In eight months, this couple bought a house, gutted it, knocked down walls, painted every single surface, made beautiful furniture and even built a kitchen from scratch.
Tried and true things that work.
Tessa Hopfull-time-momAmsterdam
"Indifference towards people and the reality in which they live is actually the one and only cardinal sin in design." - Dieter Rams
Beautiful wallpapers with geometric, abstract or floral patterns are excellent for decorating staircases in a unique and creative style
Colorful textiles, vintage wallpaper, and a whole lot of art.
In eight months, this couple bought a house, gutted it, knocked down walls, painted every single surface, made beautiful furniture and even built a kitchen from scratch.
I think we need to coin a new term. I’m calling it “livably minimalist,” and using it to describe those clean, mostly-white spaces that appeal to our spartan sensibilities, but which still showcase some of the comforts of home. In other words, like a seriously cool futurist catalog kitchen, but one that looks like somebody actually lives there.
The space above a refrigerator is often overlooked and underused. It’s not particularly accessible for oft-used items, but it’s a shame to have the space go to waste, especially in a small kitchen. I looked at a selection of real homes to see how people were using this space. Some of these examples involve clever built-ins, but many will work for renters, too. Simple shelves were installed on the wall above the fridge to hold a few cookbooks and some barware.
We're dashing about trying to get our house ready for market, but that hasn't kept me from daydreaming a bit about the (hopefully) new one. ...
This UK house is dripping with charm. Elegant proportions and architectural details of the late 1800s mix with lofty ceilings, original fireplaces and picture rails.
Rénover un escalier et lui apporter de la couleur en quelques heures. Peinture ou adhésif de couleur, mes conseils décoration pour un escalier en couleur.
A look at 10 different ideas for getting creative with your staircase!
Her style: "Minimalism meets vibrant colors meets effervescent design." Also, "I've-never-met-a flea-market-I-didn't-like!"
Today, we suggest you to take out your collections and display them on the most visible part of your house. These invaluable pieces are far better than store-bought decoration items. Each of them represents a special moment in your life and has a different story of becoming a part of your priceless collection. So, have
DIY outdoor porch or patio furniture. Learn how to make these chairs for about $20 each! Porch and patio decor and decorating ideas
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Vi piacerebbe personalizzare la scala di casa vostra in maniera del tutto originale e creativa? Potreste prendere spunto dall’idea di Pippa Branham, una giovane donne inglese che ha trasformato i gradini in una libreria gigante.
Elegant solutions that make life in the kitchen just a little bit easier.
Artist Faye Campbell, her husband Dave and their four children share this colorful home in the UK.
Sometimes, you can spend so much time focusing on decorating the rooms of your house that you can forget about what connects them: the stairs!...
What’s the best way to set up a kitchen? If you’ve been cooking for any length of time, you’ve either figured this out for yourself, in your own kitchen — or you are still looking for that magic solution. This diagram might not be how your kitchen actually looks, but the way it divvies up the space is useful information for any kitchen. We’ve learned five ways from this diagram and you may apply them to your kitchen – no matter its size or shape.
Painting staircases can be fun DIY home decorating projects that dramatically transform often overlooked, plain and boring stairs
To take some of the guesswork out of choosing the right rug size for your space, we've created a handy illustration with all the rug rules you need to know.
Helga and her husband Kirill bought this Victorian terrace two years ago and completely renovated it.
It's important to remind everyone you can really achieve big changes despite the small square footage.
Something a little different today. It's not strictly a bag, but it's something everyone who sews should have in their sewing room and this one is a
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This small and cozy home was renovated almost entirely by the owners themselves.
Helga and her husband Kirill bought this Victorian terrace two years ago and completely renovated it.
Artist Faye Campbell, her husband Dave and their four children share this colorful home in the UK.
Helga and her husband Kirill bought this Victorian terrace two years ago and completely renovated it.
Bold lines, natural colors, organic shapes, and sleek cabinets.
Just like with teeny bathrooms and small entryways, finding a spot for everything in your tiny kitchen can prove to be quite the challenge. After all, you’ve got to find designated spots for pots and pans, dishes, glasses, utensils, gadgets, appliances, and of course, food. Don’t forget food!Even the tiniest kitchen can be organized in a way that is both functional for your needs and packed with style. All you need is the right small kitchen organization ideas!
Smart built-in storage solutions make this 400-square-foot West Village apartment feel much bigger than it is.
Artist Faye Campbell, her husband Dave and their four children share this colorful home in the UK.
I'm a moderate minimalist. I don't want our home to be sparse and bare, rather selective and edited. Living simply doesn't exactly come easy to me, but I'm learning, and it's making my family's life easier. Some positives I'm seeing from living a more minimal life: Less mess to clean up. Saves money not shopping for unneeded… Read More How I simplified and organized my house, room by room
As a designer, poorly hung art is probably my number one design bugbear. Our pictorial guide to hanging art like a pro will help you avoid many all-too-common design pitfalls.
