The 1950s post-war enthusiasm influenced many aspects of home design. The clean lines of the mid-century modern style reined supreme and color found its way back into the home.
Lighting was no longer just a functional piece of equipment, but instead became an integral part of a room’s design. Sculpted shades and intriguing new shapes made lighting fun again!
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It seems so easy to just walk into a big box store and grab a light off the shelf for your home.
But what if you have a tight spot where a standard mounting won’t fit? What if you want a color other than black? What if you want American-made quality that won’t fall apart in six months?
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When you’ve lived in your home for more than 30 years, renovation projects tend to be ongoing. For Chris and Joanne, husband-and-wife artists living in Eagle Rock, California, remodeling their Dutch Colonial bungalow, circa 1921, has been a labor of love.
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How do you turn an oversized wine cellar designed for adults into a fun and creative craft space for kids? This was the design dilemma posed to Regan Baker, principal designer at Regan Baker Design in San Francisco, California.
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Nestled on the outskirts of the Chattahoochee National Forest in northern Georgia, the tiny town of Blue Ridge boasts an abundance of outdoor activities plus breweries, local restaurants, and antique trains running to nearby mountain towns.
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Remodeling an older home with a more modern layout and flow is a challenge. Many homeowners choose a gut-to-the-studs approach for the ease of starting over with a clean slate.
When Merima began planning the remodel of her 95-year-old home in the Georgetown historic district of Wilton, Connecticut, she managed to open the layout while still embracing the character of the home.
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