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- A house inside the hill
- How To Design A Girl’s Bedroom
- A few ideas for storing shoes
- Unique Fashion Store Design by Richard Chai + Snarkitecture
- Some Useful Decorating Ideas For Small Bedroom
- Know in Details About Kitchen Faucets
- 6 Some Great Tips to Make Your Laundry Room More Efficient
- Modern House In Querétaro, Mexico by Factor Arquitectura
- 5 Secrets To Decorate A Teenager’s Bedroom
- Hanging swing outdoor furniture
| Posted: 01 Nov 2010 01:04 PM PDT The English language is very specific about the difference between “house” and “home” – that is “house” is the building and “home” is the place where you live, where you feel secure. Well, from the most ancient times people have looked for places for their homes. They started in caves, then they evolved to houses above the ground and now they reach for the sky in the amazing sky-scrapers. But there is one person who thinks that going back to our origins is perfect for a home. This is the house designer Christian Muller who designed and then helped to build an original house that is almost entirely inside a hill. It is very unusual , indeed, but if you come to think of it there are a lot of advantages for its positioning.
First of all it does not lose any energy through the walls, but on the contrary, all the energy is saved here, as it is surrounded by the hill from all the sides and this way protected from low temperatures, so it requires minimum heating. Then it is positioned so as to use the sun light for as long as possible in order to avoid too much electrical consumption, being this way a rather “green ” home.
Some people might find it odd, but I find it really interesting and unique. The house is situated in the Swiss village of Vals and is cut into a mountain slope. It was a project that was finished first and after that it was made famous all over the world by the pictures taken by the photographer Iwan Baan who published them in the most prestigious magazines that are connected to this kind of home architecture.
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| How To Design A Girl’s Bedroom Posted: 01 Nov 2010 09:51 AM PDT Decorating a girl's bedroom is assured to be a pleasurable activity. A girl's bedroom is her nest where she can play, study, spin tales of wonder, daydream, gaze at the mirror for hours, etc. Check out the below mentioned tips to design a girl's bedroom -
- Girls, whether they are small or grown up are known to be more creative, and hence love to participate in the decoration of their room. Involve your girl and try to know her choice and preferences. According to her choice, select a theme for the room. Flowers, Barbie, stars, moonlight, clouds are some popular themes. You can also base a theme around her favorite color.
- For the color of the walls, people generally stick to light pink or light yellow. However, these colors are very common and get washed out. Instead, go for muted jewel tone colors. The color shades would include ruby, amber, mocha, amethyst and turquoise. It is vital that these color shades stay on the lighter side as dark walls will shrink the room.
- Have fun with the selection of fabrics. Bedding, curtains, throws, area rugs and accent pillows can be all played with. Use a combination of colors, patterns and textures. If you are using a solid color for the bed sheet then get the comforter done in a pattern or a texture with a contrast color.
- When it comes to selection of furniture, do not waste your money by buying expensive furniture. Instead go for a low platform bed, armoire, a simple desk and a dresser. Assure that there is enough of storage space. You may also place a bean bag in a corner of the room. - For decorating the room, do not go for statues and vases. You may arrange some of her old crafts in a corner, or frame her painting and hang them. You may also ask her to paint the glass window panes with washable colors with her own designs. This will add a feminine touch to the room. - It is very vital to install appropriate lightning in the bedroom so that she can do her homework, make crafts and painting and read books without straining her eye. Floor lamps, scones and tables lamps come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Go for contemporary lighting fixtures with bold colors so that they add on to the fun and decorative accessories of the room.
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| Posted: 01 Nov 2010 08:46 AM PDT If you have a big house then you can find enough space for storing everything, including all the two hundred pairs of shoes that your wife has collected over the years. So you simply order a special closet only for the shoes with narrow shelves and problem solved. Well, it’s a lot more difficult when you have a small home or you live in an apartment. In this case you will do anything to gain some space, but be able to store the shoes in good conditions as you don’t want to ruin them for the next season. Any way, if you are one of those guys who is desperate to find some ideas for storing shoes in the least space possible, you might want to take a look at these pictures where you can see some brilliant ideas that are both simple and efficient.
The first picture shows some very small shelves that are specially designed to fix only the tip of the shoes and keeps them sort of suspended in the air. You simply fix them to the wall and make the most of the tiniest corner in your hallway. It’s not very hard to make and you can get these shelves in a matter of minutes if you have some pieces of painted wood. And if you are not a handy person, just ask a carpenter to do that for you and you will see it’s pretty cheap. Or you can use metallic shelves instead – it’s totally up to you.
This may look like a coat rack, but it’s actually used for shoes. Use your imagination and you will get personalized designs and colors for these shoe racks.
How about these unusual “pockets” used for storing shoes in the most comfortable and secure way? If you use a transparent material you will be able to find just the pair of shoes you were looking for in no time.
