08/15/2015 06:12
People often have the illusion that gardens are static places, manicured and perfect, stable and constant. Some botanical and public gardens contribute to this idea, but they are highly stylized exam...
08/15/2015 03:12
We recently reported on how formal dining rooms are alive and well. But this is still the age of the open floor plan, when rooms are being replaced by zones. Establishing the kitchen and living room ...
08/15/2015 01:12
Located in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood, this former Methodist church, built in 1901, was a dream project for a young couple who wanted an open, light-soaked home in which to raise their three...
08/14/2015 23:12
One of the easiest and simplest ways to give a bedroom a big wallop of design is with an accent wall. You could make the case that the best place to do this is behind the headboard, because the rest ...
08/14/2015 21:12
The lush, dark green foliage of Texas ebony (Ebenopsis ebano) is often the first characteristic people find attractive. While many trees native to the Southwest have varying shades of lighter greens ...