The modern era has brought with it a trend of simplistic and clean-looking designs. Among these include the use of white walls around the home, not cluttering them with unnecessary decor or artwork. Being able to pull off the white wall look requires different components, including the right types and colors of furniture, as well as ensuring that the lighting within the home is able to properly … [Read more...]
What Are Décor Pieces? The Smallest Design Elements That Make the Biggest Difference
Often times, when people consider home decor and design, their minds immediately wander to some fairly expensive and bulky items that may be absolutely unnecessary. When redesigning and restyling your home to get the atmosphere and feel you want, keep in mind the smaller things. The increasing trend towards simplicity and minimalism has made simple and sometimes unnoticeable decor all the fad, and … [Read more...]
50 Stunning Sculptural Chairs That Act As Artistic Centrepieces
Every want to invest in an art piece for your home, but cannot afford it? Maybe you are the type of person that prefers function, but would like a bit of form and flare, now you can have both. The bio friendly creations of seating pleasure will have you be the talk of the town. Inspired by nature, these pieces are made form various natural materials and have taken inspiration from everything from … [Read more...]
Room 101 : Bathroom
The bathroom is one of the smallest rooms in the house, but one of the most important. It's style and design say a lot about the overall appeal and ambiance of your home. You should update the bathroom when you are confident in the ability to create a look that exceeds expectations without harming the budget. Yes, it is possible and these key points and tips make it much easier to get the ambiance … [Read more...]
A Fixed Beam Doesn’t Thwart This Kitchen Face-Lift (8 photos)
Interior design outfit SpaceCraft Joinery recently faced a challenge when remodeling a kitchen. The kitchen in question came with a fixed beam, which detracted in ways both functional and visual. However, after some brainstorming, the team figured out how to proceed. The final product boasts lovely chestnut hues that complement darker, charcoal undertones. The remodel project ultimately garnered … [Read more...]
A Brief History of Computer Design Tools
The personal computer has not been around long, but in its short life it has revolutionized the way we design houses. This post, we're providing a brief history of those design tools to reflect on their evolution since 1984. Do you remember MacPaint? Coming a year before Microsoft Paint, it is one of the earliest design tools, and helped establish Macintosh computers as PC's for design. Then, … [Read more...]
King of the Castle, Where to Put the Throne: Remodeling Your Bathroom
Before you can start remodeling, your contractor needs to know exactly where you want your toilet and how exactly you want it put in there. However, when you're in the middle of remodeling your bathroom, adding one more decision can be just about overwhelming so here are some tips from Houzz.com to help Take Note of Wall Panels and Baseboards Most toilets are roughed-in 12 inches from the … [Read more...]
Trash to Treasure- How To Use the Things You Find
If you've been following our posts, you'll know that one of my all time favorite things to do is DIY and "go junkin' " which means I love to go to thrift stores and yard sales to see what kind of treasures I can find. I also love to repurpose. I enjoy the challenge of taking something that people usually see one way and using it in a completely different capacity. For example, I have a ladder … [Read more...]
Design Dictionary: Enfilade
In the middle of this move, I have found myself more and more interested in learning things that I can use in my new home. This one has more to do with architecture than design. This one is more interesting from a photography point of view for me. So here it is: ENFILADE: A term in architecture for a series of rooms with doors in line with each other, providing a vista through … [Read more...]
DIY- Dress Up Light Switches and Knobs
I have never thought of this before and I am kicking myself for it. Why spend several dollars on light switch covers when you can make your own for pennies. You'll Need: Materials Switch cover plate (ideally metal as the edges are sharper and it's easier to fold fabric over - also it comes w/ stainless screws, which look better than white). Wool fabric square (about 4x4 inches), like this … [Read more...]