When City Mac decided to expand beyond its hometown of Traverse City, Michigan, company execs looked for 18 months before selecting a beautiful old warehouse in Asheville, North Carolina for its newest store. Just down the street from the historic Biltmore Mansion, City Mac opened its doors to a customer base grateful to have the […]
Architects see it all the time. A classic but tired structure has outlived its usefulness, and the owners want a new building on the same spot. Such was the case on Maine’s sparkling Sebago Lake where a new camp would rise on the existing footprint of the old. The owners wanted a modest yet upscale, […]
In yesterday’s blog, we took you to the set of DIY’s reality show House Crashers where Barn Light Electric gooseneck warehouse shades took center stage on the exterior of this dramatic remodel. Today we venture inside where modern ceiling fans, rustic sconces, and more warehouse shades play starring roles. Homeowners Rachel Dissell and husband Tim […]
Another design trend we see popping up everywhere from farmhouses to seaside cottages to downtown lofts is the use of subway tiles. Subway tile originated from the white porcelain tiles that were installed in the New York subway system as far back as 1904. Subway tiles are characterized by their rectangular shape and a staggered application like a […]
If you’re a fan of the DIY network, then you’ve probably seen Josh Temple in action. As the host of the reality show House Crashers, Temple wanders around home improvement stores asking people what kind of projects they’re working on then tries to convince them to let him help. Reactions range from the polite “I’m […]
Most people start their day in the bathroom so it makes sense that this room be inviting, comfortable, and have a good layout so there’s no traffic jam at 7am. Jenn Budoff, of Chesapeake, Virginia, recently undertook the remodel of her master bathroom after working on the concept and renderings for about a year. Read […]
