Not long ago a buddy let us borrow her hybrid car so we could travel from Port Angeles, Washington, to Seattle. The car was amazingly energy efficient. A really cool feature was the dash display, which provided constant feedback on power source and use. By way of example, when we had been waiting in a …
When we think of drought-tolerant, or xeriscape, design, normally Mediterranean and Southwestern-style houses and gardens come to mind. That is since the dawn of gardening, those climates have always needed water-efficient plants and trees. However, what if you possess a more traditional-style residence, like a colonial or Victorian? Those styles typically sport lawns with enormous …
Baby tears is a delicate creeping herb with little glowing green kidney-shaped leaves and multitudes of almost inconspicuous white flowers when in bloom. It grows close to the floor in mats and is often utilized in decorative gardens alongside ferns and other moisture-loving plants; it is also used as a general ground cover. Fortunately for …
A mullion is a architectural divider that forms a structural, occasionally cosmetic, divider between two separate window assemblies. A mullion could be integrated to some double-window meeting, or it may be a part of this framing of a wall which integrates two adjacent windows. Chris Hill The mullion in this illustration fits the casing on …
It could appear that toilet design is all artistry, with a soothing mixture of colors, textures and spa features. However, this region of the house can be tricky too, so it also comes down to the numbers. Knowing the next amounts will help you remodel your bathroom so that it’s both beautiful and functional. Designers …
Artist Uta Nagel is blending photography, architectural and technology glass and carrying all three to new heights. She started her career as a graphic designer and photographer from the fashion business, and became interested with large-scale images for offices. “There was such a shortage of good thoughts and good inventive firm-related images,” she states. “So …
Bathroom remodels have been taking off in the past couple of decades — today the toilet’s design is just as important as the kitchen, making baths with a universal appeal in design and aesthetics more in demand than ever before. And that includes light. Younger homeowners may like the ambiance and vibe of coloured LEDs …
When I was small, I desperately needed a”princess” bedroom: a giant white iron bed, a flouncy canopy and, first and foremost, an explosion of pink and purple, right down into the tiebacks on the ruffled curtains. My eyesight at that age was not just a study in smart (it may or may not have included …
Built during the introduction of space travel, an invasion of British music and the first season of The Jetsons, that this 1959 mod-style house is a beautiful expression of midcentury style. Following a constant three-year search, Brian and Katherine Bishop found this funky Dallas home and upgraded it to fit their loved ones, leaving echoes …
We set the call, and ers answered, sharing their Thanksgiving tablescape customs and spins. Here’s a smattering of what these clever table setters are up to. Becky in the blog This Is Happiness keeps matters simple but adds special touches to remind her guests what the evening is all about. “My children are 7 and …