Sometimes shades of grey just will not cut it, and a couple of bright throw pillows are not enough. Sometimes you have to take colour by the horns and hang on for the ride. Not for the faint of heart, these vivid colors come from throughout the world to create your home more intriguing. Belgium-based […]

You may know of Frank Gehry for his designs, like the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, or for his assisting Brad Pitt “make it right” at New Orleans, but did you understand he is a die-hard ice hockey fan? Produced in Canada, Gehry has honored the game not just by designing an ice rink in Anaheim, California, […]

Christmas is a wonderful time of year to display your creative side and get festive by decorating your house. But many towns and cities around the world don’t have sprawling front lawns to decorate, including many homes in the Netherlands. I jumped on the bike and snapped several festive facades to explain to you the […]

Mount one on the wall or hang it from the ceiling — a suspended fireplace is certain to bring a level of elegance to a home. A retro-inspired, out-of-the-box layout decision, suspended fireplaces will have your guests glowing with respect and envy. Get inspired by these magnificent and surprisingly space-saving architectural beauties which may work […]

Mountains of snow on the horizon imply that shovels, snow blowers, skis and more are all about to come out of the woodwork. Prepare suitably for the daily use of winter equipment and gear by becoming your garage in tip-top shape today. An organized garage that functions as a functional storage space will keep everything […]

I will have a leap of faith and suppose if you’re surfing through this website, you’ve got creative juices which need continuous inspirational stimulation. A lot people have our photographed style blogs, our ideabooks and Tumblr accounts, and a virtual archive of pictures and design ideas which inspire us in our daily lives. However, isn’t […]

When he is not finishing Manhattan loft spaces for Facebook and Google executives, designing the newest Coach flagship shop or working at a boutique hotel in Brooklyn with walls swathed in graffiti and antiques, architect and New Zealand native David Howell continues his silent mission of creating the world more interesting and unique, one job […]

Life is all about first impressions, and this is as true of homes as it is of people. Your house’s positive physical appearance from the street is known as curb appeal. What does your house say to those passing by? Try these professional designer recommendations to enhance character and charm at the same time you […]

The depth of a fireplace just naturally creates a void about it begging to be filled with built-ins. However, to hold what? Before you haul out your hammer and watched or bring in a contractor, take a while to think about what you actually want and need about your chimney. By first deciding what items […]