Coastal style makes an appearance all around the Earth, no matter how close you’re into a shore. While it may start out using a seashell here and there, this is one look that can go overboard (pun intended) very readily. Flip-flops that once resided by the door soon appear as image frames and wall stickers, […]
Knocking down walls to open up a space or adding windows on exterior walls to get more light is common. But these jobs can be costly to undertake. Additionally, many people do not necessarily want to have an open kitchen, or else they can’t make changes to their exterior walls due to rules set by […]
As I look out of my studio window, I’m blessed with a picture of nearly bare trees dotted with gold and red leaves, only hanging on to get a last gust to ceremoniously end a second season. I love a tree nude as much as I love one all dressed in green, and if I […]
Urban gardens may have begun as a means to connect us to our rural roots, but we can now turn to those cities themselves for garden inspiration. Designers and gardeners are creating spaces that are doing more than simply replacing asphalt with plants — they’re bringing communities together, providing habitats for migrating birds, and housing […]
Two years after meeting as acquaintances in southeast Portland, Oregon, Sam and Stephanie Dyer jumped directly into their first job together: remodeling a 1911 bungalow. The house was in severe disrepair, with black mold, little pests, stained carpeting and lead paint. Mixing Stephanie’s interior design background with Sam’s knack for carpentry, the couple looked beyond […]
A curtail is your first curved step of a staircase, and it extends into both sides of the stairs in the landing. It serves as the foundation of the newel post and complements the volute (the spiral detail in which the handrail or banister begins). Island Architects This is a classic curtail, located at the […]
Wildlife can be an integral part of your everyday life at home when you let it. Feeders and natural habitats can invite birds and chipmunks, for example. And when they come, how can you find the best views of these up close? The crucial thing is to create safe habitats around your home as well […]
One of the ways to add some privacy to your windows involves the installation of curtains and drapes. There’s no doubt that there are many benefits that come with them. However, sometimes the hassle can be too much. Besides, you don’t want to always keep your drapes closed. Sometimes you just want to open them […]
Poppy and Scotty Gibson love coming home for their bright and airy cabin. “Our house is a small sanctuary in the center of a bustling, activity-filled location. However, as soon as we close the front door, there’s this instant separation from all of the noise and energy of this street,” says Scotty, speaking to Smith […]
For décor that pops, nothing surpasses built-in bookcases. As soon as they’re there, however, the work begins. Filling all those shelves can be an intimidating task. Below are a few tips for creating bookshelves which look streamlined and clean, enliven the décor and, most important, add a personal touch. Martha O’Hara Interiors When it comes […]
