Storage: Moroccan Baskets from Medina
REMODELISTA.COM - (about 4 hours ago) I love the versatility of baskets; great for toting produce from the farmer's market, but equally useful for ad-hoc storage around the house. Medina, a small family business based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, is a good online resource for baskets and has been importing them since 1985. The baskets are hand woven in Morocco from ...
Topline Office in China by HEAD Architecture and Design
DESIGN-MILK.COM - (about 4 hours ago) HEAD Architecture takes a boring space and transforms it into a lively, fun place to work. From the architects: Topline’s existing factory and office in Dongguan – a rather drab Chinese industrial building with attached dormitory – were given an overhaul to give them a more modern branded feel. This was intended to last for the 18
Sydney Home - Justine Fahd of Upon a Fold!
THEDESIGNFILES.NET - (about 4 hours ago) Details from the delicious Sydney apartment of Upon a Fold's Justine Fahd! Oh my. I dream of such picture-perfect counter-top collections at my place! All these beautiful photos were taken by Justine's sister, Cherine Fahd.Details from Justine's living area - top right is Justine's fave photo - 'Africa' by her sist...
Reader Redesign: One Brilliant Board
YOUNGHOUSELOVE.COM - (about 5 hours ago) You may remember Carla from back when we helped her transform her kitchen with some paint and a few simple switcheroos. So when she sent over her great little DIY chalkboard calendar project we had to share it. Here’s her letter: I had to pass along our latest update – we made a chalkboard wall calendar
California Dreamin'
HABITUALLYCHIC.BLOGSPOT.COM - (about 5 hours ago) Although the weather is actually starting to warm up in New York, I still can't stop thinking about my upcoming trip to LA! I'm very excited to getaway and relax! But right now, I'm getting ready for a meeting so I'm leaving you with some pics of the California home of interior designer David Netto and his family. It was feat...
A few things you need to know about remodeling.
KIMBERLEEJAYNES.BLOGSPOT.COM - (about 5 hours ago) BEFOREAFTER1. Get a good contractor.Many home owners think they organize the job themselves. If you have more the three trades people coming in to work you will want a contractor they will schedule the order in which the remodel will flow and make sure that the trades are doing a good job. A good contractor is a problem solver and every remodel ...
F-White House in Japan by Takuro Yamamoto Architects
DESIGN-MILK.COM - (about 5 hours ago) F-White House by Takaro Yamamoto Architects located in Tokyo, Japan is a one-story, single family residence with a courtyard. The size of the site where it is built permitted the architects to build a courtyard with privacy, and it was placed in an oblique angle in the middle of the space to maintain the unified
How-To: Drum Up a Side Table
CASASUGAR.COM - (about 5 hours ago) A sunny Sunday and a rockin' antique fair make for one happy salvage queen. Inspired by the musical coffee table I spotted recently, I saw a few skins at a local flea market that caught my attention. While I don't need a coffee table, the size of these green guys had me thinking hmmm . . . side table! Since I don't live in Smur...
Monterrey Housing / ELEMENTAL
ARCHDAILY.COM - (about 5 hours ago) © Ramiro Ramirez Architects: ELEMENTAL Location: Monterrey, Mexico Client: Instituto de la Vivienda de Nuevo León (IVNL) Engineering: Area of projects and technological innovation, IVNL Urbanization & Specialization: Area of projects and technological innovation, IVNL Site Area: 6,591 sqm Initial House Area: 40 sqm Expanded House Area: 58.75...
Shutters, and Singing, and Sidebars, oh my!
THELETTEREDCOTTAGE.NET - (about 6 hours ago) Well, we decided not to use the shutters in the reading room after all...We loved the idea of having shutters, but we just couldn't get used to the look of them. They were really easy and inexpensive to make, so it's okay that they didn't end up working out.Basically, I sent Kevin to Lowes to get some picket fence posts ($1.30 pe...
Jeremy Harwell Photography + A Vintage Party
DECOR8BLOG.COM - (about 6 hours ago) It’s party time! Don’t you love to hear those words? I do because who doesn’t love a good party? Photography Jeremy Harwell in Atlanta (the brother of the talented artist Anne Harwell) wrote in recently to give decor8 first dibs on sharing a party he recently shot. But not just any party, but a vintage
past & present: ironstone + cleaning & care
DESIGNSPONGEONLINE.COM - (about 6 hours ago) illustration by julia rothman (a very limited edition of prints are available in the julia rotham shop) Spring is in the air (this week, at least!), which means one thing – flea market season! Here on the East Coast, most flea markets pack up for the winter and dealers go off to restock, but then resume
Guess What This Planter Is Made From?
CASASUGAR.COM - (about 6 hours ago) On a recent flea marketing trip, I found the most intriguing planter that blew my mind. An artist repurposes worn but readily available items into these eco-friendly scalloped flower pots. Can you guess the main material of this delightful design?
