Plan of the Week: “Picture Perfect Country Cottage!”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3945-V1 - Suncrest 2   www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan #3945-V1 - Front View This pretty little bungalow would work equally beautifully as a 4-season…

Making Clutter & Keepsakes Into Art With Shadowboxes

Source: craftynest.com via Marilin on Pinterest   More and more, people are learning the lesson of clutter and how it affects us on a daily basis. As the years go by, we attach more and more…

Interior High-End Looks on a Budget

Contemporary Entry design by Other Metros Interior Designer Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.   Even when you are working with a modest budget, there are lots of ways to make your rooms appear…

How to Design a Kitchen Island – Six Key Considerations

Contemporary Kitchen design by Atlanta Interior Designer Yvonne McFadden LLC The kitchen is one of the most complicated spaces to design in a house — and figuring out how to design an island can…

House Plan of the Week: “Country Cottage With Panoramic Views Guaranteed!”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2694A, Keepsake 2 It’s hard to believe, but this main level offers a panoramic view from the kitchen, breakfast area, dining room, living room and the master…

5 Kitchen Improvements to Enhance Aesthetics and Improve Resale Value

Nowhere else in the home does design and functionality need to be more harmonious than in the kitchen. This is the most-used room of the house, one where we spend most of our leisure time, one that…

Garden Design Essentials: Color 101

Eclectic Entry design by Los Angeles Photographer Stephanie Wiley Photography Anyone who has walked into a room painted in a dull or garish palette knows the power of color. Color intuitively…

Cabinets exposed

Knowledge is power and a basic knowledge of how kitchen cupboards are built will allow you to differentiate between the various types and help you to decide on which option best suits your needs.…

Are You “Pinteresting”? DrummondHousePlans is!

The title is not a typo... One of the Internet’s fastest-growing social media sites is Pinterest (interest with a "p" in front). I have to admit that it took me about two seconds to reach my own…

House Plan of the Week: “Sweetly Serene Bungalow!”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3128-V2 Modern lines, contemporary windows and a low profile create a very serene sense of home in this new release. Homeowners will appreciate the covered entry…

Bad weather can help you assess your home

  Whether it's after a rough winter or following other severe weather - bad weather can help you assess your home so look on the bright side because it gives you the chance to take advantage of…

Lofty Spaces: Garages With Bonus Living Space

With many planning offices touting densification, the lowly garage has some lofty potential! In laneway settings, many cities now allow, or are looking into allowing the inclusion of a separate…

Bottoms Up: The Pros Picks For Top Toilets

Picking the best toilet seems like it should be straighforward — but it isn't. Trouble is, there are many variables to consider. But at the end of the day, certain toilets tend to rise to the…

Increase Closet Space By Storing Off-Season Items

Source: bhg.com via Drummond on Pinterest If you live in a climate where there is more than one season, you should store off-season clothing carefully to avoid damage from insects, mildew, and…

House Plan of the Week: “Country Cottage Cachet”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2837A-V1 Use of natural materials enhance this timeless, yet totally modern 2326 sq.ft. three-bedroom with 2.5 baths. Main-floor layout includes living room with…

Hide and Keep – Kitchen Storage Solutions

traditional kitchen design by portland design-build Craftsman Design and Renovation Large or small, a kitchen has to function well for you to get the most out of it, whether that means great meals,…

Canadian Home Decor Planning Resources

Source: seaofshoes.typepad.com via Drummond on Pinterest   I don't know about you, but I always have the best of intentions to store all of my ideas. File folders, scrapbooks and a huge…

Eight Elements of a Craftsman Kitchen

traditional kitchen design by boston architect David Whitney   Craftsman style, which arose in the early 20th century, was a reaction to the mass-produced fussiness of the Victorian era, and…

House Plan of the Week: “New Look For an Old Favourite”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3235-V2 Original model 3235 is a longtime favourite but we often receive requests for changes to the floorplan. This updated alternate version includes one less…

8 Elements of an Asian-Style Kitchen

asian kitchen design by seattle general contractor Sarah Henry   The appeal of an Asian-style kitchen lies in its fundamental sense of serenity, spiced with a touch of the exotic. Materials…