Sometimes, painting the outer walls of your house is not enough to freshen up the aesthetic. Other measures have to be taken, like replacing the exterior door to better fit in with the new style or look that you’re going for. Sometimes exterior window repair have to be replaced because they’re worn out and are […]
Room of the Week: Cozy Living Room Makes a Style Statement
There is a sharp autumn chill in the atmosphere, and we’ve been craving an afternoon in front of the fire here at Houzz. For those lucky enough to have a fireplace in those colder months, it can be complicated to make it a focus without dominating a space. For this project, Curtis Elmy and Trever […]
In this article we will give you some basic instructions for handyman Rockford IL. These will help you maintain your chimney properly and extend its lifespan, besides ensuring that it’s working well at all times. Tools – Flat fireplace shovel – Gloves – Bucket – Spray bottle – Soapy water – Muriatic acid Remove the […]
Technology and a global economy has made our world so much smaller, and if you have the chance to travel extensively, or you simply dream of doing so, creating a worldly house that reflects your interests and passions is simpler than you might think. A modern global style encompasses many components: natural substances, handmade bits […]
In my final ideabook I told you about 9 Elements that make a perfect Man Chair. But rest assured, men do not get to get all of the cool chairs! Although women often like male chairs too because of the very same components — relaxation, armrests, roominess — our sense of style can be quite […]
When designer Nicole Hollis started working on an apartment to get a San Francisco investment banker, she knew that it was not going to be any older bachelor pad. The customer was born in Japan and both of his parents are European. Having grown up around very minimalistic homes, he wanted a house that was […]
Oversized chandeliers are becoming more commonplace over the last few years, even outside the most grandiose of foyers. And the trend shows no signs of slowing down. Shock and amazement was the predominate emotion I felt when I watched a gargantuan fixture in a current showhouse. Admittedly, I didn’t pay much attention to the furnishings […]
Kind of like lemon juice, a little can go a very long way. Nothing speaks to spring more than this version of yellowish — bright, daring and full of life. Whether you choose to anchor a space with this color or just use it like an accessory color, there’s not any better way to bring […]
Laminate floors aren’t wood, although they usually seem to be. Rather, laminate floors are entirely manufactured. They can be made to look like almost anything, but most often they are made to look just like wood. Increasingly, more choices are showing up laminate floors that look like ceramic tiles or slate are becoming more available. […]
Have you noticed any simple yet striking fountains about recently? Their rectilinear types resemble troughs, plus they usually have a simple horizontal runner that the water splashes down. In the history of landscape architecture, two precedents utilizing this kind of fountain design stand out in my mind. The first is that the work of Luis […]
