Floors is frequently where designers start when decorating a living room. Whether you are placing in fresh hardwood, covering vinyl up, choosing the right rug or leaving the floors bare, floors can make all of the difference in your decoration. Here are a few straightforward suggestions to make sure your room remains classically chic whichever […]
With a lot of gusto and a healthy bit of warning, step into the world of power tools. You’ll be amazed at the professional outcomes of your projects. There are many tools for numerous uses. Picking the best one for your project is half of the battle, and learning how to use it is an […]
Long gone are the days when plaster was the only pool complete you could get. While plaster has its benefits, new technology has provided pool owners a wide variety of different choices. An abundant variety of aggregate finishes and glass tiles provides homeowners more options with distinctive looks and an infinite array of customizable features. […]
When we talk about small gardens, what do we really mean? Against the gardens of Versailles or the English landscape gardens of the 18th century, our gardens are small. Outdoor space is a valuable commodity, particularly when it’s compact area yet has to serve many purposes. In metropolitan areas, gardens are becoming smaller as property […]
If you are anything like me, you don’t bat an eye at adorning your inner walls with brilliant accessories. Why does your weapon stay a blank slate? Take advantage of the vertical distance your fence supplies by enhancing it with potted plants. This very simple DIY hanging shelf adds visual interest and color to your […]
A transom is a window placed above the top frame of a window or door. Historically, when ceilings were higher and heating and cooling systems were rudimentary, transom windows were an essential part of a home’s ventilation. They are mostly decorative now and often fixed in place, even though they can be installed so that […]
There is A chair rail the trimming applied about 3 to 4 feet up the wall that protects the wall. Older homes with plaster walls often have chair rails, but today they may be purely decorative. Laura Bendik Interiors Chair rails are typical in dining rooms, in which yanking a chair may harm the wall. […]
Black has always had a prominent place in design. It goes with anything and brings drama and contrast. We have seen it grace dining room tables, kitchen cabinets, accent chairs, walls and, today, lighting. Light fittings of all kinds would be the perfect place to bring in small doses of black to get a big […]
I’m a sucker for a comfy lakefront camp: rough-hewn logs, plenty of knotty pine, stone fireplaces and small, inviting bedrooms with twin beds covered in vases. We’ve toured a lot of wonderful lake houses here on in a variety of fashions; here are just five coveted lake homes from traditional to contemporary and everything in […]
The fascia is a flat board that covers the ends of roof rafters under the eaves, and is the surface that rain gutters are attached to. Jaime Kleinert Architects This slanted rooftop has extra wide fasciae, consisting of one, three and two flat boards. Rossington Architecture This gable roof has a dim gray fascia board […]