Just because your house is small doesn't mean you can't live large.
This building has a more primitive form of thatching on the main roof. The 'front porch' here is a failed experiment - the slope is too low for the straw to make the rain drain off.
Here's a list (with photos) of 11 red houses and buildings from around that world that show architecture doesn't have to be boring and blend in.
Maybe the world isn't so bad after all. Maybe.
There are a few different alternative building methods when it comes to house building. Maybe you are looking for a more affordable way or a more creative way...
Image 1 of 20 from gallery of Baomaru House / Rieuldorang Atelier. Photograph by Yoon, Joonhwan
These dome homes will convince you to connect with nature and maybe even consider alternative housing (here's how they're made)
Een nieuwe gezinswoning gerealiseerd door architectenbureau A&R10, met een landelijke en moderne stijl die uitblinkt in de omgeving.
Practical and affordable, linoleum flooring is a secret weapon for top interior designers, from Beata Heuman to Max Rollitt
Having a library in your home creates a personal place, a wonderful retreat from everyday problems
We all grow up with an idea for a dream home where we will be married and raise our children or throw wild parties or maybe I'm the only weird kid who daydreams about things like that? This blog is here to help inspire those ideas, maybe for some of us to keep dreaming and for others to make into reality. Enjoy! and feel free to send in submissions. (Disclaimer: Photos do not belong to FYID unless stated otherwise.)
Image 1 of 29 from gallery of House in Balsthal / PASCAL FLAMMER. Photograph by Ioana Marinescu
Reciprocal roof frames are self-supporting structures that date back to the 12th Century. They are used in Chinese and Japanese architecture, as well as
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Is housesitting a good accommodation option? It hasn't worked for us, but maybe you should consider it. Here are the pros and cons!
Something about summer makes us think about lofty living spaces and barn doors that swing open wide to dissolve the boundaries between indoors and outdoors
Caution: These stylish spaces may send you running for the nearest paint store.
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There's nothing quite like being in your own home. But sometimes, when there are others around, you just need to find someplace that you can escape to.
A cool house is one that stands out from the rest. A suspended pool, a mirrored facade, tree house construction, or an unusual layout can all
Thinking about buying a house in France? This episode is a conversation with an American who did just that and learned a lot in the process!
Located in Willow, Alaska, this peculiar structure is referred to by locals as the “Dr. Suess House.” It’s one of America’s architectural wonders. And you can see why… The original owner worked on it extensively for 10 years before he died. Then it sat abandoned for 10 years until a new owner purchased it and has started renovations. The story behind it is that the owner originally built the house with a view of Denali/Mt. McKinley. He happened to build it right after a forest fire though, so the trees were all short, new growth. As time progressed, his view […]
There is an undeniable sense of peace and tranquility that comes attached with traditional Japanese design. Featuring simple lines, a balance of elements and heavy natural textures, Japanese design style allows you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern city life and slip into a more peaceful retreat. This is precisely […]
English style decor is collected over time and can feel casual or formal. The decision to bring English cottage or manor house charm to your home will result in it's always feeling warm and inviting. If you love floral chintz fabrics, patterned wallpapers, colorful rugs, and traditional furniture and window treatments, then this post will be a a feast for your eyes! English style decor is the mixture of old, worn, highly valuable, or not valuable but highly functional. It is a mixture that always looks as though it was put together over generations. Maybe one of the greatest influences on English country style has been the weather in Britain. To counter the chill, the interior must be warm, snug and informal. It's no surprise, consequently, that in the English country style, the emphasis is on comfort. Combining the classic elements of English country decor are part of the beautiful tradition that creates a timeless, warm interior that you will enjoy for years to come. Please listen to the music of English composer Edward Elgar. It will enhance your tour. encoreuneminute.tumblr.com