Summer in the City

Article Abstract:

There are easy ways to decorate the house for the summer season, regardless of the surroundings. Presented are tips on accessorizing penthouses, flats and studios. Some suggestions include, softening rooms with layers of floor-length curtains to adding a window box filled with herbs and flowers.

Housing, Dwellings, Decoration and finishing

---

Orange crush

Article Abstract:

Designer Andrew Virtue has created a cottage as a weekend retreat set against the panorama of Laurel Canyon and the San Fernando Valley. By using a Chinese gate-legged table, Japanese porcelain lamps, worn gold-wood picture frames, he adds a familiar charm to summer houses.

Design and construction, Cottages

---

Building character

Article Abstract:

A woman talks about how she and her husband renovated their new summer home in Long Island, NY. Their efforts include removing closets to create space, enlarging doorways for better views of the garden and adding touches of 'history' into the house.

Remodeling and renovation, Vacation homes

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Filled with history. A change of greens. A farmer's mansion
• Abstracts: Color: go for the bold. Lightening up the past. Chateau Alamo

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.