Lots of you chimed in about the questions board when a user requested what sorts of suitable features and cool new things she ought to consider while planning her new home. Now we’re continuing the compilation of answers with ers’ suggested dream attributes for the entryway, mudroom and laundry area. MuseInteriors ers need a place …
Having difficulty heading back indoors as sunny spring days turn cold? Outdoor fire attributes are a great way to expand the livability of your outdoor area into the evening. While fire pits and fire as art are all the anger, the conventional fireplace provides so much more than bodily heat. Consider adding a hearth into …
Want butterflies? Plant lupine. Want people? Light a fire. We are like moths to a flame. And while all flames fascinate, it’s hard to beat the lure of a fire pit. S’mores, anyone? Siemasko + Verbridge The mixture of water and fire is enchanting, day or night. Frederick + Frederick Architects Adding fire immediately creates …
Let me introduce you to Michele and Ryan, the duo behind the Seattle-based classic treasure trove, Reinspired Home. Michele and Ryan purchased their home in Seattle’s Central District annually before their wedding this past year. Not wanting to shell out a pretty penny for a reception fee alone, they instead chose to put money into …
With the support of designer Amity Worrel, James Spindler and Mina Kumar finally have a place to call home. In the previous 10 decades, they’ve moved 11 times, from Chicago to New York to Hong Kong. “We’ve never owned a house before,” Kumar says. It is simply amazing for all of us to finally have …
Flokati rugs were white-hot from the’60s and’70s, but they’ve style and staying power that’s carried them beyond the Brady Bunch years. These luxuriant floor coverings feel yummy against your toes on a winter day, and they’re able to instantly warm up an austere area or put in a funky notice to a traditional one. They’re …
When designer Kelley Motschenbacher and her husband moved from their shore house in Corona del Mar for this’50s ranch in Ojai, Calif., they knew they had their work cut out for them. Inspired by the surrounding citrus farms, they decided to go for a modern country look, which she describes as”modern details with country thrown …
Continuing my short look at the shape of residential floor plans, this harvest of houses share U-shaped plans rather common. In every case an outdoor area is defined by the shape. By wrapping this space on three sides that the homes also look at themselves, obtaining a unique perspective and a solid amount of control …
If you’re noncommittal as it comes to hanging a bunch of artwork or photos, a floating shelf allows you switch out the framed bits without nailing all the holes in the wall. Little souvenirs and small framed photos that clutter a tabletop can grow to be a gratifying display when organized as a collection on …
When furniture and interior designer Nichole Loiacono was working on a customer’s new dining area, she chose to save some money and avoid purchasing something brand-new. After perusing online, Loiacono was inspired by photos of a fluffy white pendant with an unbelievable texture. She chose to take a peek at it and post the progress …