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Black Friday accessories under $100
Luxurious renovation in Cape Town by Antoni Associates
Surprise wooden crates by naihan li
Nelson Tray Table
Flaming Lips Residence in Oklahoma
The importance of details in interior decoration
The modern, blue Elise ottoman
Modern Duncan Terrace House in Islington by DOS Architects
The contemporary Aster office furniture collection
Beautiful 19th Century House with a Modern Twist

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 10:27 AM PST

Another Friday means another set of ten practical items you can buy for your homes for less than $100 each. Let's see what this Friday's options are.

1. Star Wall Shelf – $36.

These cute shelves would be great for the children's room. They have a simple and playful design and they are great for displaying toys and other knick-knacks kids usually like. The shelves measure 24″ by 5″ by 7″ and they are available in two colors: white and red.

2. Vagabond house stag leg tall glass – $45.

These glasses have a long and rather funny name but they are actually very beautiful. The glasses are made of pewter and glass and they features an elegant and tasteful design that would complement even the finest table setting. They measure 6''H and they cost $45.

3. White Three-Light Tree Floor Lamp – $99.99.

This modern lamp costs almost $100 so it barely meets our top's requirements. It has a simple and flexible design, featuring three adjustable lamps. Each one of them swivels in order to allow you to focus the light exactly where you need it. Also they each have their own on/off switch. The lamp comes in a white finish and measures 64'' high.

4. Desk Top Basket by Aidan Gray – $33

A simple of keeping your desk clean and organized is by purchasing a basket where you can store all the little knick-knack you usually gather in there. This particular item could be a simple solution. It's a wire basket that measures 4″ T x 14″ W x 11″ D. It's simple and useful, just the thing you need.

5. Dent Bud Vase – $40.

Vases are the most decoration found in people's homes. Still, there are so many different designs, it's hard to keep track. This particular vase is cute and simple. It's made of clay, earth-friendly lead-free glaze and it measures 4.5″ diameter x 3″ tall. It was handmade by Pigeon Toe Ceramics, Portland, OR and it's small but chic and stylish, perfect to display a small bouquet.

6. Portland Set of Four Dessert Plates – $32.

Perfect for any occasion, these lovely dessert plates designed by Thomas Paul are made of high quality, dishwasher safe melamine and they feature a colorful design. The set is modern and fun and it only costs $32. The plates are sold as a set and they measure 4.9'' in diameter.

7. Mog Cushion – £39.00 ($60).

Another fun decoration for the house is this cute cushion. It's made of 100% cotton and it comes in grey/pink. The cushion features Mog's big friendly face printed on the front and the tail printed on the reverse. The dimensions of the cushion are 44cm x 44 cm.

8. Hanging Test Tube Vase – $38.

Here's another beautiful vase, this time slightly bigger than the previous one presented here. It's manufactured by the same company as the Dent Bud Vase and it's made of the same material. The vase measures 6.75″ tall x 1.25″ diameter and hangs from a 12'' leather cord. It's a new way of creating floral arrangements.

9. Bird Pillow (Brown) – $98.

This simple but elegant pillow was designed by Shelly Klein and manufactured by K Studio, Grand Rapids, MI. It's made of 55% hemp and 45% organic cotton and it has natural feather filling. The dimensions of this lovely pillow are 18″ wide x 10″ tall. It features a very simple, caricature-like bird print on one corner and it's both fun and stylish.

10. "The Good Egg’" Trinket Pot – $24.

This little egg-shaped pot was designed by Jennifer Fisher and it has a simple but very cute design. It's perfect for storing tiny treasures and memories. It's a handmade product and this means that each one of them is unique and may slightly differ. It measures approximately 2.75″ tall with 1.5″ diameter.

And that's all for this week. Come back next Friday for another set of 10 lovely items under $100.

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Luxurious renovation in Cape Town by Antoni Associates

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 06:57 AM PST

This impressive residence is located in Cape Town, South Africa, on the slopes of Signal Hill. The location is very beautiful as the residence overlooks the Atlantic Seaboard and the historic Robben Island. This was originally a SAOTA residence and the clients recently decided to renovate it in order to make it more modern and luxurious. For that, they contacted Antoni Associates.

The request was to create a cutting edge 21st century residence with a luxurious interior design. The clients also needed an additional two bedrooms for their children, a gym and a home cinema. The renovation turned out to be quite extensive and complex. The residence also had a pool terrace and that had to be taken care of too in order to make it suitable for entertainment and relaxation as well.