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| Unique Fashion Store Design by Richard Chai + Snarkitecture Posted: 01 Nov 2010 07:00 AM PDT If you thought that creativity could be applied only while constructing living zones then this will change your thinking. The cave like structure is none other than a retail store. Immense creativity is displayed in making such a store to display the products. Such a store will itself attract the attention of the consumers. To bring out the exact look of the extensions and erosions in a cave, white architectural foam is utilized. The white foam helps in creating a different landscape within the store. The shelves, the hang bars, niches and other parts of the store completely resemble a cave. This form of display makes the brand even more special. This type of short-term set ups are also very eco-friendly and avoid wastes as these materials can be recycled. This is a complete combination of architecture and creativeness. The design is very uncommon and give an entire new look to a retail store.{Richard Chai + Snarkitecture}
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| Some Useful Decorating Ideas For Small Bedroom Posted: 01 Nov 2010 05:42 AM PDT Small bedrooms tend to look crowded and congested, as it has limited floor space and storage space. The bedroom is one place where you can rest and relax, and if it happens to be cluttered, the purpose behind having a bedroom is not catered. The fact cannot be denied that small bedrooms do have very limited space but there are several varied ways to decorate a small room in an efficient manner and make it look bigger and spacious.
Here is a list of useful decoration ideas for small bedroom – 1.One of the first aspects that needs utmost consideration in a small bedroom is the bed as it occupies the major chunk of floor space. It is advisable to go for queen size bed instead of king size so that you can save space. Platform beds are also a good choice. They are low in height and make the room look bigger.
2.The shades of wall color also play a significant role in bedroom. For small bedrooms, light and stimulating colors should be used. Deep shades should be completely avoided as they make the space look compact. Try to stick to a single shade and use the same for your doors and moldings as more colors impart a crowded look. Use more of creams and white for a refreshing look.
3.The use of furniture in small bedrooms should be limited. Try to select those pieces that can be mounted on the walls. For instance, select under bed storage instead of a closet or a wall mounted shelf in place of side table. 4.The bed sheets and curtains should be selected with proper consideration. Plain bed sheet with a single design pattern is the best selection. Allow the folds of the sheet to flow in all directions, as they make the room look longer. The color of the curtains should be similar that of walls. Blinds and light curtains are the best selections. 5.Lightning is known to a vital aspect of overall house decoration but its significance is known to increase in small bedroom. Select gentle and soft lightning and glaring lights are a complete "no". The placement of lights should be close to the bed as they shall make the place look bigger. Do not use standing lampshades and instead go for wall mounted lamps. You may also use a mirror opposite to the source of natural light so that an illusion of space is created.
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| Know in Details About Kitchen Faucets Posted: 01 Nov 2010 05:00 AM PDT Today, the must upgrade of every kitchen is the kitchen faucet. Faucets have undergone a revolution and evolved as more versatile and stylish than ever. At one time the kitchen faucet was nothing but just a medium to get the water in a sink. However, today you will find that there is a plethora of styles and designs available to the consumer and is based on functionality, material and color. There are various types of kitchen faucets and are described below –
1.Single handle kitchen faucet – Single handle kitchen faucets are center sets and allow for easy and quick water flow and temperature adjustments with single hand. The design may require one or more holes depending upon the style and layout range from typical to contemporary.
2.Two handle kitchen faucet – Two handle kitchen faucet offer precise water flow temperature adjustment. There are separate controls for cold and hot, and they require three or more holes on the countertop or a sink.
3.Wall Mount faucets – Wall Mount faucets do not require any holes as they are mounted on the wall above the sink. However, they require water supply above the sink in the mounted wall. It is recommended to select a kitchen faucet through proper consideration of durability, practicability, and the quality of the product as well as how it fits into the layout and the new décor of the kitchen. Kitchen faucets that are made of superior high quality material such as solid brass are known to proffer a premium performance, look, and durability. The fact cannot be denied that these faucets cost more than the other varieties, but they provide value for money and trouble free service. You should also consider whether it is easy or not to get the parts or repair the faucet as there are certain faucets that once broken cannot be repaired at all. Though all kitchen faucets fit perfect in all sinks but exceptions are always there. So it is a good idea to ascertain the sizes first. You need to check whether the spout length is not too long in order to prevent it from clashing with the interior wall of the sink. Most of the kitchen faucets are sold with warranties. The best faucets are those that proffer life time protection against drips and leaks and thereby insuring that the faucet will definitely provide trouble free service for years.
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| 6 Some Great Tips to Make Your Laundry Room More Efficient Posted: 01 Nov 2010 04:07 AM PDT When it comes to the interiors, most of the people enhance their bedroom, kitchen, living space, dining room and often neglect laundry room. A laundry room does not need to be decorated with expensive furniture pieces and decorative items, but it should not also be like a dark dungeon area. Whether your laundry room is a big spacious area or a small closet, the area can easily be transformed into a pleasing and efficient place. If you give little time in organizing things in your laundry room, it is assured that your time for doing laundry will largely be reduced. Best of all, there is no need to spend a lot of money for laundry improvements. Few simply touches can easily make your laundry room more efficient.
