• Home Renovation

    Factors Impacting the Cost of Residential Metal Roofing

    When it comes to interviewing metal roofing contractors, one of the questions homeowners have is what the cost of the project will be.  Many elements factor into the cost of a new roof which is why quotes can vary between contractors. It’s wise to ask for an itemized bid so that when you are comparing roof replacement costs, you’re truly comparing apples to apples.  Below are aspects that contractors must consider prior to producing an accurate metal roofing quote. Size of Roof The surface area of your roof impacts the amount of material needed to re-roof.  It also factors in…

  • Home Décor

    A Masterpiece of Modern Living and Nature Integration in Brazil

    Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Just one more step. Please click the confirmation link emailed to you. In the serene landscape of Araraquara, Brazil, a 2,885-square-foot family home stands behind a brutalist concrete exterior. Created by Caio Persighini Arquitetura, Casa Patio is a two-story fusion of contemporary living with nature. From its inception, the concept of an open patio was embedded into the very core of the project. The unique topography of the terrain, with a gentle slope, inspired the home’s multi-level design, dividing it into a second floor, a semi-basement, and a social ground floor. The house…

  • Painting

    Three Contemporary Color Schemes For Curved Decor

    Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Just one more step. Please click the confirmation link emailed to you. Curved decor offers a soothing departure from conventional straight lines and sharp angles but how can we accentuate the aesthetic through color? This article explores three contemporary color schemes that beautifully complement the elegance of curved decor, each imparting a distinct character to the spaces they adorn. The first inspirational interior delivers sophisticated deep muted green accents, harmoniously juxtaposed against an ethereal warm white backdrop. Our second home design embraces the warmth of wood, tastefully accompanied by beige and brown accents…

  • Plumbing

    Future-Proofing Anthony and Michelle’s Home

    Anthony and Michelle were looking to renovate their home for the long term, not just for the next few years. Their four-bedroom, two-bathroom, single-storey house wasn’t small to start with and had been extended by the previous owner, but they wanted to reconfigure it with three aims in mind. Multiple Objectives The immediate need was more space and privacy for their four teenage children, as Anthony explains. “Our twin boys were sharing and our eldest son was in quite a small room and he’s 18 – we really wanted more space for the kids.” “We also wanted to build something…

  • Home security

    Delve Into Dark Wood Accents and Raw Concrete Decor

    Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Just one more step. Please click the confirmation link emailed to you. Deliciously dark decor meets raw industrial aesthetics in this 300-square-meter modern home, designed by Elena Sedova. Nestled in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this spellbinding residence showcases a fusion of contemporary design elements and captivating contrasts. Moody wooden accent walls and a matching lattice ceiling spread deep, lustrous tones, setting the stage for an atmosphere of refined opulence and sophistication. Alongside this dark elegance is the raw magnetism of unadorned concrete decor, which adds a rugged, urban edge to the…

  • Home Moving

    Strengthening your home’s defence for autumn and winter: A guide to window and door security

    As the saying goes, ‘Home is where the heart is.’ But it’s also where we keep our most cherished possessions and, most importantly, where we want to feel safe and secure. With autumn just around the corner, and the clocks going back on October 29, daylight hours will slowly grow shorter, and the nights will draw in. November has been proved as the prime month for potential burglars to break into a property due to the earlier, darker evenings, with them targeting houses around 5 p.m. as chances are occupants are still at work. While the 5th of November is…