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Prototype split-level residence by Andreas KARL Architecture
A colorful bright renovation by Tobi Fairley
The modular Pixel sofa by Sergio Bicego
DIY Outdoor Lacquered Stripe Pots
Modern Bromont House by Paul Bernier Architect
The Ingenious Gourmet Tea shop
6 Alternative Ways To Use Tablecloths
Simple,but modern four-level residence in Notting Hill
The Chic Amélie Armchair by Sergio Bicego
The City Circus hostel from Athens

Prototype split-level residence by Andreas KARL Architecture

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 10:18 AM PDT

Split-level houses are great alternatives for areas with strict building regulations. They allow the site and shape of the lot to remain intact and they can even provide advantages that other regular types of houses can't. For example, this split-level residence is a wonderful single-family residence.The house is located in Stocking, Austria and it was built in 2007 by Andreas KARL Architecture. It's a four-story structure and it's situated in an area with strict building regulations that posed some problems to the architects at the beginning.

They also had to face some very specific requirements from the client. After analyzing these facts, the logical conclusion seemed to be a split-level design. This way the sloping site wouldn't be a problem anymore and the client would also get a positive response to his requests for direct ground level access to the main entrance and to the garden entrance from the north side.

The house is a prototype. It's a four-level residence with a high pitched roof. It's a monolithic structure with simple, clean lines. The exterior of the house is grey and the main entrance, the terraces and the windows feature golden anodized aluminum. The house is divided into four areas. There are the living areas, the sleeping areas and the garden. The total building area is 270 square meters and the site measures a total of 1000 square meters.{found on architezer}.

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A colorful bright renovation by Tobi Fairley

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 09:49 AM PDT

This lovely house is located in Monticello, Arkansas. It's a traditional house that was recently renovation by interior designer Tobi Fairley. The owners wanted to modernize their residence but they didn't want a drastic change. They still wanted to be able to recognize the original charm of the house and to preserve most of the details.The main idea was to keep the old furniture but to change the background. The designer decided to do that with the use of color. The whole house was redecorated. The color palette includes many different shades but, even though there are many colors involved, the result is very harmonious.

The living room, for example, features as main colors shades of pink and green. These are contrasting tones and they are usually difficult to match with anything else. This area also has accents of blue and brown. The walls are pale blue, the curtains the sofa and the coffee table are pink while the armchairs and side tables are a combination of green and brown.

The bedrooms are also very colorful. One of them is almost entirely turquoise with white and brown accents and the other one features the same color combinations as the living room: green, pink and blue. The furniture has been preserved and there are a lot of antiques that were refinishes. Some new pieces were also added to update the décor.

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The modular Pixel sofa by Sergio Bicego

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 08:21 AM PDT

This sofa has a catchy name and a very interesting design that, combined, make it a unique piece of furniture. It was designed by Sergio Bicego in 2012 for Saba Italia. It's a modular sofa with a design composed of several units or elements that can be combined freely and used to form new and personalized designs.The units of the Pixel sofa can be combined using an exclusive range of connectors created by Saba Italia.

The system allows the user to change and adapt the shape and dimensions of the sofa in a way that would allow him to make it fit the space he has available. This means that, regardless of the size of your home, you'll surely find a way to fit this sofa inside it. The units can be independently or combined to form new shapes. This meant that can be freely attached or detached and they don't even have to be sued all in the same room.

The arms and backrests of the modules can be easily detached from the base and new arrangements can be created. The sofa features feather-padded seat cushions and has an ergonomic design that provides great comfort every time. It's also a modern and stylish piece of furniture that can be integrated in a variety of decors. The covers are removable and the overall dimensions of the sofa are small. Several colors and combinations of colors are available.

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DIY Outdoor Lacquered Stripe Pots

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 06:56 AM PDT

Flower pots have always brought a new look to backyards, a spot of color to the house or made your day more joyful. Your favorite flowers and the fantastic design of the pots create a beautiful and charming ambiance which sometimes may transform your cloudy day into a sunny moment.If you are a nature lover or you want some eye-catching flower pots for your backyard or your house, the following DIY project may help you get some attractive pots for your favorite flowers.

