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The Wanders Ceramic Washbasin
Unique graffiti apartment in Copenhagen
Back To School:Practical Chatham Large Storage Desk and Hutch
Lovely Vintage Candy-like Kitchen Design by Jennifer Hayslip
Exclusive Hotel in Brussels – The Tenbosch House
Unique Handmade Bentley Furniture Available on Auction
Nice Bridge House by Van Der merwe Miszewski Architects
Elegant Corner Mezzo Sofa
Interview with Ricardo C. Cuerva from Archipelago Design Works
A Unique Environment by Geometrix

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 11:15 AM PDT

When decorating and furnishing a house, people usually pay more attention to the larger rooms, like the living room, the bedroom or even the kitchen. When it comes to choosing furniture for the bathroom they think they'll just choose something and get over with it, since most designs are similar. However, most of them are wrong to think like that.

Even though there are fewer collections in this area, there are still plenty of stylish options for the bathroom. One very good example is the Wanders collection. It's called like that because it was designed by Marcel Wanders in 2011. The collection includes several modern designs for the bathroom. There's a very beautiful washbasin, a bathtub and several consoles. All the piece share in common the elegance pf the design. The designer plays with geometrical shapes, combining the softness of the oval with the strictness of the rectangle. The result is a very stylish and gentle silhouette.

Moreover, the consoles are probably the most impressive pieces of this collection. You can't overlook the exquisite details of the console table and the matching mirror. The ceramic countertop washbasins are an exquisite piece that would complement any bathroom. It would look very beautiful in a modern or contemporary décor, probably best in a simple or minimalist room. The combination of white, dark brown and red is very inspiring.

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Unique graffiti apartment in Copenhagen

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 10:11 AM PDT

This apartment in Copenhagen might not look very special from the outside but the reality is that you couldn't be more surprised when you see the interior of this place. I can truly say that this is one of—a-kind apartment. The place belongs to graffiti artist Frederik Lassen Hesseldahl. It seems natural for an artist to bring his work at home. In this case, it meant decorating the walls with personalized graffiti images, painted by the owner himself.

He also had some help from a friend, also an artist, who painted a gorgeous black panther on one of the walls from the dining room. Most of the other graffiti paintings from the apartment are abstract images that don't really tell anything at first glimpse but that are very beautiful decorations for the apartment.

Besides the amazing graffiti paintings, the rest of the apartment is rather simple. The furniture is minimalist and only strictly necessary, without any unnecessary or strictly decorative items. In fact, when you think about it, there's not much you could do in addition to those gorgeous paintings.

And there's no need to do anything else because the colorful paintings are more than enough. The colors are very well chosen and they work beautifully together. This is the perfect example of how a plain and simple apartment can be turned into something really unique. You don't have to be an artist to do that, you just need to find one.{found on boligmagasinet}

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Back To School:Practical Chatham Large Storage Desk and Hutch

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 09:20 AM PDT

Whether you need a desk for your home office, a space where you can work and keep everything organized, or whether you are searching for a desk for your teen's room, the Chatham Storage Desk is the perfect choice. This functional and very practical piece of furniture is simple and easy to integrate into almost any type of décor, which makes it very versatile.

The desk has a simple retro design and it's available in either an antique white finish, gently distressed by hand, or a dark espresso finish created through a multi-step process highlighting the wood's natural grain. The desk includes a desktop and two storage cabinets and the overall dimensions are 60″ wide x 22″ deep x 30.25″ high.

Also, if you still need some additional storage space, you can also opt for the matching large hutch or desktop organizer, featuring two cubbies and two sliding doors that provide even more storage space. You can also choose the \Snack Cabinet, the File Cabinet or the Bookcase. They are all sold separately and since they are part of the same collection they have matching designs that would look beautiful together.

They are crafted from premium-quality plywood, veneer, and MDF, an engineered wood. Whether you choose multiple pieces of just one, satisfaction is guaranteed. Your working space will be neat and organized and you'll be free to get right to work.Price range EUR73.63 – EUR482.71 .

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Lovely Vintage Candy-like Kitchen Design by Jennifer Hayslip

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 08:11 AM PDT

Little girls love pink color and they have always dream of a beautiful room that looks like a princess' one. Their sweetness, innocence and tenderness are reflected by the delicate materials used or the beautiful combinations of joyful colors that have been chosen.

Jennifer Hayslip is in love with these kinds of interior decors that send you to the idea of romantic and vintage atmosphere. Each time she tries to renovate her kitchen and dining area discovers new combinations of colors and vintage objects that help her to get the romantic and vintage ambiance that she is looking for.

