From industrial to contemporary to country, the recessed Shaker panel provides numerous possibilities. In the heart of the Shaker movement were the ideals of plainness, practicality and pride, which signify strongly within their distinctive furniture. The stability and stability this cabinetry brings to all styles of spaces make it a timeless favorite among cabinetry. Braam’s… Continue reading Shaker Style a Cabinetry Classic
Before and After Country Master Suite Renovation
After having their second child, a couple in New Jersey was ready to renovate their bedroom. “These customers had dwelt in the home awhile, and we’re renovating room by room,” says interior designer Sheila Rich. “The home was built during an era when almost every room in the home had a wet bar and very… Continue reading Before and After Country Master Suite Renovation
15 Ways to Make Your Home Speak Spanish
The other day at a favorite Mexican restaurant, my family and I were thrilled by the sudden appearance of a well-known mariachi band, there as a portion of this restaurant’s 10th-anniversary party. The food was divine, and the music was wonderful, and the experience set me in the mood for all things Mexican. As my… Continue reading 15 Ways to Make Your Home Speak Spanish
Fantastic Design Plant: 'Shenandoah' Switchgrass
September brings a change in the air — it’s almost tangible. Cooler evenings have us searching for our favorite sweater again, heavy morning dew shows the cobwebs spun overnight by occupied spiders, and an indefinable fragrance tells us that autumn has arrived. Our gardens also begin to mellow as the sun arcs lower in the… Continue reading Fantastic Design Plant: 'Shenandoah' Switchgrass
Cool-Season Vegetables: How to Grow Cauliflower
Growing cauliflower can be a challenge. It requires the right climate, constant growing conditions and even some extra work if you want those genuinely white heads. In addition, you should watch for the crop to mature while fighting off diseases and pests. On the plus side, cauliflower isn’t only pretty in the garden, but it… Continue reading Cool-Season Vegetables: How to Grow Cauliflower
Pool Design Flows From Home Lines
Finding your perfect pool shape is all about paying attention to your environment. Remember, the pool is an extension of your present spaces, so that you want it to match the appearance of your property and landscape. Above all else, your personality and house style are the most important facets of the design. Abramson Teiger… Continue reading Pool Design Flows From Home Lines
Designer's Touch: 10 Butler's Pantries That Bring It
Whether you’re using it to serve a dinner party or showcase your grandmother’s china, a butler’s pantry is a precious asset in your home. Usually used to shop serving things, it is an entertainment-loving host and hostess’ best friend. But just because it is meant for storage does not mean you can not beautify it,… Continue reading Designer's Touch: 10 Butler's Pantries That Bring It
Arts and Crafts Inspires a Midcentury Home
From green shag carpeting to clean hardwood and curated art, this Dallas house has undergone some big changes to pay homage to its midcentury roots. Inspired by their own kitchen remodel, Michael Connolly and Gae Whitener transformed their Texas house into a Arts and Crafts–inspired space. The couple describes the upgrade as a “cyclonic event”… Continue reading Arts and Crafts Inspires a Midcentury Home
Oriented Strand Board
Oriented strand board, or OSB, is used in construction for a sheathing or substrate material. Wood flakes, sawdust and a synthetic resin are driven to form an inexpensive and robust plywood substitute. 1 defect to know: It expands when wet. Elad Gonen OSB makes a modern statement when used as wood paneling. The advantages of… Continue reading Oriented Strand Board
Skillion and Roof
A skillion roof includes a single slope, like a shed or slant roof, and there is no lodged at the roofline. The result is walls of varying heights within the construction. Combining a skillion roof with a lean-to roof is a contemporary look, leading to interesting crisscrossing angles and developing a fantastic space for clerestory… Continue reading Skillion and Roof