Opened in 1915, the historic Many Glacier Hotel should be on any design-lover’s list of must-see destinations. The Swiss Chalet inspired lodge in Glacier National Park features beautiful architecture set amongst ominous mountains and turquoise lakes. Visiting historic hotels is the perfect blend of so many things that inspire me: travel, exterior design, interior decor, …
Exterior
Trying to select the perfect black paint color? Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black and Benjamin Moore Black Panther are two great black paint colors to consider. My front door has been two colors: black and black. The first black door was a color called Tricorn Black, while the second black door is a color called Black …
Update your garage in minutes with garage door magnets. In this review, learn about installation, maintenance, and durability. When we renovated our home’s exterior with new board and batten siding, we also installed new garage doors. The white doors were a major upgrade from rotting wood, but they also felt a bit stark and bland. …
Make your home glow in the evening with these solar landscape lighting ideas. Affordable solar lights highlight your home’s exterior at night. Did you know you can install exterior lighting without wiring? Yep! We’ve embraced these solar landscape lighting ideas to brighten our home’s exterior after dark. I love pulling into our driveway after dusk …
Learn how to install a mailbox and mailbox post. Update your curb appeal with a new mailbox, mailbox post, and house numbers by following this simple and quick tutorial. Need to replace your mailbox? I’ll show you how to install a mailbox post and mailbox in only a couple of hours. This exterior DIY project …
Decorate your front porch for fall with a mix of pinks, purples, and magentas. Yes, fall porch decor can include cool colors, too! The landscaping for our modern-cottage home is primarily filled with pink and purple blooms. Therefore, it only seems fitting, that our fall porch decor would feature similar hues. So often we think …
A yellow front door makes for a bright and cheery entrance, packed with personality! These homes include historic, brick, siding, and cottage-style homes, all with yellow front doors. Are you looking to liven up your exterior? Try a yellow front door. There is no happier color than yellow, but it’s not always the easiest color …
What is Vinyl Shake Siding? Modeled after cedar shake, vinyl shake provides a custom look with low-maintenance. Check out the before and after of this home’s exterior renovation with shake siding accents. While our house was primarily renovated using board and batten (or, vertical siding), we accented several parts of the exterior with shake siding. …
Vertical Siding, also known as Board and Batten, is a modern option for an exterior renovation. Check out the before and after of this home, which went from horizontal vinyl “lap” to vertical vinyl siding. When it was time to replace our home’s vinyl siding, we knew we wanted vertical siding, also called board and …
Need lighting or ambiance for your backyard? Add tiki torches to illuminate your deck, patio, or yard. In the market for new tiki oil lamps? Before you grab bamboo torches from the nearest superstore, take a look at this list of over 20 of the best tiki torches (including tabletop tiki torches) – chock-full of …
Take a tour of our Modern Cottage Home with eclectic home decor. See the before & after photos, DIY projects, and renovations that updated this fixer-upper! We’ve lived in our home for two years and it’s about time that I pulled together an organized home tour of our Modern Cottage. So, here ya go! Modern …
Over 20 faux brick DIY projects to try! Incorporate the beauty of brick (without hiring a bricklayer!) through brick veneer, brick wall panels, faux brick tile, and brick stencils. Would you like to add architectural character, warmth, and texture to your home? Try brick. Well, faux brick, that is! Faux brick is both DIY and …
Learn how to make a DIY house number sign using the lid from a bourbon barrel. Modern black house numbers on rustic wood make a stylish house address sign! Exterior updates aren’t cheap! Lighting, landscaping, exterior finishes… they can all cost a pretty penny. However, your house address doesn’t have to be pricey. Make a …
Learn how to restore bamboo furniture that has been damaged by sun and rain. Repair rattan furniture – and protect it – for outdoor use! Do you own bamboo or rattan furniture that has seen better days? Today, I’ll show you how to restore bamboo and repair rattan… and how to keep it that way, …
What is the difference between German Smear, Mortar Wash, and Limewash? Learn the pros and cons of each technique: german schmear vs. mortar wash vs. limewash. If you’re considering refinishing your brick exterior, you might be confused by all the different options – I know I was! German Schmear vs. Mortar Wash vs. Limewash… what …