Located in Byron Bay, Aystralia, this breathtaking home really caught our attention. The stone walls and wooden elements of the house are impressive design elements, but what can really leave one speechless is the natural environment. The lush vegetation and numerous palm trees make this a dream place...

From architect Sergio Araneda , you are looking at “Casa Maiz”, a project located in a small forest in Los Pinos, Reñaca, V Región. Two things defined the design strategy of this place. On the one hand the owners and developers wanted a house that could receive a person or two, without...

According to the Craft & Hobby Association, March is National Craft Month. And “crafting” is a great way to DIY some of the finer aspects of your home. Many different stores such as Joann, Michael’s, and Hobby Lobby are hosting free events, classes, and workshops at their stores,...

To mark their 50th Anniversary COR of Germany will re-release the ” Sinus ” armchair that was definitely ahead of its time when it made its debut in 1976. Some designs stand the test of time and the Sinus chair available with or without arms and its trademark spring steel rockers and round...

From Richard Wittschiebe Hand , this imposing home belongs to Carol Richard, an architect who has always dreamed of designing her own place. We don’t know if this looks like a dream come true to you but for Carol it was the result of all her architectural wishes mixed together. Even though it...

There’s a local movement in the border city of Carlisle, UK (10 miles South of Scotland) to keep a train station decorated as it was for a Homebase commercial that included vibrant flooring, modern lighting and contemporary furniture. The train station is considered “listed” and therefore...

If you’re short on time, money and effort but still need covet a new tile backsplash then it looks like SIMPLEMAT is for you. It literally adheres to your current backsplash of tile or wallpaper and your done! Without grout there’s no mortar, mixing, or mess. They also have kitchen countertop...

In 2008 I had an opportunity to work with the team from HFM US to build and launch the first home design web portal of it’s kind, PointClickHome.com . This website serves as the online home of the design magazines, ELLE DECOR and Metropolitan Home. Anne E. Collins was also part of the initial...

We often like to help out readers with design questions and the room that seems to be everyone’s priority is the kitchen . Sarah would like some design input on this blue beauty. If she can deal with the white appliances which these days look dated, she can save a lot of money and with some paint...

Whenever I go to a person’s home, I take great delight in seeing what kind of art and photos they have up. Mind you, if I ever saw “real” art, I probably wouldn’t appreciate it the same way I seem to enjoy eccentric stuff. When you enter the home of a friend of mine, you’re...