You wouldn’t believe how many cool things you can craft for your lovely home if only you would have the time, energy and inspiration to actually do it. We’re huge fans of DIY home decor so today we’re sharing with you some of our favorite ideas gathered over the years. Sit back, enjoy and don’t…
Let’s face it: You spend more time in your bedroom than any other room in the house. And, even though few people will probably see it, the master bedroom really does have to be comfortable and welcoming so that it’s a pleasant place to spend all those hours. It’s such a personal area that it…
Mi Chalet is the expression of everything we know and love about cozy cabin retreats but in a modern and sustainable form. It was completed earlier this year by renowned architect and hotelier Karl Heinz Castlunger. The chalet’s unique facade design helps it stand out but at the same time allows it to integrate naturally…
Kids love racing cars and it’s not that difficult to understand why. They’re fast, flashy, colorful, noisy and pretty cool plus we now have a bunch of animations that basically revived the trend in a big way. With that in mind, you have to admit that having a racing car bed is pretty awesome, especially…
The design of ranch style homes can be traced back to Spanish colonial architecture, featuring single-story homes that initially aimed to combat the southwestern heat. To that end, rooflines were low and wide. By the 1920s, the appeal of ranch-style homes was largely economy – they were relatively easy and cost-effective to build and customize….
For someone who never crafted anything before from scratch, it’s hard to find the courage to start a big project. That’s why we love the idea of DIY shelves so much. This is the perfect project for a a beginner, a DIY enthusiast who wants to build something that’s equally simple and useful. You can…
Summer nights have turned to fall nights, which tend to have a bite to the air and a dip in the temperatures. Instead of bringing that perfect outdoor evening inside because of the chill, consider using a fantastic outdoor patio heater to prolong your outdoor enjoyment. You can stay warm and cozy while still breathing…
Today’s porcelain bathroom sink designs go far beyond the basic but there are times when a white sink just isn’t what you’re looking for. If something more artful and distinctive is on the shopping list, consider the wide variety of styles designers have introduced that are anything but ordinary. Think beautifully painted vessels, sparkling metallic…
The Adirondack chair, much like the rocking chair, refers more to a style and a look than to a very specific design, although there are some key design elements which define it. There are all kinds of variations today and they’re all more or less based on the original design created by Thomas Lee who…
Sunken rooms are unique features you can add to a home to make it special. They used to be quite popular back in the ’60s and they recently resurfaced. Sunken living rooms aka conversation pits are most common but there are also other types of sunken spaces to consider, each with its own set of…
We’ve previously talked a lot about fire pits in general and how you can organize them and make it more comfortable and inviting. What we didn’t really focus on until now is the actual fire pit. Yes, the seating and the decor are important but everything ultimately revolves around the pit which sits at the…
If you’ve never used cork in any of your DIY projects you’ve been missing out on a lot of fun features and ideas. We’re not talking just about cork sheets but also about wine corks which, believe it or not, can be upcycled in lots of interesting and clever ways. You can find some of…
Short, long, wooden, metal, upholstered or padded — benches come in an endless array of styles and materials. It’s a good thing too because a stylish bench can add a bit of flair and a lot of convenience to any room in the house. Historical sources say that benches were a common type of simple…
It’s important every once in a while to just enjoy the little things in life. Stop and smell the roses as they say or look up and admire the trees. Their leaves are so beautiful and you can do a lot of cool things with them. I used to preserve them in books when I…
We only realize just how many different types of mirrors there are when we’re actually faced with the challenge of choosing one. It’s when we start to discover all the different types and styles and all the features that a simple bathroom mirror can have. A few things to consider before making a decision are…