Architecture and Design - Page 133 of 148

A New Kitchen from an Old Tree
In Seattle, a Craftsman-style kitchen is recast with a new floor plan and wood from an ancient log.
Splash Palace
A refurbished claw-foot tub, custom tile and creative use of inexpensive materials jazz up a child's bathroom.
Updating Classic America: Bungalows — From a Frog to a Prince
A Seattle couple breathes new life into a classic old-world charmer.
Sizing an Electrical Service
Although a 200-amp service is adequate for most residences, calculating the actual load is a good idea. This chart from Code Check Electrical can help you with your calculations.
Patterns of Home: Creating Rooms, Outside and In
Outdoor rooms should be as well considered and as well proportioned as indoor rooms
Not So Big Solutions for Your Home: the Kitchen/Family Room Relationship
The degree of connection between these two rooms affects the livability of your home.
Kidspace Idea Book: Almost Teenagers
Preteens need space, literally and figuratively. Sample these ideas for room design, built-in bunks/study areas, and clutter control.
Timber-Frame Hybrids
Adding timber-frame elements to a stick-frame house makes economic and aesthetic sense.
Lighting Design for the Living Room
Layered levels of lighting and fixture placement go a long way toward giving this space a whole new look.
Under a Steep Roof
A Craftsman-inspired house made of inexpensiive, durable materials suits a family of four.

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