As for the interior design, the residence has been refurbished with a combination of bespoke pieces and imported branded furniture items. The residence has an open plan living and dining room where a bar is also located, featuring a custom-designed humidor for an extensive cigar collection. The kitchen has a high gloss white finish and marble countertops.

The outdoor entertainment areas have been redesigned as well. Now they also include a gazebo pavilion, outdoor dining and grill areas and a raised deck. The infinity pool is really beautiful and it also provides panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Surprise wooden crates by naihan li

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:31 AM PST

This furniture series is probably the most versatile anyone has ever designed. The Crates were designed by architect and designer Naihan li. The inspiration for this unique and unusual furniture series came from the urban habitat of Beijing where many buildings are being renovated. So if people are constantly changing their lifestyle and habitat, why not make it easier by giving them a piece that does exactly that?

The Crates are a series of wooden boxes that, when close, look like ordinary crates. The surprise comes when you open them. The crates then reveal furniture, such as sofas, beds, desks with chairs, wardrobes and even foosball tables. Imagine how simple it would be to have them all in one box. Of course, you can only use the crate for one function at a time but still, it's remarkable that you can change its look and function so easily.

The crates can easily store away and conceal the furniture to make the room more versatile. This way, you can move your kitchen into the living room or your desk on the terrace in no time. It's like you have a compact home inside a crate and you can take anywhere you want. It's definitely something very practical that can only be useful in a home. I suppose you could also paint the box if you don't like it this way, although it was intended to have a natural look.

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Nelson Tray Table

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:24 AM PST

Those working in the furniture design department and also in any home design field will certainly recognize the name of George Nelson, a great designer and a visionary. He worked as the Director of Design for Herman Miller for almost thirty years and made history there. That is why the furniture manufacturer thought of paying a tribute to Nelson and launch a limited edition of one of Nelson’s works of art – Nelson Tray Table.

This table has great design belonging t Nelson himself is has a very unusual table top that looks like a tray for serving drinks or even food. You can actually use it as a tray when it is not attached to the table leg. This table top has a very nice pattern made of diamons that are positioned so as to make a star. Actually the table was inspired by another work called Flock of Butterflies Clock. This table is made of elegant cream veneer and has a very strong stainless steel leg supported by four black umber steel legs. I mentioned it’s a limited edition, so it is available for sale only between 2011 and February 2012. You can order it now for $699.

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Flaming Lips Residence in Oklahoma

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 02:57 AM PST

This project in Oklahoma City, USA is desiged to house a rock singer and a photograph.Both artists, Michelle Martin-Coyne and his husband Wayne wanted something to fulfill their aspectations from a modern, practical home, in which a rock band can practice and an photographer can work without bumping into each other.

It was done in steps, part after part this compound becomed a residence.Quality materials like the marble an the floor and wood for furnishing including tables, chairs, cabinets a big comfortable couch, decorative pillows combined with a wood like color for the walls transforms the living room into a perfect place for a family to hang out and relax.

The master bedroom has an original design.Turquoise curtains filter the light coming in from big windows and a custom bed is facing a very unique fireplace situated in the middle of the room suspended from the wall.

Also unique is the carpet beneath the fireplace, a circular turquoise carpet having drawn on it a skull.I think that room was decorated to meed especially the husband's taste .What is really interesting is the bathroom.From the outside it looks like a dinosaur egg, but inside is like a "stone age" room with irregular shapes and "carved" holes that includes the shower and a Japanese- inspired soaking tub.

The Coynes participated in the actual renovation and design of this house and that can be seen in many aspects on the entire home.After all it is designed and build by artists, and what else would result from an artist 's hand than art.{found on homedsgn}

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The importance of details in interior decoration

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 02:00 AM PST

When designing or decorating a home it's always important to pay attention to small details. Of course, the other elements like the color theme or the big furniture are also important but it's often the little details that make the difference between a bright and fun home and a beautiful but boring one.

When I say small or little details I don't necessarily refer to the actual size. Such detail can also consist in the texture or color of the floors for example or in the way the pattern from the wallpaper matches the furniture. When you usually find yourself in the spot when you've done everything you had to, you've furnished and redecorated the house but there's still something missing, that means it's time to add some more details.

