Arches were pretty popular in traditional architecture. So popular that there over thirty variations. But most contractors only recognize a dozen types of arches. And however you use them, they add strength and beauty to … Read more
Originally, stained glass was restricted to churches, mosques, and religious shrines. So if you’re thinking of those colored glass designs of the Holy Virgin and similar scenes, you’re on the right track. But stained glass … Read more
Bay windows and bow windows add character to any home. They also increase available floor space, because they project outwards anything from 10° to nearly 50°. And they add the amount of daylight that filters … Read more
It’s easy to tell when Christmas is approaching. Colored lights and tinsel start appearing in public places. For most businesses, this happens soon after Halloween. But if you’re decorating at home, you’ll probably wait longer … Read more
How many kinds of windows do you know? Some common ones include flat windows, picture windows, bay windows, and bow windows. The latter two project outward at an angle, though bay windows have a deeper … Read more
What’s the first thing you notice when you look at a house? For most of us, it’s the windows. That’s partly because we’re naturally nosy. We want to peek inside and see how the other … Read more
How big or small are your bathroom windows? Most people prefer their windows small because you don’t want people peeping in while you shower. But from a practical viewpoint, large windows offer better ventilation. They … Read more
You use your kitchen every day. Probably more than once. But because guests don’t typically see the kitchen, you may not spend a lot of time planning your kitchen décor. But remember, your kitchen has … Read more
Interior décor turns a house into a home. It influences your moods and comfort levels, because you’ll be staring at those colors and sensing those textures every day. But most people won’t get to enjoy … Read more
You’ve seen them. Those soulful photos of a girl wistfully staring out the window. Or a sitting with a book and headphones seemingly lost in thought. You may even have wanted that scene for yourself. … Read more