Design Ideas - Special Fireplace

I ran across this sculpture installation that really caught my eye.  A really simple fireplace wall composition with one spectacular piece of art.  The glass wheat sculpture is designed by Canlis Glass out of Seattle, Washington.  Check it out.Simple composition of the fireplace wall.  A contemporary fire box and open display niche sit side by side.  Wheat sculpture centered above.Lighting is important here as it really emphasizes...

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Bathroom Storage

Extra baskets, wall cabinets, and recessed wall cubbies make smaller bathrooms feel a bit bigger...

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really modern really old house design

I ran across some photos of this house I thought interesting.  Actually, I love it.  The home located in Yport in Normandy, France was designed by Franklin Azzi Architecture in Paris.I have for some time been very interested in the blending and contrasting of old and new - of traditional and modern.  Here the focal point for the design composition is a simple brick and stone box.  This emulates old fashioned rural farm structures...

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Ron Brenner Design to be Featured in New Book

An In-Law Apartment I designed a few years ago is to be featured in an upcoming book by Michael Litchfield.  The book is called in-laws, outlaws and granny flats; and is slated to be available in bookstores and online by late February / early March.the book can be pre-ordered at the taunton store - in-laws-outlaws-and-granny-flatsThe book features a number of case studies that illustrate ways in which homeowners are creating in-law suites....

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Merry Christmas !!!!

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Use ALL of Your Space !

Look at every inch of your space. You never know what you can do in a small area...

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Almost here.....

Are YOU ready?...

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New House Plan Offering - The Excelsior Cottage

Simply Elegant Home Designs is very proud to offer an amazing new house plan - the Excelsior Farmhouse Cottage; designed by Ron Brenner of Ron Brenner Architects.  The design combines elements from traditional farmhouse and contemporary cottage home styles.    Excelsior Farmhouse Cottage - FrontExcelsior Farmhouse Cottage - Side / RearExcelsior Farmhouse Cottage - Living RoomThis home plan’s exterior is characterized...

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Small Style....

!--can look good in ANY style ! Have a great weekend...

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Easy Christmas decor

Decorating for Christmas does not have to be hard, just look at these fun ideas...

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Cool Kitchens

Compact but oh so cool ...

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Blue Carrot Shop !

Please check out Alexandra's website Blue Carrot Shop for tons of fun "kitsch" !! Just click on the title of this post and it will take you to her site ! Great site for Christmas shopping ...

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Dine In !

Always make room for some sort of table, even if its a tiny school desk...

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More Christmas...

Beautiful...

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On to Christmas .....

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Happy Thanksgiving !!!

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Snow Whites

Its getting cold where I'm at, and I'm thinking of snow....beautiful white fluffy sno...

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