There are times when you are home to yourself and you long for company.
Set right on the bay of 18-mile Long Beach Island in New Jersey, Paul and Barbara Barnish’s summer house was developed to embrace the shore. From the bay views in each room to the rooftop deck for their personal pier throughout the road, the charming house is the perfect escape for this couple and their…
Although Michelle and Brad Perozzi adored this house when they first saw it, they initially envisioned residing in a space with more of a coastal vibe. But after looking at other homes for more than a year, they came full circle, prepared to make the spacious structure their own. Working with Wendy Blackband of Blackband…
Kalwall is the brand name of light-transmitting wall panels manufactured by their namesake. Fiberglass translucent faces are permanently secured to an aluminum grid based on custom specifications and then delivered to your job website. Silva Studios Architecture Kalwall is designed to be extremely weather and wind hardy and may be used in any climate throughout…
Gardeners looking for feel and movement in their outside areas should take a look at decorative grasses, and among my favorites would be purple fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum). Its form and colour that is striking make it a useful and flexible addition to any backyard, and its easy care makes it a favorite among gardeners…
Chilean Jasmine (Mandevilla laxa) is a summer-flowering blossom that will enliven your garden lounging with its merry white blossoms and sweet, gardenia-like odor. Train the vine up a wall or trellis to enjoy and nurture each square foot of your own garden. Botanical name: Mandevilla laxa (syn. Mandevilla suaveolens)Common title: Chilean JasmineUSDA zones: 8 to…
A vestibule is a little area, hallway or passageway that connects the entry of a home with its inside. The place can be completely or partially enclosed. Diana Abrashkin AIA Vestibules originally served two purposes: providing an official entry and keeping the cold from the rest of the home when opening front door. LDa Architecture…
I’ll never forget my first experience with an open shower. On a French-class visit to Paris at the innocent age of 14, I arrived at my hotel tired, jet-lagged and longing to get a nice, hot beverage. I pushed open the bathroom door and looked around, flummoxed. Where in the world was the bathtub? I…
I’d be prepared to wager that if you consider your dream kitchen, it does not include the word “little” Yet that is the reality that many of us live with: lean counter space, a cramped work triangle and precious little space for the appliances. If you’re not ready — or willing — to knock a…
It’s that time again in Southern California. Fire season is in full force, with high temperatures and bone-dry fuel in our wildlands. As we observe firestorms anger across different parts of the nation, we’ve got our fingers crossed here in Santa Barbara, hoping to keep the wildfires out of our garden. However, in the event…