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Completed in 2014, Long Dune Residence is a contemporary residence designed by Hammer Architects. It is located in Truro, a summer vacation community in Massachusetts, USA. Long Dune Residence by Hammer Architects “Perched on a coastal bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this new residence is designed to additionally afford views of the Pamet River and a fresh water pond. The entry side of the house appears very solid with its..
We’re still in the middle of winter, but my heart is already with spring! I’ve been dreaming of warm evenings filled with cool breezes and dinners on the back patio. While spring will arrive on its own schedule, I have plenty to do in the meantime, including recovering my outdoor chairs and removing dead greenery from the yard. There are many planting projects on the horizon, but the chilly weather won’t accommodate them, so I’ve been focusing on weather-neutral projects for the time being.
This past weekend I began my yard makeover by trimming dead leaves away from my potted plants and repainting a few of my planters. While I tend to embrace neutral tones in the yard (hello gray and dark brown!), I’ve decided to welcome tropical hues this year. And of course, more tropical greenery! Today I’m sharing a few snapshots of my progress, in case these easy DIY ideas can help your winter days pass a little more quickly…
Potted plants are a great place to start this time of the year. You can tend to them indoors, especially if you live in an area where the temperatures are consistently below freezing. Below we see an emerald green hanging planter. Learn more about how I made the planter in this post. This planter has been repainted twice now, and believe it or not, I thought it was time for another change.
It’s super easy to give your yard a vibrant dose of color by painting a few of your planters and scattering them throughout your outdoor space. Here’s another one of my green pots in need of an update:
In addition to checking your pots for makeover opportunities, winter is a good time to take a look at the health of your plants. Below we see one of my favorite potted plants, a Christmas gift from my brother and his girlfriend:
The succulents are so healthy, and the iron pyrite and rose quartz add modern style to the arrangement. When I look at this plant, I want all of my potted plants to be as stunning and vibrant!
So I decided to inspect the other potted plants in my yard, noting the healthy ones, as well as the unhealthy ones. This croton has done surprisingly well outdoors, unlike some of my previous croton plants:
The kalanchoe below was once much smaller, but I re-potted it last year, and it has thrived! I trimmed away the dead leaves and made plans to re-pot it once more when the temperatures warm.
Now is also a great time to make a list of new plants to purchase this spring. On my list: a few seasonal blossoms to fill a couple of planters, as well as more silver falls dichondra to add to the planter below. I took extra good care of my plants this winter, but even so, the cascading greenery is thinning out a bit at the top!
With my potted plants cleared of dead foliage and a list of planting projects completed, it was time to start the painting process. I like to change the look of my yard from time to time, so I find myself repainting pots and planters on a pretty regular basis!
To do the job well, you should probably remove the plant and soil from the pot before you paint, but quite honestly, you can usually get away with painting the pots when they’re full. It’s not ideal, but it may also not be ideal to remove your plant from the pot. Decide what works best for you!
Regardless, remember to protect your work surface, and be sure to choose a color palette that you love! I enjoy purchasing small bottles of acrylic craft paint and mixing different colors until I have the perfect shade. It’s an affordable strategy, and it allows you to customize the hue for your space.
Below we see my former emerald green planter repainted a new shade of radiant aqua:
In today’s photos, it actually looks a bit more blue than it appears in real life. Picture the pot one shade greener, and you have the perfect tropical color!
Behind the plant are the metal bars of my trellis. I’ve draped some gray vinyl fabric in back of the bars, but soon I will be covering the entire back of the trellis in a coral/red-orange/terracotta shade to add more vibrancy to my outdoor space. I promise to post pics of the finished project in the coming weeks!
To match my hanging planter, I covered a small pot in the same shade of aqua, as shown below:
And I also updated a large, low round pot that will hold some beautiful tropical greenery once winter passes. This plant is in need of some TLC!
Don’t forget to clean up the mess when you’re finished! I put some old poster board on my table to protect it, and I always use aluminum foil as a surface for mixing paint. Super easy cleanup, folks!
If you peer through the jasmine, you can see the colorful planter. Do you see it?…
How about now?! Yes, spring is on the way!
I’ll be hosting an outdoor appetizer party this spring, and I’ll be posting all the photos right here on Decoist, including plenty of yard makeover pics from my upcoming string of DIY projects. Thanks for letting me share today. I hope your week is off to a great start!
