There it sits on the corner. Quaint and cozy, evoking Victorian charm with delicate lace-like trim, a plunging roofline, and color that exudes personality. Though unlike the sweet-tasting gingerbread houses that usually make their appearances during the holidays, these gingerbread houses charm us all year long. Gingerbread houses, as an architectural style, have delicate latticework … Read more
Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Often, spiral staircases are installed simply as a way to combat the issue of limited space, since they typically take up less room than a straight set. Thanks to their curvaceous shape, they are also more suited to a more centralised position without causing an awkward break in … Read more
Maybe you’ve heard the term on a historic walking tour. Or maybe a real estate listing you scrolled through mentioned it. The term “Greek Revival” refers to a specific architectural style in the U.S. — but could you pick it out of a lineup? Here’s how to tell what makes a home Greek Revival. What … Read more
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It’s one thing to book an Airbnb that has a view of a world-famous landmark, but it’s another to book an Airbnb that actually lets you stay in that world-famous landmark. Airbnb has announced that, for the first time ever, legendary architect Antonio Gaudí’s Casa Vicens can be rented out. The iconic home was Gaudí’s … Read more