The heat is on now, as summer hits full stride in the coastal West. Warm days and evenings invite entertaining family and friends outside, so you’ll want to keep your garden looking lovely and relaxing…
Interior photography can look to be an art form restricted to glossy magazines and design sites. But even if your home is far from being featured in Dwell, you can still benefit from using a…
A bell roof has a rounded top and a flare at the base, resembling a bell. Fifthroom.com This extended bell roof shelters a gazebo. Andrew Nuzzi Architects, LLC Cuppolas often have bell roofs. See related
Preparing a home for a new little one is an exciting project to tackle, but as many parents may tell you, it is one that may also get stressful, fast. Of course most of us…
Interior designer Abby Tallman was given a particular objective when she started designing this upscale condominium in the heart of St. Paul’s Lowertown district in Minnesota. The client, a young professional, desired her apartment to…
Congratulations — the kitchen remodeling project you have planned for months is now ready to start! Now comes the tricky part: making do with a fully working kitchen for the length. There’s no escaping the…
Living in an older home can be a curse and a blessing. While the charm and detail can’t be beat, the absence of modern conveniences can be frustrating. The new owners of this 1915 summer…
Why is it that we love outdoor showers much? Can it be the little exhibitionist in us all which gets a thrill out of being nude outside? Can it be that the heat (or cold)…
Summer’s nearly here, and with it includes a horde of houseguests. If you’re scrambling to find a room to tuck visiting family members and friends for a night or two, think past the typical guest…
Fruit trees are an ideal landscape choice in several ways: gorgeous blossoms, foliage for shade on a summer day, yummy fruit and generally great fall color. Even in winter, the bare branches of most fruit…