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What we've learned as owner-builders to save money. Tips to help you design, plan, and build your own home while saving thousands of dollars in the process.

A modern interior remodel for a 1970s home that now has a new modern kitchen and bathroom.

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.

Wood warms up the space, despite the abundance of glass. Tagged: Kitchen, Marble Counter, and Wood Cabinet. Photo 28 of 33 in Before & After: After 70 Years, a Seattle Midcentury Finally Reaches Its Full Potential. Browse inspirational photos of modern kitchens.

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.

You dream of building a home or homestead, but money is tight. Here are some strategies to get the materials and services you need for cheap or for free.

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, designe

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.

Top ten blunders that rot your house, waste your money, and make you sick. Reprinted with permission from Fine Homebuilding Magazine, April/May 2004, pages 52-56.

Curious about how AI for interior design is changing the creative process? An overview with AI interior design inspiration photos enlightens.

After 40 years and 20+ moves, I've had my fair share of figuring out book storage solutions in homes of all kinds. Read on to learn more!

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. […]

As you know there are many things to consider when building a house… here is a compilation of lots of little things you may want to do or at least consider when going through the planning or …

You dream of building a home or homestead, but money is tight. Here are some strategies to get the materials and services you need for cheap or for free.

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The L.A. abode of the Flip It Like Disick reality TV star combines a traditional exterior with minimalist, midcentury interiors

Allow me to walk you do an electrical walk-through of your new home and create a checklist of things to discuss with your electrician.

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You dream of building a home or homestead, but money is tight. Here are some strategies to get the materials and services you need for cheap or for free.

I'm good at using AI to create the most stunning, clever and functional interiors. Check out these incredible, diverse kitchen pantries. This is merely the

This barn guest house was designed by Carney Logan Burke Architects along with WRJ Design Associates, located near Jackson, Wyoming.

Build your walls straight, sturdy and plumb with these great tips.

A list of Universal Design new home features you should consider BEFORE building or remodeling your house. Plus reasons to consider "aging in place" in the home of your dreams! I encourage you to give these Universal Design principles a lot of thought before building or remodeling your house!

I think this is a neat tool if you've been wanting to try out some new furniture placement in your home! No heavy lifting required. :) Urban Barn has created The Room Planner, an easy-to-use room planning tool that makes you the designer of your own home.

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!

Dean and Ann Furlong have transformed a dated 1930s property into a contemporary family home that makes the most of its enviable plot

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.

Cordwood walls won't rot as long as you do some key things. Learn how to prevent rot in your cordwood walls BEFORE you build. Get some crucial design tips for your cordwood building to help your project stand the test of time.

Welcome to the 5th installment of What We're Loving! Each month, we'll be sharing all the inspiring home decor and trends we've stumbled upon and felt compelled to share this month. Check back every month to see what's inspiring us. Upgraded Bunk Beds The double bunk beds your dad made for you back in the day do not stand up to the upgraded bunks we are seeing today. And you can forget about a tiny twin mattress. These beds are rocking Full and Queen mattresses and are even built into the walls! Princess comforters have been replaced with mature linen bedding. Via Becki Owens Via My Scandinavian Home Via Domino Via Studio Mcgee Via Becki Owens A New Take on Christmas Tree Decorations What ever happened to a simple Christmas tree with a specialized theme? Red & white tinsel? Rainbow colored lights? A ornaments you've purchased over the years at random places you've visited? Well, these Christmas Tree Decorators are changing up the game. Boho Christmas Tree Via The House Of Hood A floating Christmas tree Via Erena Tepaa Pampas Grass Christmas Tree Via Elari Events Via Ten Point Floral Design A Floral Christmas Tree Fit For Spring Via Martha Stewart Stylish at home gyms When the gyms are closed, we get crafty with our at home gym decor. From wall paper to chandeliers, these ideas have us inspired to work out more! Via Self Via Stagg Design Wall mounted grid via Design Milk Via NY Times Source Via Jenny Reimold Green Marble For the kitchen Via Twitter For the bathroom Via Pinterest Welcome to the Spa (AKA your bathroom!?) Via Emily Henderson

Emma Burns has transformed a converted barn at her country home into a sitting-room-cum-guest-cottage full of hidden surprises and witty details...

Check out our list of 30 camper van floor plan ideas with pictures and video tours to help you decide the best layout for your kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom.

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.

You dream of building a home or homestead, but money is tight. Here are some strategies to get the materials and services you need for cheap or for free.

Create a cozy corner in your home! Dive into curated designs, tips, and ideas to create the perfect snug nook for relaxation and comfort.

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Certainly the most striking thing about this kitchen is its windows, which blur the line between wall and ceiling and give the feeling of cooking, if not outdoors, at least in a very luxurious greenhouse. If your windows do not magically turn into a ceiling you can still emphasize them by painting the inside frames black, which will turn them into a striking architectural feature even if they only just go up and down, like boring old windows do.

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Reading nooks, those cozy corners dedicated to the love of literature and relaxation, have become a pivotal feature in interior design.