Pretty Patterns Bedeck a Barn House
DIY blogger and maker Bonnie Forkner and her husband consider it a small miracle that they found their light-filled cottage nestled in California’s Santa Ynez mountains. The home, a converted barn which once sheltered rescued critters, sits on land overlooking […]
Fitness and Color Vacuum Up a Dallas Home
A plethora of paradoxical design elements are at play in this Dallas home. Eclectic art meets traditional architecture with an unapologetic use of color to reflect homeowner Mallory Mansour Dubuclet’s Louisiana roots. “I’d like for people to feel that they […]
Minimalist 'Nest' House in Japan
This contemporary home in Nagoya, Japan, was nicknamed “The Nest House” by architect Takuya Tsuchida, who wanted to “provide the sensation of living in a nest” without feeling tied to a nest’s natural shape. “I abstracted the nest idea and […]
Design Ideas From a Teen Crash Pad in Venice Beach
The exact same talented team of designers behind the incredible rooms at the Good Shepard Charity Project open-house tour have donated their services to make a cheerful crash pad for homeless teens in Venice Beach, California. With Vanessa De Vargas […]
Architectural Salvage Stakes a Claim
There has been a time when architectural salvage materials could be found for very little money, offering excellent savings along with a layer of uniqueness. Now that more architectural salvage yards are open to the public and more people appreciate […]
Modern California Beach House
Architect David Wilson at Berkeley, California, had been on the Search for the perfect plot of land in Stinson Beach for Ages. This little beach community in Northern California is just north of San Francisco in Marin County and is […]