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San Francisco Cottage Transforms Into Modern Dwelling

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A research scientist with an eye for detail approached Studio VARA to transform a 1908 cottage in San Francisco’s Noe Valley into a modern dwelling. The grand staircase marks the separation between the public spaces to the south and the private spaces to the north, as you can see in the architecture plans.

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Bring the Sun in This Winter With a Sunroom

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San Francisco sunroom. I love to blend different natural elements, like wood and stone,” she explains. We’re creating strong structural elements in natural finishes like stone walls, iron strapping and lights, and wood that extend the character of the house in a more casual application,” Wiles says. Austin sunroom.

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These 3D-Printed Houses Can Be Printed Today and Move-In Ready Tomorrow – for Under $10K

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Tiny 3D-printed houses by Apis Cor This round tiny home built by San Francisco-based Apis Cor is only 400 square feet and costs $10,134. Italian-Chic 3D-printed house A partnership between architecture studio CLS Architecti and engineering firm Arup has produced one of the most elegant printed homes to date.

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The Top Five Garden Trends of 2018

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Abhiland Architects A small patio features a dining space with a cedar privacy wall and modern landscaping, including boxwood in raised planters and stone. Image: Robert Hughes Garden Design An outdoor terrace in San Francisco was converted into a small rooftop garden, featuring plants and citrus tress.

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Decorator On Demand: Walls of Stone

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Walls of Stone. This stone veneer takes your "boring" walls to "wow" walls! Have you ever considered a stone veneer, such as these? Eldorado Stone s GemWalls have made this not only pretty simple but also an affordable way to transform your own spaces. What a difference the stone makes. Walls of Stone.

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34 White Room Ideas That Are Anything But Boring

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Soft lines of wood, both on the flooring and the ceiling, compromise the sharpness of the white cabinetry in this San Francisco classic home style. Image: Christian Dean Architecture White Water The simple beauty of this bathroom leads the eye right to the modern soaking tub and out at a picturesque view.

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

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Image: Ed Sologa Design Build The top 10 on the Rattiest Cities list include, in order: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Denver. Image: Richard Hughes/Element 5 Architecture Some pests are just a nuisance, but others can cause serious problems.