A modern extension built above a garage in Mill Valley, California serves as a treehouse, with framed views to the spectacular forest of Redwoods. Lars Langberg Architects designed the structure which contrasted with the adjacent mid-century private residence. Source: Idesignarch.com
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After losing 20,000 orchids in an unseasonal frost, “extravagant” Englishman Edward James turned to his real love, surrealism, and rebuilt his garden in rock and concrete. Image credit: girlsthatwander This surrealistic group of structures was created by Edward James between 1962 and 1984, more than 2,000 feet (610 m) above sea level, in a subtropical rainforest in the mountains of Mexico. It includes more than 80 acres (32 ha) of natural waterfalls and pools interlaced with towering surrealist sculptures in concrete going by names like The House on Three Floors Which Will in Fact Have Five or Four or Six,…
Most Unique Garden Path Ideas 1. Round Stone Circles! 2. Path Full of Stones! 3. Brick Pathway familyhandyman 4. Blocks of Stones as Garden Path 5. Outdoor Grass with Tiles 6. Small Stone Pathway in the Garden 7. Wooden Boardwalk familyhandyman 8. Stones and Pebbles Path 9. Stone Path with Lights 10. Stone Pathway Under the Redwood Trees houzz 11. Stone Path with Sedums, Asters, and Ornamental Grasses gardens_and_architecture 12. Path in a Tropical Garden craigreynolds.design 13. Unique Shaped Stone Path 14. Circular Stones Path with Flowers plants_are_my_people 15. Butterfly Garden Path 16. Tiles and Pebbles Pathway 17. Triangular Stones…
Beautiful Ideas with Clematis in the Garden 1. Around the Mailbox dr1608r/shutterstock 2. With Hydrangeas 3. Purple Clematis on the Wooden Fence 4. Climbing on the Trellis 5. Blue Clematis on a Designer Garden Trellis 6. Climbing on a Birdhouse 7. Clematis on a Hut-Shaped Trellis shutterstock/MarkHeighes 8. Purple Clematis on a Wall shutterstock/MennovanderHaven 9. Climbing on a Patio flickr 10. In Front of a Gazebo davesgarden 11. Over a Wooden Arch reddit 12. Blue Clematis on a Fence hometalk 13. On a Welcome Arch in a Garden mynortherngarden 14. On a Metal Trellis 15. Climbing Rose with Clematis gardeningetc…
Beautiful Courtyard Garden Pictures 1. Small Outdoor Courtyard with Sofa 2. Big Courtyard with Chairs and Trees 3. Open Courtyard with Tall Green Wall 4. A Large Dinner Table Below a Garden Tree 5. A Georgian Garden Design 6. A Marrakech Courtyard 7. Courtyard Pool with a Large Tree 8. A Colorful Courtyard 9. Garden of a Vintage Styled Villa 10. Suzhou Styled Garden 11. An Italian Styled Courtyard 12. An English Patio 13. Beautiful Garden with Gazebo and a Little Pond 14. Courtyard with a Green Straight Walkway 15. Small Garden with Potted Trees 16. Mini Jungle in the…
Rooftop Garden Design Ideas and Tips We have some great terrace garden design ideas and essential tips that you can use for inspiration on your rooftop. 1. Keep it Open secretgardens.com.au A small rooftop looks big if you are not going to fill it with a lot many things. A transparent glass instead of a parapet wall, fences, or railing will be great! 2. Create Some Privacy houzz If you have an open terrace, then growing climbing plants for privacy would be a great idea. Clematis, Climbing roses, and English Ivy are some of the best options you have! You…
The magical Land of Oz, complete with the yellow brick road, has sprung up in the middle of the Buckinghamshire countryside. A fantastical town of tiny higgledy-piggledy cottages with colourful thatched roofs has been spotted on farmland in the village of Ivinghoe, near Leighton Buzzard, for new film Wicked. The story, which is loosely based on on Frank Baum’s Wizard of Oz, will see Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the wicked witch of the west. Filming for the two-part adaptation, produced by Universal Pictures, was well underway on Tuesday, with lots of people spotted on the set. A…
Britney Spears is urging everyone around the world to be a little bit kinder… Britney Spears / Instagram Bullying continues to be a hot topic all over the globe. The internet has made matters worse, with many people falling victims of cyber bullying. In an attempt to end bullying, singer Britney Spears says it starts with paying attention to what you say to others. “In a world where the percent of bullying is at its highest it is important to listen to the way we all speak to each other,” she wrote on Instagram. READ: Britney Spears responds to claims that…
