Mark Ashby Design and Furman + Keil Architects have redesigned a traditional ranch house from 1954 with a midcentury design. The house had previously been remodeled in 2001, resulting in fragmented interiors, poor circulation, and oddly sized rooms. The new homeowners tasked the architecture and design team with creating a design that reflected the midcentury […] More
Leppanen Anker Arquitectura finished their project Selva Alegre residence located in Ecuador. Selva Alegre was created to take inspiration from the surrounding environment the Andes Mountains. Residence was made as a modern version of the historic Spanish hacienda that dominates the mountainous landscapes from Columbia to Peru. The traditional hacienda in Ecuador was meant […] More
Extensive planning for the perfect home construction can never go to waste. Putting a lot of effort and thought into building your dream home is a given. However, understanding the blueprints and floor plans can be difficult for most normal folks to create mistakes. Not knowing which room falls where and how the infrastructure looks […] More
Interior design trends are constantly changing; what’s in one month is out the next. That’s why when it comes to your home’s design, it’s far better to focus on creating a unique space that represents your tastes, rather than making the mistake of designing a home that focuses purely on the trends of the time. […] More
Discover the Fraião house, located on a densely populated hillside in Braga, designed by TRAMA Arquitetos. Set up on two floors in a “V” shape, the house was conceived to take advantage of the privileged views over the city. One of the key concerns was to create a fluid and permeable housing concept, without the loss of […] More
When discussing solar energy, people tend to make a variety of ill-informed assertions – and a lot of them have to do with weather. For example, if it rains, will the power go out? What about snow? What these questions miss is that solar power is actually suitable for just about any environment. Solar panels […] More
If you’re planning to put your home on the market this year, there are a number of things you need to consider. They will help you secure the best price for your property and improve your chances of receiving a solid offer. Cleaning, decluttering, repainting, staging, and depersonalizing are just some of the things you […] More
House extensions are excellent choices for homeowners who want to furnish their homes with a trendy look. Also, they can help add some extra space. However, when constructing an extension in your home, you need to understand specific building regulations. Often, homeowners who don’t know about these laws run into problems in the long run. […] More
It’s easy to forget that the outside of your home is just as important as the inside, especially if you want to be able to spend time outdoors on warm summer evenings. You want to create a beautiful space where you can enjoy hanging out with family and friends. However, as with any project, you […] More
If you have recently purchased a new luxury home or looking to buy one anytime soon, there are many different aspects that you need to consider before acquiring a property and moving in. One of the most important ones is the level of security you and your family can and should enjoy your new house. […] More
Plumbing issues can be a real nightmare when they happen in and around your home, especially when the water damage is severe. This is why it’s so important to know what issues to watch out for and to take immediate action should you encounter any of these problems in your home. Avoid putting off taking […] More
Whenever talking to homeowners about garage-related problems, it seems that storage is a huge priority. Many complain about the fact that they do not have storage present in the garage and they would like this to change. What is really interesting is that the simplest possible solution is rarely actually considered. We are talking about […] More