There is a good reason the bell jar lantern has this elegant, timeless quality that works so well in many different spaces. With roots in medieval and Renaissance designs, this lantern has developed into a timeless fixture that’s suited different design fashions for centuries. It could add just the right decorative touch to your property. Read more about Ring In Lighting Style With a Bell Jar Lantern[…]
Understanding your climate is key when you’re adding to your home’s outdoor spaces. Whether you’re thinking about a simple deck or an expansive outdoor kitchen, knowing your climate’s particulars will significantly improve the outcome. Below are some design ideas that will assist you create a relaxing and comfortable outdoor space, ideal for where you live. Read more about Climate Control: Function With Nature's Elements for Your Greatest Outdoor Space[…]
I shift into fulltime spring style once the calendar rolls over to March 1. March can bring heavy, wet snow tempered by warm, sunny days. It’s a great time to get busy in the garden and savor the smell of damp dirt and the colours of nature’s awakening. Jocelyn H. Chilvers Enjoy the very first Read more about Rocky Mountain Gardener's March Checklist[…]
In case a whole-house remodel or second-story addition is in your future, here is are 10 suggestions to make the most of your investment, improve the functionality of your home and make future work easier. Keeping them in mind when working with your architect or contractor might help lower your costs and stress throughout your Read more about 10 Tips to Enhance Your Whole-House Remodel[…]
Architects are not fond of words. We’re a visual bunch typically, but sometimes we need to add notes to our own pictures to explain the concepts to others. I think it’s safe to state “noting up” our drawings is the least favorite job of architects. So, to save time, we use abbreviations. Unfortunately, we have Read more about Architectural Abbreviations Explained[…]
Research shows that the number of solar power being built is growing at a faster rate than ever before. It seems as though people are tired of cookie-cutter homes, and are now choosing to build their dream home from scratch instead. In the past, this trend was driven by the convenience of being able to Read more about 4 Custom Home Trends in 2018[…]
Make this the year you increase your pleasure in the home with resolutions which will get you inspired to finish lagging projects, learn new skills and add more pizzazz to your area. Sure, you can resolve to clear clutter (see number four under for a new approach to do that), but that’s not the only Read more about 13 Ways to Be Happier in Your House This Year[…]
People who’ve mastered the craft of leisurely enjoying the holidays don’t read any further. This is really for the rest of us : those people who have nothing under the tree (when there’s a tree at all), that don’t have anything to wrap those future gifts with, who don’t have any food in the cabinets Read more about 10 Quick Solutions for Last-Minute Holiday Problems[…]
Although not all of us have committed present wrapping stations and crafts rooms in the house, we can at least dream and take inspiration from those who do, correct? Get ideas from these efficient spaces and crafty workstations to make holiday gift wrapping a cinch — and see how readily they can transition into year-round Read more about 9 Crafts Stations and Ultimate Gift Wrapping[…]