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Whether you’re vicariously seeking an affordable starter property on House Hunters or learning how to renovate your primary bath with Erin and Ben Napier, HGTV proves that you don’t need a limitless bank account to make your biggest design dreams come true. So when we happen to see a renovation project that costs a pretty penny—like the $191,000 kitchen makeover on the latest episode of Christina on the Coast—we definitely take notice.

In the season five premiere, Christina Hall was asked by self-proclaimed fellow soccer mom Amy to spruce up her Newport Beach kitchen. The task was simple: Turn a crammed kitchen into an open, airy oasis that emphasizes indoor-outdoor living. Amy and her husband, Scott, initially set a $150,000 budget but—as with most renovations—things happened.

When replacing the kitchen’s tiles with hardwood floors, Hall’s contractor noticed the floor needed to be leveled—which cost an extra $1,800. Then the

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Incredible Sydney Opera House design secret wows the internet

09/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

The Sydney Opera House is one of the world’s most famous architectural landmarks, known for its dramatic ‘sails’ that stand out over the foreshore of Sydney Harbour. But the process of creating its iconic shape was fraught with challenges.

As one user was recalled on Reddit, the Sydney Opera House’s shells proved to be impossible to make, until the architect realized that they could be produced as sections of a sphere. (See our pick of the famous buildings you should visit for inspiration).

The ‘sails’ of the Sydney Opera House are all sections of the same sphere. from r/DesignPorn

The original winning concept for the venue was drawn up by Jørn Utzon and his team of architects in Hallebaek, Denmark, for a design competition in 1956. However, the initial sketches turned out to be structurally unsound and impossible to build. Engineers at Arup & Partners needed to express the shapes

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HGTV is making our homes boring and us sad, one study says

09/07/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

A pair of professors found that home renovation media leads homeowners to decorate for the masses, not for their own happiness

July 7, 2023 at 7:00 am EDT

A large HGTV camera points at a woman who is covering a vibrant living room with beige paint. — (Masha Krasnova-Shabaeva for The Washington Post)

If you’ve ever watched a home makeover show on HGTV, you know the key “before” sequence. It’s when the camera critically pans over the house and the host points out everything that needs to be fixed. The décor? Cluttered. The paint? cringe. The overall takeaway is that the home is an utter embarrassment and needs a total overhaul before anyone of taste would consider putting a doormat out front.

But what happens when people consider how their own homes might fare under this kind of scrutiny? It can lead to an overwhelming sameness in aesthetics, according to Annetta Grant, an assistant professor of markets, innovation and design at Bucknell University, who

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Carretas Renovation / Heryco | ArchDaily

08/07/2023 Kartika

Renovation

Carretas Renovation / Heryco

Carretas Renovation / Heryco - Exterior Photography +28

Areas:
550 m²
year:

2023
Manufacturers: Nanocal, Paleta arquigráfica
Lead Architect:

Luis Carlos Aguilar González

Text description provided by the architects. Carretas is a renovation project of an apartment building located in a residential, family-friendly, and pedestrian neighborhood in Querétaro, with proximity to and views of the iconic Aqueduct of Querétaro.

Carretas Renovation / Heryco - Interior Photography — © Ariadna Polo Fotografía

This building, originally built in the 90s, now features four spacious three-bedroom apartments, each with a study, ideal for families and professionals seeking a modern and functional space. Additionally, the ground floor of the building

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How to eliminate empty space in your bathroom: 7 designer tips |

08/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

By eliminating empty space in the bathroom, you can create a room that delivers in terms of function and practicality for everyday life. Bathrooms large enough to have empty areas could be seen as a luxury, but we recommend using up every inch of real estate to make these rooms more than just a wash spot.

With a few space-savvy design tweaks, you can transform a bathroom into a well-thought-out spa retreat with plenty of storage.

Here, interior designers have offered up their tips to eliminate empty space in a bathroom, from adding in new bathroom storage to create a luxurious bathing experience.

How to eliminate empty space in your bathroom

The best way to eliminate empty space in your bathroom is to consider how you use the room, and what practical demands your home is failing to meet. Being a damp, humid room, it’s not a great place for

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Classic 70s post-and-beam home revitalized for indoor-outdoor living

08/07/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

My House Design/Build and Emphasis Design Studio took it from retro to refined

Published Jul 07, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 4 minute read

The dining area is extra airy, thanks to 15-foot-wide nesting doors (by Pella) that open to the outdoor living space. The mid-century-feeling walnut chandelier is by Vancouver’s Propeller Studio. Photo by Janis Nicolay /PNGs

At first, Donna Heine wasn’t a huge fan of the 1970s post-and-beam home that she and her husband Eric ended up buying and renovating in Fort Langley.

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Discover Thanksgiving Traditions in America

08/07/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

November is for being grateful and celebrating the uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving!

