Thursday, March 3, 2011

Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

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Buying a Home Water Filter

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 10:45 AM PST

With the water supply featuring a large amount of bacteria, contaminates, sentiments and drugs, home water filter is no more a luxury appliance and is very much an essential appliance. It is unquestionable that home water filter is the best possible way to get fresh and filtered water directly from the tap.

As the quality of water is known to vary with the source, there are various types of home water filter available for different application.

Here is a list of certain tips to assist you in the process of buying a home water filter –

First of all, familiarize yourself with the varied methods of water filtration or treatment. Different water filters follow different treatment methods. Certain types of water filters are better in removing certain water contaminates in comparison to the others. For instance, carbon filters are ideal for eliminating iron, its taste and smell, and filters with filter cartridges are ideal for well water as bacteria and parasites need to be removed. There are basically four types of contaminates – lead, parasites/ bacteria, sediment/rust and contaminate causing odor and taste change. The best filter would be the one which is chosen depending upon the type of contaminate found in the water.

Determine the place where the water filter needs to be installed. Anywhere from where the water comes out can easily be filtered. The most efficient home water filter choice is the whole house water filters. These filters are designed to filter the main water line entering the house and are capable of removing rust and sediment particles. Faucet or sink water filters are other popular filter types. These filters feature multiple cartridges with each cartridge designed to filter a particular contaminate and make the water fit for drinking. There are various other specific filters also such as shower head filter (for filtering the water for bath purposes), refrigerator water filter (for filtering the water that comes out of the refrigerator or is used in automatic ice maker) and more.

Lastly, select the best home water filter from the wide variety of water filters after carefully assessing the needs.

No matter which type of home water filter you choose to buy, ensure that the filter has been manufactured by a well known and reliable manufacturer. In addition, the filter should be easy to install, easy to clean and easy to maintain.

Crystal Like Prechteck National Library of Austria Extension

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 10:20 AM PST

Prechteck national Library of Austria Extension is a place where you can relax and feel comfortable. It is located in Hofburg in Vienna.The project, realized by the architect Chris Precht represents an extension of this building which includes a 1200 square meters underground exhibition, half a 600 square meters multifunctional hall, beautiful studios, a restaurant and many shops.

It has a beautiful design because it looks like a beautiful bracelet made of crystals. It is a spacious, relaxing and nice place where you can spend your spare time alone or with your friends. The fact that it is underground makes you think of a hidden, quiet place where you can retreat yourself and enjoy your moments of privacy and peace. It has also a beautiful garden outside this extension, on its roof where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding area.

Origami Moonjelly by Limpalux

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 06:41 AM PST

A romantic, mysterious and solitaire celestial body, this is the moon. It creates great night atmospheres and sometimes its wonderful shapes and colors impress you so much that you cannot stop from admiring it. It looks so lonely and full of mystery.

Limpalux was also impressed by it and created Moonjelly.It is a beautiful pendant lamp made of paper. It imitates the shape of moon, so it has the same impressive effect.It is an object which combines function and art in a wonderful way so that the result appeared to be a beautiful lamp, made of paper, a light material and using an origami design.

Its main function is to light your room and its beautiful glow to create a gorgeous warm atmosphere which will relax you and enjoy a peaceful ambience.

 

 

 

Its beautiful design and shape will impress everyone who will notice and admire it.

 

 

 

A Form Fitting Function Wall Space

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 03:46 AM PST

When you choose a hotel room, the only thing that you want and search is the fact that it has everything it needs to assure you the minimal form of comfort. You would like to find a bathroom, a nice bed and a relaxing atmosphere. Then maybe you become preoccupied by other things like: a nice view, a room service or a beautiful interior.

This hotel room has a special and interesting interior. It has an interior wall space with niches for every object in the room or for those which you brought with you.It has two advantages. The hotel room gets a special interior design and at the same time it is useful too. Each object has its own place which imitates its own shape. The other advantage is that, there are not used some other pieces of furniture which could occupy a lot of space in the room.So, you can enjoy a spacious room which has an ingenious and special design that proved to be useful too.{via dornob}

How to save money when buying a house?

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 03:06 AM PST

Believe it or not, but the most delightful decision is to purchase a house. Besides assuring shelter and security, a house is also known to give satisfaction and happiness. However, as a house is a life time investment, it involves a lot of money. In addition, with the rise in property prices, people are forced to spend more and a significant portion of the investment turns into dead investment. Thankfully, there are many varied ways to save money when buying a house. Let us discuss few of them –

Look for yourself – It is a common phenomenon to purchase a house through a real estate agent. However, people do not realize that by looking on own allows one to make large savings. Ask friends and relatives to help you out. Look for "For sale boards" when you go on a drive. Go through newspaper classified as well as internet classifieds.

Buy house under construction- Instead of buying house or apartments that are fully constructed, consider purchasing a house that is under construction. The earlier you book the better as the builders are in need of money for the constructing process, and as the apartments start getting booked, the builders gradually increase the purchase price. Purchasing the house under construction shall also give you the privilege to get the rooms constructed according to your requirements.

Hunt for motivated sellers – the easiest and the sure shot way to save money when buying a house is to hunt for motivated sellers who need urgent cash. The need of urgent cash on the part of the sellers shall give you the scope to negotiate. If you like the house, discuss the price range with the seller and chances are that he shall make few reductions.

