A face is like the outside of a house, and most faces, like most homes, give us an idea of what we can expect to find inside. — Loretta Young From flower boxes to shutters, lights to cupolas, red window frames and doors and so much more, the outside our homes offers an opportunity for…
Lately, a great deal of kitchen islands are starting to look an awful lot such as kitchen tables. Sure, furniture-style legs and other details have been around for ages in kitchen island design, yet this trend is taking the dining table thought bit farther, with more and more wood tops, little or no storage beneath,…
Are you planning to revamp your kitchen anytime soon? Well, if the answer is yes, there are a number of emerging kitchen design trends that you need to see. Creativity in design and simplicity are always part of any painters Hartford, CT. Without further ado, here are some of the top kitchen design trends to…
When I was a tiny tot, my parents had this wonderful white pleather rocking chair with a swirly chrome frame. Then they bought me my very own small wooden shaker-esque rocker with a white painted framework emblazoned with my name across the back. I have a unique title (to say the least), therefore this was…
As I start to consider all the great fall 2011 style, I can’t help but notice the similarities to what I’m coveting for your house too: lots of black prints, sumptuously soft leathers, daring golden accessories and (constantly the go-to style choice) bright and classic black. — Sue from The Zhush Goal Oversized Gold Sunburst…
What happens when two landscape design students fulfill, get married, and start some ambitious experiences in real estate? An eco-friendly and magnificent renovation into a cabin and a beautiful backyard, of course. As couple weeks ago I, together with 11 of my previous landscape design classmates and their families, traveled the magnificent country roads of…
A few weeks back my husband mentioned that he felt as though we were living in a fish bowl. Um, come again? I was a bit lost until I understood that he was referring to our shortage of window treatments. Yes, it is true: Over half of the windows in our home have been bare…
It’s funny just how using natural tones like beige and gray collectively can feel unnatural. Maybe it’s the thought that you shouldn’t ever pair neutrals together, or perhaps it feels odd using one cool ground tone along with a warm one. Whatever the hesitation, you may rest assured that beige and gray, tan or brown…
Lately I espoused the benefits of multi-family housing, many that fell into urban contexts. To further highlight modern city living, in addition, there are single-family homes created for the same environment. These examples illustrate how architects take advantage of comparatively small lots (many are infill lots, together with buildings on each side of these) to…
Kitchen islands have come a long way from being just a place for preparing meals. It’s a prime gathering place and a place for homeowners to add personal touches: beautiful rich tones, sparkly finishes, comfy chairs — and color, while it’s a bit or a lot. You’re able to bring in color through a contrasting…