Black is a color to take seriously. Dark colors add drama and depth, and black painted houses send a message that you’re not afraid to be noticed. But it’s a high maintenance color (compared with white). Is black paint the best choice for… Continue Reading
Victorian home plans feature elaborate detail inside and out, with asymmetrical floor plans, grand towers and turrets, and distinctive gingerbread trim. Owners of Victorian style homes often paint them in whimsical colors, reflecting the freedom afforded by the industrial revolution,… Continue Reading
A castle is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by European nobility. Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble. This is distinct from a palace, which is… Continue Reading
If you’ve got a very large game room (lucky you!) you might consider the following DIY project home cinema seating, made out of pallets. This is such a great idea for your DIY project, we wonder why we haven’t seen… Continue Reading
Remember the days when people played outside and cooked inside? Well, things have changed over the last decade. Now, enterprising families are moving the kitchen chores outdoors and honoring play time with a room of its own. It’s not all… Continue Reading
Just because your home is pint-sized that doesn’t mean you have to live with pint-sized decor. Try these apartment decorating ideas on for size, and you’ll find your small apartment has never looked bigger.
Decorating a child’s bedroom or playroom can be challenging. You want a design they won’t outgrow too quickly, and something you can live with, too. Check out these designer spaces and see how to mix high style with pure fun.… Continue Reading
If you decide that working out at home makes the most sense, the first consideration will be the location when it comes time to design your home gym. You may choose the basement. But if it is dark and damp,… Continue Reading
Built in china cabinets were fairly common in vintage kitchens and not just in luxury homes. I’ve lived in three relatively modest 1920’s apartments that still had them. And, when the kitchen didn’t have them, sometimes the dining room or butler’s… Continue Reading
If you want to style your bathroom along the traditional lines, Rejuvenation is the online place to go. I’ve bought stuff from them and have always been pleased. Here, a pair of electric wall bracket lights is on either side… Continue Reading
