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The Copper Harbor house designed by Prentiss + Balance + Wickline is perched on the shore of Lake Superior, nestled in a forested lot on the edge of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Built to withstand the harshest conditions, this house is a place... |
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As we celebrated Earth Day end of April, let’s embrace eco-friendly practices to minimise our environmental footprint. Choosing green solutions, like sustainable packing materials and digital documentation, can really make
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With landscaping designed by Rodrigo Oliveira Paisagismo and architectural project by Jacobsen Arquitetura, Residence RN was conceived as a vacation home for a couple, their children, and grandchildren to spend their weekends and holidays.... |
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I love weekends of futzing, filled with combination of idle time and a few hours here and there cleaning and reorganizing. I?ve been washing sheets and duvets, dusting and discarding, all with the windows open and sunshine streaming in. Matt spent... |
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Coral House is a project designed by de Reus Architects. At its heart, this vacation house is about creating a sanctuary where a multigenerational family can share experiences and create memories. Overlooking Maui?s southern shore with views to the... |
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I was welcomed home from my international trip by my viburnum bush in my rear yard putting on an extraordinary display of beauty as it does every year. I?ve written about this bush before, it?s my favorite perennial in my yard. Also known as... |
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In the heart of Gavinana, a historic district of Florence, Italy, at the head of a building from the Seventies, hides an apartment that has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis.
The new owners C. and D., one an engineer, the other a university... |
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Ellen Browning Condos is a project designed by Studio Garrison. Located in the bustling Richmond neighborhood in southeast Portland, the first floor includes a community space with areas for retail and restaurants, as well as a private art gallery... |
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Glenmorgan House is a project designed by Bryant Alsop. What was a tired and dark timber Californian Bungalow now sparkles from the leafy street. A typical free-standing timber period home on roughly 420sqm faced south and as a result was dark and... |
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There’s no question that my personal style tends to land on the more traditional meets feminine side (think: all things Nancy Meyers). But every now and again I stumble across a more modern project that simply tickles my fancy. This one,... |
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Travel season is upon us! Today I?m finishing up my trip to Switzerland and I fly home tomorrow. On this trip I brought the same two pairs of sneakers I brought with me on my adventure in Malta last spring and also to Amsterdam in autumn of last... |
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Bryant Alsop was engaged to complete the final stage of the renovations and additions of a free-standing Victorian villa. Our clients had carefully spent a number of years restoring and reinstating the period building that had been used as a... |
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April’s end brings the perfect opportunity to review your garden and outdoor living space. Whether you prefer a serene or a lively garden, self storage can help you clear the
The post Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space This Spring! appeared first... |
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The name of the building ?Drakoni? was given in honour of the family that built it and is in its possession for more than six generations and is directly connected with the structure of the house that is entirely built from the local hard stone... |
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Greetings friends, today I?m in Interlakken, Switzerland, I haven?t been here for over two decades. I was here in my early twenties when I spent a few weeks living on the cheap and out of a backpack traveling around Europe. It?s good to be back and... |
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I have a set of woven chairs in my backyard that is two years old, they face the patio and are the perfect place to enjoy a beverage, catch up on reading, or have a conversation with friends or family.
I placed them under the palm trees away from... |
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Hurst Avenue designed by Mulroy Architects is an entirely dismantled and rebuilt house in London?s Crouch End, which enabled a generous open-plan layout and the harmonious relationship between home and garden. Photography by Dan Glasser.
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Patio season is the one season I tend to take pretty seriously, especially when it comes to outfitting it with classic patio furniture. I mean, you kind of have to when you live in Canada. The season tends to be short, but glorious, and I... |
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The goal of this project designed by Nick Bell Architects was to transform an 80?s house which was, in our clients’ words, ?an amalgam of several people?s ideas over many decades? into a modern light filled family home, with an additional... |
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Nestled behind an existing weatherboard and fibro house you will find JAS House designed by Amy Bibby. Hidden from its Golden Four Drive address, the visual delight of the JAS House contrasts the compact design. Photography by May Photography.
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BRAMBLE is a project designed by NAKO Design. Typically, we draw inspiration from our client?s architectural design to ensure a complete connection of indoors and out, but with this custom home, it was quite the opposite. Our client was moving... |
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Once we rented a cottage home in Kauai for a family vacation and it had the most marvelous bamboo walled outdoor shower and was filled with orchids. I remember that we never used the indoor shower during our stay because it was so enchanting... |
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Tonal Terrace is a project designed by Bradley Van Der Straeten. A four-storey townhouse in Dalston re-imagined and transformed into a bold and colourful bohemian party house. Photography by Bradley Van Der Straeten. Photography by French + Tye.
