Friday, September 28, 2018

Snuggle Up With Red

Snuggle Up With Red It's tough to top a warm, comfy quilt for those cool fall nights. This antique brass bed is absolute autumn perfection, dressed in a red-and-white quilt and paisley cushions in colors of red, orange and yellow. For a touch of cottage charm, the polka dot pillow brings a brand new yet timeless note into the space.



Layer, Layer, Layer As cool weather has us layering on scarves, sweaters and jackets, one surefire approach to produce a fall-ready home is layers. Within this cozy bedroom, a mix of tone-on-tone patterns are layered on top of each other. The neutrality of these hues makes a cohesive layout, while the vast array of patterns, from Ikat to stripes and florals, makes for a visually attractive aesthetic.



Max Out Fall Colors Leaves changing colors signal it's time to pull out all your warm, plush bedding. Here, a burnt orange pintuck duvet pairs with an eclectic combination of patterned orange and grey blankets and cushions for a bed which doesn't just evokes pure coziness but also creates visual allure. Additionally, the window treatments are an ideal way to reflect the season -- drapes in deep marigolds and olive greens, as well as woven shades, bring in fall's hues while blocking out early morning lighting.



Elegant Neutrals If you additional bright pops of color to your own space for spring and summer, simply return to square one. Neutral shades of oatmeal and taupe are the perfect backdrop for a fall room. In this bedroom, an orange blossom pillow adds a little note of colour while and a faux-fur rug would be the greatest cold-weather accessory for chilly morning feet.



Switch Your Shade It is a small detail but by trading out your white or cream lampshade to get a fall-inspired color, you are going to add instant thickness to your space. In this bedroom, soft neutrals create a soothing backdrop while the textured red lampshade brings in one of autumn's signature hues.



Fill your house With Flowers This entryway evokes fall love all year round with rustic timber board-and-batten and Spanish-inspired floor tiles in our favourite harvest hues. But no matter what style or colors your area wears daily, one easy method to bring autumn joy to your home is a vase filled with sunflowers. Other lovely fall blossoms: sedum, chrysanthemums, monkshood and goldenrod.



A Basket of Comfort Add in only one cuddly element to transition your space from summer to fall. Being greeted by a woven basket full of comfy throws and cushy pillows immediately creates the feeling of snuggle and is perfect for those baby-it's-cold-out-there nights.



Neutrals in Their Best Following a laid-back summer time, fall often calls us back to the grind. Thus, look for a neutral, calming space that's both restful for your eye and your physique. The wingback headboard is this muted bedroom functions with any season, but paired with a slate gray throw and pillows, antiqued lamps along with a little dose of stone, the distance is just the type of relaxing place to which you want to come home.



Pillow Love We have mentioned it before, and we're going to say it again: The quickest, easiest and, often, most cost-effective method to freshen up your living space is pillows. These Ikat-printed ones in orange, brown and green combine some of autumn's best colors, while bringing much-needed routine to the only neutral living area.



Quintessential Fall A leather Chesterfield sofa, paneled fireplace surround in a muted forest green and a rich red Oriental rug all combine for a comfy fall-inspired living area. A mixture of fabrics, from leather and velvet to wools and even a shaggy bench, make an inviting aesthetic that's livable and relaxed.



Autumn Essential Not only functional, firewood may also be utilized as a decorative element in your hearth. A wire basket full of birch branches brings style and texture to the fireplace, while also serving a purpose. Patterned pillows in hot grays emphasize comfort.



Copper It Up Copper's reddish-orange colour makes it that the MVP of fall metallics. This traditional kitchen pairs a hammered copper range hood with Shaker-style cabinets and gray countertops. Copper accessories, such as canisters, bowls and a teapot, replicate the metallic across the space and are a very simple means to bring the tawny shade to your kitchen.



Take It Underfoot Warm up those cold bathroom floors for autumn with stylish rugs. An antiqued red carpet runs the length of the modern bathroom floor, while small faux-fur rugs make for comfy toes while brushing your teeth and putting on makeup.



Versatile Navy How we adore navy! Pair it with coral and white, and you sail through summer and spring. Trade out the accent shades for grey and soft neutrals, and you're ready for fall. Red plaid pillows and mustard yellow blankets guarantee this living room is a cozy fall escape.



