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The modern Rio lounge chair by Flemming Busk and Stephan Hertzog
Dream contemporary townhouse interior design
The fun and versatile Piegato shelving series by Matthias Ries
Stylish Plus One Berlin Hotel Room by Paola Bagna
Miniature Kitchen
A Batch of Unique, Alternative Headboards: #1
Convertible furniture for the bedroom
Montreal Bureau 100 Restored Office
Simple 71 square meters apartment interior design
Mississauga Bungalow Renovation

The modern Rio lounge chair by Flemming Busk and Stephan Hertzog

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 10:10 AM PDT

Rio is a beautiful and bold lounge chair with a minimalist but very dynamic design. It's the result of the collaboration between Flemming Busk and Stephan B. Hertzog and it will be available for purchase starting with September 2012.The chair features a minimalist design. It has a shape featuring curvilinear lines and it's basically a single, continuous unit. The one-piece seat sits on a metal base with a round, flat surface and a low metal pole that connects the two parts.

Analyzing this design, it's easy to see that it's a typical Scandinavian-inspired creation. The clean, simple lines are a very important characteristic and they are beautifully showcased in this case.The Rio lounge chair has a very appealing look. It comes in two colors, line and blue. Both tones are very bold and vibrant. It's why adding other decorative elements and details was unnecessary and would have only taken away attention from the beauty of the design itself.

The chair is also very comfortable and cozy. It's an eye-catching piece of furniture that would make a beautiful accent piece for modern and contemporary homes. It would be a nice addition to the living room and it can be used as a single piece or in pairs. It could also look great is spaces such as waiting rooms where it would stand out with its color and shape.

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Dream contemporary townhouse interior design

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 08:34 AM PDT

This stylish residence is located in Little Italy/Little Portugal, Downtown Toronto. It was designed by Toronto-based design studio Cecconi Simone and it's a part of a community of 37 contemporary townhouses. It's a 62 square meter study and it's a simply stylish space.

The townhouse features a contemporary design and its interior is an open space characterized by the fluidity of the décor and the simplicity of the details. Overall, it could be considered a contrasting creation. It's so simple and yet so complex. It has been functionally organized is several zones, each with a specific function. Nevertheless, they all share the same basic lines and form a fluid and unifying design that help them form a coherent composition.

The residence has been divided into three distinct areas. One included the living room, dining area and kitchen decorated with contrasting features that include both matte and reflective finishes, transparent and opaque surfaces, dark and light colors. The kitchen area is particularly elegant and the transition between this space and the living and dining areas is seamless.

The color palette is neutral and includes tones of brown, grey, beige and white. The kitchen island is a beautiful accent piece. The furniture is minimalist and modern and the decorations are elegant and subtle. The pendant suspended on top of the dining table seems to be floating and has an eye-catching, architectural design. The artwork is also modern and subtle.

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The fun and versatile Piegato shelving series by Matthias Ries

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 07:05 AM PDT

Bookshelves are very functional and practical. They all have the property of being versatile and space-efficient and, more than that, they usually have flexible designs. However, there's one part that makes us all we would another way of installing them. The part where we have to actually install the shelves is the most annoying of all. We have to follow precise instructions, get tools and hardware and we end up making a mess.

However, all that part can be erased from our memory because we'll never have to go through it again. It's all thanks to an ingenious creation of Berlin based designer Matthias Ries. It's called Piegato and it a shelving series designed for German brand Serafini. The beauty of these shelves is that they are extremely easy to install. You no longer power tools and massive hardware packages. The shelves feature an innovative system that makes all this process a fun and simple activity.

The Piegato shelves easy to assemble as well as easy to produce. They come in the form of laser-cut and scored steel sheets. They are basically a flat piece that the consumer receives and that it ready for assembly. All he has to do is bend the metal template. One part folds down and it supported by metal triangles. These flip open from underneath and the rest of the metal sheet serves as wall mounts. All you need are four simple screws to attach the shelf to the wall and the process is complete. The Piegato shelves come in a variety of colors and they can also be customized.

