In the questions readers and clients ask, I can often detect a reluctance to introduce pieces they like but feel “don’t belong” in a setting done in a certain style. I always say in response that personal preference should trump “the rules” — as long as the purpose of a rule is understood. Then it can be successfully broken.
Just as it took decades for pioneers to discover the West, the Museum of New Mexico continues to explore the unique heritage of Santa Fe through its home furnishings collection.
DEAR GAIL: Within three years we are looking to completely remodel our master bath and want to pull out the shower/enclosed tub and replace it with a walk-in shower. Along with that, we will be looking to repaint and redo the flooring with travertine tile.
Suzanne and Les have an exceptionally beautiful Japanese-inspired backyard garden. It’s a wonderful expression of their Asian heritage — he’s Japanese, she’s Chinese and their daughters, Amy and Leanne, were adopted from China.
Ever wonder how large, tall pieces of furniture were moved in and out of the small doorways in 18th-century homes? Beginning about 1740, corner cupboards were very popular storage pieces. Some were built into the room by carpenters so they never had to be moved. Instead of a rectangular piece of furniture, the corner piece was triangular in the back so it fit into a corner with no wasted space.
Considering today’s drive toward environmentally responsible building and decorating, is it possible to find lush design and rich patinas and coloration in this market? Does going green necessitate going blah? In the past, green products did have the reputation of being bland. In the fashion world it was wrinkly cottons and clunky sandals; at home it was rustic wood everywhere from ceiling to floor. All this has changed.
Building trends have been incorporating high ceilings in many rooms in a home. The feeling is majestic, but sometimes we run into problems with how to furnish such spacious spaces. Common ceiling heights are anywhere from 12 to 22 feet. You will not want to put small-scale furniture in a room with such towering heights.
An energetic real estate agent can have your home on the market in a day. However, to provide the kind of marketing exposure you need to sell in today’s market takes a little longer, unless your home is photo-ready when you list.
This year, Mountain’s Edge, a 3,500-acre master-planned community located in southwestern Las Vegas, has retained its No. 1 ranking as the top-selling U.S. master-planned community in the annual Robert Charles Lesser & Co. report. The independent real estate advisory firm tracks master-planned communities throughout the country.
Q: Our homeowners association board of directors raised the fees $8, to $86, plus a special assessment of $30 for a total of $116 per month. The board president wrote a letter in November, explaining that the fees had to be raised because the previous board mismanaged the reserves.
The Rhodes Ranch Fun Zone Water Park is now open during these warm days.
Hundreds of art enthusiasts flock to Newport Lofts monthly to attend an art show and reception in a two-story penthouse offering views of downtown Las Vegas. Organizing this event is Brett W. Sperry of Brett Wesley Gallery, a resident of the high-rise community.
Having grown up in the San Francisco Bay Area, newlyweds Liza and Jay Richter thought they would have to wait years before owning a home. They expected their starter home to be small and probably an older resale house. But after moving to Las Vegas, they said they saw plenty of opportunity to purchase a new home.
Pardee Homes is moving forward with new home construction at several Las Vegas Valley neighborhoods. Many industry watchers are calling this a positive sign for the market.
It’s not unusual for a coach of an ousted playoff team to suddenly label the conquering team as one that is going to win the championship.
Glen Gulutzan is in his sixth season as Wranglers coach and has directed the hockey team to a second consecutive conference final. He produced three 100-point seasons between 2005 and 2007, the first ECHL team to accomplish such a feat.
Lake Mead coach Kirk Pierzina entered the season knowing his six players who never had played organized softball would need time to develop.
If Chad Dawson needs added motivation for his rematch against Antonio Tarver tonight, his bank account is the first place he should look.
A season-high crowd of 8,844 was treated to two fireworks shows Friday night at Cashman Field — the first of which was produced by the 51s, who erased a 9-0 deficit on their way to a 14-10 win over Sacramento.
Centennial’s girls had a commanding lead after the second day of the Sunset Region track and field meet at Del Sol High School, winning two events Friday.
Instead of attending a specialized school for hearing impairment, Shane Van Boening went to public schools in South Dakota where he was picked on and bullied.
It’s difficult to look at the state of the Sacramento Kings and not wonder if the Maloof brothers know what they’re doing.