Monthly Archives: November 2018

Professional Panel: Kitchen Colour

Professional Panel: Kitchen Colour

When you walk into your own kitchen in the morning, would you need to be greeted by a big, bold splash of colour? Or maybe you’d like to start your day in a muted black and white world and then […]

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8 Methods to Design an Alluring Backyard

8 Methods to Design an Alluring Backyard

“I know it when I see it.” Are you familiar with that expression? In regards to art, furniture, film or wine, we don’t always find the right words to describe what moves us. Nevertheless we do get an indescribable feeling […]

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Design Ideas From a Teen Crash Pad in Venice Beach

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 […]

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10 Artful Powder Rooms

10 Artful Powder Rooms

Decorating your powder room may not be high in your to-do list, since it probably isn’t a room you devote a great deal of time in. However because guests visit it, you should not ignore it either. Instead of adding […]

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Architectural Salvage Stakes a Claim

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 […]

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Kitchen Countertops 101: Selecting a Surface Material

Kitchen Countertops 101: Selecting a Surface Material

Whether you are remodeling a kitchen, building one from scratch or just prepared to give yours a face-lift, countertops are a central part of the appearance. And you might be daunted by the wealth of choices available on the marketplace; […]

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Modern California Beach House

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 […]

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Pattern Play: Zigzag Jazzes Up a Kids' Room

Pattern Play: Zigzag Jazzes Up a Kids' Room

We are doing things a little different on Pattern Play today. In past ideabooks, readers have voiced desire in seeing the patterns actually implemented in a room. I love the idea, so let’s use this children’s room as our example. […]

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Architect's Toolbox: Wash the Wall With Sunlight

Architect's Toolbox: Wash the Wall With Sunlight

Architects and designers relish the chance to explore approaches to deliver natural light inside. Whether it comes through a side window, skylight or natural lighting enlivens a space. Among the wondrous aspects of this design element is the way the […]

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