Do you think it's impossible to build your dream home without breaking the bank? I’m here to tell you how you CAN build within budget!
Architecture is meant to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. When you look at a structure, you can distinguish these two ends but they cannot be separated, and the relative weight each of them carry can vary widely. Plus, every society has its own, unique relationship to the natural world and its architecture usually reflects that as well, allowing people from other places to learn about their environment, as well as history, ceremonies, artistic sensibility, and many aspects of daily life.
During the lockdowns of the past year, it’s been all about nesting (and investing) in our homes. Serving as both our workplaces and sanctuaries, as well as our private entertainment spaces, apartment Feng shui has become top priority next to staying healthy. One of the most re-posted apartments on Instagram during the pandemic has got…
On a hilltop in Umbria, a once-abandoned castle has been painstakingly transformed into an exquisite hotel by an Italian architect and designer, whose family has been revitalising the ancient Reschio estate since taking it on over 30 years ago.
Everyone has their own understanding of how a house should look. Some feel the coziest in a small dwelling next to the woods while others dream about owning a big property with a basketball court next to a lake.
It’s been hectic few weeks since we had our planning permission approved for our renovation project. Initial feelings of excitement turned afterwards to feeling overwhelmed as there is just s…
These 20 beautiful apartment bathrooms offer enough design inspo to jumpstart a year's worth of DIYs.
The bridge-like dining room opens up on both sides, meaning you can literally eat supper in the great outdoors.
A collection of photos and info on the most beautiful castles in France, including some of the top French chateaux.
With its Robert Adam interiors and Capability Brown landscape, Bowood is the epitome of an eighteenth-century English country house, formed by the taste and vision of previous inhabitants and now adapting gently to the needs of the twenty-first century
My Idea Notebook goes everywhere that I go! It usually stays in the car, but I always have it handy should I need a measurement, a color, or a description for someone who's helping us make this home a reality -- such as a bank lender, blueprint designer, or cabinet installer. Or, if my friends & relatives have a question or make a suggestion on the fly, then I just grab the Idea Notebook and add it to my collection of great ideas.
Does a Victorian house lend itself to the precepts of Marie Kondo?The answer might surprise you.
It’s photographs like this that stop me in my tracks when I’m browsing the internet, and I’m always saving them away in some folder that I never do anything with– until today! The time has come to unload my favourite art nouveau stunners on you. Let’s start with this flower-shop in Brussels, designed by Paul…
david maurice of LTD architectural has completed 'back country house', a property in new zealand that establishes a close connection with its surroundings.
Over the years, we at Bored Panda have released quite a few pieces on subpar design. And while these publications are incredibly fun to prepare and scroll through (just take a look at this one), we need to balance them out a little. After all, not every designer is an incompetent 3-year-old. Some of them are 4... light-years ahead of the competition.
Sunrooms, often called solariums or conservatories, are one of the most versatile spaces in a home. They bridge the gap between indoors and outdoors, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of nature while staying comfortable inside. Whether you have a small enclosed porch or a spacious glass-walled room, sunrooms provide endless possibilities for decoration and design. In this article, we will explore a wide range of sunroom decorating ideas that cater to different styles, needs, and budgets, helping
Ricky Boscarino is a sculptor, painter and jewelry maker whose biggest art project for the past 23 years has been his home on five quiet acres.
Welcome to "Cozy Corners," a journey through ten stunning reading nook designs that are every book lover's dream. These carefully curated nooks are not just about comfortable seating and good lighting; they are sanctuaries crafted
Architecture is meant to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. When you look at a structure, you can distinguish these two ends but they cannot be separated, and the relative weight each of them carry can vary widely. Plus, every society has its own, unique relationship to the natural world and its architecture usually reflects that as well, allowing people from other places to learn about their environment, as well as history, ceremonies, artistic sensibility, and many aspects of daily life.
Explore a range of decorative ceiling ideas to elevate your home's design. From textures to patterns, find inspiration for every room style.
When David Mlinaric was presented with an an ill-served London townhouse, he brought in expert former colleagues and an array of British artisans to reinstate its Georgian character, while transforming it into an elegant family home
This gorgeous transitional-style house was created by Patrick Murphy Builders along with Amy Storm & Company, located in Chicago, Illinois.
If you think that using a natural building method, building tiny, or even using shipping containers will help you build on the cheap, you're only half right. Here's what you need to know before you build.
Welcome to our 1st episode of “DIY DREAM HOME: My Husband’s Building My Dreamhouse!” Click play to see the design of our house, where we will be building and the difficulties we faced trying to design a home we love! (Captions from the video): I am so excited to share this journey …
Name: John and Fin Kernohan and some cats, dogs, and a pet chickenLocation: GeorgiaSize: 304 square feet inside space. Years lived in: 10 years, owned My boyfriend and I, like many others this year, used some of our quarantine time to work on our outdoor spaces, particularly our backyard and deck. We added way too many more plants to our deck, purchased a hammock for relaxing, and planted veggies from seed.
Creating a stunning entryway doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, I have a simple formula you can follow for designing the perfect entry - keep reading to find out more!
Where do you start when you want to build a house as an owner-builder? This guide will help you plan step-by-step to save time, sanity, and a TON of money on your dream home.
This luxury mountain contemporary home was created to fit in with its natural surroundings by design-build firm Phillips Development in Park City, Utah.
Expert tips straight from the Location, Location, Location presenter
1. Mr & Mrs Karsy’s Giant Myriphon From the Byron collection but little more information is given on the photo other than “Musical act” penciled on the back. The unusual contraption depicted was probably the centrepiece of a musical act at Coney Island or at Union Square circa early 1900s. Found on the Museum of…
From a supermodel’s L.A. kitchen to an antiques dealer’s New York City terrace, these are your favorite homes and spaces we pinned this year
A sleeping porch is a fantastic way to feel connected to the outdoors while creating a camp-like atmosphere protected from the elements.
In Lake Forest, Illinois, an architect discovers a Frank Lloyd Wright home—and takes on the project of a lifetime.
Thinking of moving to the country, or maybe you just want to dream a little bit...I've got a round-up of Top 10 White Farmhouse Exteriors. All with unique roof lines, porch styles, doors, and even windows.
Stay connected to family and friends by sharing the LittleThings that spark joy.
This week's collection of 50 best photos showcases the beauty of the outdoors, the sleekness of cars, and the joy of humor. From breathtaking landscapes to stunning sports cars, these photos capture t
Many things can shape a city—its culture, history, social life, or food scene. But perhaps the most distinctive feature would be architecture. Some buildings can completely fascinate you with their astonishing design and pure aesthetics. Through careful urban planning and understanding of the cultural background, the structure of a city can carry you through time while still leaving you in a very particular place.
