There is only a couple of weeks left before Halloween, and if you haven’t already, its time to get inspired and finish decorating your front door. This is the most important aspect of your festive decorating, as trick-or-treaters that come to your door will be delighted with your creativity. Whether you go on the more […]
A serene and inviting lake house in Naples, Florida
Herscoe Hajjar Architects together with Lisa Kahn Designs have joined forces to design this breathtaking modern lake house in Naples, Florida. In need of a major renovation, the home features clean lines and modern furnishings within a sustainable environment. The designer infused the old with the new, adding some antiques and period reproductions in with some current design pieces. […]
Chic Italianate style home with Victorian character in Melbourne
We found this cool slice of real estate heaven on the real estate website JellisCraig, showcasing a preserved Italianate style exterior facade, located in Fitzroy, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. This classic style of architecture is characterized by its elaborate small entry porch and decorative Italianate columns, ornamental cornices and arched openings. This property is spread out […]
Montecito family home gets remarkable indoor-outdoor makeover
This striking 1960s Japanese-style home was given a complete transformation by interior design firm Brown Design Group, located in Montecito, California. The original home was dated and the property was very over-grown, in need of new landscaping design. After some research, it was discovered that this home was a true gem with a fantastic historical past. The […]
A Connecticut farmhouse with a spectacular rough-luxe aesthetic
The homeowner’s of this farmhouse in Redding, Connecticut commissioned interior designer studio At Home Design to completely renovate their home. The project required the design team to leave the existing footprint intact. Tearing down walls and reconfiguring spaces to meet the client’s lifestyle needs. The homeowner’s had a vision of the design direction they wanted for their home. They were […]
19th Century engine house becomes rough-luxe retreat in Cornwall
Spotted on Unique Home Stays, this heavenly retreat will offer you the opportunity to vacation in an historically preserved 19th century engine house, located in Trelion, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Named “The Stack”, this self-catering retreat offers its guests phenomenal sweeping vistas of Fal Valley. The feeling you will get from staying at this home is one of […]
Phenomenal desert contemporary showcase home in Nevada
This luxurious desert contemporary showhome was conceived by design-build firm Blue Heron, located in Seven Hills in the McCullough Mountains of Henderson, Nevada. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) selected this firm to design and build the 2013 New American Home. The design team acted as the architect, interior designer and builder for this three-story, 8,143 […]
Chic and stylish California beach house radiates with comfort
This gorgeous beach house was custom designed by the talented Brooke Wagner Design, located in Newport Beach, a coastal city in southern California. Beautiful reclaimed flooring can be found through the main living spaces, infusing warmth into this beachy abode. Upon entrance into this five bedroom, six bathroom home, you are greeted by a Dutch door, adding to […]
40 Spooktacular Halloween mantel decorating ideas
Last week we featured fall decorating ideas for your fireplace here, now that October is upon us, we have put together an amazing collection of Halloween mantel decor ideas. Since the fireplace is typically the focal spot of any room, it is a fantastic area to make use of its full potential and give it a little […]
Mountain home in Wyoming inspired by its surroundings
Designed by architects Carney Logan Burke, this is the home of its founding principal, located on a nearly five-acre site along Fish Creek, just outside of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The residence is nestled at the base of a mountain and surrounded by a forested site of mature oak, aspen and fir trees. The architect had […]










