CA - Page 4 of 119 - House Information

Two-tier kitchen islands are the future of kitchen design |

31/08/2025 Kartika

We take a deep dive into the world of two-tier kitchen islands and discover how interior designers are working with these bespoke islands in their projects and how they offer a myriad of work and social spaces in one piece of furniture.

They might be sized up in larger kitchens, or of more compact proportions in smaller rooms, but either way kitchen islands are an attention-grabbing feature.

Designing a kitchen is a complicated affair, this central room in the home needs to offer work, storage, preparation, social and dining space, and on top of all these demands it must be extremely functional and look beautiful.

What is a two-tier kitchen island?

When thinking about which kitchen island type is right for you, don’t overlook a split-level design.

A two-tier or multi-functional kitchen island is a bespoke piece of furniture that demands essential design consideration. Key details focus on varied heights,

…

What Experts Expect in 2023

30/08/2025 Kartika

House Renovation

Perhaps you’re thinking about completing a few home renovation projects this year, but you’re afraid you might not be able to afford them. Between inflation and supply shortages, prices for these upgrades might surge.

Save More: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill
Find Out: How To Build Your Savings From Scratch

In 2022, homeowners spent an average of $8,484 on home improvement projects, according to Angi. Despite rising interest rates, 50% of people expect to spend the same amount in 2023 — with 28% planning to spend less and 22% expecting to spend more.

To help with your planning process, GOBankingRates spoke with several experts to find out what they expect from renovation costs in 2023.

Higher Interest Rates, Reduced Demand

“Rising interest rates will weigh heavily on the housing market in 2023 and will create challenging conditions for construction broadly,” said Ben Johnston, chief operating

…

Home Depot hits the brakes: Three-year robust sales run ends amid pull back on home improvements

29/08/2025 Kartika

Home Improvement

New York
CNN
—

Home Depot couldn’t keep its protracted robust sales streak going any longer. The home improvement chain reported a small quarter as consumer spending on home improvement projects – which was buoyed by the stay-at-home pandemic lifestyle – coming to a screeching halt.

The retailer posted disappointing sales for its first quarter and lowered its outlook for the year after customers slowed their spending. Home Depot (HD) said sales fell 4.5% at least a year at stores open during its latest quarter, and its income decreased 6.4% from the same stretch a year ago.

Total revenue for the quarter slipped 4.2% versus a year ago, to $37.3 billion. The retailer also cited falling lumber prices and weather-related challenges, including heavy rains in California during the period, to clink its sales.

“After a three-year period of unprecedented growth for our sector, during which we grew sales by over

…

The Importance of Commercial Cleaning Services in St. Louis

29/08/202529/08/2025 Kartika

Home Improvement

A clean workspace is more than just an aesthetic choice. In cities like St. Louis, where business communities thrive across diverse industries, maintaining a spotless commercial environment has become essential. Commercial cleaning services in St. Louis provide businesses with the assurance that offices, retail stores, medical facilities, and industrial sites remain sanitary, welcoming, and compliant with health standards. From creating lasting first impressions for clients to ensuring employee well-being, these services play a central role in the daily success of local enterprises.

Why Businesses in St. Louis Need Professional Cleaning

St. Louis is home to a wide range of industries, each with unique cleaning demands. Office buildings require regular dusting, vacuuming, and restroom sanitation to foster productivity and comfort. Medical centers and clinics need specialized cleaning protocols to safeguard patient health. Restaurants and food facilities rely on strict sanitation to pass inspections and maintain customer trust. Without the expertise of …

Biden is planning White House events marking the January 6 attacks

28/08/2025 Kartika

House Design

By Trevor Hunnicutt

(Reuters) – US President Joe Biden plans to mark the second anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol with a White House ceremony, according to a timetable released by his office on Monday.

Friday’s event will mark a rare moment for Biden to address immediate issues sparked by deadly riots by supporters of his Republican predecessor Donald Trump. Their actions interfered with the Democrats’ 2020 victory certification.

Biden condemned the unrest as a threat to democracy and the rule of law, but he has rarely discussed his predecessor’s name publicly and has framed his presidency to unify and heal the country’s partisan divisions.

Entering his third year in office, Biden said he intends to seek another four-year term but has not formally nominated him.

