A home full of color seems to have a stronger heartbeat, inspiring creativity and conversation. Colorfulness is perhaps symbolic of embracing uniqueness, allowing for differences to speak, making room for personality. When I think back to my days in school, especially at the secondary level, I remem
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One easy way to inject a bit of charm into your home interior is with Victorian tiles; they make an eye-catching statement in contemporary living spaces.
Architecture is meant to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. When you look at a structure, you can distinguish these two ends but they cannot be separated, and the relative weight each of them carry can vary widely. Plus, every society has its own, unique relationship to the natural world and its architecture usually reflects that as well, allowing people from other places to learn about their environment, as well as history, ceremonies, artistic sensibility, and many aspects of daily life.
Queen Victoria may have vacated the British throne long ago, but the regal and architecturally distinctive Victorian houses erected during her reign, from 1837 to 1901, remain fixtures in cities across the United States, where they've put their own American twist on the European archetype. Here you can sample a selection of our favorite stateside examples of the everlasting elegance of the Victorian home.
The most magnificent staircase at the Musée Gustave Moreau in Paris . . . isn’t it just splendid? (image by beBO, via here)
A Victorian London home rocks a pink concrete extension
Just a glance at the calendar tells us that summer is almost gone. “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ― Henry Ja…
Interested in a capri coastal home design concept? Then make sure to check out this amazing coastal home design inspiration.
It's well known that today many architects work solely in the development area of architecture. However, it's also known that architecture is not a very big expense in terms of development expenses, so the architects are not coming very high on the totem pole of expenses put forth by developers.
In modern black bathroom design, the use of black stone and dark wood has gained immense popularity for creating a captivating space.
Have you gotten stuck with a boring, plain, modern house? You can easily turn it into a charming Victorian one. Here are some simple and effective ideas: 1. Install Exterior Trim 2. Put Up Crown …
The back of the home and its soaring glass-and-concrete addition create a strong connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces, and the rear garden and the pool feel like "a secret refuge." Tagged: Outdoor, Grass, Back Yard, Small Pools, Tubs, Shower, Vertical Fences, Wall, Wood Patio, Porch,...
Enjoy this selection of beautiful sun rooms to brighten these rainy spring days. You'll find a variety of styles and decor.
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Nature is one element ignored by many people building their dream homes. Often, the surroundings are as important as the interior or color scheme of the house for maximizing the overall aesthetic…
