Combining wood with a white color scheme can create a blend of contemporary with historical. For this 300 sq ft Minnesota kitchen, one primary goal was to keep the idea of century old history, but then streamline them and give them a modern spin. An eat in breakfast area features inspiration from … [Read more...]

These kitchen ideas are great. They are bright and cheerful. They use the look of wood with the color white. The combination makes the rooms look airy and open. You can add your own touches to any of these to create your own look. There are 12 photos here which can inspire you or can give you … [Read more...]

Grout color in tile work is an underused design element in decorating a home. Typically it's seen as filler with tile as primary importance. But in many cases, the color of the grout can change the overall feel. Properly chosen, it can melt into the visuals, like a white on white wall, making tile … [Read more...]

Changing up styles mid-design isn't always easy but in this South Carolina home, the designer worked with owners to spruce up the stark color of Shaker style to a more classic look. The kitchen cabinets were changed from solid white to a soft overlay with trim and a glaze to add depth. Appliances … [Read more...]

An historic building in Sweden has preserved turn of the century elements while opening up to modern light and space. The apartment has high ceilings and a balcony that opens out immediately off of the living area. The space is made lighter with high ceilings and white walls. The wood floors are … [Read more...]

Retaining walls are found everywhere from highway edges to landscaped parks. Their use in home gardens is particularly helpful for properties that are uneven. Retaining walls need a solid foundation as well as drainage holes depending on size. They are typically constructed with a tilt towards the … [Read more...]

Gardens are often meant to be either edible or decorative and elements of both are often found combined. In addition, gardeners usually enjoy the aesthetics involved in outdoor styling, such as statues or decorative items. The most effectively used elements are natural and for centuries, stone and … [Read more...]

This is a Jupiter, FL home in Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club, which was renovated using driftwood. First the kitchen was remodeled with a driftwood peninsula. The designer wished to keep the natural light entering from the window but add additional cabinet storage space. This was achieved by created a … [Read more...]

A Lantana plant is hard to beat for adding color to your garden, along with attracting bees, birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It is drought tolerant and grows well in full sun. In addition to attracting beneficial wildlife it keeps deer and rabbits away. Be warned however as it is toxic to … [Read more...]

Some design trends stick out for a few years and then move over for the next decade's homeowner must have. But many design elements from the past not only deserve a return but are also becoming trendy style alerts. For one, take the den from the 1950s. It's a pleasure to see folks interested in … [Read more...]