A bunch of fun ‘did you know?’ and Thanksgiving Fun Facts. Have your A-HA moment and then pass it on. (The more you know…)

Because, sharing is caring… Sharable quotes from the woman who was the first lady editor in America and the driving force behind making Thanksgiving a National Holiday.

Sarah Josepha Hale was sassy and tenacious and she changed the world. She wrote Mary Had a Little Lamb, brought you the ‘white wedding dress’, and campaigned to make Thanksgiving a National Holiday.

You can’t talk Thanksgiving without mentioning the Mayflower. Five million people are descended from the Mayflower passengers. Are you one of them? Here are resources to help you in your genealogy search.

What is Native American Heritage month and how are you supposed to honor it? Is Native American Heritage Month because we only

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Vancouver homebuilder calls out the city’s ‘broken system’ for renovation permits – BC

07/07/2023 Kartika

Renovation

The paperwork needed to do a bathroom renovation in Vancouver is extensive and expensive, according to a local homebuilder.

Avi Barzelai, a licensed residential builder and renovator based out of East Vancouver, highlighted the process in a Twitter thread that’s gone viral.

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“Working with the City of Vancouver is the absolute worst part of my job, by far,” Barzelai, who operates the Barzelai Building, told Global News in an interview Wednesday. “I deal with clients, I deal with trades, I deal with a lot of headaches. It’s nothing personal to the (city) staff, it’s the system. The system is broken.”

Barzelai said there are 10 steps that must be met before any work can even begin.

These steps include reports, inspections, permits, and surveys which, at minimum, will cost close to $10,000 he said.

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The process starts with a

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Aesthetic Bedroom Decor is the Latest Summer Pinterest Trend

07/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

If you’re looking for bedroom design inspiration, Pinterest is an obvious choice to get your creative juices flowing. One of the trending terms Pinners are interested in this summer is “aesthetic bedroom decor,” and a quick search will easily show you why.

Whether leaning into a modern, Scandinavian or coastal style, the aesthetic bedroom decor employs muted, earthy tones, plenty of interesting textures, natural materials and just a touch of fun and whimsy. Read on for ten easy ways you can inject this coveted look into your sleep space this year.

An aesthetic bedroom with natural decor made with lots of wood and rattan

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A clean and modern bedroom with white and natural tones and two funky white lamps

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Image of a king-size bed standing next to a shelf with a mirror in a bedroom interior with two posters on a wall

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King-size bed with gray square headboard, large rustic wooden mirror and textured wall in trendy minimalist apartment

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Photo of a botanical bedroom interior with wooden shelves, tables, double bed, plants and empty wall next to a window with blinds

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A cozy bedroom with muted colors and a stylish throw on the bed

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A neutral bedroom with a tan textured wall in the morning light

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A cozy neutral bedroom with plenty of plants, vintage furniture and a speaker

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Lounge room with stylish interior design at comfortable house, sofa, cushions, soft plaid, house decor and green plants in flower pots near mirror on commode

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Bedroom in boho chic style with canopy over bed, white bedding, cushions and pillows, armchair, home decor and succulent house plants in flower pots on wooden bench. Scandinavian interior design

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Ca la Francesa House Renovation / Hiha Studio

07/07/2023 Kartika

House Renovation

Ca la Francesa House Renovation / Hiha Studio

Ca la Francesa House Renovation / Hiha Studio - Interior Photography, Windows, Facade +15

Areas:
195 m²
year:

2022
Manufacturers: ACUDAM, CERAMIQUES CALAF, Fabresa, Gabarro, HEY STUDIO, Laes, Rock, Santa & Cole
Lead Architect:

Bernat Ardèvol

Ca la Francesa House Renovation / Hiha Studio - Interior Photography, Living Room, Table, Chair — © Pol Viladoms

Text description provided by the architects. The house is located in Juncosa, in the region of Las Garrigues, surrounded by dryland scenery, where the brown and green tones of olive and almond trees prevail at all times. The building (1914) has a typical typology of the Garrigues area: small width (5m) and great depth (15m), a construction system of local tradition: rammed earth and dry stone walls, wooden

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Was This $191,000 Renovation Christina Hall’s Costliest Project?

Incredible Sydney Opera House design secret wows the internet

HGTV is making our homes boring and us sad, one study says

A pair of professors found that home renovation media leads homeowners to decorate for the masses, not for their own happiness

Carretas Renovation / Heryco | ArchDaily

How to eliminate empty space in your bathroom: 7 designer tips |

How to eliminate empty space in your bathroom

Classic 70s post-and-beam home revitalized for indoor-outdoor living

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Discover Thanksgiving Traditions in America

Vancouver homebuilder calls out the city’s ‘broken system’ for renovation permits – BC

Aesthetic Bedroom Decor is the Latest Summer Pinterest Trend

Ca la Francesa House Renovation / Hiha Studio

A pair of professors found that home renovation media leads homeowners to decorate for the masses, not for their own happiness

How to eliminate empty space in your bathroom

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