Month: June 2019

I recently showed you homes with manly energy, so it is only fair that I turn it around and share spaces with more energy. From a lady’s fantasy getaway cottage in the woods into a sprawling mansion, every room has a traditionally female touch.

This isn’t to stereotype gender preferences or styles; everyone can love and create these homes, and not every girl is adding flowers and ruffles where she can. Let’s just leave it at this: Not one of these spaces will be accused of being a”man cave.”

Listed below are five these spaces and links to their extended Tours.

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Edith Wharton lovingly designed The Mount, her house in the Berkshires. She paid very special attention to the floor and gardens, aided by her niece, landscape architect Beatrix Farrand.

This timeless and light-filled grand entryway/gallery on the main floor sets the tone for people.

Throughout a showhouse project, Bunny Williams reinterpreted the dining room with the soul of Wharton in your mind. She had one photograph to move on, which revealed white French armchairs, a round Victorian dining table along with a pillow to get a favorite dog.

Watch the rest of The Mount | View the gardens of The Mount

Sandra Foster has transformed an old hunting cabin on her house to some dreamy Victorian escape.

A tented ceiling, chandelier and miles of ruffles make this cottage a soft spot to land and revel in a little solitude in the forests.

Of all the white utilized through the 9-by-14 cottage, Foster says,”I really like it. It is relaxing, pure, feminine, light, clean, classy and tasty.”

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Mary Evelyn Interiors

This gorgeous house in Birmingham, Ala., has been inspired by a love of French style. Even the entryway, with its luxe fabrics and ornate touches, lets people know what is in store.

Mary Evelyn Interiors

The kitchen is beautiful in creamy white. It is elegant yet handy and comfortable for family gathering.

Mary Evelyn Interiors

One of its female touches: soft fabrics on the window treatments and seat cushions, as well as a sparkling crystal chandelier.

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Munger Interiors

Dark tiles and granite were ripped out of the home to make a light coastal vibe. It is a contemporary and tailored update on the shabby chic look.

Munger Interiors

Patinaed finishes, an orchid and a trayscape make a gorgeous vignette.

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Munger Interiors

A pop of glowing pink flowers gives this space a girly feel. This could easily be changed to a more manly guest space by swapping out the 3 cushion covers for either pinstripe or plaid.

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Julie Holloway

Floral background, curvaceous lamps along with a handbag draped on a doorknob provide this house a subtly feminine flair that is not too much girliness for those guys of the home.

Julie Holloway

Damask is a background choice for this subtly feminine appearance. The chandelier and botanicals attract the pretty.

Ruffled drapes, a mirrored desk and a sinuous Panton chair make this a favorite spot for the woman of the home.

Watch the rest of the’70s ranch house’s transformation

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It is the time of year . Holiday open homes, New Year’s parties, cheer and goodwill. It is also the season of college bowl games leading up to the championship game on Jan. 9, 2012. This year’s slate of games is underway, and alumni are donning their school colors and heading for warm-weather websites to cheer their Ducks, Spartans, Badgers, Buckeyes, Bulldogs, Cardinals, Tigers and more.

Monday, Jan. 2 was a major bowl day. With a slate of six matches, it was the ideal time to watch some gridiron action while recovering from all that New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day revelry. So sit back, relax and enjoy as we preview the matches and have a tour some agent structure from the teams’ home regions.

More: 8 Ingredients of the Fantastic Football Party Room

LLC, RD Architecture

The afternoon of matches starts at noon EST with the Houston Cougars’ passing game challenging the stifling pass defense of the Penn State Nittany Lions.

While Houston is low, horizontal and contemporary, as befits the large open areas of the Lone Star state along with also the Cougars’ pass- oriented offense…

christopher jeffrey architects pllc

Penn State isalso, such as this renovated barn, solid, massive and a mixture of the new and old as is so much of the Keystone state.

Randy Brown

The Capital One Bowl includes the Cornhuskers of Nebraska against the Gamecocks of South Carolina in what should prove to be a Traditional Heartland-vs. -Deep South game.

Though this may not seem like your grandparents Nebraska, the Cornhuskers nevertheless rely on the floor game and robust defense they are famous for. So expect a solid defensive wall from the Huskers because they attempt to maintain the Gamecocks from the red zone.

