Envision an 1820s farmhouse that is evolved into a sprawling country estate with a interesting mix of contemporary buildings, reclaimed materials, centuries-old antiques, vintage collectibles, modern accents, and an 80,000 gallon pool. That’s Green Bend Farm, a King family heirloom for five generations. The original farmhouse got an impressive makeover in 1950 when it was …
Being creative and resourceful helped Jillian Woods remain on budget when decorating her Ft. Worth, Texas house. From cabinetry, to bed frames she discovered a way to make her house stylish yet keep it cheap. Finding artwork to decorate her walls with was no exception. More DIY: Spruce Up the House With 50 DIY Projects …
This relaxing urban haven was designed for a suburban family whose primary home is just north of Chicago. The husband had a really demanding job at town, so the family decided to get an apartment there so they could enjoy and find out more about Chicago. Located just off Michigan Avenue at the heart of …
While modern design can be viewed as cost prohibitive to most, its basic characteristics — open preparation, easy surfaces and details, and generous glazing — can still be accomplished with lower budgets. Trimming costs may come with the option of materials used, the kinds of details executed, and the size and scale of a house. …
I have always had a soft spot for pewter. Even in its shiniest form, it’s a warmth about it that I can not resist, yet it often gets overlooked in favor of its more stately cousin silver, or newer darlings such as stainless steel and nickel nickel. It’s time to rekindle this substance that is …
Check some names off your holiday list and go shopping for a creative gift at The Temporarium in London, or the Portland Bazaar. If picking out gifts doesn’t get you in the holiday spirit, go on one of three home tours that are all decked out for the holidays from Atherton, Calif. into Louisville, Ky. …
Contemporary hood lovers tend to be more than practical — they can also be a showpiece for the kitchen. Some strategies and examples to consider on the next hood enthusiast purchase:Power. Look for components which will exhaust at least 300 cubic feet of air per minute (cfm). Remember that higher cfm will waste more energy …
The standard approach for creating buildings and defining their spaces is the straightforward erection of walls on flooring, capped by roofs and ceilings. This strategy leads to exteriors and rooms whose definition is clear, but it is not the only means of doing things. This ideabook appears at exactly what I refer to as “nesting,” …
Whether you’re a part of Generation X, Y or Z, it’s difficult to deny that technology goes fast. The instant that you get a new pc, mobile phone or tv, there’s something much better and faster just around the corner. Sad to say, the faster technology goes and needs to be replaced, the electronics are …
One of the most annoying things about summer is the ever-present threat of pest infestation. It’s as if all kinds of pests come out of hibernation during this season, and if you end up with a pest problem, then it can put a real damper on your summer plans. The good news is that we’ve …