Go for the Gold Timeless gold accessories are ideal for autumn since they add instant warmth to any room. A timeless golden tray topped with flipped candlesticks makes for a sophisticated vignette. Plus, a little glitz never hurt anybody.



Spice Up the restroom Bring a touch of autumn to the bathroom by shifting out baskets and towels together with jewel-inspired tones. Within this chic white bathroom, woven burnt orange baskets maintain towels useful under the sink. Fuchsia and orange washcloths result in a striking analogous color pairing.



Say Hello to Fall's Hues So long summer along with your neon yellows. It is time to embrace our shades. This chopped yellow seat with nailhead trim is your perfect golden color for fall. A faux-fur throw mimics the shag area rug, bringing crucial feel into the space. And to finish the appearance, a teal pillow matches using a whimsical woodland owl.



Unexpected Teal Even though it might not be your normal harvest hue, deep teal evokes the identical rich vibe of additional favorite autumn colours. This all-white dining room gets a stunning jolt of color from the teal area rug.



A Note of Plum Shades of slate and dark brown set the scene with this open floor plan living area and kitchen. To earth the seating area, a deep purple area rug adds the just-right bit of fall into an already rich palette.



Trade Out Art Just take an present gallery wall to fall by changing out a couple of bits with ones that bring warmth into the space. Start looking for sepia-toned photographs, metal frames and artwork that highlights autumn's signature colors.



Friday, August 31, 2018

The Micro Pool House

The Micro Pool House Compact but visually dynamic, this smart blend of pool home and pavilion by Pool Environments provides a chic setting for a midnight swim or poolside lounging. The decking is coloured and scored concrete, the swimming pool coping is Leuder limestone and the sheltered entertainment area is a metal structure with a good polymembrane roof, completed with tongue and groove cedar around the ceiling.



Swimming Pool Cues This magnificent mix of character and contemporary design together with the extra amenities of a fire pit and an infinity pool is from Cunningham | Quill Architects. The adjoining pool house even contains a pool table. This combo home and vacation retreat employs sustainable performance like a solar pool heater plus a solar chimney.



Cool and Hot A magnificent pool with brick size pieces of terracotta and Spanish tile to get waterline accents by AMS Landscape Design Studio produces a stunning combo with a tile roof pavilion with exposed beams and an open fireplace for year round use.



Scene Stealer A magnificent fireplace made from Rocky Mountain mix Chopped Stone takes center stage in this inspired duo of swimming and outdoor living room from Pool Environments. Other details include a standing seam metal roofing, rough cedar posts and beams and also the the decking is Pennsylvania Multi-color.  



Aluminum Allure Looking for an option to outdoor pavilion or a pool home? Town and Country Conservatories provide a design strategy that's classic yet contemporary with this pool conservatory which uses hardwood frames using an aluminum capped roof. "The proprietary side glazing program," notes architect James Licata, "has low-maintenance aluminum muntin bars on the exterior and hardwood muntin bars around the inside."



Go Native Want a very simple but stylish poolside structure using a Polynesian motif? Consider this tiki style hut by Aquatic Consultants Inc. with rope swings seats and natural timber columns and flooring.  



Minimalistic Gem A fire pit, home entertainment centre and protected lounge area with easy access to the water is introduced in an enormously attractive but minimalistic style free of clutter. The flame pit and background kitchen are veneered in Leuder limestone with quartzite counters.



Aquabar Zone Cocktail hour takes on new meaning in this inventive pool/bar/kitchen layout. The pavilion features Desert Wind veneer columns and stone of precast concrete with a travertine finish. The pub is granite slab and also the pool seats are made from large pieces of Desert Wine stone.



Award Winner Architect D. Stanley Dixon and Howard Design Studio collaborated on this handsome brown and cream arrangement which won an award in its own category from the 8th Annual Philip Trammell Shutze Awards, presented by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art.



Wooden Artistry A rustic, laid-back setting defines this backyard pool layout that's enhanced by a beautifully crafted wooden chalet-style house with swirled columns, gated entrance and a mixture of vertical and floor level gardens.



Brick and Flagstone Accents If you lived here, your summertime holiday destination would just be a few steps away. With its idyllic garden setting, this pool and outdoor living room are all distinguished by the Oklahoma flagstone decking, standing seam metal roof and painted brick to match the home.



