DIY Projects

Mid Mod Split-Level With Colorful Retro Flair After: Arnold had the house re-sided with a highly durable textured aluminum product that, painted an almost black charcoal gray, resembles shou-sugi-ban (Japanese-style charred wood siding). She paired it with a new black standing-seam metal roof. Arnold also had the overgrown vegetation along the front of the home

4 Attractive Kitchens in 200 to 230 Square Feet Judith Wright DesignSave Photo After: The kitchen was taken down to the studs. The stunning original window now serves as a focal point. Wright Sentz emphasized it by adding an arch and dentil molding. She also used the aforementioned depth to create an alcove all around

Warm Contemporary Style for Empty Nesters Lundin Architects LLCSave Photo After: Lundin eliminated the main components and updated the electrical and plumbing. “Efforts were made to keep plumbing fixtures relatively close to where they were, to help buffer costs,” Lundin says. “We tried to be clever about that.” Removing the corner shower allowed Lundin to

8 Tips for Harmony in the Kitchen Beth Haley DesignSave Photo 1. Don’t Micromanage Unless it’s a major health issue (like cross-contamination), if your partner, housemate or kid likes to do things differently than you do, let them. Even if it bugs you, know that it’s far from the end of the world if the

10 Times to Hire an Architect Crisp ArchitectsSave Photo 7. You Want to Honor Your Home’s Roots Whether you’re looking to expand your home’s footprint or completely rebuild, an architect can help ensure that the new structure marries seamlessly with the old. And if you’re building an entirely new structure, a trained architect can design

Outdoor Products and Design Trends Spotted at Maison & Objet 2025 Music City Party Bluetooth, KlipschSound systems. Klipsch’s new Music City Party Bluetooth speaker line, announced for summer 2025, promises a festive outdoor experience with karaoke features, special effects, synchronized RGB lighting, easy transportability and multiple connectivity. Source link

Houzz Tour: Calm, Organic and Highly Functional (24 photos) The adage “a place for everything and everything in its place” drove the design of this down-to-the-studs renovation in Mill Valley, California. The homeowners, a couple with a small child and another on the way, hired interior designer Ann Lowengart, with whom they were already working