Monday, February 7, 2011

Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

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Oversized Chess Pieces for Outdoors

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 11:31 AM PST

My whole family is crazy about chess and even I learned how to play this game from my grandfather. We all think it is very clever and stimulates the brain. So when we went to a villa to spend the holiday and saw a black and white checkered stone square in the patio we couldn’t help thinking about chess. It looked like the perfect board for a game of chess, even if the size was a bit different from what we normally use, but it seemed amazing to think you could use oversized chess pieces. I was curious enough to look for some on the Internet and, of course, I did find what I hoped. Actually I found more versions – huge chess pieces made of stone, plastic or wood.

Of course the price varies depending on the size and material of the chess pieces. But they are perfect and look great. You will love playing chess with pieces the size of a man on a huge board that can be either made of stone, plastic or maybe a cloth painted in black and white squares. Or you could simple use them as ornaments for your patio , garden or for the front of your house. You can purchase these items on specialized online stores and even the Amazon.

Decorate your home with wall stickers

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 10:02 AM PST

Converting a house into home is all about decorating the interiors in an impressive and unique manner. By introducing accent pieces or personal touches in a form of pictures, paintings, art work, etc, you can breathe in new life to a sterile and dull environment.

One of the efficient, convenient and best ways to decorate your home with your own preference and style is to employ wall stickers. Wall stickers have evolved a lot and are not what they used to be. They are no longer the paint-destructive nasty stickers that are tough to remove once installed on a wall. Today, wall stickers are made out of superior materials such as vinyl so that the stickers are resilient to stains, good looking and easy to remove.  In addition, the most intriguing feature of wall stickers is that they can easily be replaced without indulging in a tough removal process or making a hole in the pocket. Wall stickers are budget friendly and available in varying prices. In addition, as they are not a rare innovation, they are easily available in home improvement stores.

Like other home decorating elements, wall stickers are available in a wide variety of patterns, colors, shapes and designs, thus imparting the home owners with a great versatility to decorate their homes. The well liked and the most universal designs of wall stickers are geometrical patterns, architectural designs and flowers. These designs can easily be incorporated into any room, and they are known to blend perfectly with the existing decoration.

If you want to decorate the kid's bedroom, you will be glad to know that there is an array of designs available for the kid's bedroom. You may select wall stickers with animal prints, cartoon characters, sport images, fairies or any other pastime of the child. For the kitchen or dining area, you may choose wall stickers with designs of crockery, fruits and vegetables, trees, flowers, kettle, jars, containers and more. In addition, the variety of wall stickers available for the living room is simply huge. It totally depends on one's creativity to use the stickers in a unique way so as to spruce up things.

Some home stores also offer the opportunity to create your own personalized wall stickers. For personalized wall stickers, you need to select your own personal designs, and the stores shall have it printed on the vinyl sheets or printing pads.

Italian Business Bedrooms – The Happy Room

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 09:32 AM PST

Kids are the sweetest human beings. They bring life into an empty house, smile on a sad face and fill your soul with happiness. They inspire you innocence, fragility and joy. Kids are those who should get out of you only good things and make you become a better person.

When you think of kids you will have in mind vivid colors, fun and big responsibility.The Happy Room, designed by Silvio Fabbri and Emanuele Cancellieri is a nice bedroom for kids. It is spacey; the furniture is made of wood and has vivid colors: pink, light green, white. There are also beautiful floral motifs on the walls and two tiny carpets that have the shape of a colored butterfly. It is a place where they can play and study too. It is a bedroom full of color, life, and joy and perfect for your kids.

Tips to Efficiently Organize Your Desk Drawers

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 08:20 AM PST

Achieving an efficient work station has always known to be a cumbersome task. Finding the right desk, drawers, computer system, chairs, lighting is just not enough. You need to ensure that they are properly arranged in an easy accessible and intuitive way.

The desk drawers are known to offer an efficient storage option but at the same time, they also share the reputation of staying cluttered all the time. After all, drawers are also used for storage of varied things. Starting from pens, pencils, other office supplies, files, diaries, papers, etc, all find their way into the desk drawer.

