Category: design
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Muskoka Cottage Design Ideas Blending Comfort and Luxury
Nestled among pristine lakes and towering pines, Muskoka cottages represent the perfect escape from urban life. Today’s discerning cottage owners seek spaces that honor traditional cottage charm while embracing modern luxury and sophisticated design elements. The art lies in creating interiors that feel authentically rustic yet undeniably refined: spaces where weathered wood meets marble countertops,…
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The River House Entry And Staircase Reveal (+ Why We Designed The Stairs This Way)
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This entry is not the infamous family drop zone, which makes me just so happy. I really love how the architect, Anne Usher, designed the layout of this house. There are two exterior entrances that lead to the mudroom (up the garage stairs and up the side of the house), allowing the front door entry…
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Minimalist Fence Designs for Modern Northwest Homes
In the Pacific Northwest, homes are surrounded by natural beauty—lush greenery, tall evergreens, and breathtaking mountain views. With such scenery, many homeowners are shifting toward minimalist fence designs that blend into the environment rather than compete with it. Minimalist fencing is more than just a style choice. It’s about combining privacy, durability, and simplicity in…
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Top 10 Trends in Modern Building Materials and Designs
Construction and architecture are continually evolving. New materials, tools, and ideas are introduced every year. Homeowners, builders, and architects desire to have strong, safe, stylish, and environmentally friendly spaces. Buildings have become more than walls and roofs. Contemporary architecture is comfort-based, functional, and looks-based. The glass railing systems are one of the trends that are…
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Turf Opens Expanded Design Experience Center at The Mart
Turf, an acoustic innovator operating at the intersection of art, technology, and design, is proud to announce the opening of its new Turf Design Experience Center, located in suite1048 of the historic Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The center offers a unique experience where visitors can draw inspiration from the showroom, work with Turf designers in…
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Fagerhult Debuts First Premium Pendant Made of Cardboard
Wrapped’s luminaire body is made of organic recycled cardboard – Solid board – which has 89% less climate impact per kilogram than aluminium. The few details made of plastic and metal are also sourced from recycled post-consumer materials. The result is a pendant luminaire with minimised environmental impact throughout, without compromising on light quality or…
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Leading Melbourne Office Designers: Sensa Interiors’ Approach
In today’s fast-moving business world, office spaces are no longer just about desks, chairs, and walls. They are powerful tools for productivity, creativity, and brand identity. Many businesses are realizing that investing in professional design is as important as investing in technology or marketing. This is where commercial office space designers in Melbourne step in…
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The Grand Finale: Mallory’s DIY Hollywood-Inspired Dining Room Reveal
A few weeks ago, we revealed my living room and my closet speakeasy, and I’m happy to report that I have one more space to share with you – my dining room! You might’ve seen a sneak peek or two if you saw the last two blog posts, since all the spaces are adjacent to…
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5 “Grab & Go” Fall Front Door Decor Combos (Halloween Too:))
The season officially changed this week to our beloved fall (and also became Libra season:)) So, for the design/holiday decor lover, that means it’s time to deck your fall front doors and porches with pumpkins, squashes, festive wreaths, etc. And if you are a Halloween enthusiast, maybe a spooky (or welcoming) skeleton too. Now, for…
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Designing Resilient Architecture & Renovation in Climate-Sensitive Zones
Communities and businesses everywhere are feeling the impact of stronger storms, hotter summers, and more frequent natural disasters. For commercial property owners, these events are more than inconveniences; they can threaten operations, revenue, and safety. This has created a new urgency for construction and renovation strategies that make buildings more resilient. Resilient architecture is no…