Entry #1780, November 2, 2012 Wood is considered as the only building material that comes from a renewable source. The increase in the use of wood is attributed to its durability, natural beauty, and has superb functionality. Also, framing your wall with wood results into an excellent thermal ... continue reading...
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House Tours: Residential Trends in Container Architecture
Entry #1471, August 16, 2012 One of the newest trends in residential architecture is saving space and reusing shipping containers. Ever wonder why some people are interested in container houses? Well, wait until you see some of the most remarkable container houses built in different places across ... continue reading...
Guest Blogger: Celebrity House Tour- Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi
Guest Blogger #399, Entry #995, March 5, 2012 Before selling the sprawling three-acre estate, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi gave the world a peek inside of their gorgeous Beverly Hills home. Tucked away off Coldwater Canyon, the property boasts two guest homes in addition to the 9,500 sq. ... continue reading...
House Tour: Kerry Washington’s Green Apartment Makeover
Entry #521, May 12, 2011 I always enjoying stumbling across house tours to see how a homeowner or designer transformed a space or an entire home from one state to another. Today, I ran across actress, Kerry Washington's, Green Apartment Makeover in O magazine. While we all think celebrities home's ... continue reading...
Home Selling: Top Reasons Why Your House is STILL on the Market!
Entry #243, August 13, 2010 When selling your home in this difficult home market, a slow period is expected. Between the enormous amount of inventory of homes to choose from, buyers have their pick of thousands. Although, when is it time to re-evaluate why your home is still on the market? If ... continue reading...
How to Choose the Right Floor Plan for your Style
Just like with selecting the right school for your children or the right foods to eat, choosing the right home is just as important. The floor plan of the home needs to have the ability to accommodate the lifestyle of you and/or family. Such as, if you have a large family that likes to entertain ... continue reading...
Simple bathroom details that you can steal.
Feature #9, March 2, 2010 Steal? That might not be the right word... how about admire and then use in your own home? Sounds better, eh? Throughout the month of March Apartment Therapy is focusing on kitchen and bathrooms. I thought the following article had some beautiful, simple ideas from some ... continue reading...
First Time Buyer? How to Choose a New Construction Home
A new construction home can be exciting, right? Everything is new, but it also can be a challenge - everything is new! In fact, it can be an expensive investment that requires a lot of thought and careful planning. It's easy to feel like you're lost at sea when you enter the real estate market, ... continue reading...
Unforgettable Highlights: My @TileofSpain Architectural Trip to Spain
Entry #3370, March 27, 2014 Disclosure: My trip and accommodations to Spain were sponsored through the Tile of Spain. All opinions are my own. February 2014 was a whirlwind for me and many of my colleagues in the interior design blogging niche. February 2-6th I was at the Kitchen and Bath ... continue reading...
Celebrity Home Tour: Gerard Butler’s Manhattan Loft
Entry #2651, July 14, 2013 When Gerard Butler remodeled his Manhattan loft in the Chelsea district with the help of designer Elvis Restaino a few years ago, they chose materials and décor that were a few years ahead of the current trend. Today, the loft is luxurious, masculine, and surprisingly, ... continue reading...
Traveling: The Sundarbans – See Largest Mangrove & Royal Bengal Tigers
Entry #2330, April 23, 2013 Planning on traveling to Bangladesh or India in the near future? The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well. Spreading across Khulna in Bangladesh and West Bengal in India, it is the abode of the famous Royal ... continue reading...
Get to Know The Designer: Steven Gambrel & ‘Timeless’ Design
Entry #2140, February 25, 2013 The Start-Up Steven Gambrel is one of the most gifted interior designer/ architects known to this day. His work ethic and approach to design is so unique and original that is well respected amongst his peers and nationwide. Gambrel attended the University of ... continue reading...