Thursday, December 1, 2016

Houzz Tour: An Attic Conversion Adds Space and Light (14 photos)

The potential to convert the attic above this apartment, in a Victorian building in north London, was a key draw for its designer and owner, Ewan Walker. Gaining government planning permission took time, though, so this stylish home was created in two waves, with the lower floor opened up...



from Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76271846/list/houzz-tour-an-attic-conversion-adds-space-and-light/
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The Meaning of Color: Yellow (8 photos)

In this series on the meaning of color, we are looking at color from a wide range of perspectives: design, psychology, philosophy and nature. So far we have examined red and orange;...



from Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75177593/list/the-meaning-of-color-yellow/
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Shop Houzz: Glam Holiday Decor (187 photos)

Decorating your home for the holidays sometimes means putting on the glitz. If shimmer and shine are your cup of tea, go for gilded, silvery and coppery tableware and decor that will help you throw an affair to remember. Whether you go for a little gleam or all-out glimmer, your home is bound to...



from Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76463430/list/shop-houzz-glam-holiday-decor/
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Houzz Tour: A Plywood-Paneled Beach Cottage Stands Out in Florida (15 photos)

When Beverly Rhoads and Claire Deal decided to build a beach house in northwestern Florida, they knew the home had to serve several needs. The couple wanted it to be an easy-breezy, lock-and-leave retreat from their busy lives in Virginia. They also wanted to be able to use the house as a vacation...



from Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76308757/list/houzz-tour-a-plywood-paneled-beach-cottage-stands-out-in-florida/
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Room of the Day: A Pattern-Happy Powder Room With Secret Storage (5 photos)

Designer Robin Schwadron loves a good challenge. And that’s what she had on her hands when a client asked her to make a tight powder room feel larger and more refreshing. In a game of inches, she deployed several strategies to maximize physical and visual space, including some hide-and-seek...



from Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76649747/list/room-of-the-day-a-pattern-happy-powder-room-with-secret-storage/
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Yes, You Can Enjoy Your Yard in December! Here's How (9 photos)

In mild climates, there's still time to plant a festive camellia in a pot near the front door and put in bulbs for a big spring show. In colder areas, it's time to gather boughs from the yard for fresh arrangements inside and out. In the Southwest, luminarias make outdoor rooms glow, and in the Northeast,...



from Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5688010/list/yes-you-can-enjoy-your-yard-in-december-heres-how/
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

To-Dos: Your December Home Checklist (10 photos)

With those in cold climates preparing for snow, plus holidays and social gatherings everywhere you turn, December is a notoriously busy month. But with a little preparation (and some extra time carved out for finding your Zen), you can savor the best of the season, from winter walks to hot cocoa. Check...



from Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75133049/list/to-dos-your-december-home-checklist/
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