It’s nice to see alternative holiday palettes on tabletops this season. Even though there’s nothing wrong with going with a traditional Christmas red and green tabletop, Brooke Pratt and Lindsay Reums out of Sucre Shop say they’re always looking for a distinctive twist in regards to their holiday installment. “I always push myself to set …
If you’re thinking about installing a fireplace, a design can be a good pick. It may be installed for much less price than a complete fireplace wall since it generally will not have a stone fascia, lights, or millwork. Designs vary from pragmatic and simple to modern designs which serve as sculpture in addition to …
In regards to a home on the water, let us face it: It’s really all about the opinion. But even though you are there to enjoy the great outdoors, that does not mean the indoors can’t be the perfect match. Whenever some beach homes are full of loud colors, crazy floral prints and kitschy shell-themed …
Have a trip down to “the Shore,” and you’ll most likely be greeted by salt spray in your hair, summer sun blinding your eyes and endless lines of visitors. Though, you are not even thinking about some of these things, if you are like me. You are thinking about the homes. Forget the amazing fish …
For a slightly more offbeat spin on classic chair seats, consider church pews. You can locate these beauties in all styles, from easy Shaker to neo-Gothic, at antiques stores, architectural salvage shops and flea markets. Local churches in your town can also sell or give away used pews; inquire about. Or source them online via …
Velvet was associated with royalty throughout history, displaying its rich heap in deep colors of black, purple, burgundy and red. These colors can occasionally appear heavy in a space, but with darker, brighter colors of velvet you can make an upgraded, glamorous vibe — and show off the fabric’s rich textures. Cynthia Mason Interiors Turn …
Although squishing into 600 square feet doesn’t sound great to some, this tiny two-bedroom apartment is heaven to photographer Annie McElwain. Nestled close to the canals in Venice, California, the rental is McElwain’s very first location where she’s living on her own. “I was drawn to the bright space, but I think what I ultimately …
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 …
Houzz user elifozkaya has uncovered the torment of this corner fireplace — also as an inconveniently placed patio door — and has requested his fellow Houzzers to get help. “I am moving to my new house but I frankly do not know how am I going to decorate the living area,” he writes. Click here …
The most important use of a fireplace is to provide warmth, but it’s also a fantastic place to punch a room’s style. Nevertheless, the fireplace can prove to be the perfect area in a space to create an unexpected focal point. Whether it’s lining the interior of the fireplace, looking for an odd surround or …