Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

Great Boat Shelves Collection
Dramatic Residence in Los Angeles for sale
Casual Design Synagogue in New York by Dror Architects
10 Tufted Seatings We Love
Obus Indoor/Outdoor Light
How to choose nursery curtains
Anders 56w Sliding Door Media Cabinet
Interview With Amanda and Lyn Gardener from Gardener&Marks
11 Living Room Design Ideas For Your Home
Modern Open Space Coffee Bar in Murau, Austria

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 10:46 AM PDT

Sailing is a wonderful activity which fills you up with many satisfactions. It offers you the chance to practice a sport, to see the world or just admire the surroundings floating on the surface of a beautiful lake. For me ships, boats or planes occupy a special place in my heart. They remind me of some wonderful moments that I have spend far away from home or country and gave me opportunity to open my horizons and see the world from a different perspective.

Rowing was for me love at first sight. The moment I have learnt to row a boat I could not resist staying away from the lake where I could practice this activity. Rowing a boat is a great way of relaxation, of keeping you in a good shape and enjoying wonderful moments that the natural environment can offer you.

For those who adore all these things here there is some great Boat Shelves Collection. St. Louis Loftstyle presents Bosuns Gig shelf unit, Captain Gig and Man of Eight Bookcase. They are a collection of bookcases and shelves that are made of natural dark wood with dark or light finish. This Boat Shelves Collection will look great in your office or studio and their wonderful, dynamic shape and design will make you imagine that you are sailing to far away territories that you have always wanted to see.Available on stlloftstyle.

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Dramatic Residence in Los Angeles for sale

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 10:10 AM PDT

This exquisite house was originally owned by film legend Dorothy Dandridge who didn't loom at the money when designing it. As you can see, the place still looks dramatic, even after a drastic restoration. The house allows splendid views from every room and it's functionally divided into specific areas.

The house occupies 4368 sq ft and it sits on 0.20 acres. It's a single family home, with 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms divided on three levels. The house is located in Los Angeles, more exactly in Sunset Strip- Hollywood Hills West. It's a very beautiful and very dramatic place, with a stylish and theatrical interior design.

There are three fireplaces that bring out the vintage side of this place, along with modern fixtures, creating a subtle contrast. The living room in located on the main floor, along with a formal dining room, a modern kitchen with granite elements and two powder rooms.

Downstairs, there's a guest room with an outside entrance, very cleverly designed. There's also a huge master suite with a master bathroom and a sitting room. There are plenty of common areas for the guests and friends. The house also has a covered porch and an open patio, in case someone needs some air or wants to spend some time outside, admiring the surroundings. The house doesn't have a garage but there are twp covered parking spaces that solve that problem.Listed for $2,850,000.

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Casual Design Synagogue in New York by Dror Architects

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 09:18 AM PDT

Today we would like to present you the Soho Synagogue in New York. Designed by Dror architects this synagogue was the first one of its kind in the community and represents a fresh vision that translates the inspiration of Judaism to a new generation.

The founders of this amazing synagogue, Rabbi Dovi Scheiner and his wife Esty, have come up with a place that not only represents their beliefs, but it also integrates their religion within their modern lifestyle. The architects played with dual meanings through the design details, such as the striped window that keeps the privacy which was once used by a fashion boutique, the stripes that can be confused with a bar code.

When entering this unique synagogue you go through a long narrowing reception area and on one of the walls you can see an installation with appearing bricks painted in different shades of blue and featuring the names of the donors. After passing the corridor you arrive at the top of a steel and glass stairwell opening the path to the sleek and amazing sanctuary.

The Soho Synagogue is a wonderful landmark in New York. It is a place of comfort, where traditions can be embraced in a modern, casual design setting. What’s more it will hold both social gatherings and religious services. What do you think?

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10 Tufted Seatings We Love

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 07:05 AM PDT

Regardless of the style or interior décor of out home, when it comes to furnishing the house we all seem to want one thing: comfort. Everyone wants to have a comfortable and inviting home, where they can relax and have a good time, whether it's just seating alone and watching TV or chatting and interacting with friends or family members. And what better way to do that than it a soft and cozy chair, sofa or armchair?

