It’s a very emotional experience to see a loved one step into his or her own home. For the first time through the front door. The expression on his or her face filled with exhaustion yet joy and excitement. The eyes scanning through all those empty spaces that can be filled soon. Over the years, … Read more
There is a specific moment at every kids’ party when things either take off or fall flat. It usually happens about twenty minutes in. The cake is still an hour away. The adults are talking. The kids are starting to drift. And then someone turns on the bounce house. Everything changes. The noise level doubles. … Read more
For centuries now, limewash brick has been used to decorate surfaces, providing them with unique, natural, and everlasting finish. Limewash is made by mixing slaked lime with water, and even natural pigments. One of the reasons why I adore this finish is that limewash provides a breathability that helps to manage moisture, protecting surfaces from … Read more
There is a moment in every paint project. When you stare at fifty shades of black on a sample strip and feel completely lost. I have been there. Standing in the paint aisle, holding swatches of Greenblack, Black Fox, and Urbane Bronze. Wondering which one would make me regret everything six months later. Then I … Read more
A backyard is more than just land around your home. It’s where the summertime days seem longer, where children capture fireflies, and where you retreat with a cup of coffee because the rest of the world is too overwhelming In the past several years, I’ve helped design countless backyards, and it does not take long … Read more
Eventually, for every property owner, the dilemma stops becoming whether or not they should sell their property and turns into how they can sell quickly, efficiently, and without ending up bankrupt in the process. It may have been passed down to you without your consent. You may face a foreclosure warning. Or perhaps you just … Read more
What Is the Herringbone Pattern? Herringbone is a repeating V-shaped pattern of rectangular tiles placed at oblique angles that form a continuous zigzag, much like the backbone of a herring fish. This is the secret: two rectangles, laid at right angles to each other, repeated. The herringbone pattern is usually formed using a 2:1 ratio … Read more
I’ve spent time studying outdoor spaces that actually work not just look good in photos. What Roger Morph and KDarchitects do feels different. Their landscape ideas treat the yard as a room. It is no longer an obscure concept. In America, contemporary home buyers prefer gardens that are functional, tranquil, and lush. The sustainability movement … Read more
Starting with the idea of shaping personality, every home tells a story through interior designstyles, where minimal, clean look, neutral color palette, bold colors, and expressive details all sit in between different layers of taste and understanding. In my opinion, many individuals believe that design entails only visual aspects of objects; however, it is analogous … Read more
Granny pods are compact, self contained home units placed in the backyard of a main residence.These ADUs, also called accessory dwelling units, include kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and full home functions. I’ve seen how families prefer this living arrangement to stay near loved ones while preserving privacy.These small cottages, tiny homes, and backyard cottages are often … Read more