Don’t get me wrong, I love my Victorian house, but perfecting the layout in a long and narrow building is a challenge. I am finally in a position to add an extension to our kitchen and renovate our bedroom. And…
That said, for the colder months, the original is perfect for me. It supports me, keeps me comfortable and sleeps well through the night. Even after three months, it feels like a solid, reliable mattress that offers comfort and value,…
Marcel Gorska Gautier/Getty Images Have you ever wondered what would happen if you watered your plants at night? It seems like a good time to do it. The sun doesn’t shine, and…
Open floor plans eliminated many interior walls, but they also eliminated clear boundaries between living, dining, sleeping, and work areas. Designers are responding with a different approach. Instead of adding drywall, they’re using bookshelves, screens, slatted panels, modular storage systems,…
Amanda Jones is one of Ideal Home’s new Open House contributors, sharing her thoughts on sustainable living and decorating the home in ways that are good for the environment. Check out the rest of his articles here. As I write…
If a new driveway or patio is on the cards this year, you may be wondering which grout is best and whether polymeric sand is a strong contender. While it is not the cheapest option on the market, costing around…
Given the property’s footprint, the main living space is essential for eating, lounging and entertaining fun. ‘The room was really hard work,’ says Lonica, ‘so we had to be very clever with the layout.’ And clever they were: sofas are…
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Jeremy Poland/Getty Images From corded phones to crock pots, chintzy wallpaper to collectible cups, every home in the 80s had a lot about classic kitchen items. While these classic items have since…
There are museums that exist to educate, museums that exist to impress, and then there’s this one, which exists entirely in its own category and seems perfectly content about that. I’ve visited a lot of museums throughout Maryland, from serious…
