Also known as the Prairie Box, the American foursquare is considered to be a true American style home.  Economical, resource-efficient, and practical, foursquare homes can be seen in almost every US state as well as throughout Canada. It can safely be said that foursquares are the most common and popular house styles in America, providing comfortable housing for growing middle-class families. Being one of the most widely built homes of the early 20th century, the American foursquare is everyone’s favorite for a number of reasons. In this article, learn all about the history of American foursquares, their main characteristics, and the reasons for their popularity.

When you hear someone talking about the Tudors, the controversial King Henry VIII may pop to mind and the way he treated his six wives. However, during the time he was in power, a very unique architecture was born. The quaint fairytale-like Tudor homes made their appearance among their colonial counterparts with their easily recognizable features. These charming homes come in all sizes and often mimic the romantic appearance of an old English manor. 

There is nothing quite as satisfying as a blast of cool air during hot summer months. If you’re considering installing air conditioning for your home, then you’ll definitely want to get your money’s worth. Choosing the right AC units is not a decision to be taken lightly. This is why I’ve created a list of 8 types of air conditioners with their pros and cons so you can make an informed decision. 

We all need some kind of cover when sleeping in our beds during summer and winter. Blankets and comforters both offer warmth, but each one is intended for a specific use. While there is no right or wrong way when it comes to choosing your bedding, it does depend on your personal needs and preferences. If you’re trying to decide between a comforter and blanket, it’s best to learn a little about their advantages and disadvantages as well as the factors to consider when buying these bed coverings.

Whether you are looking to replace your existing garage door, or you want to freshen up your home’s exterior, when it comes to garage door inspiration, nothing is off limits. From rustic wooden doors to contemporary glass designs, a garage door is a direct reflection of your home’s architecture, hence it shouldn’t interrupt your gaze by any inconsistent elements.

Tiles make up a big part of the bathroom’s walls and flooring so extra considerations must be taken when choosing them. There are several types of bathroom tiles that come in various sizes, colors, shapes, and designs. To help you decide on the most suitable option, here are the most popular types of bathroom tiles I’ve selected for the walls and flooring including the pros and cons of each one. 

If you’re one of those people who is afraid of bold colors for the bedroom walls and furnishings, there are always the neutral tones, such as beige to play with. Neutral beige tones are the safest way to create a warm and inviting ambiance. Beige is, after all, known for its calming effect on the mind, hence the reason it’s such a popular color for the bedroom.

Blankets are one of those necessities that keep you warm up to 6 months of the year, depending on where you live. But what do you do with them for the rest of the year? Finding the space for storing your duvets can be a nightmare, especially if you live in a compact apartment. Most of the time the blankets end up on the back of the sofa when you’re not using them.

Ceilings are an essential part of a home’s interior effect, aside from being integral support to the interior walls, furniture, and flooring. The height, style, and even the material used for a ceiling can greatly affect the entire room’s overall ambiance. A distinctively decorated ceiling treatment, with creative architecture, will enhance your home’s interior design.

Concrete is without a doubt one of the most popular materials in the world. In fact, it’s used more frequently than steel, wood, and any other building material – and not just in commercial settings. In residential interiors, concrete is usually seen in basements or garages. However, more and more homeowners are now starting to realize the raw beauty of exposed concrete walls. If you think about it, a modernised space with a concrete wall as its focal point gives your home an industrial feel, so there is no need to add any other striking feature. If you’re considering using this material for your interior walls, there are many benefits that you’ll gain from it. Here are some of those advantages listed together with 15 great examples of how you can incorporate concrete walls into your interior space. 

So you’ve been staring at your blank wall above the sofa for hours and wondering how to decorate it. This blank canvas is just waiting to be spruced up with your creativity! You can make this empty space look as simple or dramatic as you like by choosing the right items to hang from it. Whatever you do, remember to keep the area cohesive and balanced. After all, you want to draw the eye towards the wall decor so it’s important to choose the decorative items carefully. To help you decide on the best wall decor above couch, I’ve compiled 15 ideas with pictures to turn those bare walls into elegant centerpieces. Keep reading to find out. 

 Log style homes have been around for as far back as the Roman times. The first log cabins were built in Nordic countries, and it was the settlers of those Scandinavian countries that first introduced these homes to America. In New England, for example, the main purpose of log cabins was functional rather than to look aesthetically pleasing. These types of homes can be found mostly in the Midwestern and Western parts of the US in the rural areas. The modern versions of log homes have changed considerably, with limited styles but larger in size and the same materials as the older counterparts. But there isn’t just one style of log cabin. There are some structural differences between traditional and modern log homes, which I will go into more detail below.