Tuesday, November 2, 2010

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Woody wood rug

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 11:07 AM PDT

My mother used to say that a house, no matter how big and beautiful, looks empty without the carpet on the floor and a curtain in the window. And she was right. Without these two simple pieces , the room is not a whole and something seems missing. Well, if curtain can be chosen easily according to your taste and most of them are white, there is a different problem with carpets or rugs that are usually put on the floor in order to keep our feet warm and also to keep the whole room warm in winter. The carpet must be chosen depending on the furniture you have in that room and also depending on the whole design of the room. For example you can’t use a thick ancient oriental carpet or rug in a modern living-room that has a futuristic look. But if you have a rustic looking room, then I have a very interesting idea that I am sure will make you jump with joy. Take a look at the following pictures and you will see what I mean.

This rug, called Woody wood rug is designed and manufactured by YLdesign, which has its headquarters in Netherlands. This rug looks just like a slice of the transverse  section in a tree trunk. The design imitates that so perfectly that you can even see the rings that mark the years in the age of trees. The rug is made of a very durable material and the bark on the exterior is obtained by burning the material and then attaching it again to the rug. You can buy these amazing products here.

READ Bookshelf

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 08:11 AM PDT

Here is a giant bookshelf which required a lot of books to looks cool.The bookshelf as you see in pictures is called “READ”.{via here}

“Audrey”, the shoe-shaped bathtub

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 06:00 AM PDT

All women are crazy about shopping ans all women are crazy about high heels, so why not combine the two things and get a unique and state of the art … bathtub for your bathroom. This is apparently what the Italian guys from SICIS have thought about when they designed and manufactured a mosaic shoe-shaped bathtub. And they chose the most ellegant and feminine high heel shoe to imitate for the bathtub, not just an ordinary flat shoe. There are more models for this kind of bathtub, all in different colors and patterns, all with high heel and wonderful floral mosaic embellishing them.

The eintire collection of “shoes ‘ is called Audrey – my guess is that the designers were inspired by Audrey Hepburn who was known to be an iconic figure for fashion, beauty and ellegance. Any way, every model has a number, for example Audrey number 1, 2 or 3. All the bathtubs are extremely good looking and are covered with mosaic on the outside, which makes everything look even more incredible than it already is.

There is a grey model, a sweet purple one, a grey with blue flowers one and so on, all breathtaking and extremely nice, with little bows applied gracefully on the side. And when I see them there’s nothing I would love more than to have a nice warm bath in one of these bathtubs with a glass of shampagne in my hand.

Use Cushions as Decorating Accessories

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 05:42 AM PDT

If you are looking for a decorating accessory that is elegant, stylish, versatile, highly durable, easy to maintain and light on your pocket, then there cannot be any other better option than cushions. A gorgeous collection of cushions is fairly an easy way to add contrast, color and interest throughout your home. It gives you the exceptional opportunity to bring life to your home. There is a large variety of cushions available in the market, and you can select from different textures, designs, fabrics, and colors.

Most of us tend to limit the use of cushions to the sofa only. However, they can be used to enhance all parts of your home. Whether it the living room, bedroom or dining room, cushions are unique decorating accessories that match perfectly with all environments. With a plethora of designs available in the market, it is definitely very easy to find your cushion selection that appeals to your personal style and taste.

As all of us are aware that the square shape is the most common shape, but you need to think out of the box. Circle, triangle, and the shape of trees, flowers and animals also look very stunning. Cushions in natural colors are no doubt classic and timeless. However, the classic look in all rooms is definitely going to be very monotonous and boring. Select a palette of colors that adds interest to your room. Cushions with bold and geometric lines work amazingly in all rooms and enhance the visual aspect. Printed trees, flowers, leaves and other nature designs also look good on cushions. With these cushions, you can create an inviting, warm and delightful atmosphere.

If you desire to create a sense of luxury and opulence then should settle for exotic silk cushions.  Silk is a rich, exquisite, sensual and soft fabric and thus silk cushions create an amazing contrast. Silk cushions can evoke a glowing, shiny and vivid feeling of drama in a room. However, when you are using silk cushions, do not use them in all rooms on all divan beds mattresses. Limit yourself to a single area or room preferable living room.   Linen cushions are also gaining popularity these days. They are very delicate, graceful and elegant and therefore, are known to last for a lifetime. Other types of cushions that are also gaining popularity are leather cushions, beading cushions, fur cushions, cotton cushions and sequence work cushions.

Magic Chair by Davide Conti

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 05:01 AM PDT

Designed by Davide Conti the Magic Chair create an optical illusion due the transparent material which is used to help maintain the balance of the chair.I want to say that the chair is durable and strong fiting for a minimalist design.

7 Useful Tips for Decorating a Studio Apartment

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 04:44 AM PDT

Decorating a studio apartment can prove to be very challenging as all the things are a part of a single undivided space. All the different parts of a house such as sleeping area, cooking area, dining area, study area, and the living area coexists together and hence the decoration of the apartment is a difficult job.

Here is an extensive list of tips for decorating a studio apartment –

1.Studio apartments are known to have limited space, so in order to have efficient storage space, try to purchase furniture that performs a double duty. You can easily find ottomans and chairs with storage space. You just need to lift the top to access the storage area. You can use this space for storing your pillows, blankets and other items.

