They are the most integral furnishings in any living room: The sofa and coffee table. Together, they are the centerpiece of the room and anchor for all the rest of the decor. The sofa is where you’ll want to flop down after a long day at work but also where family and friends will sit…
Wood is one of the most common materials used by us throughout the years and during all this time we learned how to take full advantage of it and how to include it in all sorts of different types of projects in various different forms. Today there’s a ton of cool ideas to choose from…
A garden shed is sometimes more than it seems. For instance, this right here is a multifunctional shed, a little something that architect Richard John Andrews built for himself in the backyard of his London home. The Light Shed as it was called has a timber frame and is clad in black corrugated fiberglass which…
The modern kitchen has moved away from its purely functional role to become more of a social area, a hub where people interact, spend time together and enjoy each other’s company. That makes a lot of sense in the case of home with open floor plans where the kitchen is seamlessly connected to the dining…
Super talented Betsy Brown mix traditional and modern decor with her amazing way. A well suited home is a portrait of those who live within. The palette colored by life’s experiences, a graceful segue from solitude to public life. It is a place where one feels effortless alone or in the company of friends. Such a home…
With changing seasons, one of the things that we most look forward to is the arrival of new design and decorating trends. Much like the world around us, the moods and colors that vary and our own wardrobe, a new season should also usher in something unique and fresh in your household. This can be…
An unassuming home in Washington’s San Juan Islands is far more than meets the eye because it uniquely connects to the landscape while serving as a stylish canvas for the owners to display their new art collection. Designed by Seattle architects Tom Kundig, the home was conceived in a way that makes the most of…
If you’re the type who likes to do all sorts of home improvement and DIY projects then you know that the supplies are not all that matters. Having a proper work environment in which to do all that is important. It may not be absolutely necessary to have a workbench but it would definitely help…
Moving to a new home can be such an exciting time. It’s an opportunity to enjoy a new living space and create a fresh life in a new area. Even if you’re looking forward to it, moving can still be super stressful. One of the best ways to alleviate the stress and strain is by…
This is an apartment that’s almost overwhelmingly beautiful. Located in downtown Seattle, it’s been recently redesigned by studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer. It was a drastic transformation which gave the apartment a completely new identity. it went from a dated space with a cramped layout and almost no natural light or views to a very welcoming open-plan…
Originally introduced in the 1700s, the sofa table used to be a long, drop-leaf piece placed in front of the sofa and included drawers for storage and decorations. Today that’s no longer the case. The sofa table kept its name but is no longer associated with the sofa in many cases. It became a versatile…
Set on a piece of land carved into the hillside in Ciudad Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, this beautiful timber-clad structure is one of three-holiday homes designed to take full advantage of the ocean views. The other two houses are clad in stone and respectively glass, the choice of materials giving each one a unique identity….
While some interior design elements and trends disappear over time, others adapt and transform. A good example is the fireplace which has never really gone out of style. It’s still wonderful to have a fireplace and there are lots of types and styles to choose from. Modern fireplaces have a charming simplicity to them and…
What is a bungalow exactly, you might ask? Most people know a bungalow as a small one- or one-and-a-half story house with a front porch. But the concepts and intent of a bungalow are much more complex: Its design –and popularity – are rooted in the idea that simplicity and artistry could be combined into…
It is that time of the year again when we are switching from our summer décor and wardrobe to those that are more welcoming of fall and winter. Some parts of the world are starting to get wetter with each day while in other regions sunshine is giving way to colder days. Fall is well…