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Upgrading your home doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Whether you decide to invest in smart technology, landscaping, painting, fixtures, or solar panels, there are plenty of ways to add beauty and value to your home.
Written by
Allen Brown
Photography
Benzoix
Private outdoor spaces are an essential means to escape the tumult of everyday life. However, particularly in urban contexts, many homeowners lack an expansive backyard or garden. Ergo, maximizing limited space can be an effective approach to creating a harmonious outdoor sanctuary at home.
Written by
Bazoom Publications
Photography
Marzenna Gaines
Shou Sugi Ban, also known as Yakisugi, is a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation that has been used for centuries. It involves charring the surface of the wood with fire, which creates a unique aesthetic and improves its durability. In recent years, this technique has gained popularity in modern architecture for its striking appearance...
Written by
Lilly Miller
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Yakisugi Cladding Shou Sugi Ban New Zealand
Office design is fundamental in the modern climate. You must create a pleasant working atmosphere to combat employees’ desire for remote work. Certain design elements can positively impact productivity, and others are essential to prevent wasted time and unclear boundaries.
Written by
Jennifer Seene
Photography
LYCS Architecture
People are open to making changes in their lives that help the environment. The interior of your home should be no exception. Any reluctance to focus the interior design around sustainability and the environment usually comes from a belief that this approach imposes rules that can obstruct good taste and style, or that it restricts creative vision.
Written by
Ana Apostoloska
Photography
Courtesy of TJ Simon / Gibbs Smith Books