“The Barnaby” might be a strange name for a home of the future, but that’s what this four-bedroom demonstration house claims to be. Located in a small town in North Carolina, it’s the size of an average new house in Australia and looks pretty normal from the outside. Inside, the differences are obvious: a front-door […]
Home Improvement
4 Ceiling Design Ideas You Can DIY
You’d like to change your home’s ceiling: You’ve heard doing so can transform a room, or maybe you’re just sick of staring at its rattled surface. But a complete, shape-shifting redo of the “fifth wall” isn’t feasible, either for financial or structural reasons. Fortunately, there are a few ceiling-redesign ideas […]
Narrow entryway ideas: 10 expert ways to make a long space seem wider
If you have ever had to look for narrow entryway ideas, then you’ll be more than aware of the tricky task of making it a long entryway look wider than it actually is, while desperately searching for interior designer tricks to make your entrance appear warm and welcoming. You’ve probably […]
White room ideas: 10 design-led ways to use white at home
White room ideas are the simplest of colors but, as anyone who has set off on the quest for the perfect white can attest, also one of the trickiest to get right. Color theory in its entirety can be complicated but there are a few basic principles to help steer […]
Decorating with plants: 11 ways to display house plants
Decorating with plants is a wonderful way to bring life and vitality to interiors. There’s nothing like lush greenery to brighten up a living space, plus the positive impact plants have on our health and wellbeing is well documented. With such a huge variety of indoor plants available, from dainty […]
Home Design Inspiration for All
Home Design Inspiration for All Free Resources Galore from the Santa Barbara and Montecito Libraries By Leslie Dinaberg | May 19, 2022 Credit: Courtesy Looking for some inspiration for your next home improvement project? For when Pinterest isn’t quite cutting it, our librarians Lisa Neubert (Santa Barbara) and Kimberly Crail […]
Home decor ideas: 40 ways to make your home beautiful
Whether you want to update your home completely or just add pretty touches, these home decor ideas are for you. We have garnered expert tips, ideas, inspiration and advice from interior designers and the Homes & Gardens team. Between us, we have covered every space indoors and out… and we […]
16 Best French Decor Ideas 2022
Courtesy of the Brands The design calendar kicks off every year in Paris for Maison & Objet and Deco Off, which has grown into Paris Design Week. Designers flock to the city of light to see brands’ first releases of the year and soak in French decor inspiration. This year […]
Small home library ideas: 10 creative, compact solutions
Small home library ideas can create a designated, inviting space in your home for reading and book displays, both enhancing the enjoyment of reading and making a real stand out feature of your wonderful collection of books. From a cozy reading corner in a living room, to adaptable bookshelf designs, […]
11 colorful living room ideas for a vibrant update
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