ichele Birch knows the exact moment she became a full-blown dark interiors addict. “I went on a course held at interior designer Abigail Ahern’s house in London two years ago. As soon as I walked through the door I thought, wow, this is so dramatic,” says Michele. “Before that I’d only done the o…
Link: Interior design goes back to black via www.theguardian.com
The doomsday survivalist or so-called “prepper” market has transformed into a multi-billion-dollar industry over the past decade. For these enthusiasts, simply having enough food and water stored is only part of the plan. For optimal security, many of these individuals are building reinforced sub…
Link: Doomsday decor: Check out these fortified, stylish underground bunkers via http://bit.ly/2iTPcBo
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In the middle of taking the bar exam at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, in New York City, along with thousands of aspiring lawyers, I had to go to the bathroom. The enormous line for the women’s restroom looked like it would take at least a half hour. There was no line for the men’s restroom….
Link: Who’s Afraid of Gender-Neutral Bathrooms? – The New Yorker
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In our upcoming March issue, we visit a 1959 home in Portland designed by local architect William Fletcher that was converted into a modern, comfortable residence for a family. We spoke to interior designer Jessica Helgerson, whose firm worked with architect Dale Farr to reimagine the house, to…
Link: A Vancouver Renovation Transforms a Backyard into a Giant Living Room
Homeowners are beginning to spend more on home improvements then they have in years. In fact, according to the Emerging Trends in the Remodeling Market report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies, remodeling is expected to see record spending in 2015 and the Portland Metropolitan area is no …
Link: Portland Remodeling Statistics – Cost vs Value
Remodeling costs from the other side of the Country
Click to Call. Why is budget important? We added a dormer to second floor and relocated the laundry room and added closet space. Project was quite extensive as we dropped garage ceiling and added all… We hired Sebring Services to finish a basement shortly after moving to the area from out-of-st…
Link: 12 Home Remodeling Experts Share Their #1 Tip for Homeowners via http://bit.ly/1JUH5Ra
The Playboy Mansion—the sprawling Los Angeles house that over four decades came to embody Hollywood’s sybaritic party culture—is going on the market for $200 million. Longtime resident Hugh Hefner has no plans to leave: Seller Playboy Enterprises is stipulating Mr. Hefner, 89, be allowed to remai…
Link: Playboy Mansion Sale Is Next Step in Business Transformation: Exclusive Photos
this plce may need some kitchen repairs
Some People Just Don’t Think Over Their Renovation Decisions, Do They? What do you think about Renovation #12…?
Link: Some People Just Don’t Think Over Their Renovation Decisions, Do They? via tresular.com & handy4homes Arlington handyman
This handy visual guide from Northshore Fireplace lists the top five highest return on investment renovation projects, as well as additional helpful information for each type of project. For example, replacing your main entry door with a new steel door is a fairly easy way to up the perceived val…
Link: The Best and Worst Projects for Increasing Your Home’s Return on Investment via lifehacker.com & handy4homes.com
Some People Just Don’t Think Over Their Renovation Decisions, Do They? What do you think about Renovation #12…?
Link: Some People Just Don’t Think Over Their Renovation Decisions, Do They? via lastlet.com
Designed by for a pair of artists, this 10,000-square-foot residence located in Greenwich, Connecticut, features a green screen that creates a living skin over the majority of the concrete-block structure. Designed for a pair of artists, this 10,000-square-foot “Art Barn” features a “green screen…
Link: Art Barn by Robert Young Architecture & Interiors via homeadore.com
The furnished interiors of New York City’s first few micro-apartments have been revealed. Formerly known as ‘My Micro NY’, the residence located at Carmel Place has been branded ‘Ollie’ by Stage 3 Properties—a housing solutions company partnering with nARCHITECTS and Monadnock Development on this…
Link: Minimalist, Stylish Interiors Of New York’s First Micro-Apartments Unveiled
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A concrete window seat, geometric tiles and a storage wall made of wooden boxes feature inside this east London house that has been renovated and extended by local studio Mustard Architects (+ slideshow). Named Nook House, the project involved doubling the ground-floor space of the Victorian-era …
Link: Mustard Architects celebrates crevices with Nook House renovation via www.dezeen.com
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Link: Toy Soldiers Made From Clay Pots – DIY Christmas Decor or Homemade Gifts via http://bit.ly/1UT2GdS
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As International Style modernism flourished in the mid-20th century, architects in the Pacific Northwest developed a regional version, fusing the glassy transparency of Mies van der Rohe and Richard Neutra with a reverence for natural wood and pitched roofs. But by the time Ty and Kelly Milford…
Link: Midcentury Renovation in Portland Capitalizes on Nature with Seven Doors to the Outside via www.dwell.com
KITA-KYUSHU, JAPAN — If there’s one thing Japan is passionate about, it’s toilets. Potties, loos, restrooms, john, powder room, however you say it, Japan has put a lot of thought into the smallest room of the house. Japan is famous for its high-tech, derriere-washing, tushie-warming toilets. The…
Link: How Japan’s toilet obsession produced some of the world’s best bathrooms via http://wapo.st/1OdHTlY
“we use them, some are better than others” ~ handy4omes handyman
I guess if you’re in a bind and don’t even have a utility knife this could be a last minute out of the box method.
All trends come and go and are constantly evolving in slightly different ways. Trends are something you always want to keep in mind when renovating your home. As we update to sell our personal homes, we always think of the resale value we can bring to not only our homes but yours. Making smart…
Link: Home Remodeling Trends of 2016 via construction2style.com
“not sure I agree with all these trends” ~ handy4homes.com
