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Here’s Why You’ll Want a Living Green Roof on Your Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

But a living green roof solves all these issues by being visually stunning, expanding your outdoor square footage and adding an eco-friendly element. Image: Feldman Architecture Why a green rooftop is a great idea A landscaped or grass roof has many advantages, if you plan it correctly. The city of Portland, Ore.,

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Bring the Sun in This Winter With a Sunroom

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

During the winter months, the cold weather makes it difficult to spend as much time outdoors. Sunrooms provide an opportunity to bring the outdoors inside during these months. In any event, Spicher says you need to decide how you want to use the room before you choose the finishes like paint colors or flooring. Austin sunroom.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs That Impress!

Tile Talk

The stunning Alcala cement tile pattern (pictured above) is a wonderful example of how a custom colorway created an eye-catching floor using warm colors and earth tones. Handmade cement tiles start as a mixture of natural materials including crushed limestone, Portland cement, aggregate (small stones), sand, and water. at 6:00 AM.

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25 Rustic Modern House Design Ideas to Inspire You

Trendir Magazine

Modern rustic homes mix the rustic open plan that makes it easy to keep in contact with everyone in your home, with the modern architectural elements, like large windows to let the light in. You’ll also enjoy the preserved and exposed natural architectural elements, and the modern furniture throughout the house. Tiny in Portland.

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Intriguing Pavilion House in Portland Inspired by a Dining Table

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Portland-based architect Ben Waechter and his creative team imagined this modern “glass house” that aspires to offer inhabitants maximum privacy. This time, the Pavilion House in Portland was imagined for someone dreaming about a naturally, brightly lit home that supports a private lifestyle.

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Do You Live in One of Orkin’s Top 50 Rattiest Cities?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Spots 21-30: Milwaukee, Charlotte, Houston, Portland, Columbus OH, San Diego, Raleigh-Durham, Buffalo, New Orleans, and Norfolk. Spots 31-40: Richmond, Albany, Kansas City, Portland, Nashville, St. Image: Richard Hughes/Element 5 Architecture Some pests are just a nuisance, but others can cause serious problems.

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Don’t Focus on Cosmetic Features When Buying a Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Rugo Raff LTD Crown molding Crown molding, chair railing, and other types of millwork add architectural detail to a home, but they shouldn’t add to the price you’re willing to pay for the home. Crown molding provides architectural detail, but you can add it yourself. Don’t be swayed by a beautiful light fixture.

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