Decorate

Figuring out how to decorate a bare wall can be a challenge, especially if you want to mix it up and try something a little different than the standard gallery wall. Decorating with baskets can be a great way to add a bit of eclectic charm to your house and provide …

Natural light streaming into your home is a beautiful thing—except, that is, when you want to sleep or get some privacy. Yes, curtains are pretty much a necessity regardless of where you live, and you’ll want to do some research before buying them to ensure that you get the right …

Looking for wall decor ideas to refresh your space? Those empty walls are filled with possibilities—and a few additions can make a house feel like a home. If you’re ready to turn those stark, bare walls into stylish centerpieces, keep reading. No matter your style, we’ve got the tricks that …

How to hang framed and unframed posters without damaging your walls Framed or unframed, posters can make a great, easy, and affordable addition to your walls. But in order for them to look their best, you need to make sure that you hang them right—and no, a couple pieces of …

Western Design While I was in college studying computer science, before I decided to become an architect, I picked up a book by Patrick Nuttgens that confounds me to this day. It was called The Story of Architecture. Naturally, I expected it to be filled with awe-inspiring structures from all around …

In 1925, the French-born, Missouri-based architect E.J. Eckel designed a brick-and-steel building in downtown Los Angeles as the West Coast headquarters of the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco). Like many other former Nabisco factories dotting the country, including the Chelsea Market building in New York City, the Kennedy Biscuit Lofts in …

Once a remote getaway, the beachfront town of Punta del Este, in southern Uruguay, has met a fate similar to the world’s other ocean-facing utopias. Decades ago, private homes began to sprout along the coast, followed by small hotel developments and, eventually, the inevitable towers that rose to fix their …

Some people consider renovations to be a trial; decisions and discomfort are borne for the end result. Others consider renovations a creative act, a process that is just as much of a reward as a home tailored to your exact taste. The clients for this luxurious yet laid-back 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom …

some people consider renovations to be a trial; decisions and discomfort are borne for the end result. Others consider renovations a creative act, a process that is just as much of a reward as a home tailored to your exact taste. The clients for this luxurious yet laid-back 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom …

If you’ve just started thinking about decorating your house, and first on the list is your living room, you might be overwhelmed with putting all the pieces together to make a harmonious and appealing whole. You have to consider paint colors for the walls, what kind of furniture you already have and what …