I see a lot of houses every year in many distinct configurations: some in-town, and some way out in the country. I’m always amazed by the frequency by which I have a hard time finding the front door of a home. Occasionally I will even wind up in a rear or a side door. This ideabook contains 6 helpful ways about the best way best to make an entry to your home that guides your visitors from the exterior in….
Writer and editor Jean Nayar started a trip in 2010 to create the happiest house possible, and blogged about her adventures. Wearing her journalist’s hat, her shopping shoes and her job gloves, she interviewed countless experts, toured homes, kept up on new goods and historical philosophies, and undertook all those pesky house jobs that had been sitting on a to-do list for a long time. The goal was”to promote a cross-cultural conversation that re-examines age-old philosophies, observes new trends, and…
Rich colors can make for a warm and inviting kitchen, but sometimes the impact of dark wood cabinetry and flooring can be somewhat heavy. Houzz user jonsie41 would love to brighten her up fresh cherry and redwood-laden kitchen with milder kitchen counters and accents. Click this hyperlink to see the complete question and share your decorating ideas. Houzz Design Dilemmas While she believes that glowing white countertops may be too modern, black countertops will create the cozy space feel much…
The kitchen has long been an afterthought when it comes to accessorizing and decorating — a dumping ground for mixed jumble, disposable trinkets and little colour. Having grown up in a kitchen that’s quite the contrary, it is truly eye opening adding a couple of simple treasured items, this once utilitarian room transforms into the most vibrant room of the house. Scour your bookshelves and cabinets for decorative things to move in the kitchen and freshen up your appearance. Bring…
A rooster from the kitchen is thought to bring decent luck, but no one seems to know why or where that folklore originated. Perhaps it is about fertility, virility, or only about the rooster waking you up at the crack of dawn and the early bird catching the worm. Who cares? They are cute, and I will never pass up a opportunity to catch a little extra good luck. Rebekah Zaveloff | KitchenLab I really like this kitchen and its…
“I am looking for advice on what I can do with a long narrow space in the front of our house which acts as an eating area/hallway/entrance manner,” begins Houzz user brennyhenny in the design dilemma posted on our Questions board. Though a number of us struggle with decorating our foyers, just how can you decorate an entryway that is connected directly to the main living area and really make an area of its own? Click here and add to…
Are you really interested in making your home more energy efficient, including a beautiful and striking major design element, without needing to replace your roof? Consider a metallic roof. While the cost of a metal roof is significantly higher than the usual roof, it will likely persist for a lifetime and it’s practically maintenance-free. The practical advantages of a metal roof would be that it makes your home safer in harsh weather and can significantly cut down on your energy…
Wall hangers let you hang other light objects and photos, towels without leaving holes that are permanent . You want bare, maybe not to worry in the event the prior occupant of your house left plastic hooks behind on surfaces — these hangers are made to be simple to eliminate. Most wall hangers connect both or with four tiny pins that stick to the plaster. The type can be removed by you without leaving any trace; four microscopic holes holes,…
The spring cleaning season is almost here and it’s time to dust off that pressure washer and put it to work. The pressure washer is the ultimate cleaning tool. It is perfectly suited for any kind of spring cleaning job you have. Besides, it allows you to move really fast with the job. However, with great power comes great responsibility. A pressure washer is a strong tool that will reach every corner of your home to remove dirt or any…
Gardeners who live with soils in areas or places require to create an attempt to select salt-tolerant crops. Salt usually causes other problems in lots of plants as well as chlorosis, therefore it’s essential to look for plants that grow in places that are salty. Luckily, a great assortment of shrubs and trees can tolerate at least some salt. Gardeners with climates have an excellent range of crops to select from, including evergreen plants plants and edibles. Hollywood Juniper Named…