Friday, June 10, 2011

Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

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Do-Lo-Rez sofa by Ron Arad

Posted: 10 Jun 2011 09:10 AM PDT

The Do-Lo-Rez sofa, even if it doesn't have such an attractive name, or at least not for me, is actually a very fun piece of furniture. It was designed by Ron Arad and it's one of his most beautiful creations. The sofa a very dynamic, contemporary design as it's made of multiple cubes and rectangles of different heights to create a an unusual structure.

It's an interesting combination of shape and color. Usually it's one or the other, but in this case it's both. The structure is very unusual. The different cubes and rectangles are arranged in rows and their height varies. All the pieces share the same dimensions in terms of footprint (21 x 21 cm) but it's their height that varies from 27, 5 cm to 83 cm. The sofa is made from polyurethane foam that also varies but in density to ensure both a sturdy base and a soft seating area.

It's a very comfortable sofa. It's useless to say to say it will unintentionally become the center of attention. It's not just because of the design, but also because of the colors used. Whether you choose the vibrant tones of red , pink and black or the more quiet tones of white, grey, black and beige, it's still going to look amazing.It's a very fun and versatile sofa that would look great in a modern or contemporary living room.

Incredible Duplex Apartment in Central Madrid

Posted: 10 Jun 2011 07:20 AM PDT

If you are a type of person, who loves contemporary style home with sophisticated design and interiors, then this Duplex apartment is assured to appeal to you. Built to allow the residents enjoy a comfortable contemporary lifestyle, this incredible duplex style apartment is located in central Madrid. Featuring an area space of ninety square meters on two floors, the apartment has been designed with a mix and match of styles in order to impart the house with a unique personality.

One side of the house which is the kitchen area has been designed with the industrial environment theme. Stainless steel finish kitchen appliances and fixtures have been introduced along with classic wooden trays and bowls to highlight the industrial environment theme.


The other portions of the house, on the other hand, feature a modern and oriental style decoration. Sophisticated and royal white color scheme has been evenly used throughout the house.

Touches of fuchsia have been used in several places in a popping way to enhance the décor. The second floor of the house has been totally devoted to the bedroom area. The bedroom and bathroom have provisioned in an open plan and have been visually divided by employment of glass panels.{found on micasarevista}

How to choose the best flooring that fit your home

Posted: 10 Jun 2011 06:24 AM PDT

The flooring of the house or any room is always very important as it leaves an impact on the person seeing it. Whenever a person has to recollect how a room looks, flooring for sure will be one of the things that will come to his mind. When one is redoing or redecorating a house, they have to be very careful of how the flooring of the room looks as this sets the mood and the tone of the room. The wood, the furniture, the décor all have to blend well with the flooring else everything looks extremely out of place giving a weird feel to the room.

There are some very important things that need to be kept in mind when one is choosing the flooring of their home. The first aspect that needs to be taken care of is the functionality. The flooring of the room should be as per the function of the room. For e.g. wooden flooring looks nice in the living room and the drawing room but is certainly not the choice when choosing flooring for the bathroom.

The tone and the mood of the house and the room are another thing that one needs to take care of. Natural materials for flooring give a soft feel to the room whereas a rustic feel is set with stone tiles. The flooring choice has an effect on the other aspects of the decorations of the room and thus, one has to ensure that the flooring blends with the scheme of the room and the house.

Pictures from UK Flooring Direct.

Care and maintenance is another factor and a very important one that needs to be kept in mind when one is choosing the flooring of their house. Analyzing the cost of care and maintenance is very essential. In a house where all members are working and do not spend much time at home, choosing a flooring which requires a lot of care and maintenance will not be a good choice. It is always good to have a low maintenance floor in the house which looks good also like stone tiles, pre sealed wood floors and many others.

There are ample choices available today when one wants to choose flooring for their house. It is important to keep some points in mind so that one chooses the best option which fits well in the house and gives a nice an elegant look.

Contrabass bar cabinet

Posted: 10 Jun 2011 05:59 AM PDT

I'm sure that a lot of people are fans of good music. It's so hard to define what good music means because everyone has its own tastes and preferences. However there are some genres that are evidently superior. But no matter what type of music you like, this cabinet will definitely match your preferences and your love for music.

When your friends and guests will first see this beautiful piece they will surely think you got a real contrabass. But when you open it the surprise will be even bigger because it's not a contrabass that's inside but a very nice bar, which is even better. It's a very clever and ingenious idea. The bar is very fun and stylish and very well hidden inside that lovely shape. It's a very good replica of a real contrabass and this makes it even more special.

So if you're looking for a fun and unusual piece for your home, this might be the best choice you could make. It gives you the opportunity to surprise everyone and also to enjoy having such a beautiful instrument in your home, even if it's just a fake. I don't know the opinion of art critics in this matter, but I'm sure they could find something wrong with it. Anyway, if you're a normal person and not an exaggeratedly picky one, you'll probably love this piece.{from portobellostreet.es}

Mysterious Void Mansonry by Atelier TEKUTO

Posted: 10 Jun 2011 02:54 AM PDT

It is known the fact that Asiatic people as Chinese, Japanese or other nationalities have a small stature and are expert in producing thorough things with a minimalist design.

Atelier TEKUTO designed a minimalist Japanese residence, based on solids and voids, on the alternation between solid sheet steel and transparent ceramic coated glass. Its pixilated, simple pattern exterior hides a mysterious interior where lights and shades mix each other so that they create an intimate atmosphere.In the interior you may notice the minimalist design, the narrow spaces and the small number of pieces of furniture which are used to minimum.

