Regional Modern: Vibrant Layers in NYC of New and Old
When considering the residential architecture of New York, it’s necessary to split it into two groups: urban homes and suburban/country homes. Here we look at the first, which encompasses apartments, lofts, and townhouses. The majority of the examples that follow are lofts, since they’re such a special part of New York City’s transformation from a […]
Italian Campaign Beds Show Winning Style
Campaign furniture has become such a well-loved interior component that it’s easy to overlook its workhorse roots. Developed for field use during military campaigns, such pieces — chests, tables, desks and more — are simple to break down or fold flat, so that they were convenient to transport as soldiers migrated along with conflict lines. […]
House Planning: When You Want to Open a Space
If you live in a home that is a series of small rooms, you may believe that it would be great to open up the space by mixing two small rooms into one. However, what if the wall breaking them is structural? Great news: That structural wall can be eliminated and you can open up […]
Houzz Tour: Family Home Requires New Soft-Modern Style
Following a year of settling into their new house outside Boston, a family of four had been looking for fresh decoration to honor the home’s contemporary architecture. Enter interior designer Rachel Reider, who brought in her touch “soft modern” design, mixing traditional, modern, eclectic and contemporary pieces within a neutral color palette. Reider emphasized textural […]
How to Choose the Perfect Bar Stool
I’ve been specifying a great deal of bar stools for projects recently, and I feel as I’m running out of choices! There are many challenges in finding the most suitable one for the ideal clients. For some people, comfort is king; for others, it is all about looks. Some people today need to swivel while […]
How To Build A Strong Foundation In 5 Steps
concrete Tuscaloosa AL is among the most critical and expensive elements of the entire home’s structure. Although we suggest that the construction and design of a home’s concrete foundation should be done by general contractors who have consulted with a licensed engineer, the average homeowner may still be able to understand what it takes to […]
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 […]