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How To Arrange Furniture In A Large Living Room
DIY Versatile and flexible Computer Speaker Mounts
Heather Jo’s friendly room with accents of pink
3-bedroom, 3 bath condominium in New York for sale
The Cozy Ryder rocking chair
The modern-industrial Finn chandelier
The Magnificent Villa North in Malmö
50-foot-high home in San Francisco
Glossy apartment interior design by Melinda Néder
Rustic Belden Corner Unit

How To Arrange Furniture In A Large Living Room

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 10:26 AM PST

Living room is the place in every house that is noticed every time and by everyone. It is the area where visitors are welcomed and so, needs to be the best. The decoration and arrangement of furniture are important in this sphere and enhance the looks of the living room. There are different ways of doing it and one need to select the correct option. When the living room is large, it can be considered as a plus point for the people. But, the correct placement of furniture is necessary for perfect utilisation of the available space in the room.

Determine the centre of the room: when the room is large, determining the focal point or the centre of attraction is a good idea. Doing this allows you to make a good beginning as well.

Sitting area: the arrangement of furniture in a living room should be comfortable. That means placing the chairs or couch far away from each other just because there is ample space is not advisable. So, when the space is enough, try to get good pieces of furniture that can suit the size and space of the place well.

Side table: with a large area available for furniture, side tables are a great way of filling the space. Coffee table can be used as well in some areas.

Walls: the arrangement of the furniture in a large living room should be done away from the walls. It enables more space to be get used in the living room.

Rugs: one of the very good looking things for floor space management is rugs. So, use rugs in different areas of the living room and complete its decoration.At the end, when you have a lot of space in the living room, take it in your favour and work on the decoration.

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DIY Versatile and flexible Computer Speaker Mounts

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 09:13 AM PST

Finding the right type of speakers for your computer is more difficult than it seems. They have to meet some personal technical requirements and for most people they also have to be flexible and adaptable. In this case, the Tertial work lamp comes in very handy because it gives you the flexibility that you need.

They can help you reach the perfect height for your computer speakers and also free some desk space that we all know is very important and never enough. The Tertial work lamp, as it is called, costs only $ 9 USD and it’s extremely flexible and versatile. As the name might suggest, the Tertial work lamp was originally a lamp but it can be easily transformed into a mounting system for your computer speakers. Transforming it in easy. You just need to unscrew the light socket and snip off the wires. So fas so good.

The hard part is attaching the speakers to the metal plate. This could be a challenge. You’ll need to bend the plat in order to make it flat. Then drill two holes into the speakers and plug them with a drywall anchor cut short. You might not like drilling holes into the speakers but it’s a necessary step so if you don’t want to do that you might as well give up this project. Last, keep everything in place with a small screw. The result is a very flexible support for your speakers that will allow you to articulate them in every direction.{found on ikeahackers}

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Heather Jo’s friendly room with accents of pink

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 08:26 AM PST

When decorating a home there are lots of things that can inspire you. And it’s not necessary for all the rooms to share a common theme or décor. Here’s a room that has been presented independently to the rest of the house. That means we can only see what this particular room has to offer without relating to anything else. So take a closer look and see what this room is all about.

This is Heather Jo’s room and it’s located somewhere in Aldan, Pennsylvania. From the start we can see that this a modern and colorful décor. An unconventional choice was to paint the walls black. It was a bold move and such a color choice doesn’t always look good. In this case, however, it was a good choice because the black is complemented by brighter tones.

The person responsible for the décor admits that the inspiration came from things like Barbie dolls, a box of crayons, a pair of Nike sneakers and some black nail polish. A random combination of items that turned out to be inspiring. The color used here are black, white, hot pink, magenta, bubblegum pink, red, coral and navy. Overall, the décor is modern and bold. The furniture is simple, casual and cozy. It’s a playful room, very inviting, that despite the black walls is surprisingly friendly.{foun don apartmettherapy}

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3-bedroom, 3 bath condominium in New York for sale

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 07:01 AM PST

The Hubert is possibly the best full service condominium downtown. It’s located in New York, NY 10013 United States and it features spacious apartments that set new living standards. This nice apartment for example is a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom property with a total interior space of 2,758 square feet/256.227 square meters and it’s currently on the market for $6,850,000 USD.

