A Design Notes Christmas special. How the writer and shop owner Amanda Brooks decorates her home in the Cotswolds for Christmas.
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.
James Chinlund and Clare Crespo reimagined their midcentury Los Angeles home with the help of design firm Lovers Unite
Just when you think you’ve seen it all for exotic hotels and destinations, someone points you in the direction of The Fife Arms. This is a hotel like nothing you’ve ever seen before, that much I can guarantee. With just 46 rooms housing over 14,000 antiques and specially commissioned artworks, you can only imagine what a feast for the eyes…
A collection of photos and info on the most beautiful castles in France, including some of the top French chateaux.
Desiring that lush bohemian maximalist decor for your home? The marriage of rich patterns, vibrant colors, and abundant decor elements is a delightful blend of chaos and harmony. You'll be pleased to know that achieving this style doesn't require deep pockets. In fact, thrift stores are brimming with unique boho finds that can help you […]
Lose yourself amongst these serene views of isolation and decay.
Our pick of the most beautiful hotel bathrooms around the world, perfect for design inspiration and just plain daydreaming.
Defined by its rounded, black mass, Portsea House is the latest venture from Australian architecture firm Wood Marsh
Pinterest is great for inspiration when creating interior design for the home, but it also has a lot to answer for. Because some people take their creative ideas way too far, and end up with monstrosities like you'll find below.
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…
We visit the home of Pip Aplin and her partner Nic and learn about the transformation of this special space.
Create a stunning visual appearance with these staircase decorating ideas. Don't forget that stairs are creating the first impression about your home.
With some advice from the experts (the #SOdomino plantfluencers we’re currently loving), you, too, can craft a plant-filled home in no time.
Discover the versatile beauty of Farrow and Ball Treron. Learn how to incorporate this calming green-gray hue into every room for a sophisticated home decor.
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
We are underway on a gorgeous home office remodel. The builtins were one of the first projects we tackled in the new house because Rainman’s desk was surrounded by boxes- literally stacked up to the top of the nine foot ceilings. Sorry if that was misleading. They’re not finished. Just waiting on trim, the cap … Continue reading Mashup Monday 3: 17 Inspired Ways To Decorate With Maps In Your Home
If I have to describe my perfect kitchen to have a morning cup of tea and some breakfast then I would probably describe a kitchen that looks a lot like the
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.
Explore a range of decorative ceiling ideas to elevate your home's design. From textures to patterns, find inspiration for every room style.
17 Americans share a little about their home, their neighborhood, and how their lives have changed this year:
Simple, yet stunning—that's what these rooms are.
Dark green is the perfect colour for a calm and inviting living room. Here are a few ways to create a dark green living room
Soothing palettes or stylish art decor ideas, choose your favorite bedroom design to decorate. A quirky guide to transforming your personal space into the best bedroom!
A sleeping porch is a fantastic way to feel connected to the outdoors while creating a camp-like atmosphere protected from the elements.
Stay connected to family and friends by sharing the LittleThings that spark joy.
Architecture doesn't have to be confusing. Learn about the history and key characteristics of architectural styles you can spot around your neighborhood.
With big rooms and plenty of original features, there are many reasons to love living in a 1930s home...
Who’s feeling the cold right now? Yes, I know the whole running joke about people in winter in Perth, where it gets to 16 degrees (60 Fahrenheit for those of you overseas) and people start squawking and moaning that they’re freezing to death. To give people overseas an idea, it never snows in Western Australia. But can I just say that when you have grown up in a city that
Check out this collection of Awesome House Ceiling Designs.
[i]Hidden in a Somerset valley, this centuries old house was an irresistible challenge for its owners, who put together a team including architect Ptolemy Dean for the painstaking restoration, which won a Georgian Group award in 2015[/i]
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.
Afraid of transitioning your baby from a crib to a big boy bed for risks of falling off? Check out these floor beds to inspire you and eliminate the risks!
These houses are not only historic but gorgeous as well!
Behold the home of Robin and John Brown! It's a temporary home, but it's a beaut. Robin is a designer from San Antonio, Texas. She and her partner run their clothing business online, but take two trips a year -- in the spring and the fall -- when Magnolia Pearl heads to big shows. For this purpose, they've decked out an Airstream Land Yacht to roll in. It is up and down, head to toe, glitzed OUT. This trailer has wooly rugs, fancy pants wallpaper, a full-size BATHTUB -- it is in every way a rococo road spa.
In the early 1960s the jazz great moved from California to a modernist masterpiece in the woods of Connecticut.
Image 3 of 3 from gallery of Unified Architectural Theory: Chapter 3. Photograph by Flickr CC User mksfca
I'm killing it decorating the rest of the house, however, I'm struggling greatly with How to Furnish a Sunroom. Help! I can't be the only one who's stymied.
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 g
Cram these random tidbits all up in your eyeholes.
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
Step inside this 142-year-old Victorian home in Cincinnati.
Enjoy this selection of beautiful sun rooms to brighten these rainy spring days. You'll find a variety of styles and decor.
