Coastal Style

Single-Sloped Roofs Ramp Up Modern Homes

Formerly I’ve looked at how a variety of roof forms relate to convention (gable-style roofs), inside spaces (sawtooth roofs) and form (striking roofs). 1 relationship I’ve yet to cover is how roofs may relate to their own site, especially to landscapes with changes in topography. 1 common kind of roofing I’ve discovered with steep sites […]

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Color

9 Monochromatic Rooms That Span the Rainbow

People often assume that “monochromatic” is a synonym for “dull,” imagining a dull beige area with little to punch it up. Let us banish that lousy rap at this time, will we? A monochromatic room just means that a single colour predominates, no matter how shy or bold — it applies to turquoise and tangerine […]

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Window Treatments

Pick the Ideal Drapery Top for Your Room's Style

If you believe all soft window treatments look the same, have a better look at the top of each. The heading of a window treatment can demonstrate a room or homeowner’s personal style — sometimes over the fabric itself does. From elaborate to unpretentious, these moving styles speak volumes about attention to detail. Have a […]

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Decorating Guides

Argyle Chic Crosses From Clothes into the Home

Quick: What comes to mind when you think of the term “argyle”? You probably pictured woolen jeans, Scottish golfing sweaters and New England prep schools. But this cherished pattern, essentially crisscrossing lines that overlap tiers of diamonds, has claimed a spot in home interiors too. Now’s interpretation of argyle has less in common with knitting […]

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Eclectic Homes

Lively Meets Thrifty at Southern California

Photographer Stephanie Wiley loved the look of her midcentury house, but its inside had not seen an update since its original structure, and the design felt too shut off for her loved ones. Wiley had the house gutted and remodeled on its same footprint, and created the modern cottage feel she wanted using a new […]

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Fireplaces

Fan Appreciation

There have been a few modern-looking fans on who have caught my eye due to their distinctive looks. These bits add style and character to a room when secured to the ceiling. And just because you go with a contemporary fan, that does not mean that you need to maintain a modern-style space, along with […]

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Eclectic Homes

In Love with Pairs

If you haven’t noticed, we’re a couple of days shy of Valentine’s Day. My feed is blowing up with tales of red palettes, love tokens, and k-i-s-s-i-n-g. All this talk about coupling has me looking at house accessories and furnishings and their own laws of fascination. Maintenance to see my picks of items that were […]

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Roofing

Choosing a New Roof for Your House

Roofing should always be a priority for anyone who is looking to maintain their home. Roofs improve the overall appeal of your home. You will have to spend a lot of money installing a roof over your house, so you should be careful and choose the best roof. Regarding roofing contractors, you also have to […]

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Tropical Style

Cool-Season Vegetables: How to Grow Turnips

Turnips get a bad rap as being bitter, but if you develop them in the right terms and harvest them at the right time, you’ll be amazed at what a fantastic addition they will be for your vegetable repertoire. They’re surprisingly versatile. You can eat the greens as the roots are growing; in fact, a […]

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Decorating Guides

Tortoiseshell Reveals Its Range

Tortoiseshell generally gets lumped in with the preppy trends of the ’80s, like Ray-Ban Wayfarers and prim headbands. However, this timeless material seems surprisingly fresh in today’s interiors. Although true tortoiseshell, which comes from hawksbill turtles, has been prohibited to protect those creatures, fake variations and faux finishes approximate the expression of the actual deal. […]

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