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Low and angular, the prairie home style of architecture is credited to Frank Lloyd Wright and is influenced by Japanese design aesthetics.

Queen Anne home design, which is one of many offshoots of Victorian style, was most popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The advent of mass-production allowed for creation of fancy trims and woodwork at a reasonable price.
Queen Annes are multi-story, sometimes rising as large as two, three, or even four stories tall.
They’re usually irregular [...]

Formal and elegant, the Federal style home features a symmetrical, usually rectangular shape and two or even three floors.

Featuring four rooms on each floor and typically a large central dormer above the main door, homes with foursquare floor plans are popular in the Arts and Crafts, Prairie and Farmhouse styles of architecture.

With sleek lines and a flat roof without eaves, the Moderne home architectural style became popular during the mid 20th century.

Sometimes adorned with columns, Greek Revival or Classic Colonial style homes are elegant and timeless.

The cape cod is a traditional home style evolved from the English style of house, designed to stand up to the harsh weather of New England and featuring steeply pitched roof lines and exterior window shutters.

Soapstone has made a strong comeback in recent years and has been showing a lot up in designer showcase kitchens. Resistant to water and stains, soapstone is a great choice if you want a natural stone countertop that’s different than all those marble and granite kitchens out there.

So, how do you put an entire home into only 36 square meters (387.5 square feet)?
Designed by Luigi Colani, the prototype Rotor House features some pretty ingenious space saving to fit kitchen, bathroom, sleeping quarters an a little spare living space into the ultra compact living space.
Taking a page from the mobile home and boating [...]

Decorating a girl’s room can be a fun project. For privacy and light control, you’ll want to design a window treatment for her room. Whether you are considering blinds, shades or curtains, read this guide to learn how to create a window covering that matches her bedroom theme, colors and decor!

Decorating a child’s bedroom is a difficult process.
You want to create a room that he’ll be happy in, but you don’t necessarily want to spend a lot of money on Power Ranger decorations when he might lose interest in them in a year.
Your goal is to decorate the space according to his tastes without committing [...]

If your teenager is anything like I was, her room is a constant mess.
I remember having to wade through piles of books and clothes to get to my bed, which was never made.
Despite all of the mess, my walls were always decorated to the nines and reflected my interests and personality.
Whether your kid is a [...]

Your kitchen is a family gathering place that deserves the same attention you’d give to designing any other room in your house.
If you’d like a new look for your kitchen but don’t have the funds to undertake a full remodeling project, consider replacing your window treatments.
Window curtains are one of the easiest ways to increase [...]

Ceramic tile is a great choice for kitchen surfaces.
It’s durable, easy to maintain, and waterproof. Mass manufactured tile is also one of the most affordable surfaces you can buy, and if you’re craving a more custom look, you can purchase a few accent tiles at a reasonable price.
Tiling a kitchen backsplash is an attractive wall [...]

When you’re planning your kitchen remodel, one of the key factors you’ll need to consider is the cabinets.
They generally account for about half of the kitchen remodeling budget, so you want to make sure that you’re getting the best quality for your money.
Furthermore, choosing the right cabinet can make or break the overall design of [...]