Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

Snowflake Drink Coasters
Dishes from Up in the Air Somewhere
Expedit Shelf from Ikea
Art Basin “Cup” by Artceram
Das Parkhotel in Austria – Weird Accommodation
Radio Controlled Pool Drink Float
Inflate London

Posted: 23 Jan 2011 10:34 AM PST

It’s still winter and I can’t wait to see it go away, but when it only began I liked it a lot, with its big snowflakes and all. As nothing suggests winter better than big perfect snowflakes. So if you want to have some season decorations in your home without trying too much, you can combine the snowflake picture with some practical purpose and purchase some very nice drink coasters that are made of tile and have a snowflake pattern on. They look very nice and bring the winter atmosphere in your home, too, but they can also be used to protect your furniture against scratches or any unwanted accidents.

These tile coasters are perfect to be used on your coffee table or even in the kitchen when you take a hot pot off the stove. Just place it on this tile drink coaster (if the pot is small) and problem solved, as it will not melt or something. Materials can vary, too, depending on your wish. If the first picture shows you a tile made of travertine, the second one pictures a felt pad with a polyester resin on. Of course the price will vary according to size and material , somewhere between $18 and $10, but the effect is impressive, especially if you combine the snowflake pattern with a white and light blue wall, carpet or table cloth.

Dishes from Up in the Air Somewhere

Posted: 23 Jan 2011 09:32 AM PST

The guys from Up in the air somewhere think that people are unique individuals and that is why they should have unique tableware. So they have handmade dishes , each with a slightly different shape and with tiny differences that make each dish unique. All the dishes from this manufacturer are made of white clay and then they are covered with a glossy glaze and some paint, depending on the model. Most models here have golden rims and that makes them really classy and show good taste. They look very nice when stacked and they also have different sizes.

Since all of them are dishes, they are normally used for serving dinner or lunch, but the smaller ones can also be used for storing different objects like rings, money change or the keys, peanuts or whatever you may want to, depending on your inspiration. These dishes have a pretty good price, too, as they sell for a sum between $18 and 98, depending on size and model.

Expedit Shelf from Ikea

Posted: 23 Jan 2011 07:42 AM PST

If you have a perfect dress, but you do not accessorize it with anything, it won’t be noticed as easily. But if you add a nice necklace, a glamorous purse or some spectacular shoes the result will be guaranteed. The same way if you have the perfect furniture arrangement in a room without having anything out of the ordinary, anything customized that will show our personality and taste, it will be nothing more than a boring room , very similar to a hotel room. But you can add personality and style to a room by simply adding a little wooden shelf, mounted on the wall. You don’t have to choose a very big one, just enough to draw attention and to also fit the size of the room.

This is the Expedit shelf from Ikea and it comes in black and white. It can match any room color and style because it is simple and shows good taste. The shelf is made of wood and has two square parts that are connected in an asymmetric bondage. It will look spectacular on a white wall and you can use it to store your CDs, books, magazines or simply to decorate the room by placing a small ceramic pot or vase inside, a nice statue, some colored stones , sea shells or anything that you might think can be used for decorating your room in style. You can now purchase it just for $20.

Art Basin “Cup” by Artceram

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 12:45 PM PST

Usually in the early morning, most of us are very sleepy. So, nothing is more refreshing than a strong and nice cup of coffee. You have just to imagine the steaming cup and feel the nice aroma and you will feel fresh and ready to start a new day again. It fills you up with dynamism and energy.

If you want to keep this image and have another one in reality in your own bathroom then this "cup" basin is the right choice. It creates the same fresh atmosphere that can make your day become better and full of action.

It looks like a huge cup, produced by Arceram and you can choose the black or white variant. On its handle you can put your towel.

It is an interesting design that offers your bathroom more color and life. Your morning becomes funnier and more dynamic.

Das Parkhotel in Austria – Weird Accommodation

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 12:36 PM PST

Most people would like o spend their holidays in the nicest places possible and also to have the best accommodation they can afford, so that they can enjoy the free time at its best. However, not all people can afford paying five stars hotel rooms, so they will have to be satisfied with whatever accommodation they can find for a few bucks. These people are either students looking for adventure, poor people traveling from one place to another and so on. They and all the other people actually are welcomed in a strange hotel called Das Parkhotel which is located in Ottensheim, Austria.

The most unusual thing about this hotel is that it uses empty drain pipe tubes as hotel rooms. Even if that may sound strange, they did a great job there and you have everything you need in that small room like a bed, some storing space for the clothes and a lamp. All the other facilities – shower, dinner, etc – can be used on the public space, so you have all the basics for a decent stay for a few nights there. That is precisely why they adopted the system “pay as much as you want or can afford to”. But , even if the conditions are a bit austere, the security measures are great and you have a personal access code. I personally think it’s a great opportunity to think of those who can’t afford too much or those who want an unusual experience and do something for them. Great idea, really!

Radio Controlled Pool Drink Float

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 11:57 AM PST

Today it was pretty cold and moist outside, so i stayed inside with a cup of hot tea in my hands and I watched TV for more than half a day. I could only dream of the sunny summer days when I can stay near the pool all day long , I am quite sure most of you like that, too. So I found a very interesting gadget that is perfect for a pool party and for the lazy people who stay on the floating air bed and wouldn’t go on the pool side to get a fresh drink.

I am talking about a floating tray that is controlled by remote control and this way you can guide it from the pool side till it reaches the ones in the middle. This way nobody gets wet and the fresh drinks get to their destination. Well, you can fill the tray with snacks or whatever you feel like eating or drinking in the middle of the pool.

This gadget is funny and nice and can be helpful when you need it. It is perfect for pool parties and can be purchased for a price that varies between $25 and 50. You can find it for sale on most online shops, for example Amazon or Home Wet Bar.

Inflate London

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 11:26 AM PST

Inflatable structures are very fashionable these days because they offer an alternative for you to find a quick and elegant way of housing an exhibition, an event or some important gala without having to build one especially for this event and also without having to pay a large sum of money for renting some space. Besides, this can be very useful if you decide to have an open air even and also to have some backup in case the weather changes . This inflatable structure looks like a tent that can be easily inflated in just a few minutes and can have various shapes and sizes.

Each model is specially designed for a certain number of people and has a modern structure. Even if it is not permanent and solid, it is still very useful and many events are housed in this kind of structures because they can give you much more flexibility. These inflatable “tents” or structures or whatever you want to call them are actually elegant, too and do not give the guests the impression that they are somehow housed in an improper location, quite the opposite I may say.