Like baseball, fireworks, and sweltering temperatures, the Adirondack chair is the epitome of an American summer. (1) Famed for its simple wooden design, sloped back, and wide armrests, this chair is perfect perched around fire pits, by lakeside cabins, or anywhere in the great outdoors. (2) Read More
It’s officially spring! The season of transformation and renewal. As flowers start to blossom and days get longer, we feel more energized in our daily activities. This makes spring an ideal time to deep clean and refresh our homes. Cleaning and adding spring décor will surely brighten our homes, creating an interior that embodies the true essence of the changing season. Read More
Advances in the tile industry have allowed for the creation of wood look tile, rivaling everything you love about wood floors without the problems of hardwood. What is wood look tile? It’s porcelain tile that is made to look just like wood. In fact, it’s hard to tell the difference. The porcelain tiles have even reproduced the hand-scraped wood floor look and feel. Read More
BBQ’s are grilling-up burgers and fire pits are cooking-up romance. It’s time to entertain, relax and unwind. Is your patio ready for summer? Interior Designer Talie Jane shares her favorite tips for creating the perfect outdoor space. Read More
Repeat after me: I am the master of my remodel. Perhaps you should say it again, because sadly, it’s not always so. Remodels sometimes have a tendency to develop their own inertia, as decisions lead to new dilemmas, unintended consequences and surprising outcomes. In some cases, these flights of fancy are perfectly acceptable, provided the design and completed execution truly align with the vision and budget. Read More
You may have seen dog statues outside older homes, but did you know that historically they are more than just decoration? Like many architectural motifs, dog symbolism has meaning, and these statues can give us a clue about the people who built the house, what they valued and what they wanted to communicate to passersby. Read More
Architect David Marlatt has a love-hate relationship with the sun. He’s always looking to capture its natural light for the homes he designs, but at the same time trying to block — or sometimes harness — all its heat. Read More