As you enter the apartment, the front door leads to a large marble foyer. Then you reach a bright and sunny living/dining room featuring12 foot high ceilings and very large windows that allow panoramic views over the Manhattan skyline. The apartment also includes a library with stylish, lacquered cabinetry and an elegant but also practical décor. The apartment features a Creston system that controls the lights and sound.

It has frescoed walls and custom, hand-lacquered doors, high ceilings and chic furniture. The master bedroom is bright and spacious and features not one but two walk-in closets, automated UV shades and a very inviting bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped with professional appliances, double ovens and separate wine refrigerator.

There’s also a second bedroom, a home office and a laundry room. The building also has a 24 hour doorman, a fitness center, a children's playroom and storage facilities. Overall, the apartment is very cozy and also great for entertainment, with its hardwood flooring, elegant and modern interior décor and large windows.

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The Cozy Ryder rocking chair

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 06:24 AM PST

Rocking chairs are great. They're one of the most comfortable pieces of furniture. Rocking chairs have become a symbol of the old times and for many of us they're a reminder of our grandmas. Nevertheless, rocking chairs have evolved since then and now they're modern pieces of furniture ready to be part of our lives one more time.

Ryder Rocking Chair

The Ryder rocking chair is an especially attractive piece of furniture featuring a simple and elegant design. It has a solid ash wood frame and soft upholstery for extra comfort. It has a Scandinavian-inspired design and a very relaxing and soothing look. It's hard to look at it without wanting to sit down.

The chair's solid ash wood frame and the barley-stained finish look very beautiful when combined with the gray microfiber upholstery. The dimensions of the Ryder rocking chair are 31″w x 38″d x 32.5″h and the seat height is 13''. This cozy chair will turn any corner of the living room, bedroom, deck or any other place into a relaxing area. However, the chair was designed for indoor use. In order to prevent fading you should keep the chair out of direct sunlight. Also, use a damp cloth or a sponge to clean it and use the vacuum cleaner for the crevices. You can buy the Ryder rocking chair for EUR469.94.

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The modern-industrial Finn chandelier

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 03:57 AM PST

When it comes to chandeliers, people usually have in mind those antique pieces with their timeless designs and impressive structures. However, there are also modern options for the same type of fixtures. An example of such a modern product is Finn, a modern-industrial chandelier with a simple but attractive design.

The chandelier is inspired by mid-century Scandinavian designs but it's a more simplified version of those. It's made of powder-coated aluminum with a gloss finish and a fabric-wrapped cord. It feature three black lamp heads with white interiors. The chandelier has adjustable height so it can accommodate to any type of home. It also includes a 6'' and three 12'' extensions.

Because it has three lam heads, it takes three 60Q bulbs. The overall dimensions of the Finn chandelier are 39.5″diam. x 36.5″-73″h. the canopy includes swivel joint that allows you to accommodate it to angled ceilings. It seems like the designer of this piece has it all figured out. Because it requires installation, professional help is recommended. The Fin chandelier is available in only two colors: black and white. You can purchase it for EUR313.03. The design of this chandelier makes it especially great for the dining room, hanging above the dining room table. It would also look nice in the living room or in a large hallway.

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The Magnificent Villa North in Malmö

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 03:18 AM PST

Located between imposing buildings in a historic neighborhood and surrounded by restaurants and shops, Villa North is a magnificent property that never ceases to attract visitors. It sits on a small country villa street and it dates back to the 1900s so it's a really old building with a lot of stories to tell.

magnificent Villa North in Malmö

The building has been a hotel, an advertising agency and currently a villa. It's a three-story structure and it has a very distinguished design. The red façade is really eye-catching and it's the first thing that attracts people. As for the interior structure, one floor is being dominated by a very large kitchen. There's also a terrace at the same level. Another floor includes the living room. This room has direct access to anther beautiful terrace. At the same level there's also a bathroom and a bedroom.