Frederick + Frederick Architects

Although Steve Spurrier may be best remembered for his”fun-n-gun” Gator teams of the 1990s, this year’s staff is about the running game and a stifling defense. So anticipate that the Gamecocks to maintain Nebraska from the warmth and humidity of the Lowcountry and, even if the Huskers do get into their land, to be somewhat less welcoming and friendly because this home is.

Kenneth Lynch & Associates AIA

It’ll be Georgia vs. Michigan State in the Outback Bowl in what ought to be an exciting game as both teams look to rebound from losses in their conference championship games.

The Bulldogs, like a plantation house Scarlett O’Hara will be proud of, has a good offensive and defensive foundation where their sophomore quarterback can grow.

HUE Projects Architecture + Atelier

Like this lakeshore home in the Upper Midwest, will the 5th ranked Spartans’ defense shut out the Bulldogs?

Richlin Interiors

The Gator Bowl will feature two powerhouse college football teams that have had sub-par seasons this past year. The Meyer/Tebow-less Gators out of Florida will take on the Buckeyes of Ohio State in a duel of unranked teams that just a couple of years back vied for federal supremacy.

Like much of Florida’s mid-century modernism, the Gators are poised to revive their fortunes and bring back that feeling of wonder and joy which abounds from the Sunshine State.

Payne & Payne Builders

And search for ex-Gator coach and Buckeye coach-in-waiting Urban Meyer to bring, such as a home of brick and stone, strength and solidity back to The Ohio State University and Buckeye nation.

SRM Architecture and Interiors

Next up is the “grandaddy of them all,” the Rose Bowl. Started in 1902, the Rose Bowl is the oldest of the bowl games and is preceded by the Tournament of Roses Parade. For much of its history, champions of the Pacific Coast and Big Ten conferences have squared off against each other in a West Coast vs. Midwest battle of titans. This year is the same, with the high-flying Ducks of Oregon pitted against the stifling defense and floor game of the Wisconsin Badgers.

This season’s clubs feature superior floor games and a couple of the country’s best running backs. So our featured homes, such as this one in Oregon, hug the ground…

Bud Dietrich, AIA

… while also being unafraid to put it in the atmosphere like this famous home in Wisconsin.

Rick Hoge

A matchup I am really looking forward to will be Oklahoma State vs. Stanford in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Though Oklahoma State can make the stronger case, both of these teams could easily have been in the championship game. Both feature high-scoring crimes and are directed by a couple of the greatest quarterbacks in the nation.

Like any storybook castle constructed out on the plains, Oklahoma State’s passing duo of Weedan to Blackmon has put up some gaudy numbers.

Malcolm Davis Architecture

On the flip side, Stanford’s quarterback Andrew Luck (Heisman Trophy finalist, likely number-one select in the upcoming NFL draft and, I am pleased to say, structure major) has it all.

Like this home’s bridge and elevation, Luck has the arm strength to zip the ball onto a rope along with his capacity to lift his team has likened him to Super Bowl winning quarterback John Elway.

Though the Cowboys and Cardinal can put pressure on the passer, anticipate both Weedan and Luck to have good games as they attempt to out-duel eachother and make the situation that their staff should have been in the title game.

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There is nothing more depressing than having to get your laundry at a gloomy and dreary room. users appeared to know thats, since all of the most popular photographs from 2011 are mild, bright, and well-organized spaces. ers desired to find spaces that they would want to do their laundry in — rooms with beautiful cabinetry, exceptional storage solutions, beautiful wall colours, and easy-to-implement layout thoughts.

Take a look at the hottest laundry area photographs uploaded in 2011, and tell us which one you like the most!

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Spinnaker Development

1. While this laundry area is not particularly big, the lengthy countertop delivers a great deal of valuable workspace for sorting and folding. Users loved the mild and calm colours in this area, and the window over the washer and drier

Weaver Custom Homes

2. ers researched this photo for sensible construction suggestions about the best way best to earn a laundry space function efficiently. Users loved the two different counter heights, the sink in this area, and the hanging bar over the sink — which is perfect for those delicates that need to air dry.

Atmosphere Interior Design Inc..

3. All-white cabinetry and bold black appliances create this laundry room look almost glamorous. Users loved the glistening black washer and dryer set, and the way the space was divided into a combined mudroom and laundry for convenience.

