Category: Eclectic Homes

As many young homeowners have shifted away from traditional design, this timeless design warrants a second look — an old-school layout style can be colorful and fresh. If you have purchased an older house, a traditional look will maintain with your house’s architecture. Or perhaps you’ve inherited traditional furniture and you’re not sure how to […]

Purchasing a condominium, like buying any real estate, involves a cash investment. The quantity of money you want to finalize a purchase contract is dependent upon several factors, all based on the agreed upon price of the condominium. Furthermore, some condominium communities call for a minimum down payment be made to be able to receive […]

The age of classic English gardens brought the beauty of herbaceous plants to public lighting. Finally, these beautiful works were brought across the pond to the United States, where the same plants melted in the warmth of many American households. The manicured, eclectic planting palettes need continuous management and a large budget to control reseeding […]

A builder and a client may have a complicated relationship. When you’re dealing with your home, sensitive and incredibly important issues arise. While communication is key, there could be a few things we builders are not saying. Sometimes there isn’t time to describe, sometimes we’re worried you’ll take it the wrong way, and at times […]

A dim, closed-in ranch house with a chopped-up layout was less than perfect for two graphic designers with contemporary tastes. After a few years of living in the house and considering what they wanted, they hired Clayton & Little Architects to complete a complete design-and-build remodel. “The layout was really weird and was not working […]

However many cupboards we have or how big our cabinet is, my husband and I never seem to have enough kitchen storage. Things end up jammed into the cabinets with little business — or perhaps worse, there is a cluttered mess on our counters observable to all. We needed a budget-friendly solution to controlling our […]

A gazebo is an open construction with a roof, similar to a summer house or a pavilion, with open sides for taking in the spectacle of the garden. Aquascape A great structure with a pond view, this gazebo has screened walls to keep the mosquitoes out. Fifthroom.com This gazebo is shingled and has a cupola […]

A pocket door slides on a track to the recess of a wall, hidden from sight. Since hinged doors need room to swing open and closed, a pocket door is great for tight spaces. It also has a very sleek look. Richard Bubnowski Design LLC Small baths really gain from the tight footprint of a […]

I can not think of October without even considering the color orange. Look around; you’re certain to spot it on pumpkins front doors on trees when the leaves begin to change. Why not bring in a bit of that happy orange to your property? These things will help you do just that. — Bryn out […]

For as long as I can recall, I’ve admired Scandinavian furniture and design. Perhaps my heritage and frequent excursions to Copenhagen are to credit for this particular affection, or maybe it is the absolute simplicity and beauty with which Scandinavians approach their everyday life that’s so attractive. Their aesthetic seems effortless, their style innate. With […]