There are times when you are home to yourself and you long for company.
When Heather and Stu Freeman started their hunt for a home in Springfield, Mo., they all knew was that they needed to have a home in a historic neighborhood. Following a long and protracted hunt, the few happened upon a charming mid-century cottage in a locality that was Springfield’s premiere golf program. While the bathrooms…
Crisp white board and batten. Hooks marching peg by peg round the living area. Rustic, strong red cabinets. Sliding panels of wood on giant rails. These are some of the telltale markings that your home might be going country. Whether you’re a George Strait fan or a Taylor Swift wannabe, odds are that country style…
The term “miniature” conveys a sense of cuteness and also a lot of people (like me) have a fascination with scaled versions. Not to mention that a 3-D object is more interactive than just looking at pictures alone. Show your miniatures in multiples to reinforce your theme. Group similar items together. Think about the location…
Regardless of how spiritual you are about coaster use on your house, you probably have at least one water ring plaguing a piece of furniture. I didn’t learn the significance of coasters until after school, and after that my lovely hand-me-down Drexel java table was tarnished with multiple rings out of bottles of beer and…
Anyone who follows my blog knows that I love elephants — my blog header even has two just two of them with parasols. Elephants include your home and eastern exoticism, Hollywood Regency glamour and chinoiserie whimsy. There are choices here for every budget and taste, including some wallet-friendly DIY ideas. — Beth from Chinoiserie Chic…
Are you seeking to keep your toilet from appearing like a cookie cutter replica of every other one you see? Try adding some flair. All it takes is one element. You don’t need the full-on T.G.I.-Friday’s pull-chain toilet and old-newspaper background to go classic. (As a 12-year-old, however, the pull-chain has been my favourite thing…
Now that’s it is officially the year, it is time to get started freshening things up around the house. Ask yourself this question: how is the bathroom looking these days? Would you feel as though it could use a little something extra, but not quite sure what’s missing? Whether your bathroom remodeling budget is big…
For many homeowners, modern design may still be a tough sell. While it’s interesting to check at, some designs can appear unapproachable and hard to live in. Surprisingly, some designers would say the identical thing. After a San Francisco pair approached Chloe Warner of Redmond Aldrich Design, they wanted their home to exude a style…
Designers across the globe are taking a special spin on their Christmas trees, which makes them fun and colorful focal points of their vacation houses. Trees dressed in fresh color schemes, fanciful creatures and even sock monkeys alter a room throughout the holidays. Take a look, and post your own photograph below! Tobi Fairley Interior…
More property would be liked by typical homeowners. However, in case you can not buy or maintain more than what you have, the next best thing would be to steal a opinion. If you are blessed with amazing landscapes around you, a beautiful backyard next door, a mountain range in the distance or a glimpse…