Chef and Bartender Wanted Combining an outdoor kitchen and bar with an adjoining pool makes an ideal entertainment centre for the owners of the multi-functional backyard play space by AMS Landscape Design Studios. All characteristics of the roof and stucco columns were made to match the home and the pub is granite slab.



Pergola Bliss A white Greek-style pergola with drapes for privacy, lounge pillows and candlelight offers the ideal poolside setting for a romantic romantic night in this layout by Choice Designs Inc..



Petite Pool Palace You could entertain on a royal scale with this architectural marvel which looks like a tiny palace and can be created from a mixture of stucco and throw stone.  



Blue Lagoon A tile roof pavilion designed by Vanguard Studio provides a covered connection between two parts of this residence but also serves as an outdoor living space complete with fireplace, barbecue (in the background) and lounge area with a complete view of the pool.



Two by Two A pair of poolside constructions, just enclosed, the other open air, give a striking backdrop to this tranquil setting which draws your eyes into the shallow end of the pool in which two sofa chairs beckon under an umbrella.



Lap of Luxury An art installation, recreation area and spa all rolled into one, this elegant multifunctional pool place is veneered in Leuder chop stone with cast stone columns and a slate roof with aluminum gutters.



Bohemian Vibe Designer Christina Karras creates a seductive, laid-back cabana area for this pool, saying, "I wanted to get the vibe of Morocco using the vintage rose colored necklace, deep blue tones and the curving violet iron work on the gate"



Lounge Love A close-up of this poolside pod created by Christina Karras reveals a combination of the royal and the alluring. "It had been constructed out of white painted cinderblock, Sunbrella fabric and higher density foam, " she says. "It was a matter of knowing the scale of the poolside and surrounding it with all the desire to completely lounge. The drapes were set up for a possible requirement for privacy. "



Garden Party Pool This imaginative configuration by Glen Gate Company transforms a pool place into a versatile space for entertaining with its mixture of lush gardens, outdoor living area and pool house accommodations equipped with atmospheric lighting for nighttime parties.



Sunshine Lure The sleek glass, hardwood and aluminum design of the conservatory style pool house ends in a bright, sunny outdoor structure that can function as a formal dining room or a casual escape complete with a fireplace.



Treehouse Design Composed of stained cedar and split bluestone, this screened porch pavilion resembles a treehouse and is perched at the edge of a steep hill that provides a tree top view of the lower yard.



Nighttime Water Gazing This full service pool house from Dewson Construction Company offers guests unobstructed sight lines in the covered poolside porch. The pool has a Pebble Sheen complete over gunite and the pool dealing is travertine that matches the pool deck.



Natural Habitat Nestled between border gardens of flowers in blossom is the intimate poolside pavilion which offers year round pleasure with its spacious stone fireplace and relaxing area with an superb pool view.



Regal Enhancement A brick mansion with an adjoining pool space receives a classy upgrade with the addition of the formal pool home in the design of a traditional conservatory.



Sunken Treasure This compact and stylish exterior structure by Cunningham | Quill Architects with its natural light/glass window design, high ceiling and natural stonework adds an additional element of privacy to the shadowed, underwater pool space.  



Art Exhibit This elegant creation in gold and white made by Marshall Morgan Erb Design Inc.. More closely resembles an art museum than a swimming pool home with its grand entrance and an array of decorative furniture, porcelain, ceramic planters, vases and mood lighting.



Hurricane Proof For this particular island house, architect James Licata of Town and Country Conservatories made an open air pool pavilion with a broken roof which may manage hurricane wind loads.



Sun Room Connector Here's a creative solution to filling a void between two components of a house. It also supplies a secure manicured area for your pool and features folding doors for simple poolside access.



Friday, July 27, 2018

Strong Street Presence

Strong Street Presence Dark and lighter green paint colors, appealing siding and a roof using high-dimension shingles give the Craftsman home a strong road presence and major control appeal.



Friendly Front Porch The front porch has carefully selected details which make the space the ideal place for casual conversation or enjoying a glass of iced tea on a warm day.



Welcoming Space Different patterns add texture to the welcoming front porch, which offers a relaxed area for appreciating the neighborhood and street life.



Have a Seat Four modern weather-resistant teak rocking chairs with a gentle curve onto the chair and back provide comfortable seating on the porch. The chairs include jute and wool pillows with a split-weave layout and black cotton back.



