Month: November 2018
'Soft Modern' Style Offers Best of Both Worlds
November 29, 2018
Defined by right lines, neutral colors and minimal ornamentation, modern style can split a bunch in two. Some adopt the style and can’t envision their environments with no. Others believe it cold and need nothing to do with it. A modern aesthetic can even define a lifestyle, with its strict no-clutter policy. That is the […]
Charming, Rustic Lakefront Cabin at Minnesota
November 27, 2018
What is new is old — very literally in the case of the charming cabin. The owners bought the property with the intent of tearing it down, but after meeting with four unique builders and using plans drawn up three times, they fought the idea. They then met with Lands End Development and eventually found […]
Garden Design Essentials: Texture
November 23, 2018
At least 2 of those senses come into play when you bring texture to the landscape: touchand sight. Marjorie Elliott Bevlin composed in Design Through Discovery: The Elements and Principles, “Textures are so much part of our environment we generally take them for granted.” Nothing can be truer in the outdoor world. Everything from sleek, […]
How to Attract Birds to Your Garden
November 19, 2018
Our feathered friends are much like us — they simply want a place where they feel at home. Here are a couple of suggestions to create your house a welcoming place for birds to shake a tail feather throughout the seasons. Be ready year-round, since migrating birds may discover your spot a destination destination if […]
So That Your Style Is: French Country
November 17, 2018
What it is: Just like it sounds, French country style springs from the gentle hills and valleys of rural France. It’s an unstudied, collected approach, constructed on firmly entrenched regional customs and on cherished objects handed down through generations. Simple and sincere yet effortlessly elegant, it satisfies the soul as far as the eye. Why […]
Design Tastemaker: Catalina Estrada's Fantastical Backgrounds
November 13, 2018
Item designer Catalina Estrada considers herself an artist first — probably why her Current wallpaper collection for Coordonné has Got the artistic gravitas of a mural. ” [Product design] was something I started discovering on the way. I started receiving proposals from different customers, and I thought it’d be a wonderful idea to give it […]
Dreamy Clean Kids' Rooms
November 11, 2018
For all those of you who aren’t certain where to start when spring cleaning your kids’ rooms — maybe you can not even find their rooms beneath all the mess — we’ve devised a thorough list that leaves no pillow unturned. Shoo the kids outdoors, open the windows and turn some high-energy music. Let’s get […]
7 Homes Brimming With Modern Cottage Character
November 8, 2018
Cute and classic, the typical cottage has been part of the design vernacular for ages. As far back as medieval England and cemented in American style from shore to shore, a cottage signifies a cozy home. It’s a smaller space, without pretense and boasting plenty of charm. Walk within a cottage and you hope to […]
Gussy Up Your Garden Shed
November 4, 2018
I really don’t know about you, but I can not help but collect beautiful things when I find them selling for cheap. The only problem: several of these items simply don’t fit in with my home’s decor. In case you’ve got exactly the same problem, treat your garden to such pieces to give it a […]
Where to Locate Home Color Inspiration
November 2, 2018
Are you thinking about new colours for your new year? Maybe you’ve been putting off your painting project since you can’t decide on which colours to use. After all, you can find a million colours on the market. If you like so many , which ones should you choose? One strategy is to make the […]