For some reason, this makes me think of historical homes. A bathtub (literal tub) in the kitchen would have been more likely in most early homes. But a bathtub in a bedroom seems like the luxurio...

As much as I love the concept - and the boundary pushing - the only thing I can think of after looking at that first photograph is "baby mosquito breeding."

Your little picture experiment is a good start. Add more big plants since you have such an abundance of natural light. They will help to soften the hard edges (you've got a lot of straight lines ...

When my check arrives, I will use it for custom-made ceramic dinner plates. The silly gov't wants us to 'stimulate' the economy with this created money, so my decision is to support a local artisa...

Ceiling textures that are painful to the touch are so not cool. Exposed structural elements (including a slab's underside) rock my world. It brings to mind the day when engineers and architects w...

I hate to be a voice of dissent - but at proper times and places, leaf blowers aren't a worthwhile evil to go fighting against. At my university there are thousands of deciduous trees which coat t...

Fortunately my cat has never been the climbing type. I adopted from a no-kill shelter and asked for a kitty which wasn't prone to mischief. She wouldn't pass up anything that looks grass-like unt...

omgosh leave the wood. As previously mentioned - hanging curtains or quilts along the walls (if you find them to be so dark) could add delicious color and airiness to the room. Once to start to ma...

The biggest thing to keep in mind is light. When walls (esp the ceiling to wall connection) are not well lit, a space will feel gloomy. I think some small-scaled, interesting lighting placed high...

Be careful where you purchase your eucalyptus. Many craft stores will paint/soak the plants in dye, even if it's the correct color.