Seems like a lot of us are currently paperless (well, nearly). And as we discussed in previous ideabooks, filing cabinets take up a lot of room in the office, are an eyesore and typically house items which may live virtually. What to do with them? Try the next neat ideas. Filing cabinets tend to be […]
Five years ago, Richard and Rachel Funk drove around the Tarrytown neighborhood of West Austin and fell in love with a townhouse still under construction. Richard believes himself a true Austinite and understood right away they’d call this place home. Ever since that time, the couple designed their townhouse after a simple, elegant and modern […]
Jennifer Holmes, the blogger behind Dear Lillie, moved into this Williamsburg, Virginia, townhouse along with her loved ones nearly four decades ago when an opportunity arose for her husband to coach at William and Mary College. In her signature style, Holmes transformed the simple home into a stylish home that matches the traditional appearance of […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but if you ask me, each day is a chance for expressing love. If you are lacking the words or you’re having trouble writing rhyming couplets, those accessories and home details can help send the message, soft and clear. More: Our Big Book of Valentine’s Day Decorating Ideas […]
This Regional Modern Excursion of Home architecture in the United States ends overlooking the Pacific Ocean. These houses in and around Los Angeles can be seen as a summation of the show, which often dealt with the forming of type towards important views. The setting sun over the expansive Pacific is as clear a view […]
Can you always notice a pile of discarded shipping pallets beyond the loading areas of your favorite shops and think,”what a waste?” Luckily, finding inventive ways to reuse unwanted transport pallets in the house is turning into a sexy DIY trend. The selection of thoughts is limitless, but here’s a good start to a basic […]
The first usage of corbels was to support structures. They were made of concrete or stone and simple, unadorned. Over time, they meant to add attractiveness and started to get fancy. Many corbels are created from resin or wood and are decorative rather than load-bearing. They are available in a variety of sizes and types […]
Matt Ruhl was out to get his daily run when he passed a”For Sale” sign in front of an older home in Olympia, Wash.. The massive carport behind the house was what caught his attention. Matt and his wife, Larissa, were residing in an apartment with no plans to purchase a house, but their longstanding […]
The young couple who owns this flat at Newport Beach, Calif. believe they likely won’t remain in this house forever, but they wanted to make it a special home where they could nest for a little while. They hired interior designer Jessica Bennett to help them create a home for their lives together. She mixed […]
If you were a world-class kayaker, and among the greatest stretches of river in the country was going to be cut off from the public by a private developer, what could you do? Outdoorsy sister and brother Jed Selby and Katie Selby Urban sprang to action, scooping up the package and delving deep into sustainable […]