6 Living Room Upgrades That Will Make Your Home Look Instantly Great, Designers Say

Important points Use real or artificial plants and flowers and new throw pillows to brighten up the room. Rearranging furniture, infusing colors, and refreshing wall art can transform the space. Avoid matching furniture sets and instead combine different styles and pieces. You don't have to invest a lot of time and money to make your… Continue reading 6 Living Room Upgrades That Will Make Your Home Look Instantly Great, Designers Say

A stay like at home at the Naturhotel Forsthofgut, Leogang in Austria

The Naturhotel Forsthofgut in Austria is located in a very special place, right at the foot of the Asitz, surrounded by forest and meadows in summer and wonderfully covered in snow in the winter months. The hotel itself looks like it belongs there, in fact it has been rooted in Leogang for 400 years and… Continue reading A stay like at home at the Naturhotel Forsthofgut, Leogang in Austria

After weeks of debate, the Laguna Beach Planning Commission conditionally approved the remodeling of the facade at 1110 Glenary Street

The Laguna Beach Planning Commission voted 3-1 on Oct. 15 to approve design review application 23-1480, a proposed facade remodel and site improvement at 1110 Glenary St., after a lengthy public hearing in which neighbors, heritage advocates and the applicant debated how much of the distinctive “Crazy Quilt” masonry of the site must be preserved.… Continue reading After weeks of debate, the Laguna Beach Planning Commission conditionally approved the remodeling of the facade at 1110 Glenary Street

Is the formal dining room over? Designers share their honest opinions

Just a few years ago, it seemed like the formal dining room was a thing of the past. As life became less formal and takeout meals became more common, the space suddenly felt dated. But just when it seemed like the formal dining room was well and truly over, the pandemic struck and changed the… Continue reading Is the formal dining room over? Designers share their honest opinions

Let's look at the basic principles of good design

In architecture there are a number of basic principles that, when properly followed and implemented with a reasonable degree of skill, result in a “good” (not necessarily inspired) design. As far as I know, these principles are taught at the beginning of their studies at every renowned architecture school and then consistently followed by competent… Continue reading Let's look at the basic principles of good design

6 color duos designers can't get enough of this fall

It's no secret that paint is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to add personality to your home. But contrary to popular belief, you don't have to limit yourself to a single color per room. In fact, thoughtful color combinations go a long way toward making your space feel layered, beautifully curated, and… Continue reading 6 color duos designers can't get enough of this fall

Planning Commission issues regulation to convert architectural guidelines into objective standards

The Fountain Hills Planning & Zoning Commission adopted Ordinance 25-09 at its meeting, approving amendments to Chapter 19 (formerly Architectural Design Guidelines) to create objective, measurable architectural design standards and to add a definition for “design review plan.” The regulation also clarifies that certain design review permits may be handled administratively. The change implements language… Continue reading Planning Commission issues regulation to convert architectural guidelines into objective standards

Tesla brings new color from Gigafactory Berlin onto the market

SpaceX completed its eleventh Starship test launch on Monday evening, marking the company's second consecutive launch to achieve all planned mission objectives. It was also the last launch of the V2 Starship rocket. The twelfth test flight will use the larger Starship V3 rocket, followed by the V4, which will ultimately fly to Mars for… Continue reading Tesla brings new color from Gigafactory Berlin onto the market

The graphic design exhibition “I Profess” is coming to an end

Gallery 130 in Meek Hall was packed with graphic design enthusiasts Thursday evening as the “I Profess” exhibit came to a close. The University of Mississippi was the final stop of the traveling exhibition, which began its tour at Portland State University in February 2024. The exhibition, on view from September 15 to October 9,… Continue reading The graphic design exhibition “I Profess” is coming to an end