There are so many wonderful rock garden ideas that will enable you to create a beautiful rockery – however big or small your garden. Adding a rockery is one of the best backyard landscaping ideas(opens in new tab) to add interest to a design, but has many other benefits too. ‘Planting a rock garden is the best way to turn a potential eyesore into an oasis of beauty and life,’ says Marjorie Beausoleil, founder of Ethos Seed Company(opens in new tab). ‘Rock gardens are a fact of life in many areas, such as my native New England, because of the extremely rocky terrain most houses are…
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This era where everyday life has to face pollution every day. Turning to plant some trees is not a bad idea either. Because besides you have beautiful things let’s see each other enjoy without getting bored. It also helps to add green to the world as well. Besides landscaping around the house, Sometimes we want to have a beautiful garden to admire in the house. It would be nice if the area in the house can be a natural garden corner as well. Brown gravel and large rough stone paths with some grasses growing between. Stylish garden path with white…
Usable Area: 25.92 m² (Deck 18m²) Details: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen Credit: Ecoliv A tiny home will allow you to move your entire house allowing for a more transient lifestyle and change of scenery whenever you feel like it. With less space to look after, less time will be taken up doing chores around the home which also means you will save money on cleaning products. Many tiny homes have standardized specifications making them fast and efficient to construct and deliver on-site. This means no lengthy delays due to bad weather, short staff or other issues that can stall a building…
Over the last decade, more and more people have embraced farm life. Area: 50 sq.m Consist: 1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms An ideal escape to the monotony of suburbia or the fast-paced metropolitan lifestyle, people are dreaming of moving to a rural farmhouse or isolated cottage, surrounded by plants and animals. Living on a farm property usually means you don’t have to deal with pesky homeowners association rules or apartment regulations. You can paint your home or barn any color you want. You can plant fruits and vegetables in your front yard, back yard, or even your roof! Need to make…
If someone suggested creating a wall or fence from a wire cage filled with crushed rock, you might assume it would be ugly and is only an idea used to save money. While gabion fences or walls can be inexpensive, the point of this article is to show you that gabion walls, fences, benches and other structures can look truly fantastic. X There are so many different designs you can incorporate into your gabion wall or fence, as this is a very flexible type of structure material and concept to use. Gabion is wire cage or mesh filled with rocks…
A floor plan that is “open” doesn’t mean that all the rooms are connected or that there are no walls between them. Only public areas have open floor plans. Bathrooms, powder rooms, bedrooms, and home offices are exempt. Most open floor plans combine the kitchen, dining room, and living room in some way. X An open floor plan was now starting to include the kitchen. This made it easy to change the space as the family changed and grew. It also made it easy to keep an eye on the kids while making meals and cleaning up. The open floor…
Homeowners who have discovered the merits of relaxing and entertaining in their backyards are often considering the next enhancement they can add to their outdoor space. Backyard enthusiasts crave continued improvements, as each adds beauty, visual appeal, and an opportunity for enjoyment. Landscape enhancements help create a mood or personality for your home and they extend your family’s warmth and hospitality. If you are considering the next addition to your landscape, consider installing a pergola. . . . . . . . . . . . . Credit: Pinterest Source: Thaiupdates.info
Today we take a tour of The Hare Home! Owned by @Robuilt A tiny house located in Joshua Tree, California. A Beautiful 2 story, 300sqft tiny house with a super fun theme around the home! . . . . . . . . . Source: thaiupdates.info
That narrow strip of land that connects your front yard to your backyard on each side of your house – better known as a side yard – is usually seen as wasted space that is good for little more than storing your garbage cans for easy access on trash day. Often just a few feet wide, this part of your property can be a bit more challenging to fit into your overall landscape design, X but before you write it off as a waste of space, it is worth taking another look at your side yard to recognize its potential…
Tropical architecture, whether traditional, ultramodern or high-tech, uses passive design elements like sunshades, cavity walls, light shelves, overhangs, roof and wall insulation, and shading from large trees to block the intense tropical sun, according to Tropical Architecture articles. Besides amazing looks, tropical architecture is all about working with the elements of nature to achieve thermal comfort in hot and humid climates. Tropical houses, especially those with Asian design, often have big roof overhangs to protect interior spaces from the tropical sun’s brightness. Environmentally correct and sustainable designs are most in fashion nowadays. Tropical design creates a harmonious relationship between nature…
The aluminium frame glass house is also called a glass room. The Sun Room is a non-traditional building built with glass and aluminum alloy frames to achieve the purpose of enjoying the sun and being close to nature. Sun room is a building admired by those who are pursuing nature and fashion. It needs to be designed and constructed according to the needs of the place and personal preferences. The interior layout can be decorated according to personal preferences. The balcony or terrace conservatory is in the entire living room, so visual connectivity is very important. It needs to be…
Design: INLY STUDIO Woodworking: Yangna Studio Landscape Architecture: Kan Garden Modern contemporary house was built under the concept of Vernacular house, designed by the owner of the house and accompanied by an architect from INLY STUDIO. By bringing local architecture in Lanna design to blend with modern style and suitable for modern lifestyle. The house that functions as both a studio and a family home by choosing to combine concrete, steel and wood structures. Combined with the style of a Japanese house that the owner likes to be applied to the traditional Lanna house until becoming a tall house with…
You might have the best neighbors in the world. Yet building a fence on your property is still a smart idea. Even if your neighbors are your best friends or family members. One of the main reasons you should consider wood fences for your property is for privacy. When you are having dinner on your patio or soaking up the sunshine in your bathing suit, you don’t want eyes from next door on you. Privacy fences are also great for safety reasons. A fence acts as a deterrent against crime and intruders on your property. Fences that are difficult to…
