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Soft Settanta armchair by Enzo Berti
Furniture for a small balcony
Villa Topoject located in a mountainous area by AND
Funny Expandable Bedside Lamp
Spacious three-level house in Santiago, Chile
Penthouse Refurbishment by Avignon et Clouet in Nantes, France
Simple and Functional Chantal File Desk
Jason Statham’s Hollywood Hills property sold for $2.7 million
Elegant Interior Design by Leslie and Steve Ronald
80 m² Bright and Spacious Apartment in Madrid

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:45 AM PDT

Settanta is a very soft and cozy armchair that is part of a larger collection that shares the same characteristics. It was designed by Enzo Berti and it's a great piece of furniture for the living room but that's not the only option. Because the armchair has such a friendly shape, it can be integrated in a variety of different decors and assemblies.

Settanta was designed as a small sofa. It has similar characteristics to a sofa. It's soft and cozy, it has a robust look and its design really resembles a mini-sofa. And with the image also comes comfort. Settanta is a very comfortable chair, a piece where you can relax and sink into. You might even fall asleep there. This soft upholstered armchair comes in a variety of colors and patterns. All of them are beautiful and elegant and would make a great additional to any home.

The armchair features a multilayer beech wood frame and sterilized goose feather padding linen with 100% cotton protective coat. You might feel bad at first knowing that all that comfort comes from goose feathers but I'm sure they weren't sacrificed for that so you should just enjoy your armchair. The versatile design allows it to be included in all sorts of interiors. Regardless of the style you'll always get an inviting and cozy atmosphere.

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Furniture for a small balcony

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

On a rainy evening, sitting on the balcony of your home, having hot coffee and snacks and having a talk with your family while enjoying the rain, doesn’t it sounds too good and cozy. Again, sitting in the balcony on the night and gazing the stars and the moon in a clear night sounds too romantic.

Balcony is a place where we can enjoy the beauty of the nature while being at home. So, don’t you think, you should take extra care in organizing your balcony. First thing is to have nice and comfortable sitting arrangement in the balcony. However, before you go shopping it is important to consider the size and shape of your balcony. Though large balconies give more choices of furnishing, small ones can also be organized nicely. You will find furniture that fits in that area. If you have a theme in mind, you also need to consider it before going to buy furniture.

Ones you have decided the theme, next is to decide which furniture will best suits your balcony. There are wooden furniture, plastic furniture, steel furniture and metal furniture. Depending on your theme, select the material type. Generally, wooden furniture is the most durable ones as compared to steel ones. Again, in wood you will find a number of varieties like tic wood.

Wooden furniture gives a very sophisticated look as compared to the other ones. Anyways whatever is your choice make sure that the furniture don’t occupy much of the balcony space else, your balcony will become congested. For small balconies, generally two- four chairs and a table is enough. A bistro set can be a nice fit in your small balcony. Bistro sets generally have a very stylish look, no matter of what material it is made of. This set comprises of two chairs and a table. So, a bistro set and extra two chairs will perfectly fit in a small balcony. Moreover, instead of the extra chair you can go for multipurpose seats like storage bench.

Companies do manufacture furniture specially designed for balconies. So organizing your balcony with such furniture rather than the normal ones will add to the beauty of the balcony. However, you don't need much furniture when it comes to organizing a balcony and that to a small one. Moreover, it is not necessary to have a huge budget. Price varies with quality and design and incase your budget is low you can go for simpler ones.

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Villa Topoject located in a mountainous area by AND

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 07:13 AM PDT

Located near Seoul, more exactly in Gyeonggido, Korea, this house is a hybrid from multiple points of view. When it comes to this house, the distinction between object building and landscape buildings doesn't even make sense anymore. The house uses the rigid landscape in its favor, creating a unique and intriguing design.

Also, because of the location, the owners are in permanent contact with nature, feeling like locals, but in the same time they are constantly invited to admire the incredible views and everything that the surrounding nature has to offer, which is mostly what tourist do. Moreover, the distinction between open and private spaces is not that visible in this case.

