Wallpaper offers a really nice option in terms of customization of the walls inside our homes. It’s ideal in cases when painting the walls is not a viable option or when you want to introduce a particular pattern or a themed design which wouldn’t be possible with simple paint. There are many different styles, designs…
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…
San Francisco may be famous for Steiner Street and its row of Victorian homes called the “Painted Ladies,” but the city is also home to some of the most stunning modern homes. With space at a premium, these gorgeous residences make the most of the typical narrow house profile in a very stylish way. Being…
Japanese homes might bring to mind lots of wood and tatami mats, but perhaps surprisingly, concrete structures figure prominently, even in residential areas. In fact, Japan has a wide variety of amazing architecture, especially in the Brutalist style. This architectural style is characterized by the raw materials that are visible in the construction, especially concrete….
Unless you have something very specific in mind for your entryway, a table is usually a perfect addition to the space and it makes it feel very welcoming and friendly without requiring special installation or lots of planning. Also, it’s not just the table itself that matters but the decor around it too. With that…
Every city has hidden gems, beautiful architectural treasures that become more and more amazing the more you get to know about them. London has quite a few of these and many are private homes. Today we’re showing our top ten favorite modern homes in London. Keep an eye out for more of these lovely surprised…
Of all the things that could make a house stand out, nets are one of the most unusual and intriguing options. No, we’re using any metaphors, we’re talking about actual nets. Most commonly we see them suspended between floors or in areas with high ceilings to create giant hammocks, net floors that you can lie…
Famous for being the summer hotspot for the rich and famous, the Hamptons are popular for good reason: Gorgeous beaches, great restaurants and bountiful farmlands. Just as attention-getting are the multimillion-dollar homes hidden at the end of long driveways or in prime waterside locations. These high-end hideaways boast pools, views and plenty of understated luxury….
The front door says a lot about your home even if you don’t realize it. By being aware of that you can use it in your favor. A farmhouse-style front door, for example, can make your house look more inviting and welcoming, more like the cozy home that it really is. If you like the…
The design of ranch style homes can be traced back to Spanish colonial architecture, featuring single-story homes that initially aimed to combat the southwestern heat. To that end, rooflines were low and wide. By the 1920s, the appeal of ranch-style homes was largely economy – they were relatively easy and cost-effective to build and customize….
Pretty much everyone agrees that having a backyard is amazing but why exactly is that? We have at least ten ways to answer that question. Let’s put it like this: think of all the cool ways in which you could design your backyard and all the great features you could add to it. If you…
Pumpkin season is upon us and with it all the cool and adorable crafts you can do with them. Whether real or fake, pumpkins are incredible versatile and absolutely perfect for pretty much every type of fall-themed project. You can paint them, carve them, gather them in clusters, in baskets, on mantels, turn them into…
Vertical gardens are not exactly news but we feel like they’re not as popular as they could be so today we’re going to have a look at some beautiful and creative designs and ideas that we think could inspire you to add your own vertical garden to your home, whether it’s a house with a…
It all started when a group of talented individuals with a shared passion for living a more connected, healthy and sustainable lifestyle banded together to create Little Byron. Their aim is to offer an affordable and high quality alternative to renting or buying a conventional home. Little Byron design and build unique Tiny Homes, hand crafted in…
Living in a house that used to be a church may sound like an odd thing to do but the more we think about it the more it’s starting to sound increasingly appealing and interesting. Repurposed churches offer all sorts of unique advantages, one of the most important ones being the history of the building…