Category: design
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Backyard Design Trends for Modern Outdoor Living Spaces
Looking to create a remarkable outdoor area? Outdoor living spaces now serve as focal points for modern lifestyles rather than just being home extensions. By applying the right design approach you can develop an outdoor sanctuary that integrates functionality with style and comfort. And here’s the thing… Current backyard design trends focus on developing versatile…
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Modern Trends in Paving and Concrete Design
Table of Contents Introduction to Modern Paving Eco-Friendly Paving Solutions Innovative Concrete Finishes The Rise of Permeable Pavements Technological Advancements in Concrete Artistic Concrete Designs The Future of Urban Infrastructure Conclusion: The Path Ahead for Paving and Concrete Introduction to Modern Paving In recent years, the transformation in paving and concrete design has been revolutionary,…
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Great Dupes: Emily’s Favorite Outdoor Pieces
I think I can say that the majority of us love looking at beautiful homes filled with beautiful things that are often outside of our budgets. It’s both aspirational and sometimes a bummer because WE WANT THOSE BEAUTIFUL THINGS TOO. The good news is that there are so many products on the market, including so…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025 finalists: Design Innovation
The Digital Construction Awards attracted 170-plus entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for the Design Innovation award. This category recognises the best use of digital technology and data to enhance the practical aspects of building and project design for successful delivery. This category is not focused on…
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How We Made Vintage-Inspired Corbels For The Outdoor Kitchen Gazebo
As I was designing this “kitchen gazebo,” I found almost no inspiration that looked and functioned like I wanted ours to look/feel. They were mostly big boxy McMansion-looking Texas-style structures or hexagonal sweet old timey gazebos, but I found almost no images of rectangular covered structures that looked charming and pretty. So I knew that…
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You Asked, We Delivered: 21 Reclining Chairs That Don’t *Look* Like Recliners
The year was 2017: Beyoncé announced her pregnancy with her twins with great fanfare. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got engaged. Millions of people participated in Women’s Marches worldwide, protesting the election of Donald Trump and advocating for women’s rights. Emily Henderson rounded up good-looking recliner chairs. Well, eight years later, Sir and Rumi Carter…
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Steel, Glass, and Concrete: The Rise of Industrial-Modern Homes
Some people think that industrial chic doesn’t work for a home. The design lacks warmth, natural light, or a grounding aura. They may be right. Then again, with the progress of construction technology, even the naysayers can be won over. The industrial-modern home is no longer confined to a niche aesthetic tucked away in urban…
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Design Coaching Chrissy & Pete: A Mini Demo Update And OFFICIAL Kitchen Layout
Gretch here, signing on to give you a project update! A few weeks ago we kicked off a new design coaching series and introduced you to our starting line-up (Chrissy & Pete). If this doesn’t ring a bell, hop on over to the intro post where we break it all down. But for a quick…
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EHD Design Rescue: We Help 4 Readers Stuck On Design Choices Finish Their Room
When you’re feeling stuck with just about anything in life or work, it’s nice to tap someone’s shoulder and say, “Hey, can you take a look at this and let me know what I should do next?” Right? Part of working for myself, at home alone, has me missing that lifeline. I can’t tell you…
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Let’s Deep Dive Into Our Outdoor Kitchen Appliances (+ What Brian And I Didn’t Agree On At First And I WAS RIGHT!!!!!!)
While you saw the full reveal of the kitchen this Monday, today I want to walk you through the Coyote appliances which help me make my corn on the cob, house all my salad mixings, and of course, help Brian Henderson make his epic smash burgers (and steaks and chickens and rotisserie and kebabs –…