Trump, who has never conceded defeat in the 2020 election, has announced that he will seek re-election in his party

…

Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022: Viacom18 Sports announces regional expert panel

27/08/2025 Kartika

Renovation

Mumbai: Viacom18 Sports has announced its list of regional commentary panelists for the upcoming Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. The world’s most prestigious soccer competition will be presented to audiences in India in five languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Bengali on JioCinema, which is now available across Jio, Vi, Airtel and BSNL subscribers. From November 20 to December 18, all viewers will be able to watch the competition on pay TV channels Sports18, 1 SD and HD.

Dempo SC CEO and former coach Pradhyum Reddy and Brazilian footballer Jose Ramirez Barreto will form a panel of English experts. Indian footballer Robin Singh, current India women’s national team goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan, Kerala Blasters FC assistant coach Ishfaq Ahmed and former player Karan Sawhney will form the Hindi language panel.

“The panel delivers on our commitment to present FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 like never before with regional customization and new

…

How to Make a Shelf with a Wooden Gallery Rail

26/08/2025 Kartika

Renovation

We are currently refreshing the laundry room and I am slowly completing a project to update this space. We finished it almost 7 years ago and it is one of the most used rooms in our house (after the kitchen). But now that we have 3 kids and my style has evolved, it’s time for some changes! My latest project is to make a shelving with wooden gallery rails and I’m here to share all the details with you!

When we first finished the laundry room, we put a shelf against the wall above the washer and dryer that was about 5 feet long. I don’t know why I decided on that length or why I didn’t extend it all the way to the wall. It was the start of my design journey and the laundry room was the first room I ever designed from top to bottom!

The more

…

Looted Monastery Manuscripts Rediscovered During Office Renovation

25/08/2025 Kartika

Renovation

In 2008, Swann Auction Galleries in Manhattan sold three Greek-language manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries to an antiquities dealer who returned them two years later after concluding they might have been looted.

The dealer was reimbursed but the auction house, its officials said, was unable to reach the person who had consigned the items. So they sat on a shelf for more than a decade, all but lost in the shuffle of daily operations.

Three months ago, though, the manuscripts were resurfaced when Swann’s chief financial officer went through his office before a renovation. There on a shelf in a long-forgotten plastic bag were the manuscripts, which are believed to have been stolen from a Greek monastery in the midst of World War I.

They are thought to have been lost in 1917 when Bulgarian combatants are said to have plundered nearly 900 items from the Theotokos Eikosiphoinissa

…

Ten lighting designs by students at the University of East London

24/08/2025 Kartika

House Design

Dezeen School Shows: a lamp made out of recycled leather from the sports car industry and light consisting of a cluster of tubes are included in Dezeen’s latest school show by students at the University of East London.

Also featured is a light source embedded inside a miniature brutalist residential block and an undulating mood lamp that is made from industrial tubing and concrete.

Institutions: University of East London
School: Interior Design and Interior Architecture
Courses: BA Interior Design
Tutors: Pol Gallagher, Keith Winter, Dominic Eley, Lilly Nguyen and Nayden Hadzhiev

school statement:

“Focusing on personality, materiality and making, the BA (Hons) Interior Design program at the University of East London allows students’ identities to be expressed through playful processes and detailed fabrication.

“The second and third years are split into design units run by Pol Gallagher (Unit Z) and Keith Winter (Unit X), offering a diverse array of project

…

Enchanting Cottage Gate with Cutout Design Details

23/08/2025 Kartika

Bathroom Decoration

Enchanting Cottage Gate with Cutout Design Details

Stunning cottage gate with cutout design details

I was browsing through some photos to get ideas for our new little backyard and came across a photo I took of this adorable gate (and house) our family found while walking in Seattle years ago. A garden gate with cut roses is so cute, isn’t it?

I’ve always been fascinated by cottage style gates– they can be so dazzling! They give you the feeling that something really special (like a secret garden!) must be on the other side too.

Garden gate (from my trip!)

My mom will have a gate on the side of our house that will lead to the entrance to my parents’ new cottage! I can not wait! I love having the window cutout on the gate of our last home. There’s a house in the neighborhood where we lived when my daughter was little that also had a

…