Lisa Tharp's home in New England sit on a picturesque vista of land designed by renowned landscape architecture Frederick Law Olmsted. The designer TMS Architects emphasized the look should combine a California winery building with a European vernacular structure. The result is refined, yet rustic, and something that seems old world in New England. The living room features a warm exposed timber … [Read more...]

Studio Razavi, a design group in Lyon, France redesigned an interior apartment space to liven the normally drab interior with color and form. The use of arches in doorways contrasts against the ordinary square walls. The splash of blue-green color on accent pieces like an alcove, cabinets, and doorway create a burst of color that adds life to a white space. The ceiling is exposed with wooden beams … [Read more...]

Micro-living will be the new way of living for people that don't have much space. It is a new style of living that is ideal for small apartments. Furniture is being designed so it can be folded and hidden into walls. Furniture can be converted into other uses. Televisions can be hidden when they aren't being used. Tables and desks can be converted into bars. Beds can be lifted up and slid into … [Read more...]

The bedroom is an important room in one's home and often molds how one will start their day. The color and texture of the wall will play a key role in how the room will feel to a person. There are several ideas one can apply to their room wall color and texture. The molding of the room should not be overlooked. Patterns and stripes may be bold but can be used in a bedroom. Metallic paint is an … [Read more...]

There are many things that you can do to update your house without spending money on major renovations. First, you can add new lighting to your house and also include mirrors to help create a more spacious feel. You can also create an outdoor room to go to relax and make your home more valuable and cozy. Landscaping is a great way to update the home and make it look much more polished and … [Read more...]

When people start renovating homes, they tend to make some common mistakes. The first mistake is that they worry way too much about the next person who will be in the house. Everyone has different tastes and preferences, so it's impossible to predict what the next person will like. People also tend to cut out things they really want during their renovation. Instead, learn to keep those things and … [Read more...]

A perforated staircase can enhance the style of any room that it is in or become the focal point of a space. A spiral staircase with perforations can work in curved, open-plan, or traditional right-angle spaces. The screen-effect of the perforations create interesting plays of light and shadow. The translucence of the staircase can remove weight from a room and add a sense of openness. Perforated … [Read more...]

Dining rooms can take on a number of functions and styles depending on the pieces placed within and the layout of the space. Seating is the key component to define any dining room. By varying the seating type, formal chairs vs casual benches, one can create a more flexible space. Seating style can also define the feel of the room as more rustic or elegant. A table size and shape plays huge role in … [Read more...]

The entry way is often a key area of the home that receives little practical design effort. There are many steps one can take to enhance the functionality of the entryway. First, one should conserve space by utilizing the wall as storage with hooks. Second, using additional living space for the entry is possible. Third, reorganizing an entry closet into a more useful space is helpful. Fourth, take … [Read more...]