• The Four Main Benefits of Installing Skirting Boards in Your Home
    Plumbing

    The Four Main Benefits of Installing Skirting Boards in Your Home

    August 5, 2023 - By 

    Skirting boards, baseboards, or moldings are commonly overlooked in interior design and home improvement. However, these humble additions can significantly impact your home’s appearance and functionality. Options like the chamfer skirting board serve practical and aesthetic purposes, making them essential when designing or renovating your living space. Skirting Type Easy Explanations Skirting boards or baseboards, as some folks call them, are like the cherry on top of a sundae for your walls. They add that extra touch of style while protecting your walls from any bumps and scrapes. MDF Skirting Boards: MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is your friend when watching the pennies. It’s…

  • DPAGES – a design publication for lovers of all things cool & beautiful
    Home security

    DPAGES – a design publication for lovers of all things cool & beautiful

    August 5, 2023 - By 

      Photo: David Duncan Livingston   AN INNOVATIVE… thinker with a multidisciplinary approach to interior design, Heather Hilliard is a leading light in her field, with a background in art history and modern architecture acquired from scholarly institutions including Berkeley and Stanford. As a member of The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, The ASID, and The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, to name but a few, Hilliard also ranks as one of the most prolific designers of her generation, overseeing everything from the refurbishment of a grand New York loft to the full renovation of a traditional Painted…

  • Building A Floating Deck + Grill Station (In One Weekend)!
    Home Moving

    Building A Floating Deck + Grill Station (In One Weekend)!

    August 5, 2023 - By 

    Looking for a dedicated grill station? Build a floating deck for your grill in just one weekend of work! I have wanted to purchase a grill for our backyard since the day we closed on our house, but after redoing our entire deck, I realized we didn’t have the space to fit the grill anymore. So, when your new grill doesn’t fit on your deck, you build a deck for your new grill! I created a DIY floating deck and grill station right off our main deck in just two days of work. Here’s how! How To Build A Floating…

  • How to Improve Your Home’s Safety (from the Inside Out!)
    Home Renovation

    How to Improve Your Home’s Safety (from the Inside Out!)

    August 5, 2023 - By 

    Your home is a valuable asset, but more importantly, it’s where your family feels most comfortable, safe, and secure.  However, while your family may feel protected inside your house—it doesn’t mean your property is as safe as possible. There are several security measures even the most proactive homeowner can overlook that, unfortunately, can have catastrophic consequences.  Fortunately, improving your home’s defenses isn’t difficult—it just takes time and dedication. Follow these tips to boost your property’s security, so you can have complete confidence about your family’s safety in any situation. Tips for Improving Your Home’s Safety & Security Evaluate Your Homeowners…

  • Why Every Multi-Story Home Needs a Dumbwaiter Lift
    Home Décor

    Why Every Multi-Story Home Needs a Dumbwaiter Lift

    August 4, 2023 - By 

    In the past, dumbwaiter lifts were typically found in commercial settings like restaurants or hotels, but they are increasingly being recognized for the numerous benefits they can bring to multi-story homes. From enhancing convenience to increasing property value, there are several reasons why every multi-story home could benefit from a dumbwaiter or goods lift, like those provided by SD Lifts. Let’s explore these reasons in depth. Photo: Dumbwaiter lift Convenience at Your Fingertips Living in a multi-story home often involves carrying items up and down stairs regularly. This can become tiresome, particularly if the items are bulky or heavy. Here’s…

  • DPAGES – a design publication for lovers of all things cool & beautiful
    Painting

    DPAGES – a design publication for lovers of all things cool & beautiful

    August 4, 2023 - By 

        THIS PALATIAL… house is a protected building and a cherished piece of San Francisco history. With its traditional ‘gingerbread’ look and asymmetrical shape, it has all the classic features of a Victorian-era residence with the added cachet of being a corner site, making it one of the most arresting homes on historic Buchanan Street. The residence’s crisp facade belies a large-scale renovation undertaken by internationally renowned Richard Beard Architects and the celebrated design firm The Wiseman Group. Specializing in site-specific projects that sensitively draw from the culture, history and ecology of the surrounding environment, the project team expertly…