W Residences – an Austin, Texas Condo Designed by Sanders Architecture

Close attention to detail is key to the beauty of this 3,100 square foot condo customization in the W Residences in downtown Austin, Texas. A rearrangement of spaces and a playful embrace of existing high rise infrastructure, was necessary to accommodate a family of four in this high-rise urban condominium. Designed by Sanders Architecture Close attention to detail is key to the beauty of this 3,100 square foot condo customization in the W Residences in downtown Austin, Texas. A rearrangement of spaces and a playful embrace of existing high rise infrastructure, was necessary to accommodate a family of four in

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40 Gift Ideas for Interior Designers (Under $20, $50, $100 and $200)

Whether you have a friend or family member who is an interior designer or you recently hired one, there are definitely a fleet of gift ideas for interior designers they will appreciate. After all, it’s nice to receive gifts relevant to our career or vocation.  I know I like it.  Here’s the list. TIP: Most of the gift suggestions below are self-explanatory, but if not or it’s a little different, we provide a link and/or linked image to a suggested product. Gifts Under $20 Art sketchbook – It is great for capturing ideas on the go. You can take quick

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Usovo House by Oleg Klodt Architect & Design

The smoky-emerald leaves of pristine forests form a skyward-facing dome – where the blue sky above is streaked with birch-twigs… It’s this very landscape that’s so closely entwined with the Russian soul, almost magnetically… that has drawn the prolific Muscovite nobility towards it,and their laurel-wreathed successors… It was in 1864 that the Ilinskoe and Usovo Estates were acquired by Russian Emperor Alexander II for his wife, Empress Maria Alexandrovna. Here, afrom the madding glitter of the capital, they whiled away their summer months – along with their son and heir, Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich and his wife, Grand-Duchess Elisaveta Fydorovna.

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21 Different Types of Light Fixtures

Refurbishing your home with the right lighting fixtures is the best way not just to illuminate but also to set the tone of your room. The choices can be overwhelming so choose according to the design elements and functions of each room. You can mix and match lighting fixtures by layering, choosing a focal point, coordinating the overall feel in an open floor plan, and mixing two to four finishes. Most importantly, don’t choose a lighting fixture just because it looks great. Keep in mind the lighting needs of your room and be sure to pick one that serves that

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Photo Flip: 100 Fall Exterior Postcards From Houzz (100 photos)

From New Hampshire to Oregon to Nagano, Japan, join us on a photo tour of 100 picturesque front porches, doors, exteriors and yards that are putting on a leafy seasonal show of color. Then tell us in the Comments: Which front door would you want to come home to?

Houzz Tour: A White Backdrop Showcases Danish Classics in Denmark (23 photos)

In 2014, Astrid and Henrik Larsen got the keys to what they had nicknamed “the ugliest house on the street” when they first saw it. They had a plan to transform this villa in Aarhus, Denmark, into their dream home, and for two years, they put all their efforts into the project. Today its blue front door…

Houzz TV: Beyond the Ghost Stories of the Winchester Mystery House (34 photos)

Holiday Front Door Decor Under $75 (193 photos)

Great first impressions count — especially if it doesn’t cost much to make one. Shop this collection to usher in the holidays.

Houzz Tour: Architect Turns a Fishing Shack Into His Dream Cabin (20 photos)

8 Blue Paint Colors to Consider for a Beautiful Kitchen Island (16 photos)

If you’re lucky enough to have a kitchen island then you’re also lucky enough to have a great design opportunity. Adding an accent color to an island is a relatively easy way to add personality to your kitchen. In this first article in a series on kitchen island color ideas, we’ll look at some of the…