A pyramid roof has four equal sloping sides, exactly like a pyramid. It is a variation. The gap: A ridge runs the span of a cool roof as a pyramid roof has just one peak. Dan Forer, Photographer These pyramid roofs are finished off with glass peaks that were dramatic. Menter Byrne Architects As a Read more about Pyramid Roof[…]
To Lindsey Adelman, jumbles of wires, heaps of stones and planks of timber are all prospective pieces of art. “I frequently combine forms to create visual pressure, like ‘Burst,’ which seems just like a flail and a classic broach by using hand-blown glass spikes,” says Adelman. Brass cable, ceramic, wood and forged sheet metal come Read more about 5 Questions By ICFF: Lindsey Adelman[…]
Home builder Ellen Grasso’s customers, a household in University Park, Texas, desired a new take on traditional design without getting too much into eclectic, modern or contemporary design. So during the design and construction process, Grasso aimed to create a balanced, wide-open space while coordinating the home in a conservative, traditional manner. The result is Read more about 'New Traditional' Family Home in Texas[…]
Tucked in the back of a private backyard, this one-room shed serves as a workplace for a London couple. With 150 square feet and $16,000 to work with, designer and architect Gurmeet Sian employed simple, strong materials to cut down on price. “One of the challenges I set myself and as a way to keep Read more about Shed-Turned-Office at a London Garden[…]
If you’re dreaming about growing your own vegetables this coming season, then building a backyard box is the best springtime project for you. With a few supplies, these easy-to-follow directions, you will be slicing to your own homegrown tomatoes before you know it. A raised garden offers a great means to control the level of Read more about Build a Raised Bed Your Garden[…]
A patterned couch may be the dramatic impact that sets the tone to your space. Playing up the upholstery of the greatest item of furniture in the room exclaims that you are fearless. A lot of men and women are scared of buying a couch which is not upholstered in a neutral cloth, but that Read more about Patterned Sofas Furnish Impact[…]
Like a timid child hiding behind parents, the Cross House at Koganei, Tokyo, peeks out from the bushes warily — that does not come as a surprise, as lead architect Yukio Asari planned for the home to sit down humbly in its own environment. “From a passerby’s standpoint, the home should reveal itself gradually and Read more about Courtyards and Calm in Tokyo Home[…]
The preliminary space-planning and design design phase is the most important part of a kitchen remodel. A kitchen can be filled with beautiful finishes and materials, but in the event the design and space don’t work well, it is not a successful layout. In kitchens, even more than in any other area, a good space Read more about Kitchen Workbook: Plan Your Space Like a Guru[…]
As an increasing number of people look to grow their own vegetables and herbs, a question arises: Where to develop them? Though a corner of the garden has been the conventional spot, what can you do if your only sunny spot is on your flower garden, across the driveway or at the middle of the Read more about Feast Your Eyes[…]
Even if you’re pinching pennies (and who is not these days?) , you are still able to take a bathroom from basic to amazing. Whether you’re building a new bathroom from scratch or remodeling an older one, spending a couple of added dollars on hardware, fixtures and more can pay large style dividends — and Read more about Budget Bathrooms Brim With Style[…]