Finishing Touches for Outdoor Living Spaces
My favorite part of designing any outdoor space is when I get to choose the finishing touches. There are more and more choices on the market today for you to…
Read MoreAuthor: Barbara Ley
Vertical Gardening: Smart Moves for Tight Spaces
You don’t have to garden on a tiny balcony or live in a diminutive garden home to use the vertical gardening techniques that are so popular right now. Even gardeners with several acres likely have those tricky spaces that leave us scratching our heads—narrow side yards, spaces between fences and garages, entrances to gardens, and space-challenged courtyards all provide us with challenges that deserve some prior planning.
Read More
Welcome Spring and Celebrate the Spring Equinox this Weekend!
The Spring Equinox is considered the start of the bright spring season and falls on Sunday, March 20 this year. Marked from the beginning of ancient traditions as a sacred day in which there are exactly 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness, it is one of two days in our planet’s revolution in which the Earth is perfectly in balance
Read More
3 Versatile Storage Pieces for Your Home
Storage. It seems to be an issue in even the roomiest ofhomes. So how does one conquer a lack of storage while still creating a home that feels more like a home, and less like a shed? Try using these three hard-working and versatile pieces that look as good in a living room as they do in a bedroom.
Read MoreIntroducing The Art of Making with Pat Sloan
I’m Designer and Quilting Radio show host Pat Sloan! I’m delighted to be writing the crafting column for Fifthroom Living this year.
Read More
Transform Your Style Inside-Out
As the weather starts to change and spring is just around the corner everyone is looking forward to revel in the sunshine, entertaining family and friends or simply reading a good book. The design trend is to transform your style inside out by decorating the outdoor living spaces. A harmoniously designed outdoor retreat is a powerful method to add some structure and purpose to this ‘additional’ room in your home, as you create a seamless flow from the interior to the outdoors.
Read MoreDesign a Parisian Outdoor Room for French Romance
We’re taking another trip into outdoor living paradise by designing an outdoor room inspired by French Romance. While bringing Paris’s Eiffel Tower to your backyard may be a little tricky, using some simple tips and design cues will give your outdoor living space French flair.
Read MoreFive Steps to Create a Tuscan Outdoor Dining Room
One of this year’s hottest trends for outdoor living is recreating Mediterranean gardens and landscapes right in your own backyard. Combining the graceful elements of the Italian Renaissance with the rustic charm of enchanting Tuscany farms creates spaces that are serene and peaceful; your space will boast refined style, while remaining incredibly accessible.
Read More