Learn about the architectural differences between popular house styles, including Cape Cod, country French, Colonial, Tudor, and more.
A 19th-century carriage house in Charleston has been beautifully renovated by architect G.P. Schafer
From classic masterpieces to contemporary tours de force
Needing a weekend escape from their busy lives and stressful careers in London, designer Caroline Holdaway and her photographer partner, Fatimah Namdar, relish the peace and quiet of their eighteenth-century cottage in the Cotswolds
This local's guide to Chelsea, London neighborhood guide covers everything from the high street to the side streets, the restaurants to the shops.
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
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…
Lose yourself amongst these serene views of isolation and decay.
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.
Who doesn't feel the pull of a walled-off space - the need to get in there and find out what's going on? A secret garden is romantic.
Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel The Secret Garden is a wonderful tale. Which unique and quirky character are you?
With big rooms and plenty of original features, there are many reasons to love living in a 1930s home...
For six years, Cleveland, Ohio photographer Brandon P. Davis, 26, has researched old spaces, taking sombre yet breathtakingly beautiful pictures of their interiors, which have long been forgotten by their human inhabitants.
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…
Old abandoned houses tell a story. Even if the story is not documented in history, each abandoned home gives us a glimpse into a life once lived.
Crawfordton House in the County of Dumfries is now on the market. With its castle-like appearance, the Scottish Baronial mansion house was run as an independent school in various guises between 1940 and 2006.
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
(38702878020676305) good morning and happy tuesday everyone. (38702878020635685) it’s a crazy day from what’s on the news. i hope you’re safe and sound and for those who are facin…
Romanian Castles Guide: Check out the best Romanian castles, fortresses & fortified churches in this list of the top 10 Transylvania castles.
Discover the Dunrobin Castle in Scotland - fairytale castle and beautiful gardens - Video, Photos and info to plan your visit
Each room looks like a museum...
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.
These houses are not only historic but gorgeous as well!
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…
Summer's here, and it's the perfect time to give your sleeping space a seasonal makeover that captures the essence of the sunny and upbeat mood. F ...
There are places out there in the world which human beings abandoned long ago, leaving nature to reclaim them in their entirety. They often make for a sight that is both frightening and fascinating. They allow us to glimpse a landscape of the future — when humanity has left or ceased to be. The Instagram user itsabandoned offers many such images that help us to think about the future of our world.
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
Iceland is one of the most scenic countries on earth! Get some inspiration for your next trip with these incredible photos of Iceland!
1. Hegra, an Ancient City in Saudi Arabia Untouched for Millennia The archaeological site, now open to tourists, offers clues about the mysterious empire that built it and its more famous sister city of Petra in Jordan. Previously, foreign tourists had to obtain special permission from the government to visit, which fewer than 1,000 did…
A solarium is a glass-enclosed patio or porch that ensures comfort and well-being to enjoy fresh sunlight throughout the year.
Oxford and Cambridge are two of England's most prestigious universities, and the towns are two of the most historic and beautiful in England. In our comparison of Oxford vs Cambridge, see which town has the better views, market, architecture, college grounds and more.
It's quite a long time ago that I posted a picture of the art nouveau winter garden (1900) of the school of the Ursulines, Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver (between Brussels and Antwerp, Belgium). This stunning place was the visiting room of the "pensionnat de demoiselles".
Austria is a beautiful country to explore and a place that's so much more than its capital city, Vienna. Now, that's not saying Vienna is bad (it's - 12 Best Places In Austria To Visit - Travel, Travel Advice - Austria, Europe - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
Photoshop is a tricky, tricky thing.
The latest trend the cottagecore aesthetic back to living home crafts, self effiency and a simpler way of living here 7 ways to live it.
Things to occupy your head.
1. This artist’s house in New Orleans More photographs found on the NY Times. 2. Stone Money Rai, or stone money, are large, circular stone disks carved out of limestone, used on the island of Yap, Micronesia. They have been used in trade by the locals and are described by some observers as a form of currency. The extrinsic (perceived) value of a specific stone is…
The best places to visit in Portugal.
my brother the architect (mentioned in this post) has 444 folders with 5,700 pictures on his computer sorted by name & date of rad architects, houses & buildings. i forced him to give me a copy (not…
Walk in the footsteps of royalty.
A sleeping porch is a fantastic way to feel connected to the outdoors while creating a camp-like atmosphere protected from the elements.
