Fantastic Design Plant: Fernbush
Some like it’s hot! Meet fernbush (Chamaebatiaria mellifolium), a beautiful, versatile and underused native shrub. Found on rocky soils in semiarid areas throughout the western United States, it has a delicate look which belies its difficult character. Fernbush flowers for…..
Scrollwork
Scrollwork describes intricate curves that form a spiral, much like the conclusion of an unfurling parchment scroll. Scrollwork could be fashioned from wood, metal or porcelain, engraved or carved into an existed bit or added as a decorative touch to…..
Glorious Purple Blooms Bring a Crowning Touch to Gardens
Purple may be the perfect garden shade. It’s the color of royalty, which is evident when you see it reigning supreme over the remainder of the garden. At exactly the same time, it is a fantastic mediator. It blends nicely…..
Talk: 12 Ways to Find a Designer-Kitchen Appearance
If you are considering remodeling your kitchen, or else you are constructing a brand new one, interior designer Ines Hanl of The Sky is the Limit Design has got an idea that will fit your requirements. In fact, as she…..
Renovation Detail: The Transom Window
Nothing gussies up a doorway in quite the same manner as a transom window. The transom window is connected to the flat crossbeam above a doorway, better called the transom beam. Originally designed with hinges, the window acted as a…..
Dream Toilet to Your Toilet: Translate the Look
We all have our own idea about what makes a perfect bathroom. It could be a spectacular view from the tub, a spalike ambience, classic English nation fixtures, or abundant colours and exotic, weathered tiles. Obviously for many of us,…..
The Family Home: Toy Storage That's Child's Play
Toy clutter is a battle families experience on a daily basis. Whether you’re handling an avid Lego collector or a house full of dolls, you have probably stopped in your tracks on various events and thought to yourself, “We’ve got…..
Could a Cool Chess Set Be King in Your Castle?
In case you’ve got a dull backyard spot, a spacious roof deck or even a blah driveway and you enjoy playing chess, consider a supersize set that you could enjoy outdoors. I never learned how to play chess, so that…..
Century-Old Home Gets a Scandinavian Update
Kelly Donovan was immediately attracted to the charming cottage full of period details while hunting for a house on Long Island, New York. Constructed in 1913, the quaint home has personality and is a far cry from the other midcentury-style…..
Set the Landscape: Tropical Garden Design
Believe” tropical” and your mind probably goes to a spot full of sand, sun, warm water, gentle breezes, lush greens and exotic blossoms. It’s an instant holiday. If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate, getting started is easy……