Architecture | Decoration | Design

Nov 21, 2024

A Californian Ranch House Expanded Into A Sophisticated And Modern Home

Originally built in 1956, this ranch house nestled in the beautiful hills of Los Angeles, California began a new chapter when not so long ago it was renovated and expanded with a brand new second floor. The project was a collaboration between architecture studio Assembledge and interior experts at studio...

Nov 21, 2024

Best House Front Design Ideas For Your Curb Appeal

House front designs are just as important as the interior of your house, so designing the exterior of your house is crucial. This is for a few reasons. For one, the exterior of your house is the first thing people will notice about your home. But also, when you drive...

Nov 21, 2024

A Residential Complex In India Built In Perfect Harmony With Nature

The idea of living in harmony with nature is making a comeback lately. We’re starting to rediscover our love for the open world and our appreciation for raw and untouched beauty. The Stone Lodges project is based on that very idea. The stone pathway that winds through the trees gives...

Nov 21, 2024

Size Of 2×4 Wood And What It Is Used For

A 2×4 wood board is the most common type of lumber used in the world. It is used for framing houses and in part of just about every other type of project. The size and strength of the boards are what make them so popular. It hasn’t always been this...

Nov 21, 2024

Standard Stair Width In America

The standard stair width in America varies depending on your region and the type of building you are referring to. Residential homes have narrower staircases than public spaces which need quite a bit more room. While the numbers are different, it can be easy to find out what size of...

Nov 21, 2024

How Old Is My House? The History Of My House Guide

The history of my house can help me travel through time as I’ve always dreamt of doing. That’s because the thought of living in a different time is exciting. Time traveling is romanticized in TV and film, so this feeling is natural. In today’s world, the closest you can get...

Nov 21, 2024

A Modern-Industrial House On A Beautiful Corner Lot In Mexico

A small and open corner lot from Colina, Mexico has been beautifully filled out by studio Di Frenna Arquitectos just last year, in 2020. They built here an inviting house which was dubbed Casa Mao. It’s a 389 square meter home with a simple and modern design on the outside...

Nov 21, 2024

Modern Wooden House That Weathers Naturally And Blends With The Landscape

This small and lovely house from Jose Ignacio, Uruguay may not look like much but it’s special because of the context. The design itself is super simple. Architecture studio Fábrica de casas went with a linear and elongated shape, like a rectangle clad in wood with cut-outs and openings that...

Nov 21, 2024

Types Of Screws And How They Are Used

Types of screws can prove useful to learn. Not only will it help you when picking out screws to use for your project, but it can also help you understand the science of construction a bit better. Why do some screws work for one project and other screws for another?...

Nov 21, 2024

What Is A Pole Barn House Kit?

Apole barn house is an interesting type of house that is trending right now. With farmhouses, barndominiums, and rustic decor trending, we just had to look into pole barn houses too. Because why not? Pole barn houses are houses that look similar to barns on the outside. But this isn’t...

Nov 21, 2024

Crawl Space Foundation: Is It Better Than A Slab Foundation?

Slab foundation vs crawlspace? Which is better? It is the first thing you build so figuring it out is very important early on. Though there are other types of foundations, there are two primary concrete foundations. There is a concrete slab foundation that consists of a single piece of concrete....

Nov 21, 2024

What Is A Tract House? The Most Affordable Housing Development

A tract house is a type of pre-built home. Some pre-built homes have been lived in and others will be just for you. A tract house is one of these types of houses that you may be interested in looking into. This type of home is common in certain regions...

Nov 21, 2024

A Beautiful Concrete Shelter At The Edge Of A Peaceful Village

Steep slopes are difficult to build anything on and make projects more challenging but they’re also rewarding in ways that flat areas of land can’t be. The views from up top are always beautiful and the architecture is usually interesting. This modern shelter house from Portugal for example was built...

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