Eclecticism is a nineteenth and twentieth-century architectural style in which a single piece of work incorporates a mixture of elements from previous historical styles to create something that is new and original. In architecture and interior design, these elements may include structural features, furniture, decorative motives, distinct… Continue Reading
While it’s true that some of us may be a little color shy, it’s never a bad idea to think about how you can add a dose of bright tones to liven up your interior. One of the more interesting and unusual places to bring color… Continue Reading
If your space is limited, you won’t have as many choices. By removing the clothes pole and installing electrical connections, you can easily convert a closet of any size into a workspace. I installed a working desk at the top… Continue Reading
Life is full of little ironies. Here’s one of the biggest: On the one hand, very few of us actually enjoy spending time in a cubicle. On the other, it’s the place where most of us spend a good chunk… Continue Reading
There are so many reasons to love gallery walls that it’s hard to choose just one. From an art lover’s perspective, there’s just something irresistible about being able to showcase so much of your collection in one group and seeing… Continue Reading
Your little man is growing up. His interests are changing, and so are his needs. If you haven’t updated his space since his nursery days, chances are, your son’s room could use an upgrade. Wondering where to start? The best… Continue Reading
Small kitchen remodeling is a game all by itself. With large kitchen spaces you enjoy certain freedoms that you do not have with smaller spaces–room for more countertop area, appliances, and a kitchen island. Except for anomalies like a home theater, the kitchen is… Continue Reading
Makers of bathroom fixtures, toilets, and tubs are often the best sources for modern bathroom ideas. After all, they have a vested interest in modernity, as few homeowners will go out of their way to buy antique toilets (though it must… Continue Reading
Before you contemplate specific backyard landscaping designs, you have to ask yourself some basic questions. What are you looking for from your yard? Are you trying to create an entertainment area where you can host friends for cookouts? Or is… Continue Reading
Does the word porch make you think of a summer evening, sitting in a comfortable chair and watching the world go by as you sip a tall, cool beverage? While houses have become more oriented to the back rather than front yard,… Continue Reading