Here is a selection of 10 tufted pieces of furniture that we think you might like. They all have in common one thing: they are comfortable and will make you forget about all your problems in a second. This selection includes a series of armchairs, sofas and beds, as well as some ottomans and sectionals.

Lorraine tufted chair available for 945$.

Piaf tufted side chair available for 495$.

Prince tufted sofa available for 2495$.

Their styles and designs vary from piece to piece. There are some modern creations, with simple lines and a minimalist design like the cobble hill tribeca collection which includes an ottoman, sectional and sofa. They all share similar designs with goodwood frame, wooden legs and comfy upholstery. Other pieces are a little more traditional, featuring a classic design. For example, it's the case of the cobble hill lorraine tufted chair, with velvet upholstery and vintage wood legs, with details carved in their structure.

Tribeca tufted chair with steel legs available for 945$.

Tufted ottoman with wood legs available for 695$.

Sectional sofa with wood legs available for 3695$.

Tufted sofa with steel legs availale for 1945$.

Icon bardot leather bed available for 3995$.

Another interesting piece from this selection is the icon bardot leather bed. Leather beds are unusual because they usually come in fabric, a more friendly and cozy material for a bed. However, this one is a little more elegant. It also has a masculine look that makes it suitable for a bachelor's apartment.

pure focused tufted sofa available for 4995$.

Tufted bar stool available for 815$.

And we also have another unusual piece, the barrois tufted bar stool. Bar stools are usually small and sleek, with complex designs or, on the contrary, with very simple lines. This one is none of those two. It's a special bar stool, designed for those who want more comfort when enjoying their drinks.

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Obus Indoor/Outdoor Light

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:48 AM PDT

You have indoor lamps and you have outdoor lamps. They are all used for casting light and allowing you to see the things around and where you are going, but they are usually a bit different. For example you need a more brilliant and focused light because you need to see clearly what you are doing or to be able to read using that light. Whereas outside you need a gentle light that is used to show your way, but not perform minutious activities. Any way, this interesting Obus Indoor/Outdoor Light tries to combine all the qualities of these two kinds of lamps and it is made to be used both outdoors and indoors, too.

That is why she has some special adjustments. For example if you place it on a flat surface it will cast some sweet ambiental light that is great for outdoors. But you can also hold it and lift it and in this case it will have a concentrated beam through its base to cast light where you need it. It can illuminate large areas evenly or focus or a small area. It is very easy to move from one place to another, as it works on batteries. Its LEDs use up to 3.2 watts of power and are rated to last 40,000 hours. It is made of PMMA on the outside and it makes it weather resistant and great to use outdoors. Go here for further details and also if you want to purchase it for $250.

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How to choose nursery curtains

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 05:15 AM PDT

Designing their baby’s nursery brings in lots of excitement and fun in the mind of new parents, and what can be better than choosing the best matching curtains to give that perfect finishing touch to the room. There are certain important things to consider before you buy curtains for your baby’s nursery. You must be clear about the color and material of the curtain you will be buying. You make a wrong choice and it will spoil the look of the entire nursery. Before you go shopping, you need to do a bit of research on certain things.

Butterfly Sheer from 26$.

Color of the curtains is very important. Most of you might have already had a theme and the curtain’s color should definitely match the theme. You can go for dark colors in the initial stage, as it is very important for your child to have a good sleep. Later on, you can go for light colors like pink, sky blue etc.

Baby Boats Valance from 18$.

Another thing to consider is the material of the curtain. It can be in cotton, silk. Sometimes even netted curtains give a great look. You also need to decide the thickness of the curtains. Is it transparent? Does it prevent dust from entering the room? There are many such questions that you might like to ask yourself while considering the material and the thickness of the curtains for the nursery.

Beansprout Silhouette Safari Valance from 25$.

Apart from these things, another thing to consider is the length of the curtains. In the early stage, long curtains won’t be a problem but when the baby starts learning how to stand, he might start pulling the curtains. So, better at this stage go for curtains with shorter length so that he can’t pull it. Also, consider the prints. You might even want to go for plain curtains, which too looks great.

Daisy Garden Valance from 18$.

