When we think of decorating a room, we think of the basics: paint, flooring and window treatments. From there, we create a theme for the room, whether it is based on a colour, a style or an object. For walls, the usual thinking is to use paint and hang up some...
Architecture has its roots in ancient Greece and Italy. Over the centuries, the various styles have morphed into new ones, with most a reaction to its predecessor. New building materials and processes also created new architectural styles. One such style is Tudor....
In my previous blogs, I have written about a number of architectural types or styles. Each one denotes a time period showcasing advancements in design, building materials, and engineering. Each architectural style is inspired by its predecessor; each uses the same...
Plumbers have been around for a long time, but the industry is far from static. Technology is actually changing the way that plumbers operate. Some of those changes reflect the changing tastes of consumers, but others simply make the job easier or help with running...
We all have a dream kitchen that has the right colors, textures and materials. The recent kitchen trends include going modern with bold colors. Black matte is also popular as are shelves on backsplashes. However, the most important part of the kitchen is often an...
Can you imagine a popular architectural style being created as a reaction to another style? This is what happened with the Italianate style. Italianate began in England in the 19th century, spanning 1802 to 1885. It was a reaction to the harsh lines of Formalism as...
