In an AD exclusive, set decorator Véronique Melery takes us through the many spaces where No Time To Die unfolds, including James Bond’s idyllic home in Jamaica
Just listed in time for Australia’s biggest week of thoroughbred racing, these unique homes in racing heartland all come with an equine twist.
No matter if you’re renting or have your own place, it is important to make it feel like home. To do that, sometimes all you need is to bring in some new plants and hang up your favorite pictures or art on the walls. Other times, you need to get a little bit more elaborate to inject your personality into your space. That is where one starts taking up various DIY projects.
We visit the home of Pip Aplin and her partner Nic and learn about the transformation of this special space.
A free covid-19 time capsule kids activity. A free download to capture family memories. A great way to keep kids busy and record their experiences.
What Improvements Are Worth Doing Before Selling? Find out the easiest DIY projects to give you the most ROI in this post on how to get your house ready to sell in 30 days. Do you want to maximize the return on your investment when updating your home to sell? Do you wish you could
The past and present collide in this Newport Estate where it seems as though time almost stands still to invite you to go back in time.
Buckle up and get ready to take a ride through this 1960 Ontario time capsule home, built by Toronto architect Gardiner Cowan. The home is brimming with natural materials — like douglas fir, mahogany, stone, grasscloth and tile — and an open and airy floor plan with lofty cathedral ceilings. The use of earthy materials and…
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.
Whether you’ve recently moved into a new home or you’re preparing to sell, there’s never a wrong time to replace your windows.
From tried-and-true white bedding to appealingly exotic terrazzo tiling
Every year, all big paint-producing companies release their “Color of the Year” which is both a reflection of what’s to come in terms of design trends and
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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
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Hey there! Yep, this is a BIG plan. But every time I post a 5 bedroom plan people pin and save it like crazy so they are popular! I found it here. It’s grand and very spacious. I couldn’t use the 4 living spaces, so maybe the Living could be…
Enjoy this selection of beautiful sun rooms to brighten these rainy spring days. You'll find a variety of styles and decor.
A Dutch photographer has captured the decaying furniture and ornaments left behind in buildings where the owners have long since departed.
If you have plenty of land and are looking to build a big family home then this plan would be a treat. This one boasts 5 bedrooms, 2 living areas, plus a rumpus and a library. You definitely won’t be short on space with this one. The family, kitchen, dining…
This plan is another long-time favourite. I absolutely love it. I would have to alter the upstairs bathrooms somewhat. What’s labeled as bedroom 4 would become a lovely master bathroom. I would...
Oooo this is a goodie today. A big house, but still a really good plan. I love a u-shaped house… I always imagine a pool and outdoor area fit for a king in all of that enclosed space. I wouldn’t need to change anything in this house. It’s got a formal…
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If you love travel but aren’t sure where to go, we’ve got your back. Here are 10 travel destinations you definitely want to add to your bucket list!
Many places of interest around the world have been abandoned or destroyed for various reasons. Some of these places are picturesque or entertaining such as amusement parks where many people once took vacations to.
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…
I was cleaning out my decorating magazines last week when I chanced to uncover one of my favorite issues of all time. It is the Traditional Home issue from April 2005. I know that I kept it becau…
Funny, weird and WTF images that will make your day better.
Completed in 1978 in Santa Monica, United States. Images by Liao Yusheng, Flickr - User: Ken McCown, netropolitan.org. When Frank Gehry and his wife bought an existing house in Santa Monica, California, the neighbors did not have the slightest idea that the corner...
