A television can be placed over the fireplace — and not always be visible. Keep the TV out in the open, set it inside an entertainment unit or hide the darn thing altogether? Designers and homeowners are getting creative about how to incorporate a flat-screen in a room now that the latest technology is providing [...]
Archive | July, 2009
Mid-Century Ranch Bath
Open vanities have become wildly popular and offer convenient storage Houses built with windows tucked just under the roof line offer uninterrupted walls that lend themselves wonderfully to definition by a change in the surface. That feature is often found in mid-century style homes in the western U.S. This contemporary bath, in just such a [...]
Understanding Picture Walls
Arranging a picture wall is a challenge, especially when starting from scratch. I’ve been thinking about two separate spaces in my house, which prompted me to begin collecting these idea shots. For me, picture walls are less about specific images than the way they are arranged in the space. Their success depends a lot on [...]
Blue Floor Kitchen
My first question was “OMG, what’s that fabulous floor?” There’s a lot to say about this highly individual kitchen by Baltimore architect Charles Bohl. Practicality aside, the color and texture of the Matisse-blue epoxy-paint floor makes everything appear to float on a shimmering lake – evoking water as a vital element – with stunning effect. [...]
