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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Green Spot: Dutch Mountain Home
I stumbled upon this article in a news feed that featured an "ultra green" home and felt it deserved its own post. In all of quirkiness (such as a teacup chandelier in the dining room and the use of recycled trashcans for the legs of the kitchen island) I fell in love with this house. It is literally nestled into the ground, which helps to keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer. A large glass facade is the only visible exterior of the home which helps to warm its concrete shell. The house was sculpted from the lark wood of the immediate surroundings and produces more energy than it consumes. The best (or to some possibly the worst) part of all is the beautiful vintage Jaguar bookcase/liquor cabinet. The homeowner felt it would be a sin to keep his gas guzzling car after building such a sustainable home and that selling it would do more harm to the environment than keeping it; so he got creative. :) The car was transformed and installed before the roof was completed. Now it hangs on the wall almost like a trophy. Could you transform such a prized possession into something completely opposite of its original use?
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Happy St. Patty's Day!
Are you going green today? I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe St. Patrick's day! Don't forget to wear your green today and also do something "green." :)
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Timeless Trend
Trends in interior design always come and go, but there are a few trends that are timeless. One of these is tufted upholstery. I'll admit, I'm a sucker when it comes to tufting! Can you go overboard with it? Definitely! Your home does not need to look like puffy marshmallows threw up all over it. But a piece here and there can add interest and texture to any space. One thing I love about this timeless trend is that it transcends all styles. It works perfectly in traditional spaces, contemporary/modern styles or as a transitional piece. If you are using tufted upholstery in the right way you can't go wrong! Just remember to use it sparingly. For example, if you have a tufted sofa in your living room you do not want to have tufted chairs, pillows, and/or ottomans (especially if they sit right next to each other in the space). If you have a couple of tufted pieces in one room make sure they are spread out and not grouped together. Here are some of my favorite examples of tufted upholstery:
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