This superb Victorian style conservatory in Daresbury, Cheshire uses Crystal pilasters and dentil mouldings to achieve a restrained elegance. Many people simply don’t appreciate the allure of a conservatory until they give it some serious consideration. Some choose to add a conservatory not simply to extend their home and create more space, but also to […]
Timber Framing: A Timeless Structure
Timber Framing in progress for a new home structure When Johnny Miller founded OakBridge Timber Framing 26 years ago, he started with a small team of three. Today, the Amish-owned and operated company is comprised of 10 family members that have a passion for building and working together. “My father, Andrew, is our master […]
Come Home to the Cottage of Your Dreams
A Cute Cottage in Buckden, England – Photo Courtesy: anemoneprojectors The simplicity and quiet charm of cottage homes have been a staple element of fairy tales and children’s storybooks for a long time. However, cottages were not always the romantic little dwellings that they are today. Cottages Across Time In pre-18th century Europe, a […]
Country Home Designs
A cute English Country Cottage straight out of a fairy tale – Photo Courtesy: Gareth Williams Designing your dream home is going to be a process of self discovery, and a great way to let your creative energy flow. Make sure you really research the different types of layout, build and architecture your house could […]
Barn Conversions
A Barn Conversion – Photo Courtesy: Sum Doood Well designed country barn conversions are the epitome of stylish building. It brings the old into the new, and the disused into use. Contemporary vs Traditional If you are converting a barn that you own, you’ll want to think of ways to make the […]
Country Home Blueprints And Floorplans
Image Courtesy: Ethan There are many different types of country home, which vary in construction methods as well as aesthetic appearance. When an architect works on a project, it’s vital that they have all the information for what type of country home you would prefer. House Floor Plans It might be a wise idea […]
English Country Houses
A classic English Country Home on a lovely English Country road – Photo Courtesy: Mia Folkmann Quaint cottages in the countryside, a large Georgian mansion in the woods, or a Victorian home in the suburbs, there are many different types of English country homes. All have one thing in common: a warm and welcoming atmosphere, […]
French Country Homes
A beautiful Citroen outside a classic French Country Home – Photo Courtesy: Ben Cappellacci Traditional French country homes are the epitome of glamorous rustic living. You may well picture the house in the middle of a field of lavender with blazing sunshine, with its newly painted shutters hung open allowing the antique French lace curtains […]
Country Kitchen
When you’re looking to design a kitchen, you’ll need to consider functionality as well as design. The country kitchen is often called ‘the heart of the home’; it’s where food is lovingly prepared and families gather to cook together. It’s so important to make sure you have a country kitchen design that really fits your lifestyle.
Eco-Friendly Interiors
Eco-friendly furniture can be found in all sorts of places – you can seek out the latest sleek Eco-gadgets to deliver long term affordability to your home’s energy needs, or look for pre-loved furnishings in garage sales or auctions that will give your home a lived-and-loved personality, full of stories and character, as well as being fabulously green.