Soffit vs. Fascia: What’s the Difference?
Knowing the purpose and benefits of various trim options can be overwhelming when re-siding your home. Though you may not think to place soffit and fascia high on your priority…
10 Benefits of Solid Hardwood Flooring
More and more homeowners are turning to hardwood floors for their homes. Some prefer the classic look of wood flooring over carpet or tile, while others simply like that this type of…
Inside a low-maintenance inner-city home designed to capture the light
When architect Richard Furze was approached by a design-conscious husband and wife for his professional opinion on a site in Ōmokoroa in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand his immediate…
How to layer lighting in your home for optimal function and style
Design, furniture, paint colours – these are all important aspects of successful interior design. However, they all rely on one thing to pull them together – lighting. And it’s not…
Introducing: a Lofty New Look for Smart Lighting
Coming soon is Control4’s new Contemporary Lighting—designed to elevate lighting control and aesthetics with a beautiful design that suits the smart home of today. Contemporary Lighting gives homeowners a new, modern,…
How this striking two-story home celebrates indoor-outdoor flow
Meet & greet Amanda Cooper, (photographer), Ben Gavin-Young (landscaper), and Isabella, two. Ben Gavin-Young and Amanda Cooper say their Scandinavian-inspired house in Kerikeri is “the house that Pinterest and YouTube…
13 REASONS NOT TO D.I.Y. YOUR SMART HOME | Home Automation Blog
If you’re handy and enthusiastic about tech, you’ve probably considered adding smart devices to your home ecosystem to make your life easier, safer, or more convenient. However, there’s a huge…
15 Mantel Décor Ideas For An Eye-Catching, Fiery Corner
While it started out as a functional element, let's be honest: a mantelpiece offers some of the most exciting decorative possibilities in the entire house. In fact, given its height…