Good tiny house interiors start with dimensions, not decoration: fix the loft, stair and ceiling heights your local code allows, then use light colours, layered lighting and wall-mounted storage to ...
Spending a reasonable amount of time trying to understand how the best faucets work will never be a waste—especially in smaller bathrooms and kitchens, thoughtfully choosing every piece and fixture ...
Architectural Façades are what the eyes of the public see first, and when those eyes look, they need to see something good, for people tend to judge a book by its cover. Architects go to great ...
The best kitchen lights with LED combine three layers: general (ambient) light from ceiling downlights or flush fittings, task light on the worktops from under-cabinet strips and well-placed ...
The best tiny house storage ideas put storage inside things you already need: stairs, seats, beds, floors, walls and the space above doors. In a tiny house of 15 to 35 m² there is no spare room to ...
Folding doors, also called bifold or concertina doors, are doors made of several hinged panels that fold against each other and slide along a track, so a wide opening can be cleared almost ...
Different types of staircases in brief
The different types of staircases are straight, L-shaped, winder, U-shaped, spiral, curved, bifurcated and ladder (or ship) stairs. The choice depends on the ...
Minimalist modern bathroom design means a calm, uncluttered room built from a few materials and colours, with storage and plumbing hidden in walls and fittings chosen for simple shapes: wall-hung ...
The most useful designer tips for a cramped home are about space before style: leave clear routes through every room, choose furniture sized to the room rather than the showroom, layer the lighting, ...
The three types of wood every architect should know are hardwood, softwood and manufactured (engineered) wood. Hardwoods come from broad-leaved flowering trees such as oak, ash and maple; softwoods ...
The best small bathroom ideas start with the layout: put the fittings along one or two walls, keep a clear walkway, and choose compact pieces such as a short bath, a corner or walk-in shower and a ...
Do you live in a studio apartment? Or are you going to move into one? Willing to master your studio apartment design? Well, studio apartments are small in area, but you can make the most of them if ...