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Stylish Plus One Berlin Hotel Room by Paola Bagna

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 06:27 AM PDT

There are lots of ways in which you can make a hotel room seem inviting and beautiful. Opulent and glamorous interior decors are an easy approach but they don't always get the same level of appreciation. Most people prefer something simple, maybe something that has a story to tell and that has important significance.

This room is part of a Berlin hotel and it's quite beautiful and stylish, even without featuring eye-catching, opulent features. In fact, the room is as simple as it can be. It was decorated by Paola Bagna and it was a project that focused on re-using and reintroducing salvaged materials into modern environments. The idea was to take a modern approach but to use salvaged pieces and to make them useful again. These pieces are beautifully showcased in the room.

The designers avoided the use of dividers in order to obtain more usable floor space. The goal was to create a flexible interior design with an eclectic décor that would incorporate multiple influences and elements. This way the result would be a versatile space with a flexible interior, lots of storage space and an overall familiar and inviting interior. This room looks like a mini-apartment and it has a cozy and inviting look, typical to private homes. It's a way of making the guests feel welcomed and of making their transition to this space easier.{found on designboom}.

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Miniature Kitchen

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Miniature kitchen is a relatively new concept in Europe or US, but if you pay a visit to Japan or China you will have a big surprise. A typical Japanese apartment has no more than 35 square meters and consists mainly of a single room and a very small bathroom.Forced to work such small areas the Asians had to be inventive and find solution to their countless problems regarding living space. I saw recently such an apartment and it looked quite ok; small but manageable.

The idea is to incorporate as much as possible things in the larger, indispensable objects. The bed for instance was mounted against a wall, in that frame were incorporate a few drawers with a clever elastic system that keep your clothes in place no matter of the bed's position. And most of all, the kitchen was actually a small cabinet that had a fridge, stove and sink embedded.

This compact kitchen over here is made by the French and it proposes the same compact solutions for our modern tight spaces. I can spot the French finesse from a mile away; everything is in the right place and looks great. The materials should also be taken into consideration because this is not something you can change every year; therefore a quality build was "a must". As I was saying: it's small, but manageable and to be honest this more than enough for a young single inhabitant.available for 4,700$.

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A Batch of Unique, Alternative Headboards: #1

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 03:12 AM PDT

Maybe your bedroom is too small for a big and bulky bed with a headboard. Maybe you want something a little different and stylish to perk of your personal place. Maybe you can’t even afford or don’t want to spend the extra money on a bed with a headboard. Whatever the case, there are so many different ways to incorporate various decor in one’s space that it doesn’t matter! And most of the time, the alternative options are the most stylish choices!

Today we want to share our first batch of unique, alternative headboards. Some are DIY, some can be bought and there’s definitely a style for you and your home floating about out there waiting to be snagged!!

1. Tapestries add length.

This is such an easy and relaxed option and maybe even one of my favorites! Using a tapestry as your headboard not only adds length to your wall but you can literally create any type of style depending on the print and design of the fabric. Choose a funky print for something more unique or choose a solid for something more contemporary. There are a lot of different directions you can go, so have fun.

2. Re-purposed wood add texture.

Adding slabs of wood takes a typical headboard to a whole different level of style. It’s definitely more organic than the usual headboard and much more vintage and eclectic. Use re-purposed wood in different colors, shapes and textures to create something wonderful.

3. Strands of beads add sparkle.

Using strands of beads as a headboard definitely creates surprise and adds sparkle. This is a great idea for a super feminine feel or set up in the right way, something quite modern. Use more strands for a defined look or less for a more funky feel.

4. Screens add a design element.

Using screens as your headboard are not only more inexpensive option (buy one at a flea market!) but they can add a posh, design element unlike any other. Depending on the intricacies of the particular screen the room can go in a more shabby chic vibe or something more fashionable and artistic.

5. Mirrors add space and light.

This is perfect for a bedroom that needs to at least “look” like it has more space than it actually does. Using mirrors as a headboard opens up the room and adds more light to a small, enclosed space.

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Convertible furniture for the bedroom

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 02:14 AM PDT

We all know how difficult it can be to furnish a bedroom. There's not much furniture to take into consideration but the pieces that go there are a must-have and they take quite a lot of space. Since we can't replace them with anything else and we can certainly not eliminate them from our bedrooms, all we can do is find new ways of saving space. Innovative designs are created every day but some of them get recognition thanks to their versatility and functionality. The home furniture collection created by Mobilspazio is one of the most inspiring ones.