You don’t need to have a huge budget to buy curtains. However if you go for very good quality and branded ones, it will cost more, but even if your budget is low you will be getting good and variety of curtains. It is very important to have this place properly arranged and decorated for your baby. You can always take the help of the internet. Whenever you are confused, browse the net and you will get a solution to your query. Do remember that babies always like colorful things. So, never compromise in giving a perfect finishing touch to your kid’s nursery.

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Anders 56w Sliding Door Media Cabinet

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 04:15 AM PDT

This simple but very special piece of furniture was inspired by the work of 20th-century, American designer George Nakashima. It's part of the Anders collection that also includes other similar items like the Anders bed, the Anders bed for kids, the Anders dresser and the Anders nightstands.

The media cabinet is a very solid-looking piece of furniture, with a compact design and functional sliding doors. The cabinet also features a very beautiful oil-and-wax finish. It's subtle but it creates a very beautiful and unique look, that delicately exposes the wood grain of each piece. The dimensions of this media cabinet are 56w x 20d x 28h. The sliding doors open 110 degrees and it also has two adjustable shelves.

The cabinet is made in Vermont and it's a true classic. It has details like mortise-and-tenon joinery and it's made of solid walnut. The Anders media cabinet is available in two colors: solid cherry and solid walnut. Both versions are equally functional and beautiful.

The cabinet would be a very practical addition in a traditional home, as a storage place in the living room. You can even use it as a TV stand. It's one of those pieces of furniture that successfully combines looks with efficiency. You can use it to store books, magazines, CDs, DVDs or anything else. Combine it with the other elements from the same collection for a matching look.Availablefor 2,299$.

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Interview With Amanda and Lyn Gardener from Gardener&Marks

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 03:08 AM PDT

Starting from today we decided to add a new section to our site.We will be taking several interviews a month, asking a series of questions regarding the design industry,architecture,furniture and the results will be posted for all our readers to see and comment.Here is our first Interview with Amanda Henderson-Marks and Lyn Gardener from Gardener&Marks.

Homedit:Were you always interested in design? Tell us about the moment when you decided this is the way to go.

Amanda Henderson-Marks: yes since I was little I was always changing my bedroom around and was very sensitive to my environment and always thinking about how to express myself with my bedroom. I knew when I was studying textiles design. I felt this wasn't for me to be in the background I went with a friend to her interior design interview loved the college and applied also. I got in and she didn't!!

Lyn Gardener: I have always been interested from a very young age. My mother was always decorating the home and I just found it was a natural instinct and passion. I always have fond memories of watching my mother decorate.

Homedit:Where do you find your inspiration?

Amanda Henderson-Marks: Fabrics and old pictures and colours from twigs ,sticks and stones. I love neutral grey taupe palette with dark accents.

Lyn Gardener: in most things also, trees, the colours of leaves, an old book….you never really know, something just stands out.

Homedit:How long ago did you start your business?

Amanda Henderson-Marks: I had my own interior decorating business for 2 years before I started decorating with Lyn. Gardener and Marks have been together for 7 years.

Prior To Gardener & Marks, I started my store EMPIRE VINTAGE, around 18years ago.

Homedit:Can describe a bit your first interior design project ?

Amanda Henderson-Marks: We worked on a loungeroom we had custom made sofas and cushions made up. The scheme came from a beautiful old sanderson linen chair we found which anchored the new pieces together.

Homedit:What kind of people ask for your help?

Amanda Henderson-Marks and Lyn Gardener: People that love old and new and individual interiors. Relaxed living rustic and industrial spaces.

Homedit:What is your favourite book/magazine on design? How about your favourite site?

Amanda Henderson-Marks: English House and Garden, Living etc, Belle, Vogue Living and The world of Interiors.

Lyn Gardener: Vogue, Inside/out, elle decoration UK, the world of interiors…book ETC by sibella court

Homedit:What you recommend for this year ?

Amanda Henderson-Marks: Lamps, lamps and more lamps and lots of twigs and branches from outside in old jugs. More linen all colours on everything and hessian.

Lyn Gardener: as above but also include a touch of vintage, something that means something to you…..something found or collected always adds a personal touch and a personality to your home.

Homedit:What is the average time allocated to a project?