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Liu’s warm house is a project recently completed by HOYA Design. Located in New Taipei City, Taiwan, it has a warm wood interior. Photos by: Sam (mwphotoinc)
the flagship jewelry store is located in the heart of athens, where visitors can explore the space as if arriving in a peculiar forest.
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Water Lily House is a private residence located in Singapore. The spacious home was designed by Guz Architects. Water Lily House by Guz Architects: “This new house in Singapore has a central water court that forms the focal point of the house. The planted roof gardens surround this and add to the effect that nature is evident in every part of the house. Our main endeavor was to create a..
a sink made from solid bluestone stands at the center of the volume, conceived as a sculptural element evocative of ancient heeling fountains.
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not your typical casino, the multi-purpose building doesn’t close itself off from the outside but instead looks out to a nearby lakeside.
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All interior designers want to create a space in which the furnishings, floorings, colors, and light exist in harmony. In the cold and sometimes dismal climates of Russia and Ukraine, the use of natural sunlight is that much more important. But interior designer Pavel Voytov manages to create spaces that feel as bright, sunny, and welcoming as any warm summer day. The designer uses many elements of modern design, including clean simple lines and limited color palettes, to create beautiful homes that are beautiful, modern, and also livable. In this post we will take a look inside eight of his designs for a big picture overview of his style and technique.
The first home makes creative use of vibrant colors, beginning with a luscious royal blue sofa in an otherwise calming, neutral living room. The space also uses the interesting textures of wood paneling with the accent wall where the television is displayed.
In the kid’s room, the shocks of color don’t stop with bright splashes of yellow and teal, inspired by Cartoon Network favorite Adventure Time. The room also includes a requisite workspace for homework.
In the parent’s bedroom, color are much more subdued with whites and beiges falling from the soft heavy curtains and ending in the pristine hardwood floors. Though the design of this home is certainly modern, it never feels uncomfortable or cold.
The second home uses many of the same elements of simplicity, but takes a more subtle approach towards color. The living room in this open floor plan design is largely neutral, with just a bit of a nod to brightness with its rust colored armchair. It’s the perfect allusion to the fabulous interiors of the 1970’s without going so far as to feel antique or overdone.
This kitchen uses white and light wood, along with pretty, gauzy curtains to give the homeowner a beautiful spot to start the day. The breakfast bar is just as much as kitchen island, making it an easy place to pause for a drink or gab with the chef.
Black and white design can look very modern, but runs to risk of kitschy, calling to mind a 1950’s diner. Instead of going full monochrome, Voytov uses black and white along with earthy tones of gray, beige, and brown which manage to envelop anyone who enters while staying sleek.
The bedroom stays with the same palette, bringing in a bit more white, which makes it a clean and lovely place to retreat at the end of the day.
The earth tones in the previous designs have tended more towards warm browns and beiges, but in this fourth home Voytov moves into the cooler dark gray tones with slate, concrete, and gunmetal. The aesthetics are modern but perhaps a bit more masculine and calming in their design.
The bedroom includes a chocolate brown duvet and creative ceiling-mounted mobile, giving a nod to Voytov’s artistic pursuit of sculpture. In the mast bath, an angular tub, elevated from the rest of the room is a bit of simple, modern luxury.
The next home is a bright and beachy, from the sand colored area rug (complete with zen-inspired textures) to the pretty ocean blue thrown on the simple sofa. Even the curtains seem inspired by the water with their heavy, blue texture that seems to cascade like a waterfall over the window.
In the home’s front room we have a fresh color scheme that uses a mossy green, which still manages to bring the calming beauty of nature indoors.
The kitchen and dining area are small but feel bigger than they are with use of a lot of white as well as diffused lighting that comes from overhead for a soft look throughout.
This next space again uses a structured armchair in the living room to break up the neutral color patterns. This time, the chair is a rich and delicious mustard color and has uniquely molded arms. Against the sandy shag carpet, this smooth chair acts as a stylistic focal point.
The setup of this apartment aims for contrast, putting the sofa and kitchen island directly opposed to one another, separating the relaxing living space from the sharp and smooth surfaces of the kitchen.
This next design is a bit different that most of Voytov’s other interiors. This home is decidedly softer with many more frills, pastels, and feminine touches. There are also many more accessories throughout, from throw pillows to vases to books perched on windowsills.
Despite the more elaborate feel overall, the home still employs the subtle colors and simplicity in the furnishings, walls, and fabrics with neutral tones and soft textures.
The final home is a return to Voytov’s typical style, with minimal furnishings and fussing. The cool gray theme in the living room, which contrasts with electric yellow paintings and other accessories.
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