Technology can certainly look weird at a traditional home if it is overly front and center. But thanks to inventions in built-in and wireless technologies, you can have a home that feels as traditional as you could possibly want, yet still enjoy video and music everywhere and anytime you want it. Including a fantastic A/V Continue reading →
No matter how much storage I have, I want more. If you believe you have used up all the floor space you can spare, then look to your own walls for much more inventive storage directly where you need it. Jennifer Weiss Architecture Storage walls can provide an elegant and innovative approach to hide utilitarian Continue reading →
There’s a house down the street that I have been in love for years, a classic farmhouse perfectly located and so beautifully preserved that I’ve really been a secret admirer since the first time that I saw it. It’s a simple home with good and truthful lines. The landscaping once upon a time was easy Continue reading →
Rekindling nice memories of childhood can have a joyous, calm and synergistic impact in the present world of upheavals and crises. Those hours of observing Beverly Hillbillies reruns after school with a large bowl of ice cream actually were rewarding, no matter what Mom said at the moment. And did we answer that old question Continue reading →
The banquette, made popular in the diner era, has made its way to the house kitchen for good reasons: It is space efficient, it’s customizable, and also for a family room, it just might be the perfect solution to any issue a child can throw at it. Burton Architecture Banquettes are seats tucked into a Continue reading →
May in the Austin-Houston-Dallas triangle is similar to April — the backyard activities just keep coming. With all these chances to plant and tend your garden, it is worth it to stay organized and methodical to avoid getting overwhelmed. And keep in mind, the better you take care of your backyard in the spring, the Continue reading →
Living in a rented home where painting is restricted posed a specific problem for color specialist Corinne Kowal. However, with online-shopping savvy and an ability to reimagine found furniture, she gave her home splashes of color and eclectic furnishings which range in style from French classic to art deco and retro vintage. The color scheme Continue reading →