Amanda Henderson-Marks & Lyn: All depends how desperate the client is we are working on a project at the moment and it has to be completed by 1st week of nov and we got told about it last week. It's a boutique bar.

Homedit:What advice do you have for young designers or architects reading this interview?

Amanda Henderson-Marks & Lyn: Be yourself and do work that excites you as life is too short to say yes to everything and regret it later. Trust your intuition with people the people that come across strange or you feel uncomfortable means walk away it's a massive red light warning.We have had this happen many times and talked ourself into jobs and only come away at the end with too many problems and no inspiration whats so ever.

Homedit:What is your favorite thing at home that you didn't design?

Amanda Henderson-Marks: I love my kitchen island bench, the wallpaper I am going to put in my dining room and bathroom.

Lyn Gardener:……my deborah bowness wall papers.

Homedit:What was the best design advice anyone gave you?

Amanda Henderson-Marks: old but true, follow your heart listen to it. Be happy have fun when you are at work. Trust your taste and design.

Lyn Gardener: always start with a simple palette and background then let all the furniture and collections dress the space.

Homedit:What are your plans for the future?

Amanda Henderson-Marks: I am going to branch out on my own in 2012 to do other things I have wanted to pursue some domestic work, and work with my husbands clients also (he is a landscape gardener Northcote landscaping)would love to get into buying and visual merchandising a lot more also. Gardener and Marks have a niche client and market designing bars and we are excited about working with our existing commercial clients and meeting new ones.

Lyn Gardener: – to continue the great work Gardener & Marks achieve and to perhaps add to my country accomodation property that I rent out….would love one or two more!

Homedit:What do you think of our site?

Amanda Henderson-Marks & Lyn Gardener: It's a beautiful inspiring site.

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11 Living Room Design Ideas For Your Home

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 02:16 AM PDT

Your living room should be a place of comfort and relaxation, the perfect space to do everything you like. Today we have 11 living room designs for you to see. Whether you are into the beachy, nautical look or the Japanese interior decor, there certainly is something here that you will like.The first one is a white all-marble living room, a modern place that has beautiful furniture ans some bold accent colors.

Our second choice is a contemporary space that has tiled walls and floors in a cream color. It feels big and airy, it has a media center and an unique light fixture.

This next living room combines red with white, it has a modern vibe and angled high ceilings with recesses lighting. It is modern and dynamic.

This minimalist furnished space is beautiful and young, with huge windows that draw attention to the balcony.

This next room has a neutral palette, modern furniture and some hints of color in the painting and chair. The main feature is the glass wall that floods the space with natural light.

This contemporary Japanese-style space has low furniture, a Japanese-style ceiling, metal wall art and a media center.

This next one is an elegant, classy room. It has graphic prints on the walls and pillows and it feels airy.

This blue and white beach-house room has comfy white furniture, beachy wall art and big windows that soak it in natural light.

This living room is a bachelor’s pad, it is wood paneled, furnished simple and has car and bicycle parking.

A 70′s looking room with wood paneled floors, gold details and comfortable furniture.

The last living room has black and white shades, green curtains for a twist and it is bold and sharp.{Picture credits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11, and the last h-d}

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Modern Open Space Coffee Bar in Murau, Austria

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 01:04 AM PDT

Located in a very small town called Murau from Argentina, this modern place was a project developed by Architektur Steinbacher Thierrichter. It was originally a traditional tavern with remaining part from a 13th century building. So it was a historic place with some significant details. However, it needed some changes in order to make attractive again.

In 2006 the building was enlarged, by adding a Café-Bar. In order to do, the architects working at the project used a new hybrid technology. They used a series of regionally significant materials like wood and steel. This combination of materials allowed a smooth transition from the old building and its characteristics and the newer additions.

What's particularly interesting and nice is the fact that the building is in perfect harmony with the surroundings. It has the same height and scale as the rest of the surrounding buildings and it blends naturally and very smoothly with the rest of the structures, rather than separating itself from them. It's a very nice example of how you can integrate a modern building into a more traditional environment without making it stand out more than it's necessary. The new Café-Bar also offers very beautiful views over the forest and the rest of the surroundings.

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Monday, August 29, 2011