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It took 27 gallons of white paint to transform Gavin Benjamins duplex rental. I always start with white walls, says the mixed-media artist and native of South America. I like to think of the walls as my blank canvas. Bright, open rooms and… , My Houzz: An 1880 Home Becomes a Live-Work Design Lab (17…
The street-facing exterior of this 1920s bungalow exuded charm. Unfortunately, a rear addition added by a previous owner had created small, dark rooms with low ceilings that disrupted the flow of the house and blocked sunshine, airflow and views to the wooded backyard. So homeowners… , Houzz Tour: A Do-Over Addition Brings in Light, Air…
Imagine what characteristics you would want in the perfect shrub. How about one that blooms throughout the year, loves hot temperatures but can handle cooler ones, all while needing no pruning? Would you add one to your landscape? Well, imagine no longer, because there is a shrub that has all of these… , Great Design…
When a family was having this home built in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, they let their team fly free and have fun designing the lower level. The woodsy mountain surroundings inspired rustic finishes, while the home theater inspired some playful touches. Because the homeowners dont… , Basement of the Week: Rustic Sophistication in…
I live in a small town where homes were built primarily during the Victorian era. Many of the kitchens I have designed are in a designated historical district, meaning that the exterior cannot be changed. Some of these homes also have very low windowsills in the kitchen, because originally they housed… , Great Solutions for…
Plates arent just for the kitchen! In my house they adorn the wall of my daughters bedroom, and I have some on display in the dining room. And the family room has a wall of shelves with a few plates tucked in for layering purposes.Plates are a versatile decorating tool, and Ill admit… , Guest…
As seen in a recent Houzz survey, our homes really do make us happy especially when they are inviting.… , 7-Day Plan: Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Living Room (8 photos), http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25136917/list/7-Day-Plan–Get-a-Spotless–Beautifully-Organized-Living-Room/, http://www.houzz.com/getGalleries/featured/out-rss, Houzz, http://www.houzz.com/res/1884/pic/logo.gif?v=1884, Tips de Diseño, 1, tips-de-diseno Enlaces Recomendados: Servicios de Muebles en Costa RicaCatálogo de Muebles en Costa Rica –Servicio de…
Weve all seen them in the black and white movies of the Prohibition Era. The scene plays out like this: A nervous couple knocks on a heavy door off a quiet street or alley. A tough guy with a stubbly beard and a cigar clenched between his teeth opens a small door set within the…
Marketing your design practice will require substantial attention and sustained effort. It builds on the steps outlined in a previous ideabook: define your brand and establish your business… , Design Practice: The Basics of Marketing Your Business (8 photos), http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24707495/list/Design-Practice–The-Basics-of-Marketing-Your-Business/, http://www.houzz.com/getGalleries/featured/out-rss, Houzz, http://www.houzz.com/res/1884/pic/logo.gif?v=1884, Tips de Diseño, 1, tips-de-diseno Enlaces Recomendados: Servicios de Muebles en Costa…
Giving a house a name might not be as obvious as, say, naming the family car. But for architects it is common. A houses name could be linked to the client (Smith Residence), an internal system (House IX) or even an important feature or concept that drives the design. The latter cases are the… …