Here it is one of her ideas where she tried to do the same thing. She bought some antique furniture which she has restored it, add some funny and sweet details like the organic curtains made of towels, the pink phone, the pink lamp or the pink clock with cakes and her kitchen and dining areas became as sweet as a candy. You may notice the joyful dots motif or the tiny figures of animals that also appear in theses areas.

If you feel a little bit upset or angry here you may find a lovely, sweet and joyful place that will definitely cheer you up and can help you to find your calm and good mood.{found on sweeteyecandycreations}

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Exclusive Hotel in Brussels – The Tenbosch House

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 07:20 AM PDT

Architect Patrice Lemeret had the task of transforming two nineteenth-century houses into one fabulous hotel. Ready for its final curtain call the Tenbosch House is now open and offers you seven rooms and suites that can be booked all year from €250/$360 per night.

Located in the central quartier of Ixelles in Brussels, Belgium, this amazing hotel is built in the architectural style of eclectic Art Nouveau. Moreover, the designers, Michel Penneman and Catharina Eklof selected mid century Scandinavian furnishings to make the hotel “a place of serenity”.

The architect had one demand from the owners, and this was to create a place “small enough to care, yet spacious enough to give you freedom and calm”. Being passionate for the architectural heritage of the city he restored the building’s façade and returned stucco moldings, brass and woodwork to their original condition.

The rooms have white walls that emphasize the feeling of a bigger space, and the dark hardwood floors that set off the gorgeous furnishings. Every piece of furniture is well placed on each suite so that it fits with the concept of a unique home. Furthermore each room has lovely, great features, such as the fireplace, interesting light fixtures and luxurious carpets.

The Tenbosch House is a majestic hotel where you can relax and rejuvenate. With its indoor swimming pool and Swedish sauna this place is a sanctuary to retreat to.

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Unique Handmade Bentley Furniture Available on Auction

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 06:39 AM PDT

If you’re a fan of Bentley cars then you probably wish you could take a piece of these beauties with your inside the house. Since you need to let the car in the garage, there’s not much you could do about it, until a genius mind thought to create a series of unique pieces from parts of Bentley cars.Now the collectors and fans of this luxurious brand can take a piece of their beloved car inside where they can admire it and even use it as a furniture piece.

The collection includes a series of handcrafted pieces, more exactly 25 unique pieces, including a chess set with aluminum pieces and a veneered board, a polished v8 engine Bentley Mulsanne that has been turned into a stylish coffee table as well as a cutlery set created for Robert Welch, featuring an engraved Bentley emblem.

You can now bid online on at the Goodwood Revival Festival from 16 to 18 of September. And if you’re just curious but don’t necessarily want to go home with one of these items, you can just catch a glimpse of them at the Bentley dealership later in the year. I’m sure a lot of men will find this collection a dream come true. It might take them a while to convince their wives that having a v8 engine as a coffee table is a good idea, but that’s the least of their problems.{found on Autoblog}

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Nice Bridge House by Van Der merwe Miszewski Architects

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 06:06 AM PDT

Although the existence of a bridge may be a source of fear, I am one of the persons who love these building items. The symbol of a bridge may be a pass to another world, a pass to something new, perhaps a new beginning or a return in the past.

Here it is a nice Bridge House which might take you to wonderful meditation moments or to a beautiful atmosphere where the nature takes the first place.

The Bridge House is located in City Bowl, an area of Cape Town, South Africa. Its design takes the shape of a big bridge and it was created by Van Der merwe Miszewski Architects. It is a wonderful building which offers you great views of the surrounding areas. Each room of this house has big floor to ceiling windows which will show you the beauties of nature views of Table Mountain, Devils Peak, Lions Head and Signal Hill, the adjacent Pine forest, the City, the Harbor, the Atlantic Ocean and much more.

Besides the Donga House there is the Bridge which represents the "main House" that contains: entry, living spaces and main bedrooms. Adjacent to the bridge are the Garage and Guest quarters .The modern furniture, the great interior wood stairs and the relaxing terraces makes of this house a wonderful retreat place. Its pool and stream flowing to a pond will add a plus to its comfort and beauty.The house can be rented all year long for prices which start from $700 to $2,700 per night.

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Elegant Corner Mezzo Sofa

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 04:16 AM PDT

The BoConcept design team seems to have a lot of ideas when it comes to high-quality and elegant furniture. Their office furniture is definitely something one should take a look at, but today we're not going to talk about that but about a more versatile piece of furniture that can also be sued at home.

