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The Calligaris Horizon Cabinet
Before and After: Transforming an old slipper chair into an elegant one
The West Ohayo Mountain Bench
Renovated duplex penthouse in Hong Kong
Hilfiger Tartan bedding by Tommy Hilfiger
Mediterranean Casa Talìa in Sicily
The stylish Harper leather sectional sofa
Stylish Ocean View Villa in Kamala for sale
Combining Old with New by Simon Couchman Architects
The Cyril Stool collection by UM Project

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 09:46 AM PDT

This cabinet is the perfect storage unit. It's a furniture piece that integrates in any room. It can be used in the living room, in the bedroom, in the kitchen, even in the bathroom is there's enough room. The Calligaris Horizon Cabinet is a very functional piece of furniture and it features such a simple and elegant design that you can't say no to it.

The cabinet is available in several different choices of finish. It comes with a tempered glass top and you can choose the color for that too. It offers plenty of storage space and it combines looks with functionality. The frame and the doors come in your choice of walnut veneer with walnut finish or oak veneer with wenge finish.

The cabinet features two side doors and two central doors with push-pull mechanism. It also features a round chromed metal base. Each compartment includes functional storage space with transparent tempered glass shelves. The cabinet ships in three boxed due to its dimensions so some assembly is required. The dimensions of the cabinet are 82.75″w x 19.75″d x 29.25″h and you can buy it for $2,809.32. Make sure you choose the material, the finish and the color for the glass top. Your cabinet will be delivered in two to three weeks. Until then, all you have to do is find the perfect spot for it.

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Before and After: Transforming an old slipper chair into an elegant one

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 08:12 AM PDT

Kayla is a self- confessed DIY-aholic who made a remarkable thing with an old little chair that she found in a garage. Her DIY project reminded me of the multitude of things that I found in my mother-in-law's garage who has decided to remove all things out and sell it. I was impressed of how many things she could store there and which were of no use to her right now. Hardly could she give up all those things which proved to be more useful to some of her relatives who were living in the country side. Perhaps there is a moment when we come to an age and we are not able to give up many things that were useful sometimes.

Elegant Chair transformation

The same thing happened to Kayla although the reason might be her passion for DIY projects. She managed to restore and reconditioned an old slipper chair which had awful stained upholstery and transformed it into a nice and elegant slipper chair. Some graphic black and white fabric and a can of paint proved to be the necessary materials for such a nice DIY project.

Elegant Chair transformation

She began with the painting of the legs of the chair in red and then she continued with stripping the chair down to the frame. The rest of the work was real simple and the result proved to be amazing.{found on confessionsofadiyaholic}

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The West Ohayo Mountain Bench

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 07:26 AM PDT

This particular bench looks so authentic that it's hard not to stop and contemplate it. It's part of a larger line of sustainable outdoor furniture and it's a product handmade on order. The bench is made of locally sourced catalpa wood and steel. It features a design that's both rugged and beautiful, that combines durability and style.

Ohayo Mountain Bench

Since the bench is made on order, it can be customized. You can choose the dimensions and the type of wood you want for your bench and you can make these choices depending on the type of environment and décor you plan to use it for. If it's going to be an outdoor bench you can choose durable and more resistant materials as well as larger dimensions as opposed to a smaller bench meant for indoor use only.

Ohayo Mountain Bench

The price for each bench depends on the dimensions you choose and on the type of wood. A bench measuring approximately 4′ long, 30″ wide (at widest point), 40″ tall (at back) made of salvaged catalpa would cost you $1.500. Every product is hand made and thus unique. The items are crafted in a small studio in Woodstock, NY. They are made using only locally and sustainably harvested or salvaged American hardwoods, and natural, organic, food safe finishes. You can also take a look at some of the other elements from the same collection.

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Renovated duplex penthouse in Hong Kong

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 06:18 AM PDT

Hong Kong is a beautiful place to live in. It has elegant houses and apartment, some of them with panoramic views. One of those residences is a two-bedroom penthouse that offers beautiful views of the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbor. The penthouse has been renovated only a year ago, now featuring a stylish modern interior.

