A Home For Book(shelf) Lovers...
Posted by in DIY on 08 31st, 2010 | No Comments
C&H readers, we’re getting to be good friends. And if you haven’t already noticed, I have a thing for shelves. Especially bookshelves. Maybe it’s because I’m still lacking in storage space throughout my loft, or maybe it’s because I’ve been a bookworm since the...
Freshome Reader Help: Decor Ideas for Ap...
RAYMOND: Currently I just bought new apartment, it will be empty without furniture when handed to me. Since its just 30m2, I don’t have much room for bathroom, living room, and kitchen. The developer allow only to change the layout without change wall’s structure. Could you share your ideas...
6 Key Elements to Designing a Beautiful ...
Generations ago, the porch was the ‘living room’ of the home. It was the social spot to converse with neighbors and watch kids as they played outside. It was also a symbol of relaxation and taking time to enjoy life outside, rather than staying indoors. As houses evolved families begun taking...
Freshome Reader Help: Decor Ideas for Ba...
FLORENT: My room has access to a tiny balcony (180 x 100cm – 6 x 3,2ft ). I would love to put lots of plants in a nice way. 2 things: I am not going to leave any chairs as it is to small and noisy from the street. It is oriented east. Any suggestions ? EDITOR: Freshome Reader’s help Florent...
By The Numbers: Upholstery Charts...
Whether you want to spruce up a chair or breathe new life into a couch, DIY upholstering is a great weekend project that can easily add impact to a room without draining your wallet on a new piece of furniture. Jenny from the Little Green Notebook published several upholstery charts , which illustrate...
Margaret Russell Moves on From ELLE DECO...
Posted by in DIY on 08 5th, 2010 | No Comments
Some big news today in the shelter publishing world. Margaret Russell the long-time (20 years) editor-in-chief of ELLE DECOR will be moving to Conde Nast and has taken over the same role at Architectural Digest. She replaces long-time Architectural Digest editor, Paige Rense who has been with the magazine...
Amazing Decor Solutions for Renters...
It’s a common renter’s conundrum: you want to aesthetically own the place you live in, without actually owning it. So how to take a temporary residence and embed yourself as if it were your own? Remember first that even if the landlord allows major modifications , you don’t want to...
Going for a Hollywood Glam Remodel? 10 W...
Just received your third Oscar? Own a multi-gazillion-dollar house in L.A. thanks to your dozen blockbusters? Remodeling and simply want to feel like a star? Here are 10 elements of the fabulously glamorous Hollywood style to incorporate into your home renovation . #1- Sexy Game Room For the undoubted...
Luxury Baby Gear: Ergonomic High Chair...
Let’s face it, high chairs can be eye sores at the dining table. Some are just not very modern or complimentary to adult furniture. Even though your house has to be baby proofed, it doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice great style for your child. Depending on where you look, you can find...
Designer Portfolios For Room Inspiration...
A great feature has launched recently on my go-to source for everything decorating, remodeling and DIY – HGTV.com . Their new page called Designer Portfolios has just that – a slew of over 2,000 different rooms from contemporary kitchens to eclectic bedrooms . You can navigate the section...