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HOUSE 3 is a project designed by Claro + Westendarp Arquitectos. On a high side of the land, this house is located, the third in a complex, which from its entrance on an intermediate level, generates an immediate link with its surroundings and the... |
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Your home\'s entrance is the first impression that guests will have of your home, and it sets the tone for the rest of the visit. Get inspiration with this lookbook!
The post Get Inspired with Front Door Decor appeared first on Country Door Blog. |
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I landed here in Florida on Tuesday and have been enjoying the soft sun and laid back lifestyle of the area, getting a lot of rest and doing some daydreaming. Time alone in solitude recharges and inspires me.
Earlier this year I decided to (mostly)... |
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Adding greenery and floral decor to your home is a great way to add life to your living spaces indoor and out.
The post Spruce up Your Space with These Stunning Planters appeared first on Country Door Blog. |
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Marine house designed by Bryant Alsop represents a moment in time when the world was re-evaluating itself. In late 2020 we were tasked with the project of reimagining a somewhat tired 1980s compact project home, into a lockdown, and potentially... |
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I had a set of acrylic nesting bowls I had planned to use to make plaster molds for my clay creations, but on second glance decided they?d make good forms for cement planters too. I chose them because the textured pattern is on the inside of the... |
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Your cabinet is like a blank canvas and decorating your cabinet for the changing seasons can infuse your home with a fresh ambiance that resonates with the time of year. Take a look at our customers seasonal inspiration using our Pisa cabinet.
The... |
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Corby House by R ARCHITECTURE ‘Winner’ of 2022 TIDA Australia Architect New Home of the Year’
The inspiration for this project was to design an elegant and sophisticated family home, suitable and flexible for various family dynamics. Whether... |
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Today I?m sharing the globe light planter posts I created for our Florida home?s back patio. These are all cell phone images, I didn?t bring my DSLR camera on this trip so the color, sharpness, and quality are not as great, also it?s tricky to... |
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See how our customers are welcoming in their favorite season. Get your home ready for fall with these customer favorites.
The post Harvest Farmhouse Style appeared first on Country Door Blog. |
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Source: Architectural Digest | Design: Balton Design | Photography: Ye Rin Mok
Take a peek at this serene country home. Designed by Balton Design, it’s a sanctuary where traditional details seamlessly intertwine with modern... |
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Rickmansworth Residence is a project designed by Gregory Phillips. The clients purchased the site with an existing bungalow occupying the plot. The existing house having had little architectural merit. We saw an opportunity to build a new... |
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I was surrounded by blue water and white sand and pretty resorts this week as I played tour guide for some visiting friends. It reminded me how fresh and lovely a classic blue and white palette has always been.
I spied a few inspiring bathroom tile... |
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Penthouse at Ipanema is a project designed by Juliana Garcia Arquitetura. In the readjustment of this duplex penthouse in Ipanema, an external area originally intended for an auxiliary kitchen on the upper floor was strategically integrated into the... |
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Become a Country Door Ambassador & belong to an exclusive community of Country Door Decorators.
The post BECOME A COUNTRY DOOR AMBASSADOR appeared first on Country Door Blog. |
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A very inspiring Villa Designed by Miroir Interiors featuring stunning modern design elements. The Villa is located in one of the most Luxurious Compounds in Cairo- Egypt, Palm hills, with the area of 250 m² and a landscape of 320 m². A two-story... |
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We?re experiencing lovely weather here on the Gulf Coast of Florida which means we can linger outside in the evenings. Knowing the warmer weather in the coming months will bring gnats and mosquitos with it, I made a citronella candle to sit on my... |
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The historic Walper Hotel in Canada’s Silicon Valley North is the new hot spot for Kitchener Waterloo’s growing tech community. With newly opened offices of Yahoo, Google and other major tech players, as well as Waterloo’s RIM and the... |
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Love Americana but not sure where to start" See how our customers are putting their own twist on this classic farmhouse style. Discover how this classic summer look can give your home year-round style!
The post Americana Farmhouse Favorites... |
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I spent the past few days emptying out my local shop, repurposing the shelving and leftover furniture and distributing the remaining merchandise to a few vendors I know. It was a lot of creative work but a worthwhile experience, I made new business... |
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As the world awakens to the vibrant hues and gentle breezes of spring, so does our desire to refresh and renew our living spaces. Welcome to “Spring Forward: Refresh, Renew, Redecorate†a celebration of the season’s renewing spirit with... |
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When you\'ve been in the bedding business as long as we have, it\'s easy to see why our customers keep coming back season after season. If you\'re searching for that "just-right" look for summer, you\'ve come to the right place! See the... |
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