A natural meadow below the main house in rural Sonoma County became the inspiring location for a high-end barn that houses a furniture makers dream studio. In addition to woodworker’s power tools and materials, this barn features sound and recording studios and a three-bay garage. The goal was to blend the new structure with the…
Entry #1401, July 22, 2012 Older furniture that has been in your family for years, or that you bought from a vintage furniture store may look beautiful but how safe and eco-friendly is it? The veneer of any furniture has certain duration. This is not only a concern on how it looks but rather the…
Entry #1393, July 19, 2012 Reupholstering is one of the most effective methods of preserving furniture. For some, remodeling an old chair is their way of enhancing their creativity. It makes sense because this is an essential fixture in every home. Reupholstering can save a classic chair and often times it can be cost effective…
Guest Blogger #597, Entry #1388, July 17, 2012 Whether you’ve moved into your first home away from home or you’ve recently downgraded due to unfortunate circumstances like divorce or a demotion at work, you might find yourself living in a postage-stamp-sized apartment with limited possibilities when it comes to interior design. You may have grandiose…
Guest Blogger #592, Entry #1379, July 10, 2012 They say that everything old becomes new again eventually, but looking at the couch from your parents’ basement (which now dominates your living room) you might not think the axiom applies. In fact, you’re pretty sure that the lumpy, sprung, stained piece of furniture has no redeeming…
Entry #1329, June 22, 2012 Your front porch is an extension of your interior home. More often than not, it does not have the luxury of space like any other room. But as long as there is a porch where you can chat with family members or friends, there is more than enough space for…
Entry #1269, June 10, 2012 Our family pets have a place in our home just like our family members. Just like safe housing your home for your children, there are precautions to take to ensure a safe home for your pets. It does not matter whether your pets are kept indoor, outdoor or they can…
Entry #1259, June 6, 2012 You may or may not be aware that the master bathroom can require a pretty large budget when it comes to an overhaul, but it can also deliver a decent return on investments when you opt to sell your property down the road. However, if you don’t have a large…
Entry #1254, June 5, 2012 One of the best areas of your home is the bathroom and ultimately relaxing in the bathtub. It is amazing how the water in a bathtub can naturally relax and rejuvenate your body. Adding to its comfort is the fragrance of bath soaps and bubble bath solutions. Before you can…
Entry #1253, June 5, 2012 Living in a small home or apartment is definitely a great challenge on how to squeeze-in your things. But this should not hinder you to have a comfortable and stylish home. To give you some ideas on maximizing your space at home, here are useful tips to maximize your space…
Entry #1251, June 4, 2012 Not all of us have the luxury of space in our living room. You often find it very difficult to accommodate the furniture you have so as not to create an impression of getting your living room too crowded. Having a limited space will restrict you from choosing the furniture…
Entry #1248, June 3, 2012 I’ve have exciting news that I have been trying to keep secret for months now! If you subscribe to the Stagetecture – Everything Home Newsletter – you already know the exciting news! For my subscribers get daily updates and monthly features that is exclusive to them. Well without keeping the…