DIY Project – Updating Derelict Pine Furniture
Many vintage pine pieces like the ones featured below are abandoned or donated to thrift stores when the decor is refreshed. There is no place for pieces like this in a modern decor... or is there?…
Fireplace Maintenance in the Fall Season
Image courtesy of BuildDirect Nothing cheers you up on a cold day like sitting with a cup of cocoa in front of a warm fire. Cooler weather is right around the corner and now is the time to maintain…
Tiffany Lamps: A History in Design
Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) is the creator of the well-known Tiffany lamp. His career began as an oil and watercolor painter, but he became interested in glass while traveling in Europe and…
12 Ways to Add Beautiful Stone to Your Home
traditional kitchen design by other metros general contractor Weaver Custom Homes When it comes to building materials, stone has been admired for its longevity and beauty since the oldest dates…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Automated Bathroom Lighting
When was the last time you stumbled out of bed in the middle of the night to the call of nature? Or tip-toed to the kitchen for a late night snack or something to drink? Toe-kick lighting in the…
Plan of the Week – “In Perfect Harmony With Nature”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # W2905 This unique pod-style house is in perfect harmony with nature thanks to use of natural building materials, organic profile and abundant windows. The main…
Tech Tuesday Topic: See How TVs are Passing the Designer Test
Better-looking televisions and electronics come out of the armoir, into the room's design home electronics design by Seura Home electronics design has come a long way from the boxy tube TV…
8 Ways to Make Your Mantel Shine
mediterranean living room design by los angeles interior designer M2 Interior Design, Inc. As the weather gets cooler, our focus turns toward the warmth of the fireplace and its surrounding beauty.…
DIY Project: Bring an old chair to life by re-upholstering
Are you saddled with an heirloom piece of furniture that doesn't suit your decor? Or perhaps you've found a piece in a second-hand store that you simply love the shape of? If you have basic sewing…
Color Psychology: Yellow
With the official onset of autumn, how about a little look into the color psychology of one of the sunniest of the autumnal colors? Many people shy away from using yellow, but a better understanding…
Off the Beaten Path: Delightful Alcove Spaces
traditional hall design by charleston general contractor Priester's Custom Contracting, LLC Whether for art, a bed, a chair, a tub or any other reason, alcoves provide those special spaces that…
DIY Project: Create a Wall-hanging Clothes Rack
Create a wall-hanging clothes rack Using an ENERGY STAR qualifyed clothes dryer will help lower your electricity bill — and benefit the environment as well. But you can save even more by damp-drying…
Selling a Home in the Autumn
Autumn is one of the best times of the year to get your house on the real estate market. There is more time for buyers to browse. Children are busy back in school, and there’s still enough sunlight…
Energy Efficiency Series: How to Buy Energy Efficient Windows and Doors
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Did you know that up to 25% of…
Decor: White Chic Done Right
So we are now officially past the Labour Day weekend and following the advice of fashionistas - packing away white shoes, pants and accessories. If you are a lover of all things white, your decor…
The Case for Linoleum and Vinyl Floors
Paul Anater of Kitchen and Residential Design is a prolific writer who's articles show up in many design circles. He has posted a series of flooring articles on one of our favorite design sites,…
Decor: How to Decorate With Red
Get inspired to use the color of luck and love in your interior design! modern entry design by portland architect Giulietti Schouten Architects The color red is powerful, both in its appearance and…
Energy Efficiency Series: How Solar Cells Work
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Nearly all of our electricity…
