Our homes are our havens, and having just a little thought and effort they could help us keep a clean mind and a calm outlook. The new year is nearly upon us, so if you’re searching to get it off to a positive beginning, you may benefit from several easy-to-implement mind-cleansing projects for the holiday […]
As a lover of interiors with vintage kitchens and charm whose characters shine with a mixture of metals, I find tin backsplashes are the ultimate detail. A kitchen’s backsplash is often its focal point, and with tin you’re ensured a win. Designed following the detailed tin ceilings that originally graced Victorian homes, this durable metal […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]