Imposing Residence From Shun Hirayama Architecture : “Les Aventuriers”
FRESHOME.COM - (about 6 hours ago) “Les Aventuriers” comes from Shun Hirayama Architecture and is an imposing hillside residence located in Kanagawa Prefecture, an area with beautiful surroundings. The owners wanted a peaceful home that would be integrated in a natural environment. However, when it came to design and architecture, the land was not as peaceful. The house is built on
Ordering Sample Paint Pots
KATYELLIOTT.COM - (about 6 hours ago) I ordered some sample paint pots from Farrow & Ball for my den this morning. Hopefully they will come by the end of the week and we can try them out on the walls. I am leaning towards painted the trim an creamy gray off-white. I really like the idea of green moulding but I’m
Design Dilemma - Living Room Color Compromise
COLORBUZZ.VALSPARBLOG.COM - (about 7 hours ago) Hi, We are trying to choose a new color scheme for our living room. My husband would like to do the whole room in bright red, but I think this would make the room feel too small. It is the...
DIY Painting Tips, Tricks, and a Step-By-Step Guide
MAKINGITLOVELY.COM - (about 7 hours ago) My dad was a handyman, and I grew up helping him. I’ve painted my home from top to bottom, as well as the houses and apartments of countless other people. I’ve learned a thing or two over the years and I’m happy to share my tips and a step-by-step guide with you! It looks like a lot of information (because it is), but don’t worry or get overwhel...
design in 3d.
SFGIRLBYBAY.COM - (about 7 hours ago) i just love this beautifully intricate and gorgeous 3-d wallpaper and chandeliers from Swedish designer hanna nyman. i can’t tell you too much about them, because hanna’s site is partially in swedish, and very minimalist with words, but her work is so pretty, i just had to share.
DIY: Sculptural Rose Tape Artwork
CASASUGAR.COM - (about 7 hours ago) On an Italian trip long ago, I fell in love with our hotel lobby's massive artwork. It was an eight-by-five-foot canvas with rows and columns of raised roses. After staring it down, I decided I could craft my own version at home. It may not be showcased in a museum, but I saved a pretty penny by doing this on my own. To see how I whipped up...
The Inspiration behind Great Design
ADESIGNSTORY.COM - (about 7 hours ago) What inspires you? Some rooms are decorated to look like they popped right off the pages of a design magazine. If you are struggling to find a style for your home that you are happy with, a style that works with our home and family, there is hope! First things first, when I start designing for a
10 Stylish Front Doors
CASASUGAR.COM - (about 7 hours ago) Whether or not your digs are on the market, curb appeal is très important. The exterior of your home is the first impression your guests have of your style, and it impacts how much neighbors and passersby think you value your community. So you should remember to dress your outdoor entryway to impress! Here are a few fabulous front doors to inspi...
{ lace doily with a twist please }
TO-BE-CHARMED.COM - (about 7 hours ago) Good Afternoon Ladies, Lately I’ve become so drawn to lace and doilies. I love how these designers have given the old fashioned lace doily a modern twist. With their bright bold colors, strong edges and modern materials these pieces feel anything but vintage. 1. The doily isn’t dead. Fact. – Bianca Hall 2. Doily hand drawn table
History Lesson: Master Bedroom
LIVINGTHEHOMELIFE.BLOGSPOT.COM - (about 8 hours ago) We get asked quite a bit about the history behind our furniture & decorative items. Probably because people know that I scour yard sales & thrift stores for 50% of the goods filling our home. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane, shall we? Mainly, let’s be honest with ourselves, because I just selfishly want to revisit how I met all of m...
Fashionable Home in Denver, A Showcase of Luxury And Style
FRESHOME.COM - (about 8 hours ago) Located in Cherry Creek, one of the most “trendy” neighborhoods in Denver, this property amazes through luxury, style and design. The fashionable home catches one’s attention from a great distance, due to its large windows and the combination of stone and stainless steel used to style up the exterior. The overall costs of this building
Flickr real life homes: Jan’s mid-century modern home in the Czech Republic
DECOFABULOUS.COM - (about 8 hours ago) I must confess it was the yellow sofa in that beautifully lit room that popped out and spoke to me when I first spotted Jan’s home in one of my favourite Flickr Groups - the Interior Styling group.
Tres Chic
BEAUTIFULLIVINGSTYLE.BLOGSPOT.COM - (about 8 hours ago) Old World charm, classic architecture and modern elements intertwine in French-inspired interiors. Less is more, so choose each item with care. Combine the old with the new, like this Regency table and modern light fixture. Your dining room could probably handle something a little less imposing... check out the modern light fixtures at Circa Lig...