Reaume Construction & Design

4. The silvery-gray cupboard color was the main attraction in this modern laundry space. A Caesarstone countertop was chosen for its durability (and it’s easy to wash ). The white cloth choice keeps the space feeling fresh and clean.

Crisp Architects

5. Figuring out where to put the ironing board is one of those eternal home design dilemmas. ers loved the drop-down board in this area, and the window directly over the countertop.

Meredith Heron Design

6. Slate tile provides this laundry area a bold look, and serves as a durable floor surface to the doorway to the outdoors. The glass tile backsplash was just another point of interest for consumers, who loved the subtle flair it added to this long and narrow space.

Kelley & Company Home

7. Even though it’s a little laundry area, there’s a lot to love in this tiny space. Stainless steel shelving and light function with the very simple sink to make the room look almost industrial. Users also loved the glass containers filled with wooden brushes, and the clothes baskets hanging onto the wall for storage.

Visbeen Architects

8. There are almost too many creative layout ideas in this laundry area to record! ers bookmarked this photo for the unique gray cabinetry and orange fittings, but they also loved the smart storage thoughts, the quirky background, and the open shelving over the countertop.

Kingsley Belcher Knauss, ASID

9. Stacked dishwashers and dryers are a smart way to conserve space in a tiny laundry room — particularly when your laundry area must share space with a different room in the house. ers desired to know all about the substances in this area, and the warm burnt sienna wall shade.

10. This turquoise laundry area was among the few colorful laundry areas to make it into the very popular photo list this year. ers loved how bright and light this laundry area seems. Installing the chandelier was an adorable touch that adds just a little bit of glow into the room.

Atmosphere Interior Design Inc..

11. The gray wall color in this area is a bit darker than what the majority of folks would think about for a laundry area, but the vivid white cabinetry and washer-dryer set contrasts beautifully with the dark shade. Users spared this photo because of the space-saving stacked washer and drier, and the exceptional floor material.

Matthies Builders

12. Smartly coordinating one wall space left plenty of space for foot traffic in this joint laundry room and mudroom. Using built-ins to make a sturdy space may give you the choice of customizing a smaller space to fit your needs.

Bud Dietrich, AIA

13. Hiding the ironing board in a streamlined storage space like this gives you more freedom with the rest of your laundry area. This is particularly important in a smaller space, or one that is off of a main living area. Solutions like this will make sure your laundry area stays clean and neat.

WL INTERIORS

14. This ironing board alternative is a little bit more complicated, but just as efficient. ers loved the way the designer customized the ironing board to fold into a cupboard drawer. The beautiful cabinetry and rustic backplash were other factors of attraction for ers too.

Pure Design by Jerry Bussanmas

15. Whenever it’s relatively straightforward in design, there are some simple and easy to implement storage hints in this laundry area that ers were enthused about. The built-in drying rack is a fantastic touch (as sometimes one bar just is not enough), as was the wall cabinetry, which may hold all kinds of odds and ends.

Kaufman Homes, Inc..

16. Natural lighting can make a big difference in a laundry area — particularly when you’re in the middle of a huge load of laundry. users spared this photo to your open and airy feel, as well as the metallic blue color of this washer and drier.

17. Background in a laundry area is not something that you usually find on , but users loved the look of this modern space. This photo was bookmarked to your tall built-in cupboard next to the washer and dyer, and the beautiful countertop.

MainStreet Design Build

18. If you’re trying to join a mud room with a laundry area, it’s almost always a good idea to invest in a sturdy floor material, like the slate tiles in this photo. Stone is hard wearing and durable, which is great for all of the filthy feet that is going to be crossing through this field.

Casa Greer

19. Painting vibrant stripes on your laundry area is a fast and affordable way to earn a dull space feel a great deal less drab. ers also enjoyed the way the storage bins fit exactly the ironing board, and the way the designer set up a dangling bar underneath the wall shelving.

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

20. This laundry includes a smart add-on that users could not get enough . The little tub next to the washer and drier is a superb dog wash, and a drying rack was put above it that dripping water could drain.

Which of these rooms would you want to do your laundry in? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Check out photographs of this all-time hottest laundry rooms here

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