For the last few years, blue has basically become a neutral color. Along with the beiges, blacks and grays, you can find some blue in almost every style of decorating. Maybe you didn’t even noticed it when you started. A blue throw pillow, a blue print on the wall. Then you rolled out a blue...
More imagesSome of the most inspiring and timeless architectural creations come from a desire to work in harmony with nature and to take advantage of the topography, landscape and views in the best way possible. Such a marvelous creation was a weekend family retreat designed and built by architecture studio Carvalho Araújo. The building was erected on...
More imagesIt might seem like all the hard work is done: You’ve determined that you want to buy a house, have the funds, and are prepped and ready to apply for a mortgage. Now comes the fun part of touring houses for sale and picking out your favorite one. But before you fall too much in...
More imagesI simply love how stone steps feel underfoot, don’t you? There’s nothing like it. We’ve rarely seen stone staircases being built inside the house although there are a few very interesting examples. Most often than not, stone steps are a part of backyard landscapes and we can’t wait to show you the amazing ideas we...
More imagesChristmas is a very social holiday. It’s when we exchange gifts, we get together with friends and family and we receive guests. That has plenty to do with the fact that we’re always preoccupied to make our homes look beautiful and welcoming around this holiday. We decorate Christmas trees, we hand garlands and string lights...
More imagesThe mirror is our go-to feature whenever we want to make a space seem larger and more open and while hanging a beautifully-framed entryway mirror on a wall is definitely a perfectly suitable decor idea, there are actually a lot more ways to bring mirrors into our homes and some are pretty clever. For instance,...
More imagesIt’s a welcoming sight and sets the scene for your Christmas decor style – the holiday wreath. While many people use wreaths of all types year-round to dress up the front door, the holiday season is prime time to display a festive one that reflects your decor style. The options are endless: From DIY kinds to...
More imagesHarsh and rugged landscapes aren’t ideal for building family homes on but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to do so. In fact, time and time again architects manage to impress us with the ingenious solutions they find to difficult problems and challenging situations. The Owl Creek residence from Snowmass, Colorado is an inspiration to us...
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