Below is a list of some valuable tips to assist you in organizing your desk drawers –

Assess the available space – It is utmost important to evaluate the available space in the desk and the purpose it shall be used for. This way you will be able to assign different desk drawers to different needs and things won't get mixed up. Have different drawers or sections of drawers for writing, computing, daily needs, gaming, etc and ensure that things are stored in sections allotted to them. Gaming things should be stored in the drawer allotted for gaming and not in one assigned for computing.

Think about the drawers as a hierarchy of their usefulness – the closer is the desk drawer; the greater is its importance. Hence, the most used items and typically possessing an important value should be stored in the closest desk drawer. Items that are not used frequently should be stored in the distant drawers. In addition, the top drawer should always be prioritized and kept clean. Make it a habit to only use it for storage of important things such as wallet, keys, ID card, etc.

Have a small envelope or box for small papers as they are known to contribute the maximum to the clutter created in a drawer. If you use a small container for storing small paper, your drawer will remain clutter free, and you will also be able to easily locate the papers when required.

Employ a utensil tray for storing office supplies such as the pens, pencils, rubber, ruler, marker, stapler, etc. Utensil trays are cheap in price and are also available in a variety of designs. You may also use a small bowl or cup for holding loose change, pennies, clips, pins, and more.(last 2 images from here)

Comfortable Bubble Tree

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 07:14 AM PST

Bubble Tree is an innovative idea that came from Pierre Stephane Dumas. It is a nice, transparent bubble where we can have all the necessary things that can assure us some beautiful moments in the middle of nature. Inside the bubble the circulation of air is not a problem and it is kept a constant temperature. There are also different types of models.

Just imagine yourself in your own bed, surrounded by the beauties of nature. You can be in the middle of a forest, at the shore of the sea or at the mountains.Bubble Tree will protect you and it will provide you comfort and safety.You can think that human life begins and develops in a kind of bubble. It is a special bubble that offers all the necessary conditions for a new life to appear and grow up. It offers shelter, warm and safety just like Bubble Tree.

What are the different types of mattresses available in today’s markets?

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 06:39 AM PST

Many of us often wake up in the morning with a sore back and a sense of exhaustion instead of feeling replete with vitality.  A disturbed sleep can result in a feeling of irritability, lack of energy and unwillingness to get out of bed in the morning. This not only hampers the day-to-day routine but also has an adverse effect on the health. A wholesome sleep is the key to a healthy and happy life; and the key to a good sleep is the right kind of mattress.


A good mattress is essential for a good night's sleep. While a mattress ascertains the right posture while sleeping, it helps the body relax and rejuvenates the body. Unlike what many believe, each person may have different needs from their mattress. Fact is, today there are mattresses that can cater to all kinds of people. While a few mattresses are made out of foam, some are made from coir. Most good mattresses allow your body to 'breathe' more easily, having the right configuration and allowing proper ventilation.

Some people require a mattress that gives extra support to their back or their shoulders. And today, many companies make mattresses especially for people who have health issues. The market is flooded with a large variety of mattresses that can be picked depending on the age, height, weight and medical needs to a person. There is great variety of mattresses in the market which use different kinds of materials, features, construction techniques etc. You can choose a perfect match to your requirements from the numerous options of mattresses available today.

Innerspring Mattresses –

The Innerspring is the most popular and widely used mattress. A standard product of the mattress industry, the innerspring mattress constitutes around 80% of the market. The use of coil springs in the mattress bestows it with a strong support structure. A wire borders around the edges of the innerspring which helps to retain the shape of the mattress. Each spring is connected to the outer wire and special springs are attached at the edges to give them a firm support. The number of coils used in the innerspring mattress range from 300-800 depending upon the size of the mattress. However, the greater the number of coils, the more comfortable is the mattress.

Foam Mattresses-

Foam mattresses were originally devised for NASA astronauts in 1970 as a solution to the gravitational pull experienced while spaceship take-offs. A decade later these mattresses were launched in the market for masses as well. The foam mattresses can be found in three different kinds of materials, i.e. Viscoelastic, latex or polyurethane.