It's a corner sofa with a simple but eye-catching design. The sofa measures H34¼xW112¼xD92¾”, enough to be comfortable and not too big for a standard living room. As you can see, the accent stands of comfort. The Mezzo sofa, as it is called, has an thin seat cushion with exclusive stitching details as well as several soft back cushions that have an extra comfort cushion attached for even more comfort. Moreover, the armrests have extra padding for added comfort.

The seat top mattress is filed with high resilience foam while back cushions are filled with a combination of foam and feathers. And since the filling is important but not everything, we can also mention that the framework is made of solid wood, chipboard and steel springs, ensuring resistance and durability. Overall, this is a high-quality piece of furniture, with a simple but elegant design and a versatile look. The Mezzo sofa is available in both fabrics and leathers, so can opt either for a more casual look or a more stylish and elegant design.Available for $4,895.

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Interview with Ricardo C. Cuerva from Archipelago Design Works

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 03:57 AM PDT

It’s happening again,this time Ricardo c. Cuerva of Archipelago Design Works was kind enough to answer a few questions regarding their work, lifestyle and passion for interior design.The Archipelago offers also integrated design solutions including architecture, graphics, and illumination. They love to find everytime fresh design ideas and innovative materials for cutting edge, intelligent solutions.

Homedit: Were you always interested in design? Tell us about the moment when you decided this is the way to go.
Ricardo C. Cuerva: Yes. My father was in the construction business so I was always exposed to building. When I first visited Barcelona as a teenager, I saw the power of design and I decided I wanted to become an architect.

Homedit: Where do you find your inspiration?
Ricardo C. Cuerva: Traveling to new places and experiencing new things helps to ignite new ideas.

Homedit: How long ago did you start your business?
Ricardo C. Cuerva: Archipelago started six years ago.

Homedit: Can describe a bit your first interior design project ?
Ricardo C. Cuerva: Our first interior project was a concept store for a multi-brand clothing retailer called U. Targeted towards young adults, it presented a mix of lifestyle offerings aside from fashion such as music, magazines, and home accessories.

Homedit: What kind of people ask for your help?
Ricardo C. Cuerva: Small business owners such as fashion retailers, as well as young couples and families for their residential projects.

Homedit: What is your favourite book/magazine on design? How about your favourite site?
Ricardo C. Cuerva: I love Gio Ponti’s book Amate L’architettura. Designboom and Dezeen are good websites.

Homedit: What you recommend for this year ?
Ricardo C. Cuerva: I would like to see contemporary architecture that has a closer relationship to nature.

Homedit: What is the average time allocated to a project?
Ricardo C. Cuerva: There’s no average time. It depends on the complexity of a project. It could be anywhere from a week to an unlimited timeframe for ongoing projects.

Homedit: What advice do you have for young designers or architects reading this interview?
Ricardo C. Cuerva: Look to create more work in Asia. There’s a lot to be done here.

Homedit:What are your plans for the future?
Ricardo C. Cuerva: I’m working on the design of a tall residential building.

Homedit: What do you think of our site?
Ricardo C. Cuerva: I think it presents an interesting mix of international design. I would suggest reducing the clutter on the right side of the page though. I’d prefer a cleaner look.

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A Unique Environment by Geometrix

Posted: 06 Sep 2011 03:10 AM PDT

As Geometrix has accustomed us, we deal one more time with simplicity, elegance, modernity at the highest level. We discover the same taste for black and white paintings, black and white pieces of furniture, no matter we are talking about the living room or one of the bathrooms.

The kitchen makes the difference with its pleasant tones that you will definitely like, no matter your color preferences. Thanks to the special mood and to the fact that it is modernly equipped, it is inviting, no matter you want to drink a coffee with your best friend or cook something for your family, the welcoming air is defining. The entire house is an open space, with modern furniture, nice colors, elegant curtains that match perfectly with the rest of the space. Even the bathroom keeps the same modern and simple air; the bedroom is the image of comfort, elegance and good taste.

The black and white tendency ensures simplicity, elegance and modernity specific for Geometrix. The paintings on the walls, the colorful flowers, the decorative objects, the lamps, the unique bedroom ceiling and the modern desk contribute to the general atmosphere, with a specific note in the same pattern of elegance and comfort, even luxury. The warm tones, the very nice atmosphere make the entire space unique, creating another world.

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