Funky Footstools Four ivory-and-black handmade wool-and-jute puff footstools supply function and add pattern and texture into the porch.



Iron Side Tables Two black square side tables made from high quality iron include an industrial touch to the inviting front porch.



Striped Area Rug A durable mildew- and mold-resistant bone and black striped area rug, placed over grey composite decking, offers a cozy surface underfoot and provides bold design to front porch.



First-Rate Front Door The house's attractive Craftsman-style fiberglass front door in a medium reddish brown wood tone offers the look and feel of wood with the durability and efficiency of fiberglass.



Handsome Handle The front door's sturdy exterior handle includes a pleasing patina that offers the perfect finishing touch to the entry.



Extra Touch A dentil shelf adds authentic Craftsman personality and dimension into the home's handsome front entrance door.



Got Mail A wall-mount mailbox by the house's front door provides an easy way to get and send mail, and the at-door style reflects the metropolitan community.



Sleek Fans A set of slick contemporary vintage-style ceiling fans helps circulate the air from above and maintain the front porch cool on hot days.



Lovely Landscaping Hydrangeas, monkey grass and Japanese maples are part of this graceful landscaping beyond the front porch of this HGTV Urban Oasis 2016. The landscape was created by students from nearby University of Michigan.



Smooth-Leaf Hydrangeas The smooth-leaf hydrangeas that dot the house's landscaping have creamy flower heads which form flattened spheres and add beauty and texture to the lawn.



Low-Maintenance Perennial Coneflower attracts butterflies and birds to the lawn and provides a wonderful cut flower to gather, add to a vase and deliver inside the house to decorate the table.



Lush Surroundings This view looking towards the rear of the screened porch highlights the home's lush and green surroundings that feature a well-chosen selection of flowers, plants and trees.



Urban Farming From the garden, a rookie chicken coop handcrafted from 100 percent North American Look Grade Western Red Cedar means a supply of fresh eggs stays within easy reach.



Pretty Privacy Screen Among the most popular evergreen privacy screens, arborvitae also adds height and texture to the lush lawn.



Raised Garden Beds From the edible garden also made by students from University of Michigan, galvanized corrosion-resistant troughs with around ends create raised beds for tomatoes, basil, dill, nasturtium and more edibles. Holes were drilled to the bottom of the troughs to provide sufficient drainage.



Fresh Tomatoes Homegrown striped heirloom cherry tomatoes develop from the backyard, ready to top a salad or be eaten whole as snacks.



Proper Size Tomatoes and lemongrass sit nearby the durable starter chicken coop that shields hens in a small footprint created for an urban yard.



Nice Capabilities The ergonomically friendly starter chicken coop with updraft ventilated roost includes a waterer and feeder to keep the hens contented and healthy.



Marvelous Mint Fresh mint which can be used to add bright flavor and aroma in an infinite number of recipes grows in the yard's galvanized troughs.



Variety of Herbs Basil, dill and nasturtium also grow in the house's lush backyard. Nasturtium offers beautiful colour with edible flowers and leaves that have a hot taste akin to arugula.



Pest Protector A variety of lettuces, tomatoes and marigolds sit side by side in the garden, with marigolds planted with tomatoes to ward off pests.



Rain Runoff Option A frequent garden design technique for handling rain runoff in metropolitan areas, here a dry creek bed and rain garden includes tough plants that may take changes from wet to dry. The design accomplishes bright landscaping that fits the setting.



Smart Yard Design Also part of this garden's smart rain runoff alternative, big boulders framework stairs leading up the rear of the home surrounded by perennial grasses and hydrangeas.



Durable Dog House With strong pest-rot resistant construction, the home's compact dog home is also water resistant using a raised floor and trimming feet to provide outdoor pets a comfy and durable home.



Hangout Spot The back door and stairs lead in the mudroom in the courtyard, a hangout place with a system of openings between the home and the garage and screened porch back. A fairly container of creeping jenny and begonia adds a touch of color and texture.



Beautiful Bikes A set of high quality six-speed electric bicycles, ideal for exploring the area and commuting to work, come with a charger, a lithium ion battery and a tool kit, and they're a part of the HGTV Urban Oasis 2016 decoration package.



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