New Mexico is again becoming a haven for creatives, including LA fashion designer Raquel Allegra, who bought a home in Taos that she rents on Airbnb.
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1. Castle Ashby Orangery Built in 1872 near Northampton, UK. Photos via here and here. Visit the Castle Ashby Gardens website here. 2. Iconic French Art Nouveau house to Reopen to Public Villa Majorelle, the famed Art Nouveau residence in Nancy, France, will
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
Curious about how AI for interior design is changing the creative process? An overview with AI interior design inspiration photos enlightens.
A while back, I received a real Dear Laurel note asking about staircase decor.So, out of curiosity, I looked it the word... the word...in the
More than 4 billion people live in urban areas globally. It’s now projected that by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world population will live in urban areas. So no wonder we pay more importance to the buildings and structures around us.
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…
With over 120 million hashtags this year and counting London is the most Instagrammed city in the world . This is not news as I have written about that before. But it is not just Big Ben or Tower Bridge that makes you want to take out your phone and get that selfie. It is far more than that. Around every corner there is something spectacular to look at. So I thought I would show you some of my favourite Instagram hotspots that are not your typical hot tourist attractions but rather the reason why London is the most photogenic city in the world.
Every so often you catch a glimpse of a once in a lifetime photo that makes you think differently about a specific moment in history. From bygone structures to vintage ads, and stars in the prime of their lives, the photos collected here provide new insight into the 19th and 20th centuries.
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.
These 20 beautiful apartment bathrooms offer enough design inspo to jumpstart a year's worth of DIYs.
7 signs that will show that your house needs roof restoration - sags, corrosion, flashing, age, tiled roofs, inspection inside and outside.
A sleeping porch is a fantastic way to feel connected to the outdoors while creating a camp-like atmosphere protected from the elements.
Whether you're renovating an older home or building your dream home from scratch, here's a list of things I wish we included in our home when we built.
A sincere dream. Since stumbling on the concept of an earth ship in late 2012, I have wanted to help create an autonomous vista from the ground up – earlier this year I had that opportunity.
Caitlin is walking us through the history of the Art Nouveau architecture era and this is one history lesson you won't want to miss
St. Florian Monastery in Austria (Image credit: flickr user Renate Dodell) cc by-nd 2.0Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA (Image credit: Joseph Sohm) shutterstockFonthill Castle in Doylestown, PA (Image credit: flickr user neverbutterfly) cc by 2.0George Peabody Library in Baltimore, MD (Image credit: Andrea Izzotti) shutterstock If you missed Disney’s live action remake of Beauty and the Beast, the dark academia deserves a look.
In 1889, British Prime Minister William Gladstone got out a wheelbarrow and began moving his personal collection of 32,000 books from Hawarden Castle in
Hard to believe this house had been cut up into four shabby apartments, or the woodwork painted industrial green and the verandah enclosed with aluminum siding and jalousie windows. Then there were the structural problems.
The last month at our house has been like a carnival from 1923. Full of delight and whimsy and shiny things. All revealed to be crap, in the light of day. I love crap. So much. It’s my favorite thing. I have run the idea-carousel day and night. The bearded lady is surprisingly into brass. […]
Nine Favorite Things: From greenhouses, to Cinco de Mayo, to Q&A's, to the little things that make us happy...Tieghan's got you covered!
Artists bending the world with light.
Above is an adaptation of the simple staircase railing design. This is much better with the doors/transoms. However, I am underwhelmed by...
Explore a range of decorative ceiling ideas to elevate your home's design. From textures to patterns, find inspiration for every room style.
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Skiffers or corner protectors are attractive solid brass castings designed to prevent damage to skirting boards and wall corners, an elegant and durable way to guard against scuffs and damage. It is all too easy to scuff corners, for example when vacuum cleaning or moving furniture. Our corner protectors not only prevent this, but also add an attractive detail to a normally bland area. Choice of finishes: Antique Brass, Polished Brass, Bronze, Satin Brass, Brushed Chrome, Polished Chrome, Pewter, Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel, Black. Available in 3 sizes. Comes with matching screws.
More than 4 billion people live in urban areas globally. It’s now projected that by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world population will live in urban areas. So no wonder we pay more importance to the buildings and structures around us.
I don't want to live in my dream home marred by the darkness of wood trim...it looks terrific!...but I don't want to live in a cave, either.
Scala Al Paradiso translated from Italian is “it climbs to the paradise,” and that can be translated to Stairway to Heaven. I was inspired by the staircase in yesterday’s classic …
Le refuge familial singulier du créateur, à Maastricht.
There are plenty of unique and modern stair designs. Stairs are playing an increasingly important role when designing a house. Here we want to show you 25 amazing stair designs that will let you get inspired.
Dream big while living small.
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Hong Kong is an incredible place to explore. Not only Is it a perfect mix of vibrant, busy, hectic and historic, it's also got a heap of the best things - 15 Best Things To Do In Hong Kong - Travel, Travel Inspiration - Asia, Hong Kong - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
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
Despite inherent flaws, House in the Tree is a fanciful fir-based escape.
Historic Home: President F.D. Roosevelt, Hyde Park | Atticmag | Kitchens, Bathrooms, Interior Design. The old greenhouse | Flickr – Photo Sharing!. Greenhouse. Small Conservatory Greenhouse: Palmhouses & Greenhouses by Tanglewood Conservatories. DIY Craft Projects using Old Vintage Windows Doors – Trash to Treasure – Architectural Salvage. Added, May 1: From a For Sale listing… […]
Window seats offer a cozy place to design a reading nook or relaxing space. Discover window seat ideas that can suit every style and room at home.
Yes, books are full of design inspiration.
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Hi everyone…happy Cinco De Mayo. Before you start your day I hope you will join me as we take a little venture down the rabbit hole called the blogosphere. I am not sure where we are going to wind up today…only one destination is predetermined! So let’s start our little trip…time: 4:10 am EST… WOW…I […]
Today I opened my computer and typed in my chosen search words of the day: “abandoned greenhouse“. Little did I know how many photographs I was about to scroll through. So many, too many! Why is that? Surely we still all eat greens and enjoy decorating our houses with them. Why have so many of these…
A sleeping porch is a fantastic way to feel connected to the outdoors while creating a camp-like atmosphere protected from the elements.
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.
After a long, stressful day, a hot tub spa incorporated into the deck in your backyard is simply the perfect must have luxury for relaxing soaks.
