Home isn’t a place. Home is the people who love you most, the people who will always love you, forever and ever, no matter what.
The blog Design Sponge took off following its inception in 2004 by empowering readers to make inspiring, authentic and drop-dead gorgeous spaces or home jobs — all achievable to a tight budget without professional design help. At long last the Read More
The handy Penguin Dictionary of Architecture defines vernacular architecture as”buildings in indigenous styles made from locally available materials following traditional building practice and patterns.” Architecture historian Paul Oliver, who specializes in vernacular architecture, further contends that anything made by an Read More
Obtaining your apartment is a liberating experience. Whether moving out of a dormitory or by your parents home, the sensation of having a place to call your own gives you a sense of accomplishment. I had this very discussion with Read More
Typically, evening hours are the time most of us book for catching up on email, reading, relaxing and exercising. But for those of us with tasks extending to the night, the time that the sun is on the eastern shore Read More
There’s that scene in the first Harry Potter film when Harry, Hermione and Ron walk into the excellent dining hall at Hogwarts for the first time. The area is vast and has a ceiling that seems to disappear into the Read More
It’s hard to imagine that not that long ago, this home was a dim, outdated California bungalow. But San Francisco-based designer Tineke Triggs helped it evolve into what you see : an open, airy, contemporary (although not too modern ), Read More
“Yep, this is my first real estate purchase, and that I found itlike people state of authentic love, when I was not looking.” –Lucas Mire Lucas Mire is a technological wizard through the day, folk singer-songwriter through the night, and Read More
Building a home is a big project. The resources and the kind of commitment needed are simply huge. However, many people are adjusting their lifestyle choices in order to adapt to the demands of building a new home. The idea Read More
Approximately seven years ago I took in my first residential decorating job: a boy’s nursery. Scared to death that the new clients would utter words like “jungle mural” or “baseball bat decal,” I was amazed if they preferred a few Read More
We recently framed perspectives using moldings and casings, so let’s continue our tour of interior architectural detailing with ideas for walls. Wainscot, panels, shiplap, picture moldings and other components add dimension, character, warmth and texture to walls. With the right Read More