Tag: Exterior Design

Posted on 12/24/2023
Decorative porch ideas inspired by your favorite design styles
If you want to spend more time outdoors, a decorative...
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Posted on 12/04/2022
Driveway: Will Paving or Repaving Increase Your Home's Value?
When homeowners weigh which upgrades best improve their property values; remodeling kitchens and expanding bathrooms are almost always top of the list. But what about installing a new driveway? A dirt or gravel parking area turns into a veritable quagmire during bouts of heavy precipitation, which could mean you end up tracking more mess into your home than...
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Posted on 11/20/2022
Outdoor living spaces: 3 Simple upgrades to consider
Regardless of temperature, it’s never too soon or too late to start thinking about improving your outdoor living spaces. If you want to spend more time outdoors, your backyard, side yard or even a small balcony can be the perfect place to get some fresh air. If your outdoor space needs a refresh, try some of these simple...
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Posted on 02/20/2022
Country Style Porch Ideas to Try
If you’re looking for a style to guide your porch or patio decor, consider going country. The country design style is casual, comfortable and celebrates both the beautiful and practical furnishings. A country style porch will encourage you to relax and stay a while to enjoy the ease and pleasure of country life—no matter where you live. Here...
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Posted on 11/28/2021
Building Stone Varieties: A Stone for Every Home
Image by Artur Pawlak from Pixabay When you think “natural stone home” you might have a particular look in mind. It might make you think of storybook cottages or even ancient castles. While stone has been a building material of choice for thousands of years, there’s no reason it has to look vintage. In fact, there are many...
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Posted on 10/10/2021
Landscape Design Fundamentals: How to Get Started
If you’re new to designing outdoor spaces it might be easy to get overwhelmed. Luckily, there are some key principles and guidelines that go into every landscape design no matter the size or location. Here we’ll go over the basic tips and concepts to consider when creating your own landscape design. Consider Usage The easiest place to begin...
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Posted on 08/15/2021
Mid-Century Modern vs. Art Deco: How to Tell the Difference
"art deco metal wall panel" by Dean Hochman licensed under CC BY 2.0 Mid-century modern and art deco are popular design styles that are sometimes mistaken for the same thing. While the two styles share some similarities, there are some key differences both in concept and execution. Both styles feature differing materials, colors and patterns in both architecture...
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