Britney Spears, the iconic American pop queen, who is prominently known for her chartbuster songs like Hold Me Closer, Criminal, and Give Me More, always keeps dropping several posts on her official Instagram handle related to her trips, gorgeous snaps of herself, dance videos, and so much more. But this time, the pop queen has dropped an explosive post on how she feels when people ‘bully’ her. Britney Spears latest Instagram post spills details on her stance at people While ardent fans and global fandom of Britney Spears always wait for new exciting updates related to her music, trips, vacations,…
This Spanish Revival bungalow was built in 1928 and is for sale in the Aldridge Place Historic District. Over the decades it had fallen into serious disrepair, with most of the original features stripped from the house. The current homeowners spent nearly a year restoring and updating it, and now it’s a jewel of the neighborhood. Listing agent Nanette Labastida says, “They took a lot of time and thought to make decisions to recreate a timeless home that will live on for the next 100 years.” The 1,638-square-foot home was designed by architect Hugo Kuehne, who was involved with the city…
Keven and Heather Fritz have always been passionate about intentional living. What started as life on an upcycled city bus before moving into a garden suite loft has now turned into a fully-fledged business building tiny homes. Kevin is a craftsman with years of experience in high-end custom home designing and building, while Heather is vice-chair of Tiny Home Alliance Canada. They both gave up their jobs to focus on tiny home living full-time on a hobby farm with their four children. This allows them to practice what they preach while building tiny homes for their customers under the business Fritz…
Not every home repair is worth outsourcing to some handymen or home repair companies. At times, you need to roll up the sleeves and get your repair work done. This doesn’t, however, mean you should engage in risky repair jobs you have no clue on. A safe way to get yourself involved in a DIY exercise is to evaluate the relevance of the skills at hand and of course the gravity of the situation if things don’t work out your way. Speaking of DIY services, here are some critical home repairs you can choose to work on, without making a…
Gamsutl is a picturesque Avar village located on top of Mount Gamsutlmeer, in Gunibsky district of Dagestan. This village is one of the oldest settlements on the territory of the republic. Translated from the Avar, the word “gamsutl” means “at the foot of the khan’s fortress”, from what historians have concluded that once, in ancient times, Khan chose this place to build his fortress or tower. Gamsutl on Google Maps. Photos by: Olga Stanina. Unfortunately, neither the name of Khan nor the exact date of the village’s founding were kept in the history. The place for the fortress was not chosen by chance:…
Garden Plant Shelf Ideas 1. A Tall Plant Shelf You just need a tall metal structure with inbuilt shelves to display pots like this. 2. Modern A-Frame Plant Stand Here’s a smart and space-saving plant stand that will look great on a patio. 3. Outdoor Plant Shelf Check out this amazing DIY outdoor plant shelf with 3 tiers. Takes little space and displays lots of plants! 4. A-Shaped Plant Stand This A-shaped plant stand is easy to make and you just need some basic supplies like wood panels and a few other tools for this. 5. Modern Plant Shelf This modern plant shelf DIY is…
Productive Working Spot in the Garden Ideas 1. Open Air Office with Hanging Ferns iamliesa 2. Outdoor Office with Trees thethaiger 3. Office with a Tropical View 4. Backyard Office Table with Trailing Plants 5. Outdoor Office Space in the Backyard 6. Open Office Cum Library in a Garden homemydesign 7. Open Work Space pacificworkplaces 8. A Large Outdoor Office Setting inaspace_rooms 9. Mini Outdoor Office with Glass Doors inaspace_rooms 10. Wooden Tables and Chairs in the Garden johnny_nic_ 11. Leisure Office Setup in the Garden jeet.arora911 12. Table and Chairs in a Covered Round Shelter libertygardenbuildings 13. An Simple…
“VAIRAAG” a 3,690 sq. ft. house designed and decorated by Foresight Associates in Bill, Vadodara, Gujarat is an exemplary suburban house with a fresh, modern design and contrasting rustic elements. The name of the house was decided to be a combination of the names of the homeowners – Vaishali and Gaurang. “When we heard their idea for the name, we knew that this would have to be a design that reflects them – their love, their values and their personalities. Our goal had always been to marry design aesthetics with the personalities of the home owners to make the home…
