Since their first cultivations 5,000 years ago, roses have developed into thousands of hybrids. You can find diverse types of roses that come in numerous colors, shapes, and sizes. Currently, there are more than 150 rose species and thousands of hybrids, cultivated to suit various garden types. Tracking all rose types can be overwhelming for […]
Gardening
Thinking of Using Peat Moss? Read This Guide First
If you love potted plants, you probably have heard of peat moss. This gardening mix started to gain popularity in the 40s and has continued to be used widely. Despite all the benefits for gardeners and plant enthusiasts, this compound is not without downsides. Here are things you need to know before trying this material […]
Hip Exposed Brick and Garden Paths
Leaving the safety of his brick walk, he crossed the gravel path into her side to discuss how the languishing tree was affecting their accreditation as a certified backyard bird habitat. (Photo: Dustin Aksland; Dwell) You don’t need a big garden to capitalize on hipster style elements such as exposed brickwork, and neutral tones. A great […]
Colorful Contrast In an Open-Plan Home
Dinner parties were reckless, and nearly primal, ever since Bruce built his fire pit. (Photo: John Clark; Dwell) A lime green front door playing on the colors and hues present in the garden welcomes one to this brightly decorated hipster home. Contrasting the lime is framework in an orange which borders on red. The design went […]
Bringing the Tropics to Ultra-Modern Living
As heartbreaking as it was to watch him on the closed circuit monitor, tottering through the halls on the search for potable water, they’d committed to self-rearing. (Photo: David Sandison; Dwell) With a property that large and a garden that lavish, it is no wonder that this discerning home owner decided to place the emphasis upon […]
Taking Cubism Literally
Disoriented and unable to locate the proper egress, they raised the tree-beacon and waited for help to arrive. (Photo: Randi Berez; Dwell) While not everyone would want to live in a house which is a perfect cube, this owner has taken this design above and beyond. You can see the owner and a friend reveling in […]
A Family Expression of Duality
Their overzealous parenting style extended to all aspects of their Montessori curriculum; for this week’s lesson on duality, they renovated the home accordingly. (Photo: Mark Seelen; Dwell) Standing as an exhibit of the duality of family dynamics, this abode showcases both a natural wood living space, and one build from conventional brick mortar and plaster, complete […]
Blending Indoors, Outdoors and High-Tech Living
He forced a smile as his first guests arrived early; he had not yet explored all permutations of pillow arrangements and it would vex him the entire evening. (Photo: Tom Fowlks; Dwell) There are simply so many elements to this striking design that the proud owner needs not even explain his magnificent product of careful design. […]
A Wooden Home Leaving You Astounded
Jeb was mighty pleased that his hand-hewn shelter had survived the twister, and he wouldn’t miss the sliding barn doors one bit. Muriel, on the other hand, was still giving him the silent treatment over not securing her set of French iron patio furniture. (Photo: Christoffer Rudquist; Dwell) When I first saw the sight above, all […]
Small Space Indoor Enclave Creates the Perfect Atmosphere for Sleep
Hard to tell whether it was attachment parenting or toddler prison. (Photo: Jason Bax; Dwell) Giving your child everything that they need to wake up refreshed, relaxed, and stimulated for a day full of activity, this children’s bedroom even incorporates an outdoor place space. White walls and bedding are perfectly matched by the chromed ceiling fan, […]
Inspiring Presence of Design Thanks to Indoor Plants
A brief interlude before his father discovered the plastic commercial contraband and he was plunged back into the numbing misery of Montessori blocks. (Photo by Roland Bello; Dwell) There is no space which is too urban, too modern, or too concrete, to be transformed into a green, lush room which blends the best of both worlds. […]
The Escape from Post-Modernism
The escape from post-modernism had begun. First stop: the last train to nowhere. (Photo: João Canziani; Dwell) More and more hipsters are beginning to draw away from post-modernism. While this may be an extreme but humorous example, the core design is clear. What one may consider to be a wall unfinished, a true hipster will value as […]