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Modern Pergola Solutions for Small and Large Outdoor Spaces

Modern Pergola Solutions for Small and Large Outdoor Spaces

Creating an inviting outdoor space has become increasingly important as homeowners seek to maximize every square foot of their property for relaxation, entertaining, and even work-from-home lifestyles. One architectural feature that has surged in popularity is the modern pergola.

Prepare Your Patio for the Summer Season

Prepare Your Patio for the Summer Season: Top 10 Tips for Refreshing Your Deck

Summer is just around the corner, and your patio is still not ready for the season? Time to refresh and redecorate to bring out new colors to your old deck. Create a comfortable, stylish, and functional area that will reflect your lifestyle and serve both as your happy place for those peaceful mornings with a cup of coffee, as well as a perfect setting for hosting a social event.

How to Create a Cohesive Hardscape Design with Your Home’s Architecture

How to Create a Cohesive Hardscape Design with Your Home’s Architecture

Architectural details such as roof lines, window frames, and exterior finishes offer clues on how to select hardscape features. Incorporating elements like pathways, patios, and retaining walls that echo these design traits can create a unified aesthetic. Attention to scale and proportion is essential in ensuring that hardscape components do not overwhelm or understate the home’s features.

Kalm Residence / Two Five Five Architects

Kalm Residence / Two Five Five Architects

Designed by Two Five Five Architects, Kalm Residence in Linden, Randburg, showcases a unique vision for sustainable and communal living. This project thoughtfully merges two distinct homes on one shared property, emphasizing both individuality and collective community living.

3 Things to Know About Outdoor Elements to Enhance Architectural Homes

3 Things to Know About Outdoor Elements to Enhance Architectural Homes

Modern homes with sleek lines and eye-popping designs always demand outdoor spaces that complement those aesthetics without demanding serious upkeep. Modern homeowners are always after beautiful yards that look lovely year-round. Fortunately, there are landscaping options to explore and enhance the look of your property without spending a lot of time and energy on upkeep.

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Chatterbox House, Melbourne / Nest Architects

The Chatterbox House by Nest Architects brings a fresh perspective to urban living, blending nostalgia with contemporary design. Inspired by the classic paper-folding game, Chatterbox, this Fitzroy North home reimagines a dilapidated bungalow into a light-filled and functional sanctuary.

2025 Patio Design Trends for Perfect Outdoor Spaces

2025 Patio Design Trends for Perfect Outdoor Spaces

Over the past few years, the role outdoor entertainment spaces have played in our everyday lives has changed significantly. This is largely due to the global pandemic, which confined people around the world to their homes. As a result, the desire to spend time outside in nature was higher than ever.

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