Off-beat and non-traditional pumpkin decorating is huge this year. Perhaps the coolest and most impressive of all the new design ideas is the cross-stitch pumpkin. It’s a simple idea with really wonderful results. All you’ll need to do is print out a cool, Halloween-themed cross-stitch pattern, pin it to your pumpkin, drill a small hole […]

Fall is a great time of year for entertaining. The weather is chilly enough to make your gathering cozy, but just crisp enough to want you to enjoy some time on the back deck or garden. There are some simple and easy ways to bring the cozy outside with you to have the perfect outdoor […]

A book-lover’s Parisian flat was a little tight on space so they came up with some very clever storage solutions. Needing enough book shelves to outfit a small library, the homeowner found ways to squeeze shelves into every nook and cranny of the home. Borrowing from the angled walls and windows of this top floor […]

There’s a room with a view and then there’s this. Located in northeastern Bulgaria, this home (dubbed the Observation House) features a top floor with a full 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. The home is built atop a hill and has exterior walls made from gabions.  From a distance the house looks like […]

Wallpaper is back and there are some dramatic new styles that will make you wonder whether it’s even wallpaper or something else altogether! The wallpaper of old relied on obvious patterns like floral or paisley to effectively blend in rather than stand out. Modern wallpaper is of such a high quality that it can become […]

A hot design trend these days is to recreate the farmhouse chic look of the past. However, this house goes the extra mile by actually being a renovated barn! The vaulted ceiling and exposed wood beams of the original barn create a stunning foundation for the design of this farmhouse chic, modern home. White, gallery-eque […]

Trying to figure out what type of backsplash to put in your kitchen? One solution that you probably never considered is to use wood planks! Or, rather, use planks that have the wood look but are actually a durable, fire-resistant material that’s traditionally used for siding on a house. 8’x12’ planks, which are composed of […]

In a pinch, what would a designer do to improve a space? The answer? Stools. All different kinds of stools. This might seem like a strange answer, but so many well-designed rooms feature stools to round out the design elements or to create the perfect amount of contrast. Stools are great because they can rest […]

This bookstore in Colombia decided that their design emphasis was going to be on comfort and modern concepts. The result is a creative, playful, and absolutely gorgeous space. While it is a commercial space, there are lots of design styles and ideas that are definitely worth lifting for your own home. The vertically-oriented wooden wall, […]

Whether you’re planning on selling your home or just trying to get some ideas for sprucing it up, you’ll love these staging ideas for your master bathroom. If you’ve lived in your house for a long time then it’s likely that your sink has begun to slowly pull apart from the counter. This is a […]