This home in Sonoma, CA was designed and built with a steel frame and modular construction by Connect Homes for a women who wanted to age in place. It has many Universal Design features. Photo courtesy of Joe Fletcher Photography for Prefabulous Small Houses published by Taunton More and more people today are building houses
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With today being both National Women’s Day and National Book Lover’s Day, it makes sense to put the spotlight on some reading nooks designed by female bookworms in the architecture and design fields. Before diving into a roundup, however, let’s first take a look at some numbers that are relevant to this double-holiday. Unfortunately, the
Villa Valencia’s outdoor amenity area includes a resort-style pool with a lap lane and waterfall, along with spacious sunbeds, private cabanas and two summer kitchens for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Courtesy Villa Valencia In the past decade lots of new ideas have found their way into residential construction — aging-in-place, green initiatives, sustainability. It seems only natural,
Sandrine Deveaux, managing director of Farfetch’s Store of the Future, a concept the company has been testing in London. Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg Farfetch, with a $5.4 billion market cap, is the largest player in the rapidly growing space of online luxury marketplaces. But its stock has tumbled this year, from a high of $29.69 in March
Owning a home is more than just a dream. It’s the epitome of hard work and strategy combined. As the dream becomes more tangible in our current economy, there are a couple of things to keep in mind before venturing into the market. The tips below can help homebuyers ensure a smooth experience. Though a
Zillow Offers, the company’s foray into high-tech home-flipping, launched in April 2018. By early 2020, Zillow expects it to be available in 20 markets, including Miami, Nashville and Los Angeles. Zillow As Zillow prepares to announce second-quarter earnings results after the market close today, Wall Street is watching for continued growth in its new business
Custom Closets opens up at the Farmer’s Market in Los Angeles. Josh Cho Photography The Container Store is best known for having a solution to every storage-related problem. From t-shirts to snacks, there’s a container for everything. Now the big-box retailer is changing things up by launching a new concept dedicated almost exclusively to their custom
There is no question that many people have built their wealth over time using multifamily real estate investments. Likewise, many people have amassed significant amounts of money by investing in the stock market. So in a strategic showdown, which investment takes the prize — multifamily real estate investments or the stock market? I can tell
Neoclassical and stately, The Mount overlooks a series of formal gardens. Regina Cole Edith Wharton built The Mount in Lenox, Massachusetts in 1902 as a country retreat for herself and her husband, Teddy Wharton. The 1,700 square foot house – half of which was given over to servants and their work – was modeled after
This second generation night table has a cooler drawer, wireless charging, Bluetooth speakers, motion sensor lighting, cable management, accent lighting, and charging/power ports. Photo courtesy of Sobro. As houses and apartments get smaller, convenience and multifunctional furniture (and rooms for that matter) become more and more essential. Night tables in particular get so cluttered with