When Athena Calderone designed her very first collection for Crate and Barrel, she had to include one material: rattan. She said the strong palm wood was the perfect complement to the sleek base of her 1950s French-inspired iron floor lamp, cleverly accentuating her angular, sea-green lamp with an Amagansett aesthetic. “I wanted something that felt like it came from the ...

Inviting outdoor buildings can definitely be built from pallets. This wood material is cheap and easy to find. Small pallet garden planter, pallet bench, pallet garden path, pallet garden gate – there are many exciting DIY projects that can be done with pallets. They are rustic but sturdy. Decorate them a little (paint with colors) and they will become a ...

A gallery wall in the stairwell is one of the most popular and traditional things for anyone living in a house. I think everyone has it at home and renovates it from time to time and changes the pictures. A staircase is a perfect place to do something like this because there are one or two plain walls that can ...

Awning edging products can make landscaping and maintaining your lawn easier. Grasses can be aggressive plants. They like their space and don’t want another plant in it – unless that other plant is, of course, a dandelion or clover with a strong will and fast-growing root structure. Edging your lawn won’t keep it weed-free – you need natural or chemical ...

With March just around the corner, we have one thing on our minds: green. Well, maybe we dream of sunshine and tank tops too, but today we’re going to focus on plants. Or more specifically, their greenhouses. From large and luxurious to tiny and makeshift, these gorgeous greenhouses will inspire you to show off your green fingers in style. Read ...

If you’re addicted to color, I have an idea to incorporate it into your space in a completely unexpected and new way – the fireplace! This is a very unusual option that will not leave anyone indifferent and will add accents to your room in a very creative way. A fireplace like this is always a conversation starter with a ...

The sight and sound of running water creates a unique ambience of tranquility in any landscape. If you’re looking to add water features to your yard, you’re probably looking for water garden ideas or inspiration to get started. Whether your space is large or small, you can build a water garden that suits your design preferences. From natural looking waterfalls ...

Open layouts are great, but they also present a challenge in how you utilize that space. So if you want to delineate living and dining areas, build extra shelving, or install privacy screens that can be whipped away during a gathering, a good wood partition design can help. It can add an elegant touch to your home while ticking functionality ...

When it comes to DIY furniture, we often hesitate. Sure, we’re smart, but we’re not necessarily super experienced at things like woodworking, welding, or other very hands-on skills that you’d mistake for something like furniture making. That said, we’re still usually tempted to get involved in making our own pieces of furniture because we’re resourceful DIYers and don’t often shy ...

The quality of your work depends on your mood. This includes the right environment and desks where you feel comfortable even when working for hours. Wooden desks have a timeless appeal, calming wooden elements and natural accents can increase your productivity. Nowadays, there are many options for wooden desks, and maybe you are still confused about which wooden desk best ...