Here are some great tips to help you make your laundry room more efficient – 1.The first and foremost aspect is placement of objects. Have a definite place for every equipment and product to be used in the cleaning process. Ensure that you have plenty of shelf space as they help you to stay organized. The products and items that need to be used daily should be placed within reach and less used items can be placed on the higher selves.
2.If you have a front loading washing machine, you can place the dryer on top of it and thus save a lot of space. Moreover, if you are planning a new purchase then try to invest in a washing cum dryer. 3.Laundry rooms are known to have limited floor space, but you need to have a lot of storage space. Try to install some hooks below or in the cabinets so that you can hang certain objects and do not land up blocking the shelf spaces. You can also utilize the space behind the door and use for it hanging clothes hanger, mesh bag or a laundry bag.
4.Try to install a large sink or an old bathtub in your laundry room. The dirty clothes can easily be soaked in the tub before you put into the machine, and you can even hand wash your delicate garments such as undergarments or sweaters. 5.A major requirement in the laundry room is an ironing table. If you do not have enough space for a table then you may install a foldable ironing board and have it mounted on a wall. 6.Give importance to the décor of the laundry room. Paint the walls with an interesting color palette and install uniform lightning throughout the area. The area can also be enhanced by hanging some pictures, placing few rugs and decorating the room with natural or artificial plants.
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| Modern House In Querétaro, Mexico by Factor Arquitectura Posted: 01 Nov 2010 03:46 AM PDT If you want to lead a luxurious life and live at the zenith of the city then this one is for you. The design is an innovative one combined with nice sober colors on the exterior. If you thought that the exteriors are nicely designed then the interiors will definitely grab your attention with its clear lines, exquisite designing and warm looks. Each part of the house is designed with utmost accuracy to maximize the use of space. The sliding doors add up to the modern look of the house. Each of the detailing is very stylish whether it is of the living room or the bathroom. The house is designed in such a way that you can also enjoy the outside view from the balcony. Each level of this building contributes towards the final look. Even small detailing like the paneling and the floors are also constructed keeping the modernistic design in mind.{Factor Arquitectura}
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| 5 Secrets To Decorate A Teenager’s Bedroom Posted: 01 Nov 2010 03:17 AM PDT Decorating a teenager's bedroom can prove to be a challenging task for you as a parent because the decorating concept of your teenager is assured to be poles apart from yours. The design style is going to be critical, as teenagers treat their bedroom as their sanctuary. The most vital aspect of decorating your teenager's room is to know your teenager's choice and to involve him creatively in the process so that you know the direction to head in. Here is a list of secrets to assist you in the process of decorating your teenager's room.
1.Try to select a theme for your teenager's room with their cooperation. Since teenagers are fascinated by real model of real life, you may opt for Barbie's theme, Hannah Montana theme, sports theme such as swimming, cycling, soccer, baseball, etc or a theme around any hobby such as singing, dancing, painting, etc.
2.The color palette needs to be given additional consideration. Over here you do not have to stick with white or cream walls in order to make the room look bigger. You should choose a color that is lively as well as makes the room look spacious. Sky blue, bold yellow, trendy pink and soothing green are some popular choices. You also have the liberty to play with colors. Painting an opposing wall with a darker shall impart more depth to the room.
3.Storage space is something that should be not compromised at any cost in your teenager's room as teenagers are known to go on a shopping spree and saturate their wardrobes with accessories, shoes, bags, etc. Instead of a wardrobe, you can incorporate a standing closet or an armoire and easily add extra space. Also create extra storage space through a loft or under bed storage as teenagers also get bored with things very fast. 4.When it comes to selection of furniture, limit yourself to few versatile pieces. They should not be too small as very soon he will head to college, and his needs shall change. A medium sized bed, a side table with drawers, a study desk, and a wardrobe shall do the needful. 5.Avoid adding any formal furniture pieces to the room. Instead stick a poster on one of the walls or back of the door, hang a guitar or wind chimes, and you can even frame some of his pictures and hang them or place them.
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| Hanging swing outdoor furniture Posted: 01 Nov 2010 03:11 AM PDT Modern furniture is a lot different from the old one and it show style and personality, but not all the people are prepared for that. You either hate it or you simply love it from the first sight, so there’s no in between. But if you are a young person and simply like useful things that also have an interesting design that fit the minimalistic style of your house or garden, you will love this unique hanging swing that is perfect for patio and gardens. It is made by the guys from Kettal and are available in more colours and shapes.
Kettal is a famous Spanish furniture manufacturer that took advantage of the inspiration and creativity of their designer whose name is Patricia Urquiloa and you can see the result over here. The hanging comfortably chair that swings in the breeze is perfect for a quite afternoon in the garden, talking to your friends over a steamy cup of coffee.
The spiderweb-like chair looks fragile, but it actually has a very strong and light at the same time frame made of aluminum and the interior of the frame is filled with a web of natural fibres. This hanging swing chair can be purchased in black, white and dark brown and makes the perfect choice for your stylish garden.
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