The collection includes a series of convertible pieces of furniture designed for the bedroom. It includes pieces such as sofa beds, bunk beds and pull-out beds. We can see that the focus in on this particular pieces, the bed. Since it usually covers almost the entire room, it seems natural to try to find ways of changing that. These particular models are foldaway beds and convertibles. They allow you to efficiently use the whole space from the bedroom and to have an airy and uncluttered décor.

The best thing about these beds is that, during the day, they can either be transformed into a small sofa placed against a large wall unit or they can be concealed behind doors or underneath the storage unit. They feature precise mechanisms that allow the user to easily open and close the bed and they are very safe piece of furniture. The collection includes many other designs and pull-out beds meant to complement a variety of spaces and decors.

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Montreal Bureau 100 Restored Office

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 12:29 AM PDT

Bureau 100 is located in Montreal, Canada. It's an impressive structure surrounded by other large projects as well. In 2012 the owner agreed on a restoration project involving the reorganization of the first two floors that are occupied by NFOE. Naturally, the project was developed by NFOE et Associés Architectes.

The project occupies an area of 1,015 square meters and was completed in 2012. The first two floors of the building needed a restoration as their interiors were damaged and deteriorated. The main objective of the project was to return them to their original state. To do that, the architects tried to preserve as much as possible from the original design and to restore and recreate the rest. Another goal was to also achieve a stimulating work environment, which was made possible by the use of large windows that let in natural light and dynamic and vibrant colors.

Each floor has a unique design. The ground floor is an open space while the upper level is a more intimate space. Their interiors are simple and elegant and the color palette is neutral with the exception of the waiting area where we can find monolithic green structures and classical columns. Some of the original elements were preserved, such as the original woodwork and the fireplace. The rest of the décor was designed to match these elements but to only provide a modern feel.

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Simple 71 square meters apartment interior design

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 11:49 PM PDT

Located in Vasastan, Sweden, this apartment has a typical Nordic interior. It has spacious rooms and an overall airy décor. The walls are white and this is also the dominant color for the whole interior. The apartment was recently renovated and it now features a more functional and well-organized internal structure.

Overall, it has a modern feel. The rooms are spacious and the living area is an open space that also includes the kitchen, like in most modern and contemporary homes. The apartment includes, besides the communal areas, two cozy bedrooms with large windows facing the courtyard. In fact, the whole apartment has large windows that let in lots of natural light and contribute to the final décor that is bright and airy. The white walls are beautifully complemented by pine and oak parquet floors. It's a classical combination and the result is simple, elegant and versatile.

The apartment also features paneled doors that match the whole minimalist décor. It has plenty of storage space in the two walk-in closets. As for the furniture, it's modern and minimalist. It features light colors, curvilinear shapes and soft textures. The apartment is located on the first floor in a building with elevator and has 3 rooms. It covers a total surface of 71 square meters and it was listed at the price of 4.295 million SEK.

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Mississauga Bungalow Renovation

Posted: 31 Jul 2012 10:44 PM PDT

The Eden House is a contemporary residence located in Mississauga, ON, Canada. It was built in 2011 and it occupies an area of 550.0 square feet. It was a project by The Practice of Everyday Design. The clients, who have been living in that area for 30 years, wanted the architects to give them more living space. They also wanted to modernize their existing home.

The architects were asked to try to maintain the proportions of the existing structure and to simply reorganize its interior so that it would be more functional and efficiently used. They had to basically rebuild the entire floor. Originally, this level was placed above the garage and occupied an area of 550 square feet. It features a 7 foot high ceiling and contained four rooms. The rooms were tiny and not used properly so the entire space had to be restructured.

The new second floor features a hidden staircase placed behind two small doors in the dining room. The rooms were reorganized and got large windows overlooking the garden as well as a series of small windows placed on different heights that allows more intimacy but provides the same amount of light. During the restoration, the storage space was increased and the house became airy and organized. It's now a clutter-free, very inviting home with a minimalist, contemporary interior.{found on archdaily}.

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