Must-Know Modern Homes: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
There have been many instances over the years which we have seen Fallingwater, a home located in the hills of western Pennsylvania. We’ve completed the normal excursion, a Sunday brunch tour and attended an evening reception. In each event, Fallingwater never neglected to enchant, enliven and teach. The home was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright […]
Words to Live By: A Little Text for Your Wall
Words can make a mood and specify a scene in a space as much as the decor itself. When used as artwork, words may pass along a message, evoke a sense, or even transport you to a different place. Graphics and messages that are written are observed so often in commercial settings to give instruction […]
Vintage Style: General Store Decor
Although I find myself enjoying a quick life in town, I often let my thoughts to wander into the country. As a young child, I remember traveling to the small city of Milledgeville, GA with one of my very best buddies. Her family owned a general store that reminded me of the ones seen in […]
Love the Side of Loft Living
When decorating a loft, take off the limits by contemplating decoration styles generally not seen in such a distance. Initially, a loft brings to mind industrial fixtures, concrete floors, soaring ceilings, and naked windows rather than elegant chandeliers, seagrass carpets, and wood paneling. Pictures featured in this ideabook show a different facet of loft living […]
Architect’s Toolbox: Beautifully Layered Spaces
One of those tools we architects and designers utilize is spatial layering — essentially, making smaller spaces seem larger and more intriguing by linking to and suggesting spaces beyond. This is achieved by dividing a space into bits that have characterized beginnings and ends and by using framed openings, columns and”floating” walls. We also encourage […]
Garden Edging: Clean Lines for Your Landscape
An edging on your landscape can help give your lawn a cleaner, more airy look. It defines areas, also helps prevent yards from slipping into flower beds, beds out of vegetable gardens, and plants from spilling onto walkways. Edging is a rather magical gardening tool. It is one of those things that you don’t really […]
Black and White and Found All Over: Zebra Printing
It’s no secret that animal prints are enormous in home decor right now. And one of the favorites is zebra print. An enjoyable way to add whimsy to every sort of decoration is currently popping all over the area. On even upholstery, rugs and couches. And with its neutral colors, zebra print is a lot […]
How to Maintain Gutters
The gutter system available in many homes is designed to drain water away from the roof during rainy seasons. Water accumulation either on the roof or around your home can cause very serious damage. It can cause the roof to leak or the shingles to come off. If the water runs from the roof to […]