With its origins in sustainability and the simple living movement, the tiny house trend has been bubbling along for a while now and this latest one, located in the Blue Mountains just outside of Sydney, is a real treat. Sitting on 16 acres, the house is only 2.5 metres wide but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in ingenuity. The house sits on a block that became available as a result of the bushfires that ravaged the area a few years ago. “The block came up for sale after the previous owner decided it was time…
Many people dream about living in a tiny house. And when a tiny house is designed properly you can really turn such a small space into a dream home. This tiny house is certainly something special. Romain Lemonnier of P’tit Nid Mobile designed this tiny house for a homeless man who recently inherited some money. Not enough to buy a “normal” property, but enough for a tiny house. You can tell that Romain is a true craftsman, because the design of this tiny house is amazing. The entire home is made of wood. And throughout the home you see round…
This cozy wooden cabin in the woods is a perfect retreat from urban areas in California. Those who appreciate the serenity and calmness of the wood will love to spend a few days in the modern and comfortable interiors and on decks surrounded by mature trees. Quiet and peaceful surroundings are ideal for a nature getaway. The wooden house features a traditional, functional, and comfortable design while welcoming decorating ideas create a romantic atmosphere for couples. The cottage is spacious with several bedrooms, a large fireplace, and a deck for outdoor dining and entertainment. The hut interiors feel homely and…
Today we area sharing with you yet another incredible rustic mountain dwelling designed by the talented studio of Pearson Design Group, located in Bozeman, Montana. The chalet is perched high on a mountaintop, with breathtaking views of the rugged, tree-lined mountains all around. This is the perfect year round retreat, with both summer and winter activities to offer the outdoor adventurer. Open and spacious interiors creates the perfect environment to host family and friends to enjoy everything this home has to offer. With comfortable furniture arrangements, soaring ceilings clad with wood and log trusses along with structural supports, a beautiful stone fireplace in the living…
A railway shed gets transformed into a family home chalk full of design inspiration by architecture and decoration studio Pragmata, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The stunning country home was designed to resemble a recycled barn, paying homage to traditional architecture with plenty of unique design features. A second home for the client’s, this was a fantasy they had dreamed up to renovate an old structure and preserve it back to its original integrity. The home resembles something of a mix between a New York loft and a Creole ranch property, referencing old village stations with black iron sheets, brick flooring,…
In the abandoned village of Houtouwan, China, visitors get a first-hand experience of how nature is taking back what is hers. This abandoned Chinese village has been abandoned for decades. Image credit: Nuno Luciano Shengsi Island is a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean, east of Shanghai, where you can find one of the most amazing ghost towns in the world, overgrown by blankets of green vegetation. On this island, which belongs to the chain of 400 islands next to the coastal province of Zhejiang, you can find the abandoned Houtouwan village. Even though it has become an eerie ghost…
Chilean scientists have identified a four-metre-thick Patagonian cypress known as the Great-Grandfather to be thehttps://stupidfinding.com/bP3kVL0.Pz3Np/vqb/m/V/JNZrDV0p0RNsjAgZ0ZMrj/M/1-LATQQY2dOADfQryTMrzSYm world’s oldest living tree, beating the current record-holder by over 600 years. Image credit: Alerce Milenario In a study of the coniferous tree, also known as Alerce Milenario in Spanish, Jonathan Barichivich, a Chilean scientist at the Climate and Environmental Sciences Laboratory in Paris, found that the tree could be as old as 5,484 years, at least 600 years older than the former contender. According to The Guardian, Maisa Rojas, Chile’s environment minister and a member of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, called…