The penthouse sits on the 24th and 25th floor in a tall building called All Fit Garden located in the Mid-Levels West district near downtown Hong Kong. The first level of the penthouse was opened up to make room for a dining area. Now it's a spacious room filled with light that also contains the kitchen and a living room which once used to be a third bedroom. The kitchen was built and installed by Elegant Kitchen of Hong Kong and features white cabinets and a glamorous décor.

The living room is spacious and includes a home theatre system. Moreover, on one of the walls there's a giant light box which can be used to display any image the owner chooses. All the furniture is included in the price. Also on the first level there's a bedroom that can also be sued as an office and a bathroom. Upstairs there's the master bedroom and bathroom, both with adjacent terraces. One of the terraces includes patio furniture as well as a barbeque area. The penthouse is available for the price of $1.7 million (13.5 million in Hong Kong dollars).{found on nytimes}

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Hilfiger Tartan bedding by Tommy Hilfiger

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 05:57 AM PDT

Right now I can't think of anything more inviting than a comfy bed, warm and cozy, where you can sleep in and cuddle as long as you want. It sound very good, especially in my case where the bed is just lying there begging me to leave the computer. Anyway, the key to a cozy bed is, besides the bed, the bedding. We have a very special set for you. It's the Hilfiger Tartan collection created by Tommy Hilfiger.

Hilfiger Tartan bedding by Tommy Hilfiger

The collection includes everything you need for a cozy bedroom and the products are made of 100% cotton. They are machine washable and they feature simple designs with, white, red and blue colors. The collection includes a twin comforter set (one comforter measuring 66'' x 86'' and a sham of 26'' x 20''). The price for this set varies between $179 and $300. There's also the full/queen comforter set and the king comforter set that include one comforter and two shams with prices between $219 and $420.

The collection also offers duvet sets (the twin duvet set with 1 duvet and 1 sham, the full/queen duvet set and king duvet set – 1 duvet and 2 shams). The prices vary between $169 and $400. You can also opt for a sheet set, also in different sizes. The sheets are made of 100% woven percale cotton and have a 200 thread count. The collection also includes separate shams and decorative pillows.

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Mediterranean Casa Talìa in Sicily

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 05:10 AM PDT

Casa Talia is a beautiful retreat that can be found in Modica, Sicily. Casa means house but in this case it's more than that. Casa Talia is actually a complex structure composed of several small houses arranged around a beautiful Mediterranean garden. The house feature natural material found right there in Sicily and they have been restored, now featuring a minimalist and very relaxing interior.

All the rooms have private terraces where the guests can relax and admire the surroundings and the garden. The rooms offer panoramic views over the historical center of the city. Moreover, every room has an independent entrance from the garden. This ensures more privacy and also the freedom of enjoying the garden at any time.

Mediterranean Casa Talìa in Sicily

The Mediterranean atmosphere is visible everywhere. All the rooms are extremely comfortable and inviting and the decors are unique and very interesting, featuring stone walls and an overall rough look that has been intentionally designed this way. Casa Talia is a beautiful getaway, perfect for the whole family. The guests can alternatively relax, enjoy historical itineraries in the city or walk in the desert seashores. The minimalism of the houses is very relaxing and it creates a tranquil atmosphere. For contrast, vibrant pops of color can be seen and there. This is a quiet retreat that impress with its simplicity.{found on wb}

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The stylish Harper leather sectional sofa

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 04:00 AM PDT

The Harper sectional is one of the most stylish and chic pieces of furniture I've seen lately. This sectional sofa is a modern piece of furniture and it was handcrafted of maple. The frame also features a hand-applied coffee-bean finish. In order to make it even more elegant and also for a chic contrast of colors, the sofa has been upholstered using white leather.

harper sectional sofa

The shape of the sectional is rather simple. It's the diamond-tufted back that makes this piece stand out. As for the dimensions, the Harper sectional sofa measures 100.5″L x 129″W. the sofa is produced in the USA by Old Hickory Tannery. The company was founded more than 30 years ago and it's still a family business, owned and operated in Hickory, North Carolina. The company originally focused on fine leather upholstery but with time it started to be equally known for its fabric-covered creations. The Harper sofa is a fine example of leather furniture.

