You know how big upcycling is nowadays, right? The most common are clothes, but then there’s furniture too, and even orange peels as candles! What about the ultimate in upcycling? We are talking about converting an 1870 church in The Netherlands into a modern residence; a dated building conversion done right.A couple of months ago, we featured the spectacular home of Spanish architect Roberto Bofill. He turned a massive cement factory into his home. This one we are going to talk about is more than that, or shall we say, holier than thou. The Utrecht Catholic Parish commissioned architect Gerard Gerritsen to build a church in 1870. He was able to do it in seven months with a total cost of 25,481...
David Collins saw himself as a visionary architect with a passion to create bespoke masterpieces. He refused to follow a trend or do something that the majority fancy. Instead, he followed his own design instincts, and that made him one of the most sought-after architects in the world. The Irish-born architect originally wanted to become a lawyer, but the degree required Latin during that time a subject he was not quite fond of. Because of his fondness for clothes, he thought of pursuing a career in fashion, but his parents were against it. Following the footsteps of his father was not part of his initial plan, but he still ended up as an architect, and a great one at that....
A screened porch is a great way to bring the outdoors in and enjoy the fresh breeze without the fear of insects ruining the moment. It is also a great home extension for entertaining guests or a place to lounge around comfortably with your family. Through its many benefits, there is one underlying factor of screened porch that cannot be ignored: it is truly a symbol of summer. Sipping a refreshing glass of lemonade while frittering time away on a porch swing…well, you get the picture. Though screened porches are more common in the south, it is not unusual to find one in other regions. Many just want to have that perfect fusion of lanai and living room. Here are...
Working from home is on the rise since 1995. In fact, according to a study done by Telework Research Network, this will increase by 63% in the next five years. Can we blame them? Working from home is convenient, economical, less stressful, and you get to spend more time with your loved ones while you earn! Pretty great, right? But of course, there are some challenges to this type of set-up, too; one of which is that you have a higher tendency to be less productive. Since most telecommuters don’t follow a specific time, they tend to easily slip into slackness. The good news is that you can negate that dilemma by simply tweaking your home office space! Here’s how:...
Tropical safari is one of the most uniquely attractive interior design themes to date. Bringing the wildlife into your home with all its unique elements can be quite a statement. We have said time and again how much we adore a mixture of concepts. To be pigeonholed into a certain interior style is great, but it’s not too exciting. Plus, there are plenty of possibilities when you combine various themes. So, we are elevating the interior game by fusing together the elegant elements of the wild along with the agrestic ones. What’s great about the aforementioned themes is the hoard of colors, textures, and patterns to choose from. The African savanna and the tropical ecosystem are rich with warm, neutrals, and...