The deep steel boxes become the perfect places for storage. They are used as shelves where you may place your books, decorative items or objects that are necessary to your daily living. It will help you to save space so that it will not be necessary to use other pieces of furniture for their storage which will take from your vital space.

These steel boxes become even more important when it comes to speak about your comfort and better conditions for living. They are depth optimized so that they will create a cooling atmosphere inside during summer because they will let in less heat and a warm interior during winter because they will let in more heat.It is a wonderful and interesting building for those who love privacy, intimacy and mystery.{found on dornob}

Volcano ModFire Outdoor Fireplace Design

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 09:12 PM PDT

Fireplaces can create wonderful, romantic ambiances which inspire you warm, comfort and peacefulness. They can have different shapes and various colors so that you can match it with a perfect décor.

Fireplaces can be designed for interior spaces or for outdoor areas so that you can choose the model that you need and which is appropriate for your décor.Here it is a fireplace ,called ModFire Outdoor Fireplace which will inspire you energy, dynamism and which goes perfectly with an outdoor area. Its volcano shape is combined wonderfully with the idea of fire and heat. Volcanoes make us think of extreme heat, change and power. When they are active they become aggressive and nothing seems to stop them.

For those who suffer from a colder climate it is a great device which will offer them comfort and wonderful, relaxing moments.

You may use it for your background, garden or pool area so that you can create a wonderful atmosphere for you and your guests.The models are available in red, brown or blue and can be in wood, propane or natural gas.Each of these models is designed and manufactured manually in a steel studio in Arizona.Take advantage of all these pieces and choose the one that is appropriate for your needs and tastes.

How to Start Saving Money for a House?

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 06:49 PM PDT

With increasing inflation and rising prices, things are turning expensive day by day. One of the worthwhile investments, which is a buying a house has turned very tough for an average person to achieve.  A large number of people are unable to buy a house because there is never enough money around.

Fortunately, there are several ways through which savings can be done and a house can be brought. Here is a list of steps to assist you get to the path of saving money for buying a house –

1) First of all, create a budget. Saving money has never been easy and you will find oodles of hurdles in the path. There will be an umpteen number of cases, when nothing will be left at the end of the month, and you will also be unable to figure out where it has gone. A budget can undoubtedly make things easier. Set amount a fixed budget to save every month.

2) Secondly, consider opening a savings account. It has been found that money in hand is always spent. If you choose to deposit the budgeted savings every month into the savings account directly, you won't be tempted to spend unnecessarily. It is assured that the balance at the end of the year will definitely surprise you.

3) Try and make fake house payments every month for one year or more. Besides serving as a preparation platform, a good sum of money will be accumulated at the end of the year. However, ensure to select a decent sum, so that it can be squeezed out from the pocket easily without creating any undue pressure.

4) You can try saving three fourth amount of tax return you receive every year. As this expense has already been made, saving the reimbursements will definitely be very easy.  A good trick is to follow this practice for a minimum of three to four years.

5) Hunt for ways to spend less. Try to cut down your electrical consumption. Start carrying lunch from home instead of buying food from your office canteen. Dump the habit of taking out your car for travelling short distances, instead consider walking.

6) Lastly, look ways to earn some extra income. The money earned from the second part time job can be totally saved as you were already handling the expenses from your main source of income.{pic from arslexis.com}

Aquatic Coastal Whimsy Block Duvet Cover & Sham

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 03:57 PM PDT

Aquatic or marine world fascinates us with its lovely beauties that populate the depths of the waters and make curious to discover their secret life. This mysterious world of depths has always been an attractive space that man tried to conquer and explore so that he can find more interesting and fascinating things.

Here it is piece of bedding which will definitely fascinate you with its beautiful, blue prints of chambered nautilus, sea dragons or conch shells. It is a perfect model for the summer season which usually makes us think of the beautiful and attractive, wonderful blue sea.It is called Coastal Whimsy Block – Print Duvet Cover & Sham. It is a high quality, woven of pure cotton bedding which will offer you the coolness and softness that you need for these hot summer nights.

Both the Duvet cover and sham can be reversed to white, the Duvet cover has a hidden button closure and the sham has an envelope closure and a blue flange that will make them more comfortable and attractive.The marine combination of white and blue will make you think of the beautiful views offered by the sea and its beautiful ships and boats.Available from 28 euros.

Pirates Themed Theater worth $2.5 million

Posted: 09 Jun 2011 11:16 AM PDT

Pirates of the Caribbean has been a very successful franchise and a lot of people all over the world have become fans. No wonder that pirates have gained more and more fame and many people have found it inspiring. So many of them have decided to re-design their homes so as to obtain a pirates themed room, house or … theater. That is the case of this building I am presenting to you today and which is being under construction in Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

The latest movie of the franchise is called “On stranger tides” and it has recently been released in cinemas. So it would be wonderful to be able to watch it in your own wonderful home theater. Of course, I am sure you will not spend $2.5 million for this, but some people are willing to do this.


This pirate themed theater has all the ingredients of a good pirates movie, having the home theater appear on board of a pirate ship and paying attention to all the details. The project has benefited from the help and assistance of Elite Home Theater Seating and they brought  little details that completed the whole picture like:  gas lanterns, embossed double doors, stoned walls and even a stormy sky that is painted on a canvas and placed on the ceiling in order to suggest a rough storm at sea. All these have cost $2.5 million so far, which is quite a lot of money, but the result is great.
Posted by Home Designer at 11:25 AM

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