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21.10.2013


Houzz  

Low-maintenance lawn alternatives are growing in popularity, but many homeowners still love a bit of turf grass lawns make great places for entertaining; kids can play and pets can run on them. But...

Nothing about this sleepy neighborhood in a suburb of Montreal would hint at a medieval-inspired sculpture gallery lurking inside one of the homes. But step inside Mlanie and Steve Dupont's house and you'll find intricately carved wood bas-reliefs and towering wooden figures that nod to the era.It's...

These days baskets come in all shapes, sizes and textures. Long gone are the days of using baskets only to store things. Yes, they are great for grouping, gathering and organizing, but they also are fantastic as art, serveware and yes, even light fixtures. Here are 20 baskets of all shapes and sizes...

Oh, that dread you wake up in the middle of the night to take a trip to the bathroom, but you know that cold tile will chill all the toastiness right out of your feet. Or you come in from a chilly football game longing to take a luxurious soak in the tub, but the thought of shedding your layers of...

Originally built into the fortress walls of Rasteau, France, some 800 years ago, this historic home evolved into a mishmash of rooms and styles over the centuries that followed. With each new addition, the floor plan became more and more random and at times illogical. By the...

Planning a big cocktail party or fancy dinner has its place, but there are times when we would all rather just kick back with a few friends. Small, spontaneous gatherings place less stress on the host (you) while still offering a fun break from the day-to-day grind. So call a few friends or neighbors,...

Halloween is approaching. Like a broom-riding witch catching some serious tailwinds, itll be here before you know it.Even if you aren't prepared for the impending holiday, fear not! The team at Houzz has been busy seeking some of the most ghoulishly glamorous, bewitchingly beautiful and...

Its natural to want your indoor spaces to seamlessly lead to outdoor spaces when the weather is right, so many homeowners look to decks to add more living room. Traditionally, decks have been built from pressure-treated lumber and topped with common, locally available wooden finish materials...

Faced with a large, unfinished basement and an active pair of daughters, a Connecticut couple asked interior designer Catherine O'Brien of Grande Interiors to create a fun and healthy space for the entire family to enjoy. New insulation...

Creating music can be both artistic and exacting not unlike decorating a home. When musicians Flip Breskin and Zeke Hoskin acquired their first home together, each had very specific requests. Breskin wanted "rooms with light coming from at least two directions." Both...

We've already made the case for putting bold color on your ceiling. Now let's focus downward, on the floor, as a canvas for injecting fun color into a room. This is a great option for those who have an unsightly...

Here in Northern California's Wine Country, fall is upon us. Crisp, cold nights are followed by hot, sun-drenched afternoons we're often seeing 40-degree temperature shifts. Layering is the key to dressing in this climate, so on most days I start with a jacket and muffler, and strip down...

Houzz

17.10.2013


Houzz  

I felt a little like Alice in Wonderland on a recent trip to Thailand. No cakes marked Eat me were consumed, yet the number of tiny houses perched precariously in yards started to seem out of the ordinary. Every home that I passed had a second, smaller house standing guard.After consulting...

In fall my town holds leaf collection days, when homeowners (or their landscape services) blow or rake fallen leaves off their properties into big piles in the streets. Later a truck comes and vacuums them away. What I see being vacuumed up are dollar bills, the money these homeowners will spend next...

Decorating for Halloween is always a struggle for me. I just don't like the standard decor options found at the big-box stores. I want something special. Luckily, this year skulls have become such a hot trend in decor and fashion. You can practically decorate the entire house inside and out with unique,...

If you live in an older home, it can be exciting and edifying to learn about the history of your house. What did it look like when it was built? Who lived in it? What changes have been made over time? Knowing more about your home's history can also help you make key renovating and decorating decisions...