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The Orient has always inspired a sense of mystery and refinement that is appealing to the adventurous soul. Whether you have a home in the Hamptons or in downtown Seattle, adding a little Asian influence into your home is a fabulous decision. Here are some ways you can incorporate Asian influences when you are designing …

At Gelotte Hommas Architecture, we excel in translating clients’ desires into exceptional designs. We live by the motto “the Art in Architecture,” blending the intuitive with the rational and paying careful attention to the distinct aspects of aesthetics. Here’s how to work with your architect using a wish list when designing a home to create …

Each zone within your bathroom serves a different purpose; the toilet, the shower, the sink and the vanity all have important roles to play, and displaying these zones as the independent functions that they are can be a great way to promote bathroom privacy without compromising style. Contemporary Bathroom by Johns Creek Interior Designers & …

Anyone who has ever dealt with a cramped or poorly laid out kitchen knows just how frustrating it can be. Small work spaces make cooking with a partner near impossible and little to no storage means things get stored on counters thus reducing what little work space you already have. But, carefully planning your kitchen …

Cats are not so much pets as they are roommates, and their attitude about your home – and your things – shows that. That’s why you should design your new home or remodel with your cat in mind; give them his or her space and he or she will (hopefully) give you yours. Here are …

When people typically plan their flooring, a few different options come to mind: carpet and hard-wood. There is another flooring option that is both affordable and durable: bamboo. And because bamboo is renewable, using it to cover your floors is environmentally friendly, as well. Contemporary Kitchen by Charleston Architects & Designers DLB Custom Home Design via …

Nothing rounds off the look of a room like good lighting, and your master bedroom is certainly no different. Choose the best lighting for your bedroom by incorporating style and function. Here are a few bedroom lighting ideas to help shed light on the subject. Tampa Contemporary Bedroom by Interiors by Studiom via Houzz Get it off …

As the economy struggles to right itself, mortgage rates have steadily increased after record lows just a few years earlier. Though many people were still reluctant to make a home purchase at the first sign of the increase, the trend seems to be reversing as an increase in August new home sales indicates. Up by …

A home without good lighting loses it’s beauty as soon as the sun sets, but a home with great lighting never skips a beat. Give your home the shining personality it deserves with the right lighting. To choose the right lighting for your home, consider the following: Contemporary Living Room by Austin Architects & Designers …

One of the recent trends in customizing homes is having an open shower design in the bathroom. Whether it’s the master bath or otherwise (or all of them), this addition can be an attractive and streamlined look for your home. Curbless showers make an interesting and appealing aesthetic choice. Here are a few items to …