Large or small, English homes always have a certain charm about them. encoreuneminute.tumblr.com The abundance of roses and other flowers in a typical English garden accounts for the use of floral chintz fabrics inside an English home. Mark Hampton Use drapes for the windows, not blinds. Curtains are employed, normally corresponding to the wall paper. Just as you will not see empty walls in an English country home, you will not find blinds either. If privacy is a problem use shades, not blinds. Howard Castle in Yorkshire. English bedrooms many times use the same pattern throughout the entire room. lady-gray-dreams.tumblr.com There are usually books in English homes. Notice them as you look at the images. I wasn't aware of it myself until I previewed the post. google.com Needlepoint spaniel pillow and Staffordshire figurines like the one made into a lamp, are perennials favorites of English rooms. seersuckerandmagnolias.tumblr.com foxglovesfabricandfolly.blogspot.com wisemanandgale.com Of course the Queen Anne chair is an English staple. www.lisafarmerdesigns.com Ralph Lauren's English Country Dressmakers details like the fringe on these chairs are a big part of English style. For a quick face life use fabric adhesive and attach some to your chairs. Nancy Lancaster's bedroom at Mayfair. Denning & Fourcade Many times English art is displayed in stacked order. seabois.tumblr.com lady-gray-dreams.tumblr.com Equine art is a big part of the style. decorartsnow.com English interiors are seldom without chintz. Mark D. Sikes Designs google.ca Paneled wall are also a big design element in the English home. blueroomlady.tumblr.com google.com The style encompasses a stately manor home look and casual cottage atmosphere. www.lisafarmerdesigns.com Needlepoint items such as pillows, bell pulls, chair seats, footstools are a must for English decorating. imgfave.com queenbee1924.tumblr... Very pattern layered room. If done right all these patterns work to form a cohesive look. blog.londonconnection.com From Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill’s new book “The Life of the House: How Rooms Evolve” google.comenglish Needlepoint chairs, leaded glass windows, and High Tea. What could be more English? Beautiful English manor southernchateau.blo... hydrangeahillcottage.blogspot.com The English Country House look is best achieved by layers of textures and furniture from different periods. nh-design.co.uk You have probably noticed that almost all the rooms in this post have oriental or other patterned rugs on the floors. Most English floors will be treated in the manner. google.com 2.bp.blogspot.com English country style is all about the eclectic mix of traditional pieces, fabrics, colors, and accessories. google.com vintagehome.tumblr.com While it is not bound by a particular period of furniture or set of colors, English country style takes a bit of finesse to avoid looking haphazard. This is a closer view of part of the room below which is Nancy Lancaster's famous yellow room in Mayfair. If every piece is perfect the room becomes a museum and lifeless," Nancy Lancaster once explained when asked her secret to melding fine gilt and humble country . This cozy style is tidy, but can easily become cluttered. Grouping like items can prevent this. quintessenceblog.com Susan Gutfreund thebrimstonebutterf... google.com Charming!! walkersimmons.com English country style suggests a sense of timelessness. johnstefanidis.blogspot.co.uk Hall at Wightwick Stained and leaded glass are popular window treatments in English manor houses. lusterinteriors.blogspot.com Because of the collectibles, English rooms are always entertaining. google.com sherimartininteriors.wordpress.com You will usually see fresh flowers and pretty porcelain in English style interiors. spencerofalthorp.com Artwork is always displayed in the English home. wealdentimes.co.uk Items that look to have been passed down from one generation to the next are ideal. English country homes always exude this "cluttered" feel. Collectibles, antiques, needlepoint, brass, antiques, art, and leaded glass are common. Now set back and enjoy a tour of Highclere, the set of Downton Abby. Tally Ho old bean. Hope you enjoyed the post. Have fun bringing a touch of England to your interiors.
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Image 24 of 60 from gallery of An’garden Café / Le House. Photograph by Hiroyuki Oki
The tulips from last week have died back, the peony are trying to come about and I’m experimenting with some grasses to compliment the future blooms of the digitalis. Morning is my favorite time in the garden. It’s very quite aside from the bird song and the sun isn’t so brilliant in it’s white light […]
