Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inspiration. Show all posts

April 14, 2011

some backyard eye candy...





A few beautiful NYC urban gardens by Foras Studio.

... yo, warm weather... anytime you feel like making an appearance...

November 10, 2009

more inspiration






... the Shapiro-Bigbie house in San Francisco.

inspiration









The photos above are of a residence in Boston... sigh. Can I live here??? Please.

March 12, 2009

how narrow can you go...





Our house is one of many narrow historic rowhouses, dating back to the 1890s. I'm not sure why, but our block's lot sizes are not those of typical Chicago city lots. They are much narrower and a bit shorter. As a result, our house interior is approx. 15' wide x 65' long (the total lot length is approx. 105').

Don't get me wrong, we are very lucky to have as much space as we do... I just wish our house was 3' wider. 3' extra width would make a WORLD of difference in layout for spatial flow... especially
downstairs. It would allow for clearly defined 'zones': entry/stairwell; corridor/travel flow; and living.

While trying to figure out the perfect solution, I'm gathering ideas/inspiration for narrow living rooms/dining rooms off the glorious world wide web. Images above are courtesy of
Living Etc. and sfgirlbybay (both excellent resources!). Any additional suggestions are more than welcome...

March 9, 2009

Finn Juhl







The Finn Juhl Home in Denmark: via The Mid-Century Modernist

January 8, 2009