Viscoelastic foam mattresses also popularly known as memory foam mattresses are durable, albeit a little expensive. Latex mattresses are more popular owing to their quality of creating warm conditions for the sleeper in winters and cool conditions in summers. Also, latex mattresses are highly recommended for asthma patients as they have the ability to repel dust.

Air Mattresses –

The air mattresses provide the user with the option of adjusting the level of air in the mattress to determine firmness. They are not very commonly used in household and their portability makes them an ideal choice for camping trips and adventures. Many hospitals also use the air mattress for patients suffering from severe joint pains and inflammation. The air mattresses were initially priced very high, however they have become much more economical now.

Water Beds –

Water beds are the least common kind of mattresses. They find very little applicability in everyday use, as they entail the risk of water leakage. However, the unique feature which enables temperature control is what makes it popular amongst people living in colder regions.

It is very essential to have the perfect mattress that allows for a sound and comfortable sleep. With the right kind of mattress you can sleep like a baby and greet the morning with ease and exuberance.

Kew Residence in London by ShedDesign

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 05:56 AM PST

The Kew Residence is located in West London and provide a unique design done by ShedDesign.The architects choose to decorate the interior of the house using minimalist furniture creating a warm look.Also there is a special room for a Ferrari car right next to the dinning table.{ShedDesign}

Relaxing Summer House Fairy Tale Design

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 04:53 AM PST

After a long year of work everybody dreams of a vacation. You are tired of all the noisy atmosphere of the town, the crowds of people, the annoying traffic and your curious neighbors. You think of a special place, in the middle of nature where everything is peaceful and full of magic, a place where you can relax and forget about all your worries.

This summer house that has a fairy tale design is a wonderful place for a magic summer holiday. It is a fairy tale house, made of natural materials and which reminds you of the old and wonderful fairy tales from your childhood.

The rustic appearance of the summer house makes you think of your grandparents' house from the country side. It reminds of the wonderful summer holidays that you spent there where you enjoyed the great, natural food, the fresh air and the funny moments. It is  time that you come back to those relaxing and happy moments and choose such a wonderful summer house!

Elegant Belgravia Townhouse by Rigby&Rigby

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 03:33 AM PST

Carefully decorated by Rigby&Rigby, the Belgravia Townhouse can be a good choice if you think that a condominium is too small and single-family home is too big.The townhouse feature 4 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms and upper and lower terraces.The property was decorated using modern brown furnitures and accessories.The large open living room enjoys a lot of natural light through glass ceiling.{Photography by Beeston Media}

Importance of an entrance mat for your home

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 03:12 AM PST

Today, most of the individuals give utmost importance to keeping a safe, clean and hygienic environment at all the times, and as a result, keep on searching for efficient ways. One of the best associates in ensuring that the surroundings are always clean is entrance mats. And this is the main reason behind investment in one of them.

Though entrance mats are very ordinary things but at the same time, they are essential items. Entrance mats can be placed just outside the home at the entry step as well as inside the house at the beginning of the entry way.

Entrance mats are available in an array of different materials. The materials include vinyl, carpet, wool, rubber and more. There are different types of entrance mats available for different parts of the home. In addition, the entrance mats are easily available in all department stores, home improvement stores, home furnishings stores and more.

After reading the benefits provided by the entrance mat, it is assured that the neglected thing will be given high regard.

The most self evident importance of using entrance mats is of course to keep the area and the place tidy and clean. A lot of other cleaning accessories work to keep the area clean but none of the things works better than an entrance mat. If placed properly in a strategic location, it shall keep grime, dust and dirt at bay. In addition, as dirt and dust are kept away, the interiors of a house can easily be maintained and the cleaning task is also reduced largely.

Entrance mats also assure that the allergies and diseases that come along with dirt and dust are kept away. Different types of viruses and bacteria are known to travel with dirt and dust and cause illness and diseases. The illness can vary from simple ones to complicated issues.If you choose to install an entry mat made out of high quality rubber then its importance can be felt in the rainy season. A good quality entrance mat is known to make all the flooring slip proof during rainy season. This in turn shall minimize the danger of accidents and injuries.

By placing custom made entrance mats outside the home, a touch of class can be added to the home and a long lasting impression can be created on the visitors and guests.
Posted by Home Designer at 11:50 AM

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