The great outdoor entertaining space is all about comfort, and with just the right amount of shade or sun can make all the difference. Do not look only for practicality — shade your patio in style! If you are planning on hosting dinner parties and barbecues in your patio this summer, a permanent cover will Read more about Shady Character: Stylish Covers for Your Patio[…]
Using solar power as a form of energy is fairly new and not a lot of people know how it works, so it makes it hard for consumers to find information from past buyers on what it’s like to purchase and own solar panels. The fact that solar panels are a long-term commitment that’s installed Read more about Here's What You Need to Know if You Want Solar Panels on Your Roof[…]
“Our house is what I love to call ‘ironic traditional’ — meaning it is an older house which isn’t formal or stuffy and definitely has a sense of humor,” says interior designer Katie Rosenfeld. The house, constructed in 1901, is a part of the older guard and authentic to New England Cape style, on a Read more about Boston Home Goes 'Ironic Traditional'[…]
I recently spent a week in Germany’s Bavaria area, where one of the dominant themes is that the lion — a central figure in the Bavarian coat of arms as the 1600s. I’ve always loved these kingly creatures, and all the statues, flags, porcelain figurines and other pieces bearing their likeness left me wondering why Read more about Lion Decor Makes Rooms Roar[…]
What Is better outside in Summer Time. Take advantage of the warm weather and spend your evenings outside with a brightly lit porch or patio. Choosing an exterior fixture adds charm, curb appeal and character to any home, and makes for a relaxing outdoor area. Do not worry — choosing the right fixture doesn’t need Read more about Establish a Spell With Outdoor Lights[…]
“I hated this house once we bought it,” says Jody, an Ohio homemaker from the truest sense of this word. She and her husband, Danny, a sales manager, purchased this 1970s ranch because they knew it’d be a great place to increase their loved ones. “All 4,000 square feet needed upgrading; both indoors and outside,” Read more about Bright and Eclectic Ohio Family Home[…]
Christmas is almost here, which means it’s time to dust off the two-meter fake tree along with the boxes of baubles, Santas and reindeer that take up half of your closet area for 11 months of the year. Ugh! What if I told you that you could mix a small number of Christmas-y decorations with Read more about Guest Groups: Multipurpose Holiday Décor[…]
Inspired by their destination wedding in Key West, Florida, first-time homeowners Matt and Sara Bates brought the island’s balmy color palette back to their Pittsburgh home. Both attorneys desired their 1930s house to allude to the island’s imperial disposition and signature conch houses. “Since Pittsburgh will have long, dreary winters, drenching our house with bright Read more about Cheery and Breezy Pittsburgh Home[…]
For many years Pantone has been leading the way for color tendencies, releasing the sought-after colors that designers follow as they create new products in various businesses. Pantone’s spring 2012 colours — from lively pastels to vibrant brights — encompass everything from mild, breezy aesthetics to contemporary classics. According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Read more about The Spring Colors Invigorate of Pantone Rooms[…]