If you live in an older home, it can be exciting and edifying to find out about the history of your house. What did it look like if it was constructed? Who dwelt in it? What changes are made over time? Knowing more about your house’s history can also help you make crucial renovating and […]
Searching for an elegant, versatile piece of furniture to seat one or two? You may be in need of a chaise … or even a settee, divan or daybed. Here we will sort out the gaps between these popular furniture pieces, plus discuss a couple of others you may encounter (recamier, anyone?) On your furniture […]
Unexpectedly the combo is anywhere — deep, rich navies and royal blues paired with hot metals such as brass, copper and gold. You have probably seen this colour pairing on or gracing the pages of a recent journal distribute, and if it may be a trend, I really don’t think that it’s going anywhere anytime […]
Without delving into any psychobabble here, it is safe to say that a cluttered closet does not contribute to anyone’s happiness. Conversely, a coordinated cupboard can bring forth euphoric pleasure — or, in the very least, a sense of relief in finally discovering that long-lost blouse or pillowcase. “A place for everything and everything in […]
In the same manner a set of rings or the ideal watch may change the impression we give off with an outfit, a house’s trim can give a modern twist to a traditional home or add a cosy, traditional sense to a more modern area. The color, shapes and little details of window, door and […]
A foreclosure happens when you can no longer afford to pay your mortgage payments and, as a result, your lender seizes and sells your home. Regrettably, a foreclosure does not only cost you your property. Evidence of this foreclosure will show up on your credit report as a public record and adversely impact your credit […]
Using 3-D printing to make something from nothing seems like magic: Is the bathroom sink’s faucet dripping at night? With the push of a button, then you might have a brand-new one in minutes. Did that manage break off your silverware drawer? No problem; just publish a new one. For architects that the possibility of […]
This youthful client wanted her 550-square-foot Boston flat to feel like home, but the outdated kitchen and toilet just weren’t cutting it. Working with a strict $25,000 budget, designer Stephanie Sabbe gutted the two rooms and utilized fresh materials to give the original layouts a gorgeous new look. Project at a GlanceLocation: BostonSize: Kitchen: 76 […]
Among the first things I do when I see a room for the first time is study the options for furniture arrangement. Sometimes there may be greater than one great option. Sometimes, things like windows, a fireplace or doorways can limit options and stump the homeowner on how to place furniture. Living rooms are one […]
Tile — if it’s used as flooring, at the kitchen as a backsplash or for counters, or in the restroom — has one great downfall: grout. Since grout is porous in nature, unsealed grout absorbs all kinds of stains, from mold to java and everything in between. To say it’s a hassle is an understatement. […]