Home Exteriors Take Color Cues out of Stone
Stone, whether veneer, is a popular way to add texture, pattern and attention to your home’s exterior. But have you ever thought of using stone details as a jumping-off stage for a home’s exterior color palette? Maybe you should. Since stone has a natural aesthetic, colour schemes derived from it tend to be simple and […]
16 Ways to Hide Easter Eggs
The countdown is on to Easter, and it’s time to put down a strategy for the yearly egg hunt. Rather than hitting the usual hiding places — behind the throw cushions, under the sofa — have a little fun this season by stashing the eggs in unexpected places. Your kids will have a ball trying […]
Guest Picks: Stylish Cabinets Upgrade Outdoor Space
Whether your outdoor dining place needs sprucing your front entryway requires a durable footbed, these fashionable manicured rugs signify the best of the internet. It used to be impossible to find a fantastic indoor/outdoor rug (and still is in many ways), and here I’ve done all of the legwork for you. — Stephanie from Stephmodo […]
Charging Stations Lead Tidiness Fight
Do you remember the times before every electrical outlet in your house had some modest electronic apparatus sprouting from it? I have four items I use daily that all must be recharged — cell phone, digital camera, laptop and headset — once I get an iPad, which will make five. That’s just me. Could you […]
Hand-Painted Wallpaper Brings High-End Artistry to Rooms
I remember the very first time that I saw hand-painted wallpaper in a house. I was so taken from the routine and watery colour that I did not even realize it was paper. The room looked like a gigantic piece of art. Since that day I’ve become a huge fan of the elegant, layered look […]
Tile Throws Archways a Curve
The graceful curve of an archway is among the most gratifying architectural elements you can add to a house — and when you deck it with tile, its own beauty comes to life. Tile adds a clean edge and a refined top note that may create a space seem perfectly polished. Although they are a […]
Air Plants Move Easy on Indoor Gardeners
Air plants, a category of plants officially called epiphytes, get their name out of apparently living on atmosphere. Although they seem to need nothing in the means of food or water, air plants really gather their moisture and nutrients in the atmosphere. Whilst not accessible at each home garden center, air plants are found at […]
Your Home: Vintage Color
Lots of people like vintage-style interiors because they are light, airy and unfussy. For many, this look gives their home a bit of romance. And for many others, it takes them back to a simpler place in time. With a classic look you will often see a blend of butterflies and off-whites (which provides that […]
Modern Icons: The George Nelson Coconut Chair
The Coconut Chair is a stylish slice of contemporary cushiness. It was designed by George Nelson in 1955. A prolific architect, furniture designer and critic, Nelson served as the director of design in Herman Miller from 1945 to 1972. Nelson did not really have any expertise designing furniture if he was hired in Herman Miller, […]