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.
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 are the best interior design accounts to follow, from designers to influencers to shops. Here's where my design-savvy friends get their inspiration.
1920's Georgian Revi charisma design
A collection of photos and info on the most beautiful castles in France, including some of the top French chateaux.
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.
Stay connected to family and friends by sharing the LittleThings that spark joy.
Have you been hearing the term "cottagecore" popping up more and more in design circles? Let's talk about some of what is included in this new-to-most style! *Feature Photo Credit to Brambly Cottage Ashbury Wallpaper. * I first mentioned cottagecore in my Interior Design Trends for 2021 Blog Post from a few weeks ago and
Architecture doesn't have to be confusing. Learn about the history and key characteristics of architectural styles you can spot around your neighborhood.
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.
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.
Create a warm & cozy setting at home this fall. Easy, DIY fall candle decorating ideas to try around your house or apartment.
17 Americans share a little about their home, their neighborhood, and how their lives have changed this year:
To get you inspired to spruce up your home's curb appeal, here's an epic roundup of gorgeous exteriors organized by style.
A decrepit homestead was theirs to interpret in Victorian fashion when this couple stepped up to save it (and the barn) from ruin. Now it’s exquisite.
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.
Quirky technicolour homes are now a common sight in the sprawling city of El Alta in east Bolivia. 'New wealth' residents invest their money in 'Cholets', a design of home created by a former bricklayer.
With big rooms and plenty of original features, there are many reasons to love living in a 1930s home...
This authentically restored elegant Queen Anne Victorian mansion is one of five notable homes to join the Friends of Westfield Symphony Orchestra’s annual tour to benefit the orchestra on Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Photo by J....
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
Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel The Secret Garden is a wonderful tale. Which unique and quirky character are you?
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.
New research reveals just how much we move.
Looking for a place to call your own? This is what you need to know
Just because your house is small doesn't mean you can't live large.
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.
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.
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
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.
Hardcovers, paperbacks, and cocktail table tomes get the attention they deserve
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
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 …
Does a Victorian house lend itself to the precepts of Marie Kondo?The answer might surprise you.
Just because your house is small doesn't mean you can't live large.
Stained glass is having a moment, and these spaces show how to do it right.
Architects have created a flat-pack 1,250-square-foot two-bedroom home in Denmark that can be slotted together - similar to a 3D puzzle.
Full Specs & Features Dimension Depth : 71' Height : 30' 2" Width : 40' Area First Floor: 1835 sq/ft height 9' 1" Garage: 625 sq/ft Porch: 145 sq/ft Second Floor: 2185 sq/ft height 9' 1" * Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks. Roof Primary Pitch : 4:12 Roof Framing : Truss Roof Type : Shingle Exterior Wall Framing Exterior Wall Finish : Shingle/Siding Framing : Wood - 2x6 Bedroom Features Fireplace Formal Dining Room Formal Living Room / Parlor Upstairs Master Bedrooms Walk In Closet Kitchen Features Breakfast Nook Butler's Pantry Kitchen Island Kitchenette Wet Bar Walk In Pantry Cabinet Pantry Additional Room Features Den Office Study Computer Family Room Keeping Room Hobby Rec Room Game Room Loft Master Sitting Area Storage Area Unfinished Future Space Upstairs Laundry Vaulted / Cathedral Ceilings Outdoor Spaces Balcony Courtyard Covered Front Porch Covered Rear Porch More Jack & Jill Bath What's Included In This Plan Set See a sample plan set Purchasing a CAD set gives you a multi-build license. If you are building this plan in the state of Washington, please call us before placing your order. This designer includes the bonus square feet in the total heated living square feet. Cover Sheet: The cover sheet includes the general notes and building code information, design standards and structural materials specifications required to construct your home. Schedule Sheet: The schedule sheet includes the window, roof and foundation ventilation schedules, insulation and vapor barrier specifications, and exhaust fan ventilation schedule. Detail Sheet: The detail sheet shows building components at large scale as required to explain construction of footings, foundation walls, concrete slabs, framed floors and walls, posts, beams, insulation, eaves, roofs, vents, stairs, skylights, and connections. Foundation Plan Sheet: The foundation plan sheet shows the layout of the crawl space, walk-out basement or slab foundation. The foundation plan includes all necessary notes, dimensions, concrete walls, footing pads, posts, beams, bearing walls, crawlspace vents, footing schedule, steel reinforcing, and structural information. If you require a different foundation type, please contact us for modifications to your plan. Floor Plan Sheet: Floor plans are horizontal cuts through each floor level of the home, usually at 5' above the floor. The floor plan shows the location of interior and exterior walls, doors, windows, stairs, closets, cabinets, flooring, appliances, plumbing fixtures, fireplaces, posts and beams. Floor plans also indicate vaulted, coffered, or box beam ceilings, cased openings and areas with ceiling soffits. Roof Framing Plan Sheet: The roof framing plan shows the geometry of the hips, ridges, valleys, dormers, roof pitches, wall and plate heights, and overhangs. The plan also shows all individual roof framing members, trusses, rafters, beams, skylights, roof vents, gutters, downspouts, skylights, bearing walls under framing members, and point loads. Elevation Sheet: Exterior elevations show all four sides of the house, describing the roofing, siding, and trim materials, doors, windows, roof pitches, skylights, gutters, chimneys, wall heights, finish grade and overall building height. Building Section Sheet: Building sections are vertical cuts through the house from the roof to the foundation. The sections illustrate the construction sequence from bottom to top starting with excavation, proceeding up through the foundation, drainage, wall and floor framing, stair framing, roof framing, windows, doors, venting, and exterior and interior finishes. Wall plate heights for each floor are also delineated. » See important information before purchasing. Questions? Call 1-800-528-8070 Plan Set PDF Set: $2040.00 PDF plan sets are best for fast electronic delivery and inexpensive local printing. CAD and PDF Set: $3315.00 For use by design professionals to make substantial changes to your house plan and inexpensive local printing plus PDF plan sets are best for fast electronic delivery and inexpensive local printing. Foundation Crawlspace: $0.00 Ideal for semi-sloped or level lot, home can be built off of grade, typically 18” - 48”. Framing Wood 2x6: $0.00 Wood 2x6 Exterior Walls Additional Options Right-Reading Reverse: $255.00 Choose this option to reverse your plans and to have the text and dimensions readable. Additional Construction Sets: $42.50 Additional hard copies of the plan (can be ordered at the time of purchase and within 90 days of the purchase date). Audio Video Design: $85.00 Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of audio and video components. Construction Guide: $33.15 Educate yourself about basic building ideas with these four detailed diagrams that discuss electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural topics. Lighting Design: $170.00 Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of lighting fixtures. * Alternate Foundations may take time to prepare. ** Options with a fee may take time to prepare. Please call to confirm.
