At the Intersection of Art, Architecture & Design

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I’m always surprised at how easy and yet dramatic it is to update a fireplace. Life, for this firebox, started out in the 1950’s as a country-look brick fireplace.

Another nice design idea from the house I visited in California recently — entertainment components that disappear when not in use.

Upgrading your fireplace surround can be an inexpensive way to make a big impact. This article shows before and after shots of 6 fireplaces and explains what we did.

Yesterday’s article covered the major elements that make color palettes work in architecture using a home with a bold, bright color palette. This home uses the same conceptual elements with a more somber palette of grayed-greens, deep wine, and a touch of creamy yellow. This home also features two elements that weren’t as apparent in the other home: The effectivness of Darker Transitions and moving from Dark to Light as daylight increases.

We had recently modernized the kitchen, dining room, and master suite and hall bath. With just a few cosmetic changes, we modernized the living room to fit in.