Plywood

Plywood

Plywood is a construction material constructed of thin sheets of wood bonded by heat, adhesive and pressure. The direction of the wood grain alternates on every noun, or layer, making the panel powerful and flexible. ras-a, inc.. Plywood has been…

Modern-Rustic House Addition in Utah

Modern-Rustic House Addition in Utah

The adage “good things come to those who wait” has shown true for Mitch and Jana Dettamanti, who waited and worked hard for 30 years to perfect their hillside home in southern Utah. “living in an unfinished home was our…

Renovation Detail: The Blue Porch Ceiling

Renovation Detail: The Blue Porch Ceiling

I’m on a mission to decorate our front porch. I have my eyes on a Craftsman-style front door, and Chippendale balustrades are crucial, but come hell or high water I will be painting our ceiling blue. Blue painted ceilings are…

Corbel

Corbel

A corbel is a decorative or structural bracket placed between a vertical wall and a horizontal surface (ceiling, counter, tabletop, roof). Corbels are produced from plaster, wood or marble, and reproduction corbels are made with material. R.S. Stapleton Company –…

Colorful, Architectural Gem in Ojai

Colorful, Architectural Gem in Ojai

A home that embraces the outside is a must at a location as amazing as Ojai, California. Inspired by artistic charm and natural beauty, John Hidley and Beth Stephens feel blessed to live in their dream home. The exterior is…

Guest Groups: Perform on Imagination

Guest Groups: Perform on Imagination

Ever since I became a mama, I have had my head for any accessories and toys that spark the imagination. It is so amazing to see kids play, research, find, or make something with their inquisitive minds. Listed below are…

Guest Groups Kitchen Tools

Guest Groups Kitchen Tools

It’s not that I can not live without my kitchen gadgets, it’s just that I had much rather not. Here’s a list of some of my favorite cooking tools that I utilize on a regular basis and would recommend. —…

Eggplant Purple Makes Rooms Rich

Eggplant Purple Makes Rooms Rich

I don’t especially prefer to eat eggplant (it is OK smothered in cheese and red sauce), however I do like to look at it. It’s so rich and hot and confident. There is a reason that it was once considered…

Exterior Materials Mix It Up

Exterior Materials Mix It Up

Recently I examined various materials as they are utilized on modern and modern exteriors: timber, glass, metal, stucco, fiber cement, brick. Isolating these materials in person ideabooks can give the impression that a specific material tends to contain all of…