With such a simple and yet such a gracious and stylish design, the Harper sofa would integrate very beautifully into a spacious living room, one with a modern décor but not necessarily. The sectional would look equally good in a more traditional home, as long as it looks good in the décor. You can buy this beautiful piece of furniture for $11,379.00.

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Stylish Ocean View Villa in Kamala for sale

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 03:20 AM PDT

Here's yet another beautiful villa for sale, this time in Kamala, Phuket. This 4-bedroom, 4 –bathroom villa covers a surface of 3.760 square feet. It's fully furnished and it's currently for sale for $7,2 millon. This 4-storey villa is situated in a very beautiful area and it offers spectacular ocean views and exquisite landscaping. It's a property that combines the charm of tropical properties with the privacy and simplicity of urban designs.

Ocean View Villa in Kamala

The villa sits on a secluded stretch of coastline on the west coast and it offers splendid views. The villa integrates beautifully into the landscape and it features an equally relaxing and chic interior design. Several contrasting materials have been used in the process, like the black hardwood from the terraces, the marble tiles and granite floors and glass stairways. Still, there's a harmonious look throughout the property.

Ocean View Villa in Kamala

The villa includes a minimalist kitchen, a wine room, a sauna, a home cinema and a beautiful outdoor dining area. There's also a barbeque area, a home theatre, an indoor Jacuzzi and a terrace. There's also a large outdoor terrace and 4 parking spaces. The villa offers you everything you need for a dream vacation. It would make an extraordinary holiday home, the type of house that you can't wait to get to and you never want to leave.

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Combining Old with New by Simon Couchman Architects

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 01:00 AM PDT

Simon Couchman Architects have designed a gorgeous contemporary house in Australia. The Elsternwick House is a two-story building set to the rear of an existing cottage clad, in order to draw a line between old and new. Although it looks like two separate houses, in fact they represent only one unique structure.

The exterior of the new part of the house hovers over the old roof separated by a band of glazing that wraps around it. The upper floor houses a loft-style children’s bedroom, fully enclosed balconies and access to a storage area within the existing roof space. On the first level you can find the master bedroom, laundry, an open plan kitchen, dining and living area and a deck that leads to a beautiful urban garden.

This modern residence is simple, thus focusing on the contrast that appears between the two buildings. Furthermore, throughout the entire place you can see white walls, an aspect that makes the rooms fell more airy. Also the attention is drawn by gorgeous light fixtures or interesting carpets.

The Elternwick House is the kind of place that tries to take advantage of everything, the old, the new, and turns it into something beautiful and unexpected. All we can say is that it looks like a warm and welcoming place to land, don’t you agree?

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The Cyril Stool collection by UM Project

Posted: 03 Nov 2011 12:20 AM PDT

Any time you need an extra seat for your guests, a stool comes in very handy. Stools are one of the most versatile pieces of furniture. They can be used basically anywhere and with any occasion. They are not the most comfortable seat you could find but they are relatively small so they take little space and they are easy to hide underneath a table for example.

The Cyril Stool collection by UM Project

The Cyril stools have a very interesting shape. They are basically very simple featuring a geometrical shape and this makes them sturdy and durable. Moreover, they are one of the few almost child-friendly stool designs and I would know that because a few years ago one my stools caused a little boy to break his leg. The Cyril stools are great as occasional seats, for times when there are too many guests in your home and it would be rude to make them sit on the ground or on their feet.

As for the design, the stools have a timeless shape that would beautifully integrate in any type of décor, whether it's rustic, traditional, modern or contemporary. Moreover, the Cyril stools are also eco-friendly. They are mostly made of reclaimed materials and locally grown wood for the base. It features an American walnut base. The dimensions of the Cyril stools are 16.5″ x 10″ x 10″. You can buy them separately for $550.00 per piece.

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