New Shelf System : Konnex by Florian Gross
FRESHOME.COM - (about 8 hours ago) Konnex is a new shelf system by German designer Florian Gross. It is super versatile and can be put together in several ways. It has a contemporary appearance and would fit in most places. The shelf system is a basic cube set, which can be assembled according to the need of the house. It can
Fabulous and Modern Flat Interior Design
DIGSDIGS.COM - (about 8 hours ago) This modern flat is designed for a New York couple with three kids under 10 years old. The couple works in media industry so their design expectations were very high. In the result they got a fabulous 3400-square-foot space for contemporary lifestyle which is safe for their kids. Almost every room feels light and airy thanks to neutral color pal...
Gray Days
REBECCA-JUNE.BLOGSPOT.COM - (about 9 hours ago) Picture via EscapadePicture via Aubrey RoadMartha StewartPicture via So HauteA gray day can be gloomy, but a gray space can be beautiful.
'Chairs For The Dysfunctional'
MOGGIT.COM - (about 9 hours ago) Via: interiordesignroomAnd the dysfunctional wonder why they're dysfunctional.
through the view finder with nicolle.
SFGIRLBYBAY.COM - (about 9 hours ago) hello everyone, it’s nicolle from sacred lotus photography. a couple weeks ago i shared a few images that were inspiring me while on my quest to decorate my new place. i’m still in the process but i thought it would be fun to share a few photos i took of how it’s coming along. back
Embellish Your Walls With Whitewall & Co.
SHELTERPOP.COM - (about 9 hours ago) Filed under: Decorating, DIY: Done in a Day, Everything Under $100 A painted flourish--the Turkish Rose pattern. Photo: Whitewall & Co. Traditional wall stencils get a fresh spin from Whitewall & Co. "Whitewall" might seem like a funny name for a company that specializes in wall stencils meant to adorn walls with bold patt...
Paints & Palette: Farrow & Ball Gray
REMODELISTA.COM - (about 9 hours ago) On a recent visit to Blackman Cruz in LA, we found ourselves admiring the gray-painted walls. Proprietor Adam Blackman was kind enough to clue us in to the exact provenance of the paint: Farrow & Ball's Down Pipe. While we love Farrow & Ball, we realize the products are not necessarily budget-priced, so we contacted our go-to resour...
Rachel Ashwell Lists Her Shabby Chic Malibu Cottage
CASASUGAR.COM - (about 9 hours ago) Purveyor of all things shabby chic, Rachel Ashwell has put her 1,783-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bath Malibu cottage home on the market for $4.4 million. Her beautifully remodeled home features limestone flooring, a brick patio with a spa, and mountain views. It's also surrounded by gorgeous gardens and just steps away from a shared bea...
White Interior Design
HOME-DESIGNING.COM - (about 10 hours ago) Light locations has got bolder with their recently purchased all-white-property which is a studio cum event space. Known for purchasing some of the hottest properties in town, Sophie Hitchens has raised the bar ten times higher for her competitors. White is such a flexible color, the renters will have no dearth of ideas. White being the
Larry Hagman Selling “Heaven” for $9.5 Million
HOOKEDONHOUSES.NET - (about 10 hours ago) Larry Hagman only played a ruthless oil baron on TV. In real life he’s a passionate proponent of alternate energy. He and his wife Maj live in the largest solar-powered residence in the U.S. When they were trying to decide what to name their home, which sits on 43 acres in Ojai, California, Maj said,
Grand Hotel Casselbergh Brugge / BURO II
ARCHDAILY.COM - (about 10 hours ago) © Kris Vandamme Architecture: BURO II Location: Brugge, Belgium Interiors: BURO Interior & Frederic Declercq Project Area: 10,207 sqm Project Year: 2010 Photographs: Kris Vandamme © Kris Vandamme A new treasure for Bruges With its central location and rich history, this site is of major importance to the World Heritage City of Bruges. Touri...
What Do You Love?
PLUSHPALATE.BLOGSPOT.COM - (about 10 hours ago) Last night I found myself browsing the archive of Belle Vivir and happened upon this utterly gorgeous home. There is so much I love about it that I don't know where to start! But today, I'd like to try something different.... Since you never cease to amaze me and catch the little details I've missed, instead of me listing off the ...
Steal This Look: Amsterdam Kitchen
REMODELISTA.COM - (about 10 hours ago) Located in a loft in Amsterdam, this urban kitchen is lit from above (skylights) and features a polished concrete floor, bleached steer skulls, an industrial clock; all the elements required for a hipster kitchen. Photos by the remarkable Hotze Eisma. Recreate the look with a few easy-to-source elements: Above: True Clock; $48 at Chiasso. ...
How to Build a Timber Retaining Wall
THISOLDHOUSE.COM - (about 10 hours ago) This Old House landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows how to construct a wood-timber retaining wall to create a play area.
