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Sleek materials along with a streamlined design transformed the kitchen in this 1950s bungalow to a supreme contemporary kitchen with mid-century modern flair. While the kitchen’s structure didn’t change much throughout the renovation, owners Kirby and Ryan Weiland wanted more room to cook along with also a space which felt bright and open and had…
When my husband and I moved in together, he arrived with a enormous picture collection. Obviously, I loved having access to hundreds of films and TV shows on DVD, but I didn’t like the idea of displaying (or finding space to hide) all the jewel cases. So we eliminate those jewel cases in favor of…
Guest Groups: Brass is Back
2011 has been a major year for me personally: a wedding, a home buy and a new love for the luscious metallic brass. Its golden sheen pulls at my heart strings, much like my husband and home. When it’s brushed or polished, brass has emerged because the kick-ass metal of the year! — Rachel from…
Bathroom remodeling doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some cheap ideas that you can use to do a great remodel while keeping your budget low. Selective Splurging By splurging on some items and keeping costs down on others, you will still be able to stay within your budget. Lighting Making changes to your…
Add simple colour, texture, and motion to your lawn by adding New Zealand wind grass (Anemanthele lessoniana) on your design. Landscape architect Jeffrey Gordon Smith uses this feathery perennial for many residential design projects in the western United States, and finds its great looks and low maintenance demands are always the subject of praise. “I…
If it comes to the Fourth of July, most Americans are thinking about the basics — good food, good drink, and lots of fireworks. This peak-of-summer vacation appears to always come about on the hottest, sunniest day of the year, giving us a good excuse to go outside and embrace sunlight. A picnic takes advantage…
Designing for a teenage boy is much simpler than it sounds. Before you dismiss my theory because I used the words”teenage boy” and”simpler” in the exact same sentence, consider this caveat: A thriving design comes about when you observe how he resides in the space, consider his pursuits and ask engaging questions — but very…
It can be intimidating to utilize multiple fabric patterns, but if you add layers of patterns on your bedding, you may make a much more intriguing bedroom space. Mixing and matching your selection in patterns and colors creates a custom look, even if the cloths used are not! Here are ten useful tips to think…
Art can surpass decorative functions so as to operate practically and — not only to fill space, but potentially to create space also. For New York designer Tracey Coffin, a fascination with all the unconventional space-defining attributes of fabric and tapestry led her into a close working relationship with modular design, felt, as well as…
Residing in a small space is not always easy, however I think it gives you a different outlook in life, living and what’s really important. While it may look challenging, it is possible to make and maintain a beautiful and chic all-in-one space. However, it is crucial to rigorously edit and make difficult decisions about…