Halloween is all about creepy and scary decorations and funky costumes. It’s a great opportunity to dress up and to give people the jitters, whether in a spooky or a fun way. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for you to try some DIY crafts and it just so happens that we have the perfect beginner’s…
A shed isn’t something you see people build…at least not very often. It’s rather the type of structure you discover in the backyard when you purchase an old house. So how do these things appear? They’re obviously built so let’s see what it takes so put a shed together. We looked around and we found…
Roofing materials come in a wide range of styles and colors, but choosing one for your home is about far more than style. The best kind for a particular house will be driven by not just the type of roof but also by the geographical location and climate. Just as steeply pitched roofs are best…
The ottoman is a truly versatile piece of home décor. It can be used in different rooms and in many different ways with ease. It is also a décor item that can be moved around with ease. This makes it a modular addition of sorts and one that is a must-have. But for our readers…
Nothing creates a more beautiful and relaxing garden than the perfect balance of elements. Be it the eastern philosophy of feng shui or more contemporary approach to design that takes about living closer to nature, water is an essential part of this delicate balance. And a DIY water feature, like the one below, is the…
An uber chic and stylish pied à terre near Barcelona’s Olympic Marina has everything you need in one tidy and compact minimalist space. Designed by Cometa architects, the 56-square-meter apartment took shape by first deconstructing the space. The architects knocked down all of the interior walls and opened up the wall to the outdoor terrace,…
To understand why this is called the Flying House you have to look down, at that little gap in the facade which makes it seem as if the house is levitating. Just a few centimeters end up having a huge impact on this entire building. The house is located in São Carlos, Brazil and was…
I was in college before I really knew what a “powder room” was. In my mind, it was simply a place where ladies went to powder their noses, and I had been baffled as to who would dedicate an entire room to such a purpose. Alas, I was not quite in the know. A powder…
The bathroom is one of the few areas where there’s not a lot you can do in terms of furniture. There are definitely limitations in this case, with the focus being on storage. However, that doesn’t mean your bathroom has to lack character. There’s one particular piece of furniture that can definitely change this space…
What better way to spruce up your home and get it ready for Thanksgiving Day than with a beautiful wreath? A Thanksgiving wreath would definitely improve your home’s curb appeal and would make your guests feel more welcome. There are tons of designs and ideas that you can use as inspiration and sifting through all…
The biggest advantage of houses compared to apartments is the fact that they’re open to the outdoors and they have lawns, gardens, patios, pergolas and all sorts of cool features. All of this however comes with a whole new set of challenges and project ideas to explore. For example, lawn edging can gives you a…
This beautiful beachfront property in Costa Rica features not just one but two amazing houses. They were designed and built in 2018 by studio LSD Architects and they’re surrounded by trees and lush vegetation. One of the houses called Casa Sare has a V-shaped floor plan and sits on the flattest section of the site…
Lately, the architecture and interior design industries have been leaning more and more towards sustainable and eco-friendly materials, with bamboo being a prime candidate. Even though technically bamboo is a form of grass, it’s a very strong, durable and highly flexible material. Initially, it was a popular flooring material and later started being used as…
The beauty of a wall hanging is its ability to define a room’s color story. By juxtaposing yarn of different hues, you create a rich palette that can inspire the design of the entire space. Today’s easy wall hanging features colors in the blue, green and teal families, creating a jewel-toned, cool-toned finished product that…
With spring behind us firmly and the best of summer here, now is the time to bring back a bit of that freshness to our home with green goodness and fresh flowers. Not all of us are blessed to have an extensive garden. And this is exactly where a gorgeous little planter can come in…