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Most of us have never heard of this deciduous holly called winterberry — evergreen hollies are far better understood and much more commonly seen in residential arenas. However, for gardeners in cold climates, winterberry provides a lot. It’s easy to Read More
Pinyon pines, also referred to as pinion or piñon are a set of small evergreens native to the dry, upland plains and foothills of the American Southwest, the intermountain regions of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and northern Mexico. Pinyons are Read More
Isle alumroot (Heuchera maxima), a native of California’s Channel Islands and a shade-loving member of the Heuchera genus, is an appealing yet hardy underplanting companion for California’s native oaks and other big canopy trees. Majestic oaks are icons of the Read More
I have always adored settees. They are just like the Goldilocks of seating: not too big, not too small — just perfect. And among my favorite areas to see them will be in entryways. More so than a chair or Read More
With the prevalence of lingering in the kitchen, it is time to step our game up with counter and bar stool styles. Kitchen island seats is certainly a place where you are able to bend the rules a bit — Read More
In 2011 it was Hurricane Irene; in 2012 it was Sandy and now Hurricane Patricia is expected to be one of the strongest hurricanes — if not the strongest — recorded in the Western Hemisphere. Even though there isn’t agreement Read More
Microwaves can be tricky for a kitchen designer. They aren’t the belles of the ball nor the cutting-edge appliance du jour. Yet most people use them and need them at a place. They also are available in many shapes and Read More
Whether you are arranging a brand new Spanish-style kitchen or remodeling an older one, these 12 layout features will allow you to capture the rustic warmth and charm of the unique architectural style. Most of these ideas — arches, stone Read More
Raised-panel kitchen cabinets are typically found in much more traditional-style kitchens and typically need more ornate and detailed upholstery to counterbalance the heaviness of this door style. They want hardware that has visual weight as well. Most of the time, Read More
The floor plan, or strategy, is that the most typical of architectural drawings. From builders to architects, Realtors to appraisers, everyone uses a floor plan. More than likely this is because the floor plan is the one drawing which tells Read More