Some IKEA ceramic pots that have a nice glossy finish may become the perfect materials for these nice looking DIY Outdoor Lacquered Stripe Pots. If you add a can of yellow paint and some beautiful succulent plants then you are ready to start your work and transform your idea into reality. Thus you may use some of your free time and create some useful and attractive flower pots which you can definitely use for other places besides your outdoor areas.

Sometimes some boring moments may be transformed into some nice and creative hours.DIY projects are perfect for them. A rainy day spent in the house, some free moments when you have nothing to do or the moment when you want to be creative and use your imagination may become a part of your life which worth all the effort and made you become a more useful, practical and ingenious person. Sometimes these DIY projects may also become some money, time and space saviors, things that can help you design your home the way you can afford and perhaps more important, the way you like it.{found hisugarplum}.

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Modern Bromont House by Paul Bernier Architect

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 03:33 AM PDT

The Bromont House is a stylish family residence located in Quebec, Canada. The house was a project by Montreal-based design studio Paul Bernier Architect. It was completed in 2012 and it benefits from a very beautiful location, surrounded by trees and rich vegetation.Given the fact that the site presented such beautiful landscape, the architects tried to create a smooth and seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor spaces so that the connection with nature would be strong. It has panoramic views of the forest and the trees provide shade. The Appalachian Mountains are also visible in the distance from the site but only in winter when the trees lose their leaves.

The Bromont House is a week-end retreat and it was designed as a serene space, always filled with natural light. As for the interior, the architects and the clients, a couple that lives in Montreal, decided that it would be best to opt for a timeless look with contemporary influences.

The house is organized into two volumes. One is a day volume while the other is the night volume. The day block is a U-shapes structure and it contains the living spaces, the kitchen the dining room and a reading nook. The night volume contains the master bedroom and it's a two-storey block. Overall, this is a beautifully organized and balanced residence that really is a very serene and pleasant getaway destination.

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The Ingenious Gourmet Tea shop

Posted: 02 Aug 2012 01:28 AM PDT

The Gourmet Tea is a tea shop that seems to appear out of nowhere. In reality it's just hidden behind a series of colorful panels. The idea is very clever and ingenious. It's a design inspired by the popular food trucks and their way of opening up revealing space you didn't think existed. This type of flexible design and space was the main inspiration for the shop.

The shop is located in Sao Paolo and it's a tiny space. Three fourths of the space is occupied by the products. They just pop out of nowhere and they invade the shop. The panels are pulled out or they simply open like doors, revealing lots and lots of storage space, shelves and other elements. The middle area contains the counter space and it opens just like the food trucks. The rest of the panels are pulled out.

Not only that this apparently monolithic structured has a lot of secrets hidden inside it, but it also has an eye-catching design. The exterior is divided into several geometrical shapes/panels and they feature different colors combined randomly. There's no order or system. It's like a puzzle and everything fits perfectly. Given the attractive look of the shop, it's a great way of attracting looks and thus customers. It's also a way of making the shop easily-recognizable and popular.

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6 Alternative Ways To Use Tablecloths

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 11:48 PM PDT

I am all about re-inventing everyday items so they become more useful than at first glance. I love a good twofer (ie: buy one thing, use it at least two different ways). Take a tablecloth for example. Obviously there are more ways to use these big, small, round, square, plastic and fabric pieces for more than just catching crumbs at your next big dinner party or afternoon tea with the girls. Get creative! Learn how to use tablecloths in more ways than one! Take a look at our list of alternatives and figure out what your next project will be.

1. Use it as a bed overlay.

Genius idea right? When you have funky, sheer or vintage, crocheted tablecloth it can easily double as a bed’s overlay. It adds a dash of brilliance to your bedspread and it’s better than spilling spaghetti and meatballs on something so beautiful!

2. Use them as curtains.

So maybe you can’t find curtains you love, but a tablecloth that makes you drool? Well, relax because tablecloths can easily be turned into curtains. With a simple little nip and tuck you’ve got a pair of, practically, custom made dressing for your windows!

3. Use it as an outdoor canopy.

Those plastic or weatherproof tablecloths can really come in handy. Take an older piece and use it outside on your “makeshift” patio. Give yourself some shade in a whimsical, more stylish way.

