Last week we covered great backyard design ideas for an outdoor movie night, but ever since then I’ve been dreaming of relaxing in this almost-summer weather with a good book – so this week we’re looking at hammock inspiration!...
Another week has flown by and the weather here is trying to decide if it wants to be summer. Being at home during this shelter-in-place is making me think of ways to use the backyard at L2HQ – including for our increased movie and show time...
Last week’s look at modern shade sails also got me thinking about lighting – more specifically, backyard string lights that provide both needed light and a sense of cozy living. String lights take less of a structural load, but...
While I’m grateful to have a giant tree in my backyard that provides shade to the new deck, I regularly dream of having a modern shade sail for the extra sunny days and long summer nights. More common in Australia and parts of Europe, shade...
Today’s post is a bit utilitarian, but following up on last week’s modern vertical fence, I’m also researching for a modern fence gate at the alley of #L2HQ. My perspective is that even something entirely utilitarian can be...
It’s been awhile, but let’s jump back in. It’s almost summer and my brain is dreaming of continued backyard projects. Specifically, I’ve been thinking through the possibility of a modern vertical fence design for a south...
We’re nearing the one year anniversary mark of the #L2HQ master bathroom being done, so I thought this week I’d share some inspiration images from when I was deciding on the tub and black bathroom hardware. Black fixture finishes have become very...
While we haven’t yet been blanketed in snow, a wet fall and winter has got the best of #L2HQ and the deck is not quite finished. I work on days when the weather gets warm enough, but it hasn’t kept me from dreaming about the finished...
While I was away in Denmark refueling the creative fire, the backyard became a jungle. I’ve been getting it back to ground prep and continuing to demo. Now all that’s left is the upper platform at the door – and that comes down...
Today is officially the 50th inspiration blog! I thought I’d share some shower and bathroom designs that make great use of natural light by way of skylights to add a soft glow to the space. Ranging from modern to craftsman to contemporary...