From the heartwarming scenes of yesteryears, where families huddled around the hearth, to today’s elegant living rooms, where a fireplace is a centerpiece- the attraction of a blazing place is universal. The standard size of a fireplace has changed over the centuries. It has gradually adapted to our evolving lifestyles, technological breakthroughs, and architectural preferences. The elements that makeup fireplace structures — from the fireplace mantel to the surround — are …
Best Interior Design Ideas
Check out this Slope-side Chalet with Floor-to-ceiling Windows by Sarah Richardson
“We just had one chance to get everything up the ski hill,” says the narrator. This A-frame chalet, situated between runs at a Collingwood, Ontario, ski resort, wasn’t easy to outfit in the middle of winter.
“Since the slopes were closed for one day, we did it immediately before Christmas.”
“We packed this 53-foot trailer full of everything—bedding, cushions, decorations, throws, books—so that the grooming equipment could take it up the hill,” says Natalie Hodgins, a designer at Sarah Richardson Design.
The customers, a married couple with three children, spend most of …
See How a Designer Transformed His Summer Home into a Winter Wonderland
It was designed to be a summer cottage outside of New York City, but when it became their year-round home, an ambitious couple transformed it into the warmest winter residence.
“I was usually the first one in the house to start decorating for Christmas growing up as a creative kid,” recalls Alfredo…
Stylish Corner Decoration Ideas
Empty corners usually stand out and make otherwise lovely spaces appear odd, even though they are full of possibilities. No room is complete until all of the nooks and crannies have been lovingly adorned. And, fortunately, corner decoration is usually simple. An accent chair, a gallery wall, or an indoor plant can sometimes be all that’s required.
Purchase a Corner Bookcase
A custom-fit corner bookshelf is great for bringing an empty corner to life, whether you choose a floor-to-…
Tiling your Stair Risers
Adding tiles is a modest modification that makes a big impact and impresses guests the moment they walk through the door. And tiling your stair risers is just one of the many ways you can add color and pattern to your room.
Tile is also being reimagined as an accent for places other than the kitchen and bathroom by designers. It’s a simple and eye-catching decorative piece that looks great in various other rooms across the house.
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