This is a small house, suited for a couple or a single family. It's not a home for a family with children. It's more like a private retreat where two people can come to have some quiet time and to relax and enjoy each other far away from the busy city but close enough to still feel connected to it. Because of the landscape, the house also features several semi-private outdoor spaces, for sunny days or for fresh mornings, when the owners can enjoy a cup of coffee while admiring the nature and breathing the fresh air. The house was designed by Architecture of Novel Differentiation (AND) and it was built in 2010.{found on archdaily}

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Funny Expandable Bedside Lamp

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 06:05 AM PDT

It is said that laughter makes you fatter. I do not know if it is true but I do know that a good joke, a smile or a funny thing will make you feel good. I just love the people with the sense of humor and I admire those who do not lose their smile even if they have a hard life or who are old and you tend you find have full of worries instead of ready to tell you a good joke.

A funny object will always make you smile if it has an attractive design. The same thing will happen to you if you see this funny DIY Expandable Bedside Lamp. Its cute design and the fact that it is really easy to do it by yourself can be a really attraction. Each time you think to go to bed you remember the funny bedside lamp which is expecting you to use it. Your lecture before taking a nap or doing something else before you go to sleep will become more pleasant once you have to use your cute expandable bedside lamp. For kids this funny expandable bedside lamp will be excellent for their room as they love all the interesting and funny objects that can make their bedroom more attractive.

This DIY project is really easy to be done and all you need is: a classic IKEA FRÄCK bathroom mirror, a lamp socket, an adapter nut, a plug, good looking wire, and some tools. Now all you have to do is to wire the lamp, remove the mirror itself from the mirror base and screw the lamp to it.{found on Manhattan Nest}

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Spacious three-level house in Santiago, Chile

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 05:18 AM PDT

Built into the foothills of Andes, this beautiful house offers views of the city of Santiago from almost every room. It's a three-level house built in 2003 that's sitting on 10,301 square feet of land. The building has 4.435 square feet of space and it incorporates four bedrooms, four baths, a spacious living and dining room, a modern kitchen and two terraces.

The entrance is located on the middle level. As you enter, you pass through a marble-floored hall and reach the living and dining room. They have custom-made beechwood floors and the living room also has a partial glass floor. Next to the living room there's a covered terrace featuring an exterior spiral staircase to the ground floor. As you pass the dining room you get into the contemporary kitchen that has ceramic tile floor.

On the top level are the master suite that is connected to an uncovered terrace. The ground level features three bedrooms with wooden floors, doors and shelving and with a lot of closet space. Also, there are two other rooms used as a family room and a study. These can be turned into bedroom if needed. The house also features a laundry facility and a wine cellar.Outside there's a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and other types of vegetation. Also, the parking space accommodates 5 cars.{found on nytimes}

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Penthouse Refurbishment by Avignon et Clouet in Nantes, France

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 04:25 AM PDT

Even though most of us would agree that France is a beautiful place, with incredible views and a lot of places to see, this doesn't mean you need to build a glass house in order to make that happen. Located in Nantes, France, this penthouse was designed by Avignon et Clouet.They seem to have had good intentions but they took them a little too far, to the extreme.

The idea was to create the impression of a bigger space and in the same time to adopt a modern idea together with nontraditional materials. Glass divisions were used instead of solid walls and this helped create a more open and vast space but, in the same time, it tends to look like an office or the interior of a hospital. The glass is great when used properly but it's not a material that gives warmth and comfort. In other words, this doesn't look like a cozy home at all.

An interesting detail is the indoor pool that is something unusual and quite surprising. The location of the pool is also great because it allows amazing views to be enjoyed by the users. The penthouse also features a retracting staircase that is very interesting but in the same time it's not very safe. So, overall, the intention was good and the architects tried to create a modern and refreshing design, but the choice of the materials and the way they were combined was not as successful as planned.{pics by Stéphane Chalmeau}

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Simple and Functional Chantal File Desk

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:27 AM PDT

Regardless of the type of work you do, sometimes it's inevitable not to bring it home with you. Whether you just need to finish something really quick or you prefer to work at home, you still need a proper place to do that. The Chantal File Desk allows you to do just that. Suitable for women more than for men, the Chantal desk features some feminine details like the retro finish and the soft lines.

