Category: design
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How Big Is The Guest Cottage? All The Dimensions And Floor Plans For Us To Geek Out Over
I honestly had no idea what the square footage was of our 1850s guest cottage on the property. My guess was around 2k, so I was super eager to find out how close I was. Gretchen did us a solid and took ALLL the measurements, and while it isn’t perfect and I wouldn’t hand it…
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Where Ventilation Design Meets Building Aesthetics
In modern commercial architecture, design is no longer just about creating visually appealing spaces—it’s also about functionality, occupant comfort, and environmental efficiency. One often overlooked but critical aspect of this integration is ventilation design. Properly designed ventilation not only ensures a healthy indoor environment but can also complement architectural aesthetics, creating spaces that are both…
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The Best Faux Fall Branches and Flowers
May Martha Stewart roll over in her gardening bed (have you seen her lately? The lady looks incredible). Most stylists are pretty anti-faux plants, flowers, and branches simply because the real stuff is so much prettier, more organic/nuanced/special-looking, etc. Then there is the whole plastic issue with fake flowers, which isn’t awesome, and of course,…
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New-Age Building Materials Fuel Creativity for Architects
Back in the 15th Century, the Renaissance ushered in an era of reinvention for architecture. The focus shifted to making beautiful buildings that were also robust and could stand the test of time. Today, many architects continue to devote energies to passion projects, aiming to build a world where beauty and functionality coexist. Helping them…
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We’re Doing It AGAIN: The VELUX Brighter Days Makeover Giveaway 2025…Could It Be You???
I’m extremely excited to once again give a free room makeover to (hopefully) one of you. Quite possibly my favorite part of my job and what I really live for. As a massive skylight fan, I can tell you that the natural light and fresh air that VELUX skylight systems bring in can really transform…
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MOTO REVEAL: How Mallory Made Her Boring Living Room Feel Homey In Just One Month
Welcome to my new apartment!! You last saw my 500 sqft studio in Hollywood, and now you’re entering my 2-bed 1950s Los Feliz pad. This apartment has been in my friend group for about 4 years, and we just keep passing it down to each other because it has a ton of perks: it’s rent-stabilized,…
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Integrating Sports Analytics in Modern Venue Design
Sports venues aren’t what they used to be. They’re no longer just big shells of concrete packed with plastic seats and concession stands on every corner. Today’s venues are living, breathing ecosystems—wired with sensors, powered by algorithms, and designed with data in mind. And here’s the kicker: the same kind of structured analysis used in…
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6 Design Trends That Will Make Your Home Cozy For Fall (And Beyond)
While I have slightly mixed feelings about letting summer go, there’s really nothing like fall. I mean, we say it every year, right? So, to fully shed my sandals’ tan and dreaming of swimming in the ocean (of which I only did once this summer…FAIL), I thought we could look at the design trends that…
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Future Trends in School Desk Technology and Design
Fancy a peek at what future classrooms are going to look like? Get comfy and let’s see together. The ugly days of fixed, uncomfortable school desks will soon become history. Schools are starting to acknowledge that old-fashioned school furniture just doesn’t work anymore. And when 32% of schools report improved performance when integrating new educational…
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Building Dreams: How Architects Turn Ideas into Landmarks
Turning a vision into a physical space is one of the most transformative journeys anyone can take. From the sketch of a concept to the unveiling of a finished structure, architectural services play a vital role in shaping environments that inspire, protect, and endure. These services are not merely about construction but about creating landmark…