Bring a Taste of Italy Home With 12 Design Touches
Every other year my family goes on that which we call a “big trip” For our last major trip, my husband chose Tokyo. We had a lot of pleasure — Japanese civilization is wonderful. This time around it’s my turn,…
Pathway Plantings That the Senses
A walkway that contrasts through grass will certainly get you from point A to point B. But that route becomes a delightful sensory experience when lined with beautiful plantings. Check out this gallery of pictures for various sidewalk garden ideas…
Accessorizing in Style: Traditional Bedrooms
You chosen your color scheme and furnishings, and your bedroom may stand alongside a hotel area. But you don’t want a hotel room. This is the reason why accessories are so significant. Accessories are rarely purchased all at one time….
Retro-Glam Loft in Los Angeles
Glamorous design, vintage finds and tufted upholstery echo homeowner Jessie Genie’s equally vibrant personality. Genie heated up her Los Angeles home’s exposed brick walls, industrial beams, tall ceilings and polished concrete flooring by successfully mixing a collection of original artwork…
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
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
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
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
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
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…