Planning your garden so that you’re planting in the right places is important for growing healthy plants, but even so, pests and diseases can scupper your good work. Catching problems early is key to keeping your garden bug-and disease-free. While you’re watering the plants, keep an eye out for brown, curled or discoloured leaves, holes in … Read more
Yes, your bathroom may be the smallest room in the house, but there’s no reason why it can’t make a splash. We have put together a collection of beautiful small bathrooms from traditional and country, to the modern, wild and wonderful. Whether you are thinking of decorating your downstairs loo or your en-suite, take a … Read more
Parquet, carpet tiles with floral pattern and rugs are part of innovative Yoyo – Canvas Collection. They choose very attractive motifs and colors, but the main advantage is the usability, easy daily maintenance and cleaning. An effective, regular cleaning and maintenance program is vital for retaining a high appearance level. Yoyo carpet range is manufactured from … Read more
When enjoying the tropical climate and luscious surrounding the architecture and design seems to have an easy task to create inviting, intriguing and comfortable dwelling. At least, the modern Brazilian designers make it look so. But in reality, considering the harsh climate conditions: heat, constant salty breeze, humidity and so on; the composition of a modern home, … Read more
Nowadays, people are more likely to check the time on their phone than to look over at a clock. But even with these ubiquitous (and multitasking) digital timepieces, it’s not uncommon for homes to feature a tall, stately grandfather clock. The classic “tick-tock” noise is just too cozy to give up. But grandfather clocks weren’t … Read more
A serene expression of contemporary architecture and design this house located in the pastoral surrounding of Como, Italy is a result of collaboration between architect Marco Carini and designersBesetetti Associati. The natural, easy going float of the premises in the house, the rich material palette based on natural elements: wood, water, fire and stone – … Read more
Tucked away in Bedford, England is a hobbit hole with a very modern twist. While no real hobbits reside there, the house is exceptionally made. After a tree died in his backyard, Ashley Yeates decided to repurpose the space into this brilliant storage space. Keep in mind Yeates isn’t your ordinary DIYer. He’s a design and construction expert, and … Read more
Mexican architect Isaac Broid has teamed up with Chilean duo Assadi + Pulido to design a single-family residence that proposes an H-shaped scheme with two parallel pavilions. Located in one of the most prestigious areas of Mexico City, Casa Roel shines with its simplicity and concrete grandeur. With an almost monochromatic appearance, the house was … Read more
With spring finally here, it’s time to start a new DIY gardening project at home. Tomatoes are the perfect vegetables (or fruit if you want to be technical) to plant yourself, and there’s a super simple way to do it. All you need is another tomato and you’re ready to go. As demonstrated by YouTube … Read more
The Marquise House – a tropical paradise, dynamic playground with artistic twists, an embodiment of young spirit, a family sanctuary or masterpiece in interior design? Or all of the above? Creating this São Paulo home the architects from FGMF Arquitetos had fallowed the limitations set by the steep parcel and the city regulations as well … Read more