Posts Tagged ‘Interior’

>> 811 : The Coolest Casa on Congress

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

811 Congress Avenue is an address with a storied history. Although it is impossible to ascertain the date of construction, the building does appear on the earliest map in the Austin History Center, circa 1873.
The building has been used for a saloon, a printing shop, retail clothing store, a café, and most recently as an [...]

>> 6 Ways To Begin Greening Your Home

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Start small. Start anywhere. It feels good because it’s the right thing to do—and that’s contagious. Here are six simple ways to be greener:
1) Install a water filter. Clean, safe water without all the waste: Brilliant. Bottled water produces a mountain of waste and its expensive! You’ll use fewer plastic water bottles, [...]

>> 2009 Color Trends in Home Décor

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Maybe it’s the growing interest in “going green,” but trends in home décor are pointing decidedly in the direction of natural influences and soothing tones. What better way to make your home a haven, than by bringing in colors that inspire and soothe, making your home a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the [...]

>> Dramatic Drapery: How to Update a Room in Flash

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

If you’re looking to add more volume, depth and texture to a room, incorporating window treatments such as custom draperies, valances or cornices is an easy and affordable option.
Because draperies add volume, depth and punches of color, they can have a big impact on the look and feel of any space. Custom drapery can make [...]