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10 smart house floor plans to inspire you

Anyone building a house or apartment must always define a floor plan. A floor plan is a drawing or a computer-generated illustration of the spatial conditions. Here you can see how the house should be spatially divided, where the bathroom and kitchen…

11 February, 2024

Home extension: 18 ideas that everyone can afford

We at homify completely understand you when we show fantastic house extensions that architects have thought up and probably cost a small fortune. You don't always want to make a big investment if you want to change something in your house, for exampl…

07 February, 2024

How to thermally insulate the attic to save energy and have more comfort

Learning how to keep the house warm without spending a lot can be important especially since we are always looking for a solution to this problem and, if we live in a cold region, it is essential to find effective resources that are not too expensive.

29 January, 2024

Between Beams and Sustainability: The Impact of Iron on Current Civil Construction

In the vast universe of civil construction, where each brick is meticulously placed to build the future, iron plays a crucial role. This tenacious and versatile metal plays a vital role in the support and durability of the structures that define our…

26 January, 2024

How to build a house in Portugal

Building a house can be described as the adventure of a lifetime, but sadly, in Portugal, it can be described as a complicated story, full of bureaucracy and limitations.It often takes years from purchasing the land to receiving the key, and this is…

The most popular house styles in Canada

It is a difficult choice when you have to decide which type of house do you want to build for yourself and you family. Though space availability, weather, family size and surroundings do have an important role to play in taking that decision, but hav…

13 April, 2018

A modern Toronto house, sure to keep you wanting more

They say, you can not judge a book by its cover, and it holds true in case of this great looking Modern Toronto house that sports a basement too. A house in a big and busy city is generally expected to be cramped, small with limited space for all nec…

12 April, 2018

Black Doors: The Glamor of the Façade

Black doors are one of the most favorite front doors colors for the homeowners. It has been so for ages. Some of the medieval buildings that we see in many parts of the world boast of black doors.

12 April, 2018

Kitchen Cabinet Stain Colors: How to Design a Stylish Kitchen?

Does the look of your old kitchen bother you? Do you feel the interior dull and uninspiring? There are plenty of ways of giving a kitchen a brand new look without blowing away your entire budget for kitchen renovation.

10 April, 2018

Modern Siding Materials for Your Home

Modern siding plays a key role in the facade design of your house. They are not there simply to beautify your house, but also to protect the exterior walls of the building. Sidings are not exactly a modern invention.

06 April, 2018