Set on the site of an old steel store, this contemporary home in Toronto, Ontario, is a sudden escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Although the home is on a crowded semi-industrial stretch of road, its layout creates a buffer from the exterior sound. Honoring the steel store’s heritage, Valentina Nedelcu and…
Yes, it is still winter but the first sign of spring is popping up around the area. I am talking about cushions with shapes of petals sewn on them, creating an extremely plush and entertaining floral accessory. It’s a look to remind us of this season of rebirth, renewal and expansion. Petal pillows can be…
At the beginning of each new year, I make promises to myself to have better arranged in the kitchen — it helps save time and prevent waste. Below are some things that score in both function and form to help enhance your cooking space. — Tami from Running with Tweezers West Elm Rectangular Biscuit Tins…
Mirror, mirror on the … mirror? A wall covered with a large mirror can work wonders for raising a light, bright texture and creating a room look so much larger. But if that plain mirror sounds a touch boring, layering a detailed, artistic one at the top could be just the thing your toilet needs.…
Since the signs of spring start to emerge, the season’s unofficial bird is beginning to make its presence known. Those fortunate enough might even discover a robin’s nest full of gemlike eggs. Robin’s egg blue is just one of nature’s most beautiful colors and is equally cool and refreshing. Listed below are eight rooms which…
It is popping up on sites, on the runway and in designer’s own houses and demanding that we take note. Shade is back in a big, big way. Now we just need to determine how to incorporate it into our current design strategies. Throw cushions and accessories are givens for a simple, inexpensive fix which…
When you install solar panels, you will be looking forward to major energy savings in the near future. Your reliance on the national grid will be a thing of the past, and you will also spend less on energy. In order to get the best out of solar panel installation, you must make sure your…
Pro rata is among those Latin terms that has been directly incorporated into English. The vernacular version of the phrase is “prorate.” Literally, the Latin term means “in accordance with calculation.” In practice, both of the original and much more common English term mean to proportion a cost over time. Both terms are often utilized…
Your nose lets you know once you’re approaching a planting of cistus or rock rose (Cistus spp.) , the most commonly grown stone rose. The leaves and stalks of those tiny shrubs have a characteristic resinous smell. The white, pink or red blooms have wrinkled, crepe-paper textured petals. Closely related rockroses from the Halimium genus…
Should you judge them by their colors and greens, dark walnut and red oak are very distinct hardwoods, but concerning wearability, they aren’t very distinct. Their Janka hardness evaluations are in the exact same range, and both are on the low end of their scale to get hardwoods. This means that when they’re used for…