An oriel, or oriel window, is a kind of bay window that’s located at an upper floor of a structure. An oriel jobs from and is attached to the side of this building and has no supporting foundation. Instead, an…
I have yet to meet someone who spent some time whatsoever in Paris and didn’t come away with the dining culture of that fantastic city. Bistros, cafés and brasseries anchor numerous neighborhood corners, spilling over with regulars and guests who…
Even though the bathroom isn’t the first room you may think to put a fireplace in, adding a fireplace near your bathtub can create the ultimate relaxing refuge. Take a look at these amazing master bathrooms, complete with their own…
Julie and François Lévy converted a run-down 1904 train depot into a family home with a judicious mixture of traditional and modern elements. It is “modern in its scale and willingness but conventional in its construction, materials and detailing,” says…
Brooke Pratt desires her household’s dessert table to shout the arrival of the holidays this past year. “I like things to be bigger than life. It’s just how I work,” says Pratt, the crafter and manufacturer behind Sucre Shop. Like…
I have got pumpkin on my mind. Ever notice how the grocery store has enormous displays of canned pumpkin and condensed milk on each aisle beginning in October? It is a good thing for me personally, since I’ve got a…
If the thought of hosting a party this holiday season has you feeling more stressed than enthusiastic, it is time to slow down and simplify. With a little smart planning and a few quick decorating ideas, you can have a…
Sacramento designer Kerrie Kelly transformed this once-overstuffed garage into a trendy lounge suited to a young family. After clearing out the mess, the space obtained a paint job and some colorful furniture. The result is a posh living room that…
Within my never-ending search to find more time to relax, put up my feet and enjoy a glass of wine and a good book, I’m writing today about designing your home in a manner that helps to minimize your cleaning…