2.If your studio apartment has sufficient height, then create a loft and make it accessible by stairs. You can use this as a storage area or evolve it as a hobby or study area.

3.Create specific areas for varied activities. For instance, a bed along with the dresser can be placed at one end, and the other end can be used as kitchen and dining area and the living area can be created somewhere in the mid way. Moreover, if you are really short of space then try to use a sofa cum bed. Instead of a dresser, just mount a mirror and a shelf on a wall.

4.Try to use dividers to demarcate space but limit them to just one or two. Thin glass with slight etching or frosting is the perfect material for the divider. However, you may also select wood if you desire to create completely separate areas.

5.Make use of mirrors to reflect light. Several small mirrors or a large mirror located strategically is known to make a small space appear larger and lighter.

6.Avoid blocking the source of light. Restricting natural light to travel in by the use of draperies and blinds will make the room look crowded and small. Leave the windows completely bare or at the most dress them with sheer fabric to allow the light to come in.

7.Studio apartments should always be painted in lighter colors, unless they are really large. It is not mandatory to stick with whites and creams but using light colors such as soothing pink, yellow, blue, shall expand the space and make it look large.

The Mira Hotel

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 04:41 AM PDT

Here is the Mira Hotel which feature a superb interior design ideas by designer Charles Allem from Miami.The hotel is located on Kowloon Park in Tsim Sha Tsui and run a top class restaurant and numerous bars and lounges – including an utterly tempting café-patisserie with chocolates, cakes and tarts that are beyond elegance.Also offer services ranging from spa beauty center through the pool, bar and restaurant, discover inside this dream hotel in pictures afterwards!

Brandbase Pallet Office by Most Architecture

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 04:13 AM PDT

The Most Architecture a Dutch design comapny have created a temporary office from wooden pallets for an Amsterdam advertising company.Honestly i never think that with some euro pallets can made a design like this!

5 Tips To Create More Storage Space In Your Bedroom

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 03:13 AM PDT

There is always a need for extra storage space and that too in the bedroom because almost all of us are very possessive about our things and prefer to store it under the hand. From clothes, to bags, shoes, accessories, collectibles, jewelry, etc are all stored in the bedroom. Most of the people are unable to afford home improvement projects that double up the storage area, but fortunately there is a plethora of other ways to create more storage space in your bedroom.

Here is a list of some easy to implement and inexpensive storage ideas to create more storage space in your bedroom –

1.One of the first things that you can do in order to enhance the storage space in your bedroom is to get storage containers, bags or bins that are specifically designed for under bed storage. They are usually clear plastic boxes so that can you easily see the stored items. They are slim enough and fit quite easily under any bed size. You may also use an old dresser drawer and attach wheels to it and make an under bed storage drawer. And if you can buy a loft bed then there cannot be a better option.

2.Another important storage space in the bedroom is the closet or the clothing space. Buy a closet that has enough shelves and drawers so that can you can segregate things and store.

3.Check for free wall space in your bedroom. The walls of a bedroom offer a myriad of opportunity to store almost anything from books to photos, important papers, magazines, keepsakes, etc. Install attractive shelves on the walls and store whatever you desire. If the wall behind the bed is free then that's the best wall to install shelves.

4.Try to use corners of the room for a good use. Corners of the room are often ignored, but they bear the full potential to add storage space.  A shelving unit can easily be added in a corner and be used for storing of perfumes or daily items such as watch, purses, etc.

5.Storage space can also be created by transforming a bay window into a window seat possessing storage space underneath. If the windowsills are wide, then you can place books, magazines, photos, show pieces on them and free up the other spaces for storing of other things.

How to Use Solar Lightning In Your Garden Area

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 02:20 AM PDT

Garden area is a very vital part of a home, but most of the people chose to ignore when it comes to lightening the area. Placement of a single dim light to light the entire garden and make it gloomy is a very common practice accepted by most of the individuals. The fact cannot be denied that placing a lot of traditional lights will definitely turn out to be very expensive. However, with changes and innovations, you can now install inexpensive solar lightening in your garden area.

Solar lights are the ideal choice for lightening the garden area. They are easy to install, free of maintenance and do not have any running cost. There is no need of professional installation, and you can easily install the lights by yourself. Here are few steps to assist you with the process of using solar lightening for your garden area –

1.Firstly, you need to decide the placement of solar lights. The solar lights need to be placed in areas that receive a lot of sunlight. Do not forget to consider the position of sun in different seasons.  Avoid placing them in shaded areas or where other garden structures may obstruct sunlight. You can place it in your walkway, doorstep or use it to highlight a plant or bush.

2.Secondly, you need to decide on the fixtures that you wish to install. To illuminate the entire garden area and make maximum savings, perform an extensive research. There is a large variety of solar lights available in the market with varied designs and for different needs. Patio lights, hanging lights, motion sense lights, Tier lights, taller fixtures, solar spot lights are some popular options.

3.Once you purchase the lights, you need to assemble them according to the manufacture instructions. In most of the solar lights, you simply need to attach the lamp to the post provided with it. The lantern style solar lights need to be hanged on the accompanying post.

4.After assembling them, you need to install them. If you are using the lights to illuminate a staircase or a pathway then you need to place them at a gap of five feet or less. For solar lights that need to be staked into the ground, insert the pointed end and press it slightly. Avoid installation in rocky soil in order to prevent damage.
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