This means you can add some colorful pillows on the sofa for example. This would add some color and would also make the room seem more inviting. Also, you could choose some pictures of artwork to display on the walls. Flowers are also a common choice when it comes to decorations.In the end, the most important thing when decorating a home is to be careful at the way the materials combine and the way the colors and textures work together. Make sure they don't clash and always try to see beyond the obvious.{found on Alhvem}

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The modern, blue Elise ottoman

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 12:12 AM PST

Whenever you need an additional seating, an ottoman is usually anyone's first choice. Ottomans have become an almost indispensable piece of furniture is the house just because it's so versatile. In some cases, they also act as decorative units.

blue dots ottoman

The Elise ottoman is especially beautiful because it has a simple but delightful design. This modern tufted ottoman provides extra seating whenever you need one and it's rather small so it's also easy to store or just fit under a table for example when not needed. It has a simple design, with a white background and contrasting buttons and welt that only add more charm to this beautiful piece.

The Elise ottoman has a wood frame made of furniture-grade hardwood so it's durable and sturdy. The frame has then been wrapped in linen/rayon upholstery that makes this piece soft and comfortable. The blue Elise ottoman measures 28″Dia. x 33″T and it can be bought for the price of $599.00. It's not only practical and handy but it also makes a beautiful decoration for the home. An ottoman is just the thing you need when you want to add some color or a particular style to your interior décor. It's such a versatile piece of furniture and, even though it's not purely decorative it definitely contributes to the charm of the décor.

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Modern Duncan Terrace House in Islington by DOS Architects

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 11:33 PM PST

This terrace was a bold project done by DOS Architects.The owners wanted to add a modern ground floor extension to their Georgian house in Islington, UK.This was supose to contain also a bedroom a kitchen and a living area that would make the connection with the ouside garden.What resulted is this marvelous space inside and outside .

High tech structural glass was used to build a space entirely transparent that brings the natural light into this newly created living. But privacy wasn't forgotten either.The new ensuite bedroom is protected from any curious look and furnished properly with natural materials such as wood.Comfortable armchairs are placed inside and outside for the posibility of relaxation surrounded by the beautifull garden.The landscape is also part of the interior design.

Thanks to the big glass walls and doors the natural environment can be admired in any moment.In the interior many modern design elements can be spotted, like the long arm lamp and light spots embedded in the ceiling.This new created space increases the original home by a lot.

An extra bedroom with its own bathroom and a kitchen , not to mention the living area are an important addiotion to a household.More and more people want to connect with nature from their own personal space.This can be achieved in many ways, one of them is what they did here with this design.{found on homedsgn}

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The contemporary Aster office furniture collection

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 10:10 PM PST

When defining and designing your workspace there are several elements to be taken into consideration. One of them is the size and the actual dimensions of the space. This will later dictate the dimensions of your office furniture and the items you will or will not be able to integrate into that particular area. But I think we have probably found the optimal office furniture set that would be perfect for any home workspace.

The contemporary Aster office furniture collection

The furniture collection we're talking about is called Aster and it includes contemporary office furniture pieces that are great for any type of workspace. The pieces are crafted of birch wood and brass and the set includes a desk and a rolling accent chest, plus, of course, a matching chair.

The pieces have been painted in white with gleaming brass accents. The Aster writing desk has two functional drawers for things like writing supplies and other small objects. The desk measures 68″W x 30″D x 30″T. The rolling accent chest also has two drawers and it's a great storage unit with the dimensions of 19″ Sq. x 23″T. The set also comes with a modern matching chair that has been handcrafted of rubberwood with polyester upholstery. The chair measures 24″W x 22″D x 41″T and is sold in pairs. The price varies for each piece. The desk is $2,089.00 and the chest is $989.00.

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Beautiful 19th Century House with a Modern Twist

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 09:00 PM PST

Classical and elegant have their own colours.The combination of white and black, pure and evil, heaven and hell, ying and yang is the graphical representation of balance.The owner of this property wants to reveal an inner side of his.This concept is transposed in the design elements found in every conner of the house.On the stairways we find a message that refers to how simple things are really the true joy of life.

The place is decorated to meet the creator's image about modern, clean, functional and last but no least maybe the most importat feature of this is the warm family environment.Pictures usually personalize the space, giving it a warm feeling of shelter, of protection .The simple straight lines of the house landmarks of the Mérésiene brand, created by Sandrine Zigler-Munck are realised through the woodpanelling , white plain uninterrupted walls, square vintage cabinets, refurbished to blend perfectly into the interior's theme.

The only curved shapes found in the design are part of the furniture and one drawing on a wall that represents a window looking into another dimension.Also another dimension is created by the alternation of white and black floors giving to different rooms a different ambiance.This is in fond a place of contrasts, but not contrasting with each other.{found on designattractor}

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