Architects: Fivedot Category: Office Year: 2011 This backyard office project in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle replaced an existing garage with a functional living room and office. X Tucked behind the owner’s traditional bungalow, this modern room provides a retreat from the house and activates the outdoor space between the two buildings. The project houses a small home office as well as an area for watching TV and sitting by the fireplace. In the summer, both doors open to take advantage of the surrounding deck and patio. With custom casework to accommodate turntables, this small building acts as an office…
For most people, when it comes to glass block— you either love it, or you don’t. While some find this particular contract masonry unit to look clunky and outdated, many tout glass block for its versatility and inspired design potential. No matter your side on the debate, glass block has some undeniable strengths. From shower walls to flooring to exterior walls, you can utilize glass block in countless designs. Its versatility allows contract masonry service providers to install it in almost any setting and to almost any specification. Glass block is unique in that it lets in light, but obstructs…
Rustic interior design represents a natural, rough, aged, and casual design style. The category is broad and incorporates a range of variations on the style, including Tuscan, coastal, cottage and modern rustic. Regardless of the variation, rustic style highlights rugged, natural beauty. The style originated organically and evokes a sense of past times when people repurposed items or built them from scratch. Most things came straight from the earth and, therefore, had a naturally organic and rustic nature. X In this traditional sense, rustic design might seem heavy and dark. Today, however, a more contemporary rustic style has emerged with…
Area: 436 sq.m. Details: 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms Warm, cozy, and full of rustic charm, farmhouse-style houses can feel like home before you even step through the front door. X These homes were meant for families and were built to be functional above all else, with large open living spaces, expensive (and impressive) kitchens, and acres of outdoor space. And, because of their minimalist simplicity, farmhouses are essentially a blank canvas that wants you to live your decor dreams. Though not all farmhouses are found on working farms, they still are usually found on generous parcels of land, and will…
Architects: Cavill Architects Area: 265 m² Year: 2016 Photographs: David Chatfield, Christopher Frederick Jones Inspired by architecture with veneration for the past, the added structures at Gibbon Street were imagined as a series of relic-like garden walls repurposed to accommodate a practical living environment. The philosophy implicit in this concept is the suspension of time, a wild experience, distinguished from the regularity of the modern built environment. Beginning at the front, the garden walls meander under the existing cottage and finish at the rear of the site. Flanking internal and external areas, the walls dictate the experience of the observer…
Living Area: 90 sq.m. Credit: E-Design vietnam Japanese interiors have a quiet, meditative feel that encourages those in the space to take a step back to enjoy the simpler things in life. Bring some of these tranquil decorating touches to your home with key elements of this interior style to replicate a peaceful, Zen state of mind. One of the most iconic elements of Japanese interiors is Shoji, also known as sliding screens. Traditionally, they are made from translucent rice paper framed by wood. Unlike regular swinging doors, Shojis slide back and forth, saving space in small homes. Modern versions…
Usable Area: 350 sq.m. Details: 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Traditional Japanese houses are built by erecting wooden columns on top of a flat foundation made of packed earth or stones. Wooden houses exist all over the world. What are the particular characteristics of houses in Japan, where there are four distinct seasons, including a hot and humid summer and a cold winter? In order to prevent moisture from the ground getting into the house, the floor is elevated several tens of centimeters (around 18 inches) and is laid across horizontal wooden floor beams. Areas like the kitchen and hallways have…
Comfy, cozy, and full of charm, modern farmhouse is not going out of style anytime soon. Details: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Modern farmhouse design allows people to embrace tradition and surround themselves with decor that makes them feel good—but with a modern twist reflective of the times. Modern farmhouse design evokes feelings of warmth and comfort. It’s traditional without being fussy, classic without being like a museum, and comfortable in a way that makes you want to put your feet up and stay a while. Injecting both rustic charm and present-day sophistication into one design style is a key factor…
Mr. KH VILLA Location: Da Nang Area: 20 x 20 m. When we think about color combos that stand the test of time, black and white immediately comes to mind. But for those who prefer a less high-contrast look, there’s another pairing that’s equally timeless: white and wood. Neutral enough to complement any decorating style, this classic combo brings warmth and brightness to rooms. A popular building material that is just as effective in decorative use, wood brings an automatic warmth and coziness to even a modern space. The home featured in this post take a love of wood to…
Outdoor living has become a massive trend in home makeovers, making pergola ideas the perfect architectural additions to your backyard, patio, or garden. Spruce up your garden with a pergola that blends in with other landscape elements. Don’t forget to add rose beds, a stucco fireplace, or a swing. X If you plan to spruce up your backyard or add a little shade to the patio so you can enjoy a summer afternoon, pergolas are just what you need. Discover 40 pergola ideas and designs that you can add to your outdoor space. . . . . . . .…
The house is designed to remove any inherent limitations. The partition system can be movable, the woven garden appear and disappear alternative together, the toilet hidden in the wood cabinets, the sunny shines everywhere, the breeze comes around, Feeling goes by that melts, wide, throughout. Architects: H.a Area: 72 m² Year: 2017 Photographs: Quang Dam City: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam . . This is the small townhouse in Saigon with area of 4 x 18 and 7 members, so the request is as wide as possible. . . . These metal walls allow the building to explode itself at night…