Dreambuilder found this interesting article on what’s known as the ‘slow home’ movement. Though the name is not very catchy, there are some great concepts here regarding effective home design, livability and sustainability. While we don’t agree with every detail of the concept, we firmly believe that every house should be designed around the family…
Last week we shared this great kitchen design website with you at Kitchens.com, and a section that shows you different kitchen designs and a ‘swatch board’ of all of the style selections that go into each one. Currently Dreambuilder is working with a prospective kitchen remodel client on a contemporary kitchen that will look very…
We here at Dreambuilder recently discovered Kitchens.com and encourage you to visit. One of the things we really like about the site is the vignettes of various styles that the site provides. For example, if you select the “casual coastal” kitchen, you not only see pictures of a beautiful kitchen in this style, but also…
by Bill Lahay From its inception as Apartment Ideas magazine in 1969 to the December 2009 issue that marked the end of its run, Metropolitan Home underwent more than a few transformations. Its revenues waxed and waned, its publisher changed, and its audience matured and grew more affluent. Through it all, the magazine metamorphosed from…
By Mary G. Pepitone, Universal Press Syndicate Don’t knock wood as a durable and functional kitchen countertop option. While wood might seem problematic in terms of water and stain resistance, it has a long tradition of being used as a countertop in Europe and is enjoying a resurgence in American kitchens.