Incredible House With Tree Shaped Interiors in Tok...

This unusual looking home comes from Mount Fuji Architects Studio and is located in Tokyo, Japan. It was built for a couple in a residential area of the city, even though the architecture manages to separate the project from its urban environment. A first noticeable particularity is the fact that the ceiling is not leveled. One step inside and one can see the reason behind this unique design. Right in the middle of the home...

Guess What Type of Tool This Is?...

Is it a lamp? A speaker? A room infuser? An albino eight ball? No, it’s none of these things. It’s a mobile sculpture . . . and something you’d keep in your tool box. Can you guess what type of tool it is? More here: Guess What Type of Tool This...

Open House: Where’s Your Ultraromantic Getaw...

Mrs. Lilien , one of the most talented stylists, just gave us a peek at her upcoming romantic getaway to Palm Springs where she says there’ll be “poolside and pillowside chats – sun, heat, cocktails, and tasty treats and that!” It looks and sounds absolutely blissful, and it’s got me wondering where all of your favorite romantic getaways are. Whether it’s the deserts of California or the...

Open House: Where’s Your Ultraromantic Getaw...

Mrs. Lilien , one of the most talented stylists, just gave us a peek at her upcoming romantic getaway to Palm Springs where she says there’ll be “poolside and pillowside chats – sun, heat, cocktails, and tasty treats and that!” It looks and sounds absolutely blissful, and it’s got me wondering where all of your favorite romantic getaways are. Whether it’s the deserts of California or the...

DIY Warrior: Build a Garden Trellis...

Filed under: Exteriors & Facades , Outdoors Mrs. FIXIT Add whimsy to your home’s facade by adding a simple latticework trellis adorned with decorative or fruit-bearing vines. Along the side of my house, there’s an expanse of facade that would make a perfect home for a garden trellis. I headed to my local home improvement store in search of one of a simple, latticed trellis, but couldn’t find the right...

Join Me Sunday For the Design Star Twitter Party!...

Hi all! I have some exciting news! This Sunday, I’ll be joining HGTV on Twitter as a guest judge of Design Star . I’ll be chatting alongside Heather Armstrong of dooce.com and HGTV designer John Gidding (a guest judge and contributor in the episode) about the contestants, the designs, the challenges, and more! The show airs this Sunday at 10 p.m. EDT on HGTV. Make sure to follow me @CasaSugar , as well as HGTV...

Betsey Johnson’s Eloise-Themed Plaza Suite O...

Back in September, I announced that Betsey Johnson would be diving headfirst into her first hotel collaboration , designing an Eloise -themed suite for The Plaza Hotel. Now, the time has finally come, and the pinker-than-pink two-bedroom suite has officially opened its doors ! Dressed with sweet pink candy striped wallpaper, gilded French chairs and headboards upholstered in the designer’s signature rose prints,...

4 Remodeling Projects to Steer Clear Of...

Hold on there, you overzealous home remodeler , you. Before you add that fancy whirlpool bath or home theater, you may want to consider what type of return you’ll get for such an investment. My guess? Not much. Steer clear of these most overrated home projects and you’ll be just fine. #1 –Whirlpool Baths Who doesn’t want a luxurious bathroom retreat ? We know you deserve it. But trends show that whirlpool baths above...

Casa Quickie: Cut a Rug With Newspapers...

When it comes to deciding what size rug to get and where to put it, I truly think a picture is worth a thousand words. And while looking at other examples is great, seeing what it will look like in your own room, with your own furniture, is even better. To visualize what the rug will look like in your home, grab some old newspapers , adhesive tape, and measuring tape. Lay the papers out flat and, using the measuring tape,...

Fire Extinguishers 101...

Filed under: Kitchen & Bath , Small Projects , Living Rooms , Essential Skills , Know-How , Living Spaces Michael Biann, Getty Images What would you do if you were cooking and suddenly your stove was on fire? Or an unattended candle ignited your armchair? Fires inside your home can be a serious hazard. According to the U.S Fire Administration , in 2008 84% of all fire-related deaths and 81% of injuries were the result of...