magnificent Villa North in Malmö

The third floor consists of a small hallway and three bedrooms. All three rooms are decorated with the same wooden floors and light walls, wooden blinds and mahogany doors. The interior décor is very cozy and inviting. The two upper floors are also able to accommodate an office, in case the new owners will need one. The basement can be used as a storage facility. The villa has been converted into a single-family unit in 2008 and it functions as such ever since.{found on skeppsholmen}

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50-foot-high home in San Francisco

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 01:05 AM PST

Local artist Sana Kawano needed a place where she could be free and paint or create sculpture without receiving complaints from the neighbors like she did when she was working in her studio which was basically a Castco tent warmed by patio heaters. When, in 2002, her husband John Dunham sold his start-up Caw Networks she saw that as a change to finally fulfill their dream of living in the city in a home with a spacious, indoor art studio.

50-foot-high home in San Francisco

They decided to build a house. It was a modern, metal-wrapped home located in San Francisco. The construction was completed in 2007 for $3 million. It’s a 50 foot high structure that covers an area of 4,620-square-foot. It’s a 4-story building with a steel staircase. The building has an elevator so the owners are not forced to run up and down the stairs. Still, while Ms. Kawano prefers the elevator, Mr. Dunham, a cyclist, prefers to rather do some exercises.

50-foot-high home in San Francisco

50-foot-high home in San Francisco bedroom

50-foot-high home in San Francisco kitchen

50-foot-high home in San Francisco living

50-foot-high home in San Francisco bedroom

The house features a 10-foot-tall steel door that leads to a spacious hallway. There’s also a separate entrance to the ground-floor art studio. The new studio has concrete floors and exposed steel beams, as well as a glass wall that allows views to the garden, the fountain and the stone-sculpting area. The house also includes an office and a guest room at the second floor. The main living spaces are on the third and fourth floors in order to the advantage of the city views. It seems like the onwers made their dream come true.{found on wsj}

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Glossy apartment interior design by Melinda Néder

Posted: 17 Nov 2011 12:25 AM PST

Today we're going to take a close look at a very special apartment with an interior décor created by Hungarian designer Melinda Néder. The apartment is a 130 square meter family home that was built over a period of 1 year and a half. When the owners placed their requests, they only had a few things they really wanted: a modern home with a black and white interior and red and silver insertions.

The result was this friendly apartment. As for the black and white combination the owners requested, it had to be changed. Instead, a series of more friendly colors was chosen. The owners agreed to the change when they realized it was a good suggestion. Still, they needed a place for their vinyl record collection. That wasn't a problem for the Hungarian interior designer.

The apartment got elegant silver wallpapers in the hallway and high-gloss furniture. The designer also chose to add a red carpet. The main living area includes the living room, dining room and kitchen. It's a very cozy space with built-in storage and a corner fireplace.

Overall, even though the apartment is now how the owners originally envisaged it, it's what they want now. It's modern, chic and filled with cozy and friendly colors. The hidden lights from the living room are very romantic and together with the small LED lights from the stairs they form a very pleasant atmosphere.{found on freshome}

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Rustic Belden Corner Unit

Posted: 16 Nov 2011 11:41 PM PST

The majority of bedrooms could really use a corner unit. This particular one has been designed to be used with two Belden beds and they fit perfectly together. But even without the matching Belden beds it could still be a very practical piece of furniture for your bedroom. The Belden corner unit has been built with a sturdy solid pine oak frame and it features plenty of storage space books, toys, decorations and other items.

The Belden corner unit measures 40.5″ wide x 15.5″ deep x 23″ high. It features an exclusive hand-applied finish for extra durability and depth of color. The piece is made of solid wood, hardwood veneers and MDF and it's very strong and durable, ready to serve you for many years to come.

It's a great storage unit and it includes drawers with waxed wooden glides for smooth motion and sturdy half-moon safety stops that keep the drawers securely in place. The drawer interior measures 33″ wide x 12″ deep x 6″ high. You can purchase this practical piece of furniture for the special price of EUR313.81. Make sure you dust it often using a soft, dry cloth and you protect it from direct sunlight. Also, remove spills immediately with a clean, damp cloth in order to avoid deterioration and long-term damage. You should also avoid using chemical cleansers, abrasives, furniture polish or wax.

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