Kitchens, family rooms, and dedicated dining rooms all offer opportunities for comfortable, attractive eating spaces. Consider these options for creating practical eating areas in your home. Dining area: For a more formal dining experience, opt for a dedicated dining space separate from the kitchen. A dining area might also be part of a family room, giving the eating area the potential to act either as a formal or casual dining...Read More
Does your family disagree on how to design the family room? Some members might enjoy a quiet, peaceful space while others like to play music and movies in here. Turn your family room into a place where both kids and adults are welcome. After all, it’s called the “family” room for a reason. Try these tips for designing a multi-functional family room for your home. Divide the space into sections...Read More
We learned at school that one of our basic needs is shelter. When we reach adulthood, it becomes important to have a home we can call our own or necessary to provide shelter to our own family. At some point in our lives, each of us gets to choose the type of home we live in. We may have to choose a rental, buy a home or build. Those who...Read More
The nature of a floor can influence the reflection of a home. The design and material can dictate the feeling of the room. A typical example of this is the Wide Pine Floor which offers a country look and feel. Do you know that having different floor levels can make a significant change to the look of a room or a home? Let’s look at areas with different floor levels...Read More
We are inside, and just entered the Foyer! Typically, it is a small hallway or open space at the main entrance of a building that acts as a reception area for visitors. In large buildings such as cinemas, concert halls, theatres etc. it is used like a lobby where users gather before and in between events. This architectural design element is used to welcome the guests into the house or apartment...Read More
