I had a key New Year’s resolution this year. It had been to successfully finish a Do-It-Yourself project from begin to finish. I am only going to put this out there: I hate DIY jobs. I am lazy, I am very far from being a perfectionist (can you remember Phil Hartman as the Anal-Retentive Handyman?…
After glass block had its last heyday, the Rubik’s Cube was the anger, Madonna was wearing fingerless gloves, and Apple was called a fruit compared to an empire. But don’t hold ’80s design missteps contrary to this workhorse. Updated shapes and textures, coupled with inventive usage, give glass block fresh life in the decorating world.…
I have always been a huge fan of those trendy side tables that let you pull your things at a bit closer while lounging on the sofa. It has just always sounded so convenient to me to have my own coffee directly within my lap and also a place to place my pens and other…
It’s that time of year; like you did not have enough wrapping, cooking, and holiday-card writing to do, guests will be descending upon your house, too. To make their stay as pleasant as possible and maintain your sanity, then keep this fast to-do list prepared. It is going to allow you to knock out the…
The entryway of the specific Winter Park, Fla. home presented a conundrum for designer Shari Misturak of In Studio & Co.. Interiors. The 22-foot entryway was painted ceramic tile flooring on a beige, and left the homeowner feeling chilly. The request? This Misturak warm up the area while avoiding any strong colors. IN Studio &…
As we all know, inevitably, the seasons have to turn. However, that rule only applies to the outside. You, as a educated grasp of interiors, possess the capability to maintain any type of season you want inside. Really like the inviting sense of escaping reality for a hot, relaxing trip to the Bahamas or the…
Did you know that these crusty loaves of bread that you love will be best kept in a breadbox? It’s true. The breadbox may seem like a kitchen relic in the Mad Men age, but it is really a purposeful storage alternative, even in a contemporary kitchen. You might believe you should stick whatever you…
Berkeley, California is home to the University of California, but lots of the hills which define the community will also be the setting for single-family homes taking advantage of the stunning views of the San Francisco Bay to the west. This is the case with this home located in the Berkeley Hills. The aptly called…
Spring is here! It’s time to find pots for those plants you are picking out at the nursery. If you would like something different and unique — something with colour, style and comedy — join me as we test out the best that Houzz members have to provide, from DIY projects to repurposed crap to…