When homeowners Carrie and Chris purchased their new home in Rhode Island, they had one goal in mind — to make it their own and to have fun in the process. “We purposely bought the worst house in the best neighborhood with the intention of starting over from scratch,” Carrie says. “Our house is more […]
In yesterday’s blog, we visited with Dana of House Tweaking fame where she and her handy husband are tackling the major renovation of a 1950s brick rancher. Downsizing from a McMansion, as Dana calls her former home, the couple are making the most of their smaller space which helps them satisfy financial goals plus cuts […]
Today’s Featured Customer is a source of inspiration for many DIYers through her popular House Tweaking blog in which she documents her family’s move from a builder basic McMansion to a 1950s brick ranch fixer upper they affectionately dubbed The Underdog. Read More »
One of the things people seem to love about bare bulb pendants is their consummate simplicity. Just a cord and a bulb doing what it was meant to do. Hung singly or in groups, bare bulbs fit in with design schemes ranging from vintage industrial décor to country farmhouse to urban condo chic. But who […]
Drink. Well. Two words — plain, simple, and direct — and the name of one of the newest pubs to spring up in Austin, Texas. We talk with architect Cindy Black, who worked on the project with husband and fellow architect Rick Black, about the new space which features some beautiful vintage industrial lighting. Read […]
Who would have thought the newest interior design trend would spring from such an unlikely source? Industrial chic decor translates the heavy duty, rustic, and ergonomical objects found in factories into functional and stylish pieces for every room in the house. Start with a neutral foundation, like this Almsted rug from IKEA then add fun […]
