Thirty years ago someone was taking out a mortgage that they just paid off. That would be a marvel if they never refinanced considering the prime interest rate was nine […]
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Spring Seattle Home Show & Low Budget Modern Home Design
Twice a year, in downtown Seattle at CenturyLink Field Event Center, the largest consumer home show, Seattle Home Show, features everything indoor and outdoor for home design. The show includes hundreds […]
The History of the Iconic Breeze Blocks
Ever wondered what sparked the mid-century modern infatuation with those concrete blocks with decorative cutouts that surround so many traditional homes? Well, they’re called breeze blocks, and we have the […]
Are Santa and his Reindeer a Secret Inspiration for Modern Homes and Tech?
The real world is catching up to Santa. Finally, houses that make sense for him. What’s he going to do stay ahead, or has he been leading the way all […]
The Healthiest House – One family’s quest to build a toxin-free home
Guest Blog: Modern Architecture and Design Society (MA+DS) “In 2013, Adam Reiser and his family found out that their beloved house was filled with a dangerous toxin that was making them […]
Breathing Better with Live Plants
Like oxygen? Thank a plant. Like oxygen in your home? It’s already there, of course, but houseplants are natural filters that can improve modern spaces, a bit of green to […]