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Get your grill on!

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

It’s grilling season y’all! Here in Texas it’s been warm for a while, and once you step foot outside the smell of wood smoke and juicy meat sizzling hits your nose like woah! Whether you’re building your own backyard grilling setup or pulling out that rusty contraption that you haven’t seen since last year, these grillin’ images are bound to get those taste buds watering (click on the images for more info)…

A foldable wall grill? UHHH yes please. What a space saver!

A notebook grill? Strange but cool!

The Hot Pot BBQ….. so cute!

traditional patio design by san francisco landscape designer Derviss Design

debora carl landscape design contemporary patio

contemporary patio design by san diego landscape designer debora carl landscape design

modern landscape design by san francisco architect Feldman Architecture, Inc.

contemporary porch design by charleston architect Frederick + Frederick Architects

modern patio design by chicago design-build Chicago Green Design Inc.

contemporary landscape design by san francisco interior designer Dara Rosenfeld Design

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How to hide your electrical outlets

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

When you’ve sunk money, time and precious creative energy into a space to create the aesthetic that you envisioned, sometimes any little hiccup in that design can be become a visual nuisance. Electrical outlets and switches, though essential, can be an unsightly blemish in an otherwise stunningly designed room. You don’t have to trash that carefully placed tile mosaic feature with a glaring white block switch cover. Here are some great ideas via Houzz.com on how to work those necessary details INTO your design in the most pleasing manner possible:

contemporary kitchen design by hawaii interior designer Archipelago Hawaii, refined island designs

If you can’t make it blend in, make it stand out!

mediterranean bathroom design by houston general contractor Hann Builders

Mirror that puppy and it will blend into your mirror and vanish.

Wesley Grove Condominium Kitchen contemporary kitchen

contemporary kitchen design by other metros showroom Robert Legere

Hide it, and it becomes useful and invisible.

Click through to see the full post at Houzz.com.

Tags: electrical outlet, hiding outlet, hiding switch, Houzz, Houzz.com, outlet cover
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Dream tubs for bath lovers

Monday, June 13th, 2011

Showers are great, but nothing beats away the dead dust of the day like a long soak in the tub. Houzz.com put together a soothing idea book featuring some of the most luxurious and relaxing tubs available these days.

An infinity tub, calming turquoise tiles and built-in candles… need I say more?

contemporary bathroom design by miami interior designer Pepe Calderin

The big time graphic nature of this setup injects a little whimsy and fun into a traditionally serious room. Cool, clean and on target.

eclectic bathroom design by miami kitchen and bath PSCBATH

The soothing sinking heat of this nature-inspire soaking tub is already calling me in!

asian bathroom design by san francisco general contractor Harrell Remodeling

Click through to see the full feature at Houzz.com.

Tags: bath tub, Houzz, luxury bath, luxury bath tubs, modern bathtub, soaking tub
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Bold and eclectic

Monday, March 14th, 2011

To get a clean and put together look in your home, many designers and homeowners choose to go the shades of gray route. It’s crisp, modern, graphically striking and can really be dressed up with a splash of saturated color. Major props go to the masters of color who can take several brash colors and patterns, however, and put them together to create both a pleasing and tidy look.

Nina van de Goors Home eclectic living room

eclectic living room design by other metros media and blogs Ninainvorm

Houzz.com touched on this subject in one of their idea book posts, and really got me thinking about how we approach design in a space. Maybe it’s not all about starting with a neutral canvas. Maybe it’s more about combing a jumble of designs and styles gracefully, while creating an inviting homey atmosphere that really shows your “true colors”.