The desk features two file cabinets, one on each side. They have adjustable file glides that fit letter-sized folders. This will help you keep everything organized and your desk will be neat and clean. Moreover, you'll always know where to look for the exact thing you need. The desk measures 60″ wide x 22″ deep x 30.25″ high. It also has two deep drawers, for other items you might need to store in there.

The desk I available in an antique white finish, gently distressed by hand or a dark espresso finish obtained through a multi-step process highlighting the wood's natural grain. Both models have brushed-iron-finished hardware for an industrial and, in the same time, antique look. And if you work from home and need more storage and work space, you can also opt for the Snack \Cabinet and Top, File Cabinet and Top or for the Chatham Bookcase. These pieces will create a unifying look and they will help you keep your room clean and organized.Available from EUR72.76 – EUR476.95.

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Jason Statham’s Hollywood Hills property sold for $2.7 million

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:36 AM PDT

British actor Jason Statham doesn't seem to like staying too much in one place. He was the owner of a two-bedroom condo in Broadway that he sold in 2009, choosing instead to buy a five-bedroom beach home in Malibu for $10.95 million. He also had a very nice home in Hollywood Hills that he picked up for $2.4 million in 2005, the same year "transporter 2" came out.

The house is a very beautiful mid-century modern structure located on a 35 acre plot. It was built in 1957 and it suffered some subtle changes since then. Now it has a very beautiful interior décor, a combination of classic and modern features. Overall, the house is elegant and modern, with sharp right angles and a lot of floor-to-ceiling glass panels that help create a continuous image and attempt to soften the discrepancies between indoor and outdoor spaces.

The house also has a private pool surrounded by beautiful vegetation. This allows more intimacy and in the same time makes the user feel more in touch with nature. The housewas sold for $2.7 million on Jul 21, 2011.It's a very attractive house, both because it has a unique look and because it belonged to the famous actor. However, the looks would be enough.

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Elegant Interior Design by Leslie and Steve Ronald

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 12:47 AM PDT

Today we would like to present you a house designed by Leslie and Steve Ronald. This next house is an amazing place to live, a unique place to call home.

The house presents an open floor plan, french doors throughout the entire place, concrete floors and a soft, neutral palette that gives it a warm and welcoming feel. The style of this home is eclectic. As you can see there are a lot of antiques and also some modern features, such as the stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.

This lovely home has a lot of traditional, classic elements like most of the furnishings and the chandeliers which make it feel somewhat too fussy and elegant, but comfortable and fun at the same time. The designers used mirrors in order to make the space feel bigger than it really is.

Furthermore the designers used some fun, bold colors here and there to give the place some personality and make it seem inviting. What’s more the owners benefit from a superb terrace where they can entertain family and friends or just relax and enjoy a beautiful sunny day.

This is a great house, a wonderful place to retreat to. Elegant, light, airy and totally comfortable this is a dream home.{pics from traditionalhome}

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80 m² Bright and Spacious Apartment in Madrid

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:30 PM PDT

For most of us, among the most important aspects of our house there are the size and the light. Nothing compares to a large window ensuring the entrance of the natural light or to the white walls giving the impression of an even larger and brighter space. It is also the case of a 80 m2 floor situated inPozuelo de Alarcon,Madrid, where the kitchen was improved in order to gain space and light.

The choice of furniture and the whiteness of the walls are the elements that perfectly accomplish the two requirements. In a generally white atmosphere, some shades of color animate the atmosphere. The kitchen is the change, with its gain of natural light and all sorts of equipments, but actually, the main innovation of the entire place consists in its decoration.

The simple pieces, straight lines and use of wood are the key words that transform the old place into a new one, one in which light and warmth give that comfortable air that makes us feel at ease. The sofa, the chaise longue, the carpet, the wooden chairs are only a few of the pieces that change the mood of a simple environment, while the color spots make the difference in a white space. The essence of this house can be summed up in a few words, which mean everything: light, space, warmth, comfort.{found on micasarevista}

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