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Tim Makepeace's art focuses a great deal on the inherent functional beauty of architectural structures, so it's no surprise that the home which he renovated is brilliant to behold. Clean lines and expanses of appropriately empty and sun-drenched space let the architecture take center stage. Thanks to DC UrbanTurf, we get to peek inside...

Along with salvaged barn wood, reclaimed railroad ties are a popular material choice for those looking to incorporate a little rustic, recycled style into their homes. Most often, the railroad ties are solid teak hailing from old Indian and Indonesian railways. While we love teak in most any form, these timeworn pieces have a particularly cool appeal...

Pale hues may be the reigning palette of choice among most of our bedrooms, but lately we've been studying some inspiring examples of sleep spaces that pull off bold saturated hues while still preserving an overall feeling of peaceful relaxation. What's the secret formula?

Not that you should need any more convincing to go check out the CharityWorks GreenHouse this weekend, but we couldn't resist sharing a few more highlights from this impressive carbon neutral show home in McLean, Virginia...

For all of you quick to equate "showhouse" with "ho-hum," take heart! Today we skipped over the river to the much-anticipated preview of the CharityWorks GreenHouse where we swooned over the work of the 19 designers who decked out the first carbon neutral house this side of the Mississippi. Energy efficient and bursting with creative energy...

Ever since we posted on schoolhouse inspired lighting, we've been noticing the style everywhere. However, unlike many trends, this one seems to have enough vintage weight and variations to keep it from going the dated way of many themed decor crazes. What's your take?

Chilly season is approaching fast and we're looking for cheap creative ways to organize the influx of outerwear in our home. Here are some favorite ideas...

Yesterday marked the first day of autumn, and we're having a hard time saying goodbye to a summer that slipped by all too quickly. To ease the pain we've rounded up some examples of one of our favorite warm weather inspired collections that look just as good in a fall-bedecked home: botanicals...

Inexpensive and hardworking, the hanger is a handy little beast capable of more than just helping you keep your clothes organized. Here are a few of our favorite ideas, new and old, for putting these hardworking home staples to work...

Old salvaged windows have seen many re-uses over the years, but this is a personal favorite. Indoors or out, in a retro loft or a coastal cottage, it adds an element of the unexpected to a space that needs a little definition without sacrificing any light...

Add this one to the list of positive design gossip we've been hearing about the H Street corridor in N.E., this home is definitely buzz-worthy. Once a delivery stable, now a family home decked out in salvaged goods such as bowling alley lane counter-tops and a shower made out of reconfigured darkroom equipment. Oh, and 22 ft. high ceilings...

When Karen told us about her home's feature in Charleston Mag, we swooned, but not just for the usual reasons. Her home is a 1,600 sq.ft. masterpiece brimming with color, order, and a strong sense of hope. Hope because Karen's idea of a brand new kid-friendly house isn't a soulless McMansion, life with kids doesn't equal hoards of unruly plastic toys, leaving the big city for a small town life didn't necessitate downsizing style, but perhaps most hopeful because a family tragedy lead her to a new kind of family dream...

Wine, re-purposing, and attractive storage solutions — these are a few of our favorite things. Perhaps that's why we've featured the wine crate on so many occasions. As a flea market staple and a liquor store freebie, they're easy to come by and even easier to put to good (re)use. Check out our top re-purposings...

Part rustic, part abstract, and totally cool. We're almost always drawn to wooden design elements whose histories are reflected in their texture. Driftwood, worn floorboards, fading painted barns—they have our admiration. Naturally, a mishmash, artistic installation combining a whole range of beautifully aged woods has us absolutely swooning...