Purchase foreclosure home – Hire a reasonable real estate agent and ask him to find a foreclosure house or a HUD house for you. These homes are owned by the bank and can't be purchased at a price much below the market price as banks are eager to free their investment. However, you may require spending a certain amount on home improvement.

Get a loan – if you are running short on budget, then getting the best possible finance shall help you make potential savings. There are various types of mortgages available in the market, with different interest rates and monthly payment. Select one based on your monthly income source so that the monthly payment can be discharged easily.

Funny Toilet Seats

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 08:32 PM PST

We only spend a few minutes in the bathroom every day up to half an hour tops, but the time we spend there can be affected by the little things around us, those things we do not realize we need until something bothers us. For example the toilet seat is a very useful thing , but you don’t pay too much attention to it unless it’s broken or worn out and that annoys you. And then you are looking for some comfortable and soft seat. So why not look for a model that is also funny, so that you can smile when you see it? And if you have a small kid who is just learning how to use the “big” toilet, I can assure you these things will suddenly become very important because you can persuade them a lot faster if you get a funny toilet seat for them. Here are some funny ideas for you:

OK, the first model is definitely a good choice for a politician or an UK fan or even a Brit who loves his country … or not. Then “Hello, Kitty” model is perfect for the little girls and the guitar or piano shaped lids are a funny present for a musician or a person who really likes music. They are for sale now for $199.  Well, how about the shiny toilet seat? Your kid will LOVE to go use the toilet if you purchase such a lovely item for him. And, in the end, some crazy ideas of how to make the lid of your toilet seat a bit special, making it look like a soccer ball, a diamond, a piece of wood or a bunch of flowers.

 

How to light your house without electricity?

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 02:57 PM PST

It is doubtless that electricity is a common household item. However, it is also true that sooner or later, electricity power is going to exhaust. Being solely dependent on electricity for lighting the house is not a wise decision, because if situations of unpredictable mishap such as storm or flood occur, then a person would be completely helpless.

It is always recommended to always stay prepared for lighting the house without electricity. Here is a list of certain tips to assist you prepare yourself –

Flashlights – the most familiar and simplest form of emergency lights is flashlights. Most of the flashlights feature a halogen bulb and work through 2-AA or 3-AAA batteries. Flashlights generate excellent white light and are portable. They can be easily carried in purse or pocket. Flashlights are priced around $3-$4 onwards. The price of some big and branded flashlights is around $50 to $60. The flashlights can easily be suspended through a string or wire to light an area. Alternatively, they may also be placed on the table.

Gas powered generators – Gas powered generators run through fuel such as gasoline or petrol. The generator can easily be used to power few lighting fixtures, power the compressor of freezer and refrigerator and run the water pump. So investment in gas powered generators is a good decision. However, it is also recommended to replace the fuel used in the car or lawn equipment with the fuel stored for the generator because gasoline stores well for few months only.

Candles – candles are one of the most efficient and non expensive ways to light the house. Candles are available in an array of sizes and shapes. The small and regular ones can be procured for as less as 25 cents, and for the larger ones, one might require shedding out $50 or more. The most remarkable feature of candles is that they can be used to light any area and they never go bad.

Oil lamps/kerosene lamps – Oil lamps or kerosene lamps are another feasible way to light homes. They produce a much steadier light in comparison to candles. A traditional lamp with two cups of oil can burn for an entire night. So two liters of oil is enough for a week. Oil lamps are easily available in the market and are moderately price. The average price of oil lamps are around $10.

One Shot Stool by Patrick Jouin

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 12:29 PM PST

Stool is a practical piece of furniture .Usually it has a simple design but there are cases when it has interesting shapes and colors.

An interesting and a practical stool is this "One Shot", designed by Patrick Jouin. It is named "One Shot", because all its moving mechanical parts were created in one shot.It is a stool which has a beautiful design. It looks like a flower. Its advantage is that when you do not use it, it can be collapsed like an umbrella. So, it is easy to put it away when it is not in use and you can use the space which has left the way you want to.

It is perfect for the moments when you have some extra guests and you need more chairs, for example. You can use it in your kitchen or at your desk too.

Stylish Wooden Espresso Coffee Maker

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 11:33 AM PST

Home appliances are supposed to make our lives easier and a lot more comfortable. If we use them we shorten the time it takes us to accomplish a certain thing, to do something around the house. But sometimes the most important factor in choosing them is the design: we simply buy a product because we like it. Yes, it is useful, but it’s important to have a nice design, too. And, if we can’t find exactly what we want, some of us who are more skilled can dare do that thing themselves. This is how this unusual wooden espresso coffee maker was born.

Of course you will not find this item for sale in store because it is unique and it’s only a project, as all the normal appliances like that are made of plastic. However, it’s nice to see some wooden things around you – in a world full of plastic. This espresso coffee maker is made according to the wish of the Norwegian designer Øystein Helle Husby. This device is functional because the skeleton and the most important pieces and buttons were “borrowed” from a normal espresso machine and only the carcass was made of poplar wood. And that’s exactly this natural material that makes it look so good.
Posted by Home Designer at 11:16 AM

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