These days we take a lot of things for granted, including furniture pieces which we now perceive as very common but which have evolved over time, being shaped by our needs and by the ways in which we use them. One example is the hallway table also commonly known as a console table. It’s elongated…
It’s that fantastic time of year when everything starts getting green again. The world becomes a more hopeful place and we start to make summer plans. It’s also the time when prints and designs become much more summery as well. First, off we move away from the muted colours of winter and the pastel pop…
Fibre art has taken over our homes. It’s no longer good enough to keep our warm woolen pieces in our wardrobes, we must now feature them as throws, cushion and very 70’s inspired wall hangings. Weaving is a trend that is not going anywhere fast, but if you don’t have the patience for warp and…
If you are not already sensing the chill in the air, then probably you live in a sunnier region of the world where winter arrives only in December. But for many of us who live further away from the equatorial belt, a distinct shift towards shorter days, darker evenings and colder temperatures is already palpable….
Magazines these days can be works of art. So much time and effort goes into creating covers that are visually stunning and eye-catching so why hide them away where no one can see them? I usually keep my magazine collections on shelves in files where I have to make an effort to see them. This…
If you watch a lot of TV or visit many houses, you’ll probably notice that most living rooms look very similar. There’s a couch, a TV, a couple of chairs, and maybe a coffee table or ottoman. Things don’t vary often. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are plenty of cool things…
Do you feel like you’re living in a box? Many homes can feel too squarish with their straight walls, straight floors and straight ceilings. You can paint and carpet all you like, but you’ll still have a flat surface above your head. Lucky for you, there is a simple way to fix the whole view….
I love to find ways to turn unwanted items into something fresh, new, and functional. I’m always on the hunt at thrift stores and places like Habitat for Humanity to find “stuff” that I can make over. Wooden window shutters are a great item to buy when you find them because they are usually inexpensive,…
‘The original dimensions have been transformed, introducing large sections of glazing and polished concrete to create a truly contemporary home’ Appropriately positioned on Sunnyside Road, this bright, expansive four-bedroom house was comprehensively extended and renovated in 2016. The result is a generous set of living spaces incorporating the finest contemporary materials, with a large garden…
Wood pallets are perfect for creating rustic pieces of home decor! The nails in the pallet I took apart inspired me to create string art on a pallet board. This rustic, unusual wooden welcome sign will look so cheery next to my front door! Keep reading to learn how easy it is to make this…
One of the things I hate most about woodworking projects is throwing out the scraps that I’m left with when the project is completed. I always try to come up with fun and different ways to make good use of the pieces. Since scraps are usually pretty small, the projects have to be small, too….
If you like sleek, stylish modern interior design, this apartment by crystal sinclair designs for you. Black and white elements are rounded out with warmer, lighter touches here and there, such as a warm caramel-colored seating area with chairs of the same palate. A sleek flat screen television sits above a stunning onyx fireplace…
There is something timelessly appealing about a walkway for patio or backyard. Maybe it’s because it takes the guesswork out of wondering where, in fact, we should be headed. It’s all laid out in front of us, and all we need to do is walk that way. Or maybe it’s appealing because it combines form…
At its purest, gray is the perfect blend of black and white, which makes it the epitome of neutrality and balance. Of course, when gray is used in interior design, there are undertones (warm or cool) to be identified and considered when creating color combinations. Although gray itself refrains from exuding emotion, it is likely…
Today we have a really cool project to share with everyone but especially anyone interested in mobile houses and craftsman-style homes. This project is a combination of both those elements. We’re referring to the new 2021 structure designed by studio Woodland Park. This mobile house has a beautiful old-school exterior and a very welcoming and…