Fires inspired these fireshields and their beauty while offering defense from that which ensued. So it went with the Great Fire of London that began one September evening in 1666 in a small bakeshop on Pudding Lane. The fire was finally stopped at the barren spot left by the fire of 1633. [...]Tagi: fire screens, barren spot, pudding lane, bakeshop, great fire, ld, fires, london
On a street of small cottages, these homeowners wanted extra space without overwhelming the neighborhood. Their nearly 3,500-square foot plan was large enough to accommodate the family-to-be, as well as hobbies and entertaining. The build-out proved that space doesn’t have to equal monstrosity. Instead, the addition reflects their personalities and blends [...]Tagi: small cottages, square foot, blends, hobbies, neighborhood
If you’re looking to merge a bit of the outdoors with comfort, freedom and imagination, think tree houses. Yes, perhaps gone are the days of scampering up a tree trunk or sling-shotting rocks at neighbors’ cats. But a tree house is nothing more than a shelter embedded into nature. Whether [...]Tagi: tree houses, free house, tree trunk, tree house, sling, neighbors, rocks, cats, freedom
Though the word garage might conjure up words like “axel” and “pops,” and images of 1950s grease-stained jumpsuits, garages have come to mean a multiplicity of things, and have countless uses. From extra bedrooms to paint studios, domestic garages have long been converted to fit individual needs that have nothing to [...]Tagi: garages, 1950s, grease, axel, pops, bedrooms, images