Interior

Arts and Crafts kitchens typically have cabinets that extend as high as the ceiling, allowing for plenty of storage and eliminating clutter. Open shelving can give a kitchen an updated Craftsman feel, while polished oak floors can complement the timeless charm of an Arts and Crafts kitchen. The Arts and …

Since a historic kitchen as a whole is not an ideal model, designers and architects who want to create successful new old kitchens focus less on the whole and more on the parts. Historic appropriateness is communicated via a summary of thoughtful details spread across cabinetry designs, countertops, plumbing fixtures …

For a more unexpected approach to interiors, try a variation of pink and green. “My favorite color scheme is pink and teal,” says Michelle Gage, principal and founder of Michelle Gage Interior Design. “There’s something so perfect about the way the pairing hits each other. I love the soft and …

Wherever there is not enough space to arrange cooking in a straight line, a popular and efficient alternative is the parallel flow. There are four variations of the parallel style: 1. Back to back. The gear is arranged inside a long, central disk or island in two straight lines that …

The last thing you want is to spend time and money finding the perfect book to add to your collection, only to find a year later that they are damaged due to improper storage strategies. There are lots of considerations to keep track of when storing your collection, but perhaps …

  A cabin is a type of small house that can fit any number of architectural styles and house designs. The definition of a cottage varies between cultures, but a cottage is usually a small, cozy home in the countryside – often a summer house or holiday home. Most cottage-style …

One way to guide your arrangement is to decide on a color scheme before shopping for flowers. Then, when you go to buy flowers, you know you’re picking up colors that work well together. Monochromatic schemes, which showcase different shades of the same color, can be striking. For another high-impact …

Have you ever wished you could conjure up an extra room in your home – like a study, TV room or a cozy den perhaps? If you’ve settled on a small home with limited bedrooms, take heart in knowing that the key to creating multi-functionality in a compact home lies …

Basic rules in flower arrangements Like creating any other work of art, a perfect flower arrangement requires following certain rules to create a masterpiece. The basic rules for flower arrangements are: Proportion helps maintain a uniform size of the bouquet. The size of the flowers should be in proportion to …

Designing a wall can be a lot of fun, and the end result can be really beautiful. However, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to use traditional design principles when designing a wall. In fact, you can go completely against the grain and create something truly unique and …