tumblr.com Women have been running down them....... (touch pic if gif isn't working) and being carried up them for ages. Grand Staircases I love staircases, those fabulous bridges between floors. The are usually the first impression that a home makes when guests enter. When we deck the halls during the Holidays, they usually get our utmost attention as we garland, light, and tie them up in beautiful ribbons and bows. We stand on them for family pictures, slide down their banisters, brides descend them, and if you are like me, even fall down them a time or two. The purpose of this post is more about how to decorate staircases in exciting ways. Your staircase may not be as big in size, but it can still be grand in how it's decorated. I have a normal sized staircase that I recently painted in a faux marble treatment. Now it makes a statement and is more impressive. Use art, harlequin patterns, faux stone (see My Faux Limestone Project - July 2012) or marble treatments, paint murals, stencil, use paneling, wallpaper, furniture placement or beautiful runners. It may be on a smaller scale but by all means make your guests say "WOW" when they enter your home. All styles are beautiful to me. I adore simple, primitive stairways. French country entrances with unpretentious yet elegant staircases causes my heart to skip a beat. While this post is dedicated to their grander cousins, stay tuned for a post about them too. Enjoy these architectural beauties from private homes and palaces and be inspired! google.com Muralists can paint beautiful scenes or there are wallpapers you can use to create a look like this. google.com I love the mural painted on the back of this curved staircase. So much more interesting that just paint. You could also paper this area. Anything to add interest and elegance. It might be a pattern, stone treatment, or they make wonderful stencils now. It's not that hard, just takes time. The end result is well worth the effort! georgianadesign.tumblr.com The perfect place for a piano, or a chaise, or settee. The space NEEDS something! info.asmarainc.com This staircase has the perfect runner for this beautiful entry and the wallpaper really makes this area gorgeous! google.com Intricately carved and painted newels and baluster makes this staircase incredible. google.com I am not sure, but this looks like faux marbling and tromp l'oeil painting on these walls. I faux marbleized the newels, risers and decorative trim work of my staircase and LOVE it. Remember there are so many creative ways to bring the WOW factor to your stairways. indulgy.com L-shape designed stairway with raised paneling and wallpaper. Please no plain white walls ladies! petitcabinetdecuriosites.tumblr.com Freestanding curved staircases have no support from underneath, and aren't attached on either side to a wall. This unseemingly stable structure is kept rigid by the staircase's engineering. Kensington Palace You might not have black marble steps like these, but you can still find ways to make YOUR palace more interesting.I painted my steps black in an old home I restored. Then layered coats of polyurethane to seal it good. They were beautiful. lindalumdebono.blogspot.com It you are a fan of wood staircases, this should definitely make you smile! Steps can be made of wood, marble, or stone like these. indulgy.com See these black marble newel posts. You can do the same thing with a faux marble treatment. Many grand staircases have elaborate lighting topping their newel posts. pinterest.com Another amazing example of a staircase with illuminated newel. This was so fabulous I just had to include it. thingssheloves.tumblr.com A gorgeous iron baluster. Consider iron instead of wood. If you don't have limestone walls, create them! (See July's Faux Limestone Project post) google.com Main hallway of Chatsworth House, a stately home in England. stylemepretty.com I love interesting walls so of course I love to paper above the raised paneling. onelondonone.blogspot.com Harlequin floors are stunning entrances and make stairs look so elegant. tumblr.com Beautiful, intricate, stairway with an exotic flair. google.com Another beautiful free standing staircase. This one also has a balcony. If you are going with all white, make sure your flooring is interesting. This area work well because of the windows and how they bring interest to the staircase. I do, however, think some interior landscaping is called for here. sheilazellerinteriors.com I thought you might be interested in seeing the grand staircase at Althorpe, the ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales. I love interesting ceilings! google.com bourbonandpearls.tumblr.com Lovely staircase with a double bullnose (last step design) and two volutes (sets of curved balusters). google.com Over the top, but stunning!!! bseidshop.com Beautiful raised paneling surrounds this staircase giving it a grander appearance. thearchitecturalist.tumblr.com A radius attached staircase is attached on one side to a wall, and can be freestanding or have support underneath. The collection of architectural elements gives this staircase interest. Do you collect something that could be displayed on the walls of your stairway? thearchitecturalist.tumblr.com This is called a flare staircase. The steps flare out at the bottom. I thing staircases are the perfect area to display a tapestry. Staircase at Petit Palais - Paris. Gorgeous sweeping curves! lord-of-hahn.tumblr.com Beautiful wood staircase with decorative paneling. Display a collection of art or a few LARGE pieces. Your stairs need to be decorated. vmburkhardt.tumblr.com laceandtea.com An incredible example of the spiral staircase design. oldhouseonline.com Lovely detailed staircase. tumblr.com And we all recognize this scene and the staircase it is spotlighting. Titanic One of the most iconic grand staircases. Part of a cherub lamp fitting from the grand staircase has been recovered and is on display at a Titanic museum in the eastern United States. Enjoy decorating YOUR grand staircase!
Everyone can relate to taking a wrong turn on vacation – but few can boast taking a turn back in time to hang with Marie-Antoinette. That is, unless you’re Charlotte Anne Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain. It was 1901, when the two women, both academics hailing from Britain, decided to take a holiday to France and…
This mediterranean design floor plan is 4556 sq ft and has 5 bedrooms and has 5.5 bathrooms.
Enjoy beautiful Nantahala Gorge with Whitewater Rafting on the Nantahala River, zip line canopy tours and jeep rides by Wildwater Adventure Center in Great Smoky Mountains.
This small house plan was designed to serve as an Accessory Dwelling Unit or a guest house that can be built on the property of your main residence. The house character is expressed through a seamless connection between the interior and the exterior spaces. The kitchen and the great room were designed as one continuous space common in such tiny house plans. The living area opens up to the covered porch that you can add screens too. The master bedroom is located away from the main living area to give more privacy and peace. The utility room can accommodate a stackable washer and dryer a closet for storage and the water heater on the side.
