Architectural Spotlight: Italianate
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...
Top Kitchen Styles of the Early 20th Century
When we look back at how far we have come in terms of creating the modern home, we find appliances, designs and even rooms that we can’t fathom being without. Take the kitchen, for example. If you compare appliances and room designs of today to those 100 years ago,...
The Value of Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor spaces have become extensions of our homes. In the past twenty years, they have become bigger and more luxurious thanks to the home improvement shows. They not only provide a relaxing area to entertain but add value to a home. According to the Independent, an...
Exploring the Architectural Style of Art Deco
When you think of Art Deco, you think of rich colours and pronounced curves. This style of architecture is a big departure from older styles, such as Gothic and Victorian, that were more formal. But how did Art Deco become popular, particularly with the wealthy? Art...
Tactics for Decorating a Luxury Bathroom
We all use bathrooms daily. In fact, it has been proven that we spend about two hours and 30 minutes each week in the bathroom. This amounts to about three months in our lifetime. If there is one place that you will, therefore, need to decorate and include a taste of...
Three Types of Windows to Use in Luxury Homes
Windows are integral parts of buildings that can contribute to giving the building an elevated touch of luxury. Architectural designers and engineers have come up with different types of windows which, once fitted, can not only allow in the much-needed ventilation and...
Architecture Spotlight: Gothic Revival
Gothic Revival Architecture is a common style that is used in luxury buildings, homes, and hotels. It seeks to revive medieval Gothic Architecture, a movement which developed in 18th century England. Many of the original gothic buildings were cathedrals and churches...
Architectural Spotlight: Victorian Architecture
Architectural Spotlight: Victorian Architecture The Victorian style of architecture is centuries old, and yet the beautiful details and ornate style of these homes and buildings still fascinates people all around the world. The elegant design elements can still be...
Architecture Spotlight: NeoClassicism and Luxury Homes
There are a great many styles that are implemented into high-luxury homes and hotels today, perhaps one of the most prominent and pertinent is the neoclassical style. Neoclassical architecture began to emerge during the 18th and early 19th centuries and as the name...
Three Unique Ways to Use Marble in Your Home
Marble is one of those materials that has the ability to make a kitchen or room in a home or hotel look exquisite. Often, however, marble is associated with certain features, such as floor tiles or countertops, and its use doesn't venture much out of those categories....