| Published on Jan 16, 2024
Walk-in shower ideas allow you to update this vital area of your bathroom based on your budget, style, and bathing preferences. As the perfect fusion of functionality and style, walk-in showers are a chic and useful addition…
Herringbone flooring has a distinct pattern that brings instant sophistication to any space. The herringbone pattern features a distinct V shape or zig-zag pattern that bears a resemblance to the skeleton of the herringfish. Herringbone floors have a long history and can…
The tub shower combo is a multipurpose and space-saving solution that integrates a bathtub and a shower into a single unit. This combination meets the diverse needs of a family or group while utilizing only one of these elements’ areas. A tub…
Before the internet, or even the printing press, we relied on the knowledge passed down through to learn about gardening. While there is so much to know from our ancestors, some old wives’ tales about gardening just aren’t true. There are still…
Noise annoys. And it’s unavoidable: my own thoughts right now are being drowned out by the whine of a leaf blower that ought to be illegal. How to muffle the din? Of late, we’ve been heartened to discover acoustic tile that’s not…
Above: In autumn, shrubs sport all color of berries. Branches with green leaves and colorful berries make pretty garlands. In my Northern California neighborhood, there are lots of orange bittersweet berries, black privet berries, and purple privet berries. Other berries to look…
Rugs USA and Emily Henderson have teamed up, dropping a rug collection that’s all the buzz. It’s a first for Henderson, a 15-year design celebrity, and it’s making waves.
The Line
The line? It’s called Emily Henderson x Rugs USA. Picture this:…
This week, we are revisiting some of our favorite summer-centric Gardenista stories. Remember this one?
According to Santa Monica-based landscape designer Art Luna, owner of Art Luna Garden, every kitchen garden is a true labor of love. Growing a source of food requires…
| Published on Oct 16, 2023
The process of how to design a house combines the beauty of architecture with the science of functionality. This journey involves numerous stakeholders, including architects, designers, and, in many cases, the prospective homeowner.
Designing a home…
I may be biased when it comes to ferns because I grew up with hippie parents in wooded Mill Valley, CA, during the 70s. In our house, ferns hung from the kitchen ceiling and occupied every corner; outside, ferns mingled with redwood…