4. Use it on a pillow.

Tablecloths make pillow making easier. Find a simple DIY or if you’re handy enough then have it. Older tablecloths or ones you find on sale are great to snatch up and use later for crafty DIY project, especially for making pillows … and better yet …. outdoor, weatherproof pillows!

5. Use it as a headboard.

Grab your prettiest and most favorite fabric tablecloth. Now go lay it over your headboard. Bam! Instant style and new design. Using a fabric tablecloth to cover up a plain headboard will instantly change the feel of your bedroom. It’ll add personality and just make things more fashionable!

6. Use it as a piece of wall art or tapestry.

Do you have an amazing, ornate vintage tablecloth or one that’s just extremely intricate and too amazing to eat off of? Well then, give it to your wall! You can either frame the piece and use it as wall art or hang it from the ceiling to create a new, magical tapestry.

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Simple,but modern four-level residence in Notting Hill

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 10:50 PM PDT

This is a highly desirable property located in Hillgate Village in Notting Hill, London, England. It's a luxurious residence designed by London-based design studio Seth Stein Architects and completed in 2010. It's a four-story structure with a contrasting design.The contemporary and minimalist interior is hidden behind a traditional façade that makes the contrast seem very strong and the two styles even more beautiful.

The residence has four floors and they all have views of the garden. It's been organized around a courtyard and it's an environmentally-friendly structure. It was built using materials with the highest specifications and technologies and the goal was to create a sustainable and eco-friendly home.For that the architects incorporated in their design photovoltaic glazing and solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems and high thermal insulation.

The interior was functionally organized. There are three bedroom suites and a guest suite as well as two separate living areas for both formal and informal gatherings. They are situated on different levels. The living, dining and kitchen areas share the same space on the upper floor. A separate staircase connects them to the study and the master bedroom suite. The lower level is a multifunctional space destined to entertainment and it also has a plunge pool. The property also includes a garage and four terraces. It's a high0class property with lots of beautiful features.

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The Chic Amélie Armchair by Sergio Bicego

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 10:10 PM PDT

The Amélie armchair is a very chic piece of furniture but it's also more than just another pretty seat. It's an expression of French haute couture and it's a very stylish accent piece that would easily stand out in any décor. It impresses with its elegant beauty and chic and subtle details.

The armchair was designed by Sergio Bicego for Saba Italia in 2012. However, it distinguishes itself from all the other contemporary creations with its unique charm and graceful lines. Amélie is an upholstered polyurethane armchair, an example of French haute couture and a beautiful highlight for any interior. It features clean, curvilinear lines and it's crafted using special quilting that emphasizes the beauty of the inner curves. This technique is done by hand and follows a non-random pattern.

The Amélie armchair has a simple design and a compact shape and has a strong visual impact on anyone who sees it. The quilted stitching can either match the color of the upholstery or come in a different color for subtle contrast. The chair is thus customizable with your choice of colors. All models feature the same graceful lines and comfortable structure. They have a frame made of wood and polystyrene and polyurethane foam padding covered with quilted fabric. It's a very attractive piece of furniture, something that any stylish and elegant interior could benefit from.

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The City Circus hostel from Athens

Posted: 01 Aug 2012 08:00 PM PDT

City Circus is a hostel from Athens, Greece that was once known for accommodating students coming on holidays. Since then it changed it profile and now addresses to a different kind of clientele, with more refined tastes.

The hostel now addresses to adventurous travelers in search for a cozy place to spend their holidays and vacations. Architecturally-speaking, it's not as imposing and eye-catching as expected. It features a pale yellow exterior and it was originally a 100-year old mansion. It was converted into a hotel, restored and restructured. It offers 25 rooms on four levels. Because it was such as old and valuable building, most of the original architectural details were preserved, as a testimony to its rich history.

These details include elements such as the frescoed ceilings from the dining area and lounge as well as the iron balconies and baroque tiles. Even though it doesn't offer the highest standards in terms of quality and luxury, the City Circus hostel pays great attention to details and tried to make its guests feel as comfortable as possible.

Overall, it has a minimalist interior design. The room feature bright green blankets, baroque mirrors, reclaimed and vintage furniture and beautiful artwork. It's a modest destination but an inviting and friendly place to spend the holidays. The guests also have the opportunity to visit and explore the surroundings and to have an unforgettable experience.{found on yatzer}.

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