your decor. White enhances the feeling of space while adding a calming touch of freshness to the…

Home Improvement and upkeep

A guest post from Grace Baily edited by Deb Villeneuve Home Improvement Ideas There are many ways in which one can improve the home where he or she lives but in general there are three things that…

Add space to your space

Inspired by Jennifer Larocque's original article The bedroom is one of the areas that requires the most storage within the home. If you are among those who are looking for unique ideas to add space…

House Plan of the Week: “European Elegance”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3418, The Raleigh Well balanced spaces, beautiful fenestration and brick façade - all lend to the European charm of this manor-style home. Abundant natural light…

Solid versus Engineered Wood Flooring

When choosing the look of wood flooring, you can achieve the look of natural wood with either solid wood or engineered wood flooring but which is better? The short answer is that it depends on where…

Design Ideas: 11 Splendid Small Living Rooms

Traditional Dining Room design by San Francisco Interior Designer Artistic Designs for Living, Tineke Triggs The thing to remember is that you really don't need much room in a living room. A living…

13 Ways to Be Happier in Your Home This Year

Modern Family Room design by Seattle Architect David Vandervort Architects Make 2013 the year you increase your happiness at home with resolutions that will get you motivated to finish lagging…