Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

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Romantic Muffin Lamps by Dan Yeffet and Lucie Koldova

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 09:31 AM PST

Decorating the home and other public spaces involves setting up the atmosphere, which includes lighting and other elements.The lastest project from Dan Yeffet and Lucie Koldova is the “Muffin Lamps”.Designed for BROKIS a Czech lighting and glass company, the lamps change your house look in a second creating a significant romatinc atmosphere.

Interesting ways to decorate your home with stuff you already have

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 08:15 AM PST

Home decoration is always considered to be an expensive endeavor. However, you can easily decorate your home without spending exorbitantly and even without hiring expensive services of an interior decorator.

The least expensive and the easiest way to jazz your home décor, is to decorate your home with stuff you already have. Most of the items would demand simple cleaning and proper display, while other may require an updating. Decorating this way not only saves money but also saves the environment through re use of things.

Below is a list of interesting ways to decorate your interior –

Vases – Vases are an easiest way to decorate a home. However, instead of decorating the vases with flowers and leaves, try to decorate them differently. You may fill up the vases with colorful artificial ornaments lying around or stuff them with sand topped with sea shells and stones. A vase filled with fruits and vegetables also imparts a refreshing look to the interiors.

Serving platters – do you have lovely platters that are just sitting idle in the cabinets? Instead of hiding the platters, display them for use. Serving platters look excellent if placed on the table mail to catch mail, hold keys, coins and more as you walk in the door. Alternatively, you may also place some potpourri on a serving platter and create a pleasant smelling atmosphere.

Books – If you have a large collection of books, you can easily use them as an attractive decorative item. Hard covered books can be displayed on a sofa table or a coffee table to add a bit of color and interest. You may also stack books under a picture frame or lamp.

Glasses – Old glasses of various sizes and designs are found in every household. These glasses can be used for displaying candles. Try mixing and matching varied glassware for a different look. For instance, place some dried leaves in a large size glass, then place a small size glass or bowl in it and lastly place a candle.

Cocktail pitchers/ mugs/ ice baskets – when these items are not being used for the purpose intended then you may use them for enhancing the home décor. A tea pot flaunting a small flowering plant simply looks cute and elegant. A cocktail pitcher can be used for storing cutlery in the kitchen or office supplies such as pencils, pens and rulers.

Strange Underground House in Switzerland

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 05:55 AM PST

From ancient times, man's first preoccupations were to find food and a shelter. His shelter was supposed to protect him from all kind of dangers: bad weather, ferocious animals or other potential enemies.

Nowadays, a shelter means a place where you feel comfortable, where you have all the necessary conditions for a normal living.Many people dream of having their own house. It the place where they feel at ease and no one can bother them and nobody can hurt them.

This underground house located in Switzerland seems like a den. Although it is under ground it has all the necessary things that a normal house has and its interior has not any particularity.The fact that it is under ground underlines the idea of security, safety and defense.

It looks like a hiding place that nobody is supposed to find it.It is a strange place for a house but it can assure you privacy and a quiet place that is faraway or well hidden from the curious people's eyes.

7 Ikea Kitchen Island Ideas

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 03:58 AM PST

Are you planning to remodel the kitchen? Well, if yes then please don't neglect a kitchen island. A kitchen island is an intriguing addition to any kitchen. It is known to bring functionality as well as comfort to the kitchen. A kitchen island is known to be useful in an array of ways. To mention few, it provides a place to eat, chat and sit.

Kitchen islands are available in an array of designs, sizes and shapes. The size of the kitchen island selected should blend with the size of the kitchen. You need to assure that it does not dominate the kitchen. If you have a large kitchen featuring ample space then you may go for a large kitchen island with breadth size varying from 40 to 55 inches. On the other hand, if you have a small sized kitchen then the right kitchen island would be one with breadth size varying between 24 to 30 inches. Generally, two small kitchen islands are better in comparison to a single large kitchen.

A kitchen island is generally available in U, L or G shape. However, you may also customize your own kitchen islands with your own preferred shape of rectangle, square or triangle. The latest trend is to introduce a round kitchen island to add grace and class to a kitchen.

The design of the kitchen island varies with the material selected for the counter top. A kitchen island with granite or marble counter top provides an area for performing different types of baking and cooking activities.

As kitchen islands are much more than merely a work area, you can use your creativity to enhance the island. You may introduce plumbing fixtures and appliances into the island. This shall allow you to finish off tasks quickly. For instance, fruits and vegetables can be chopped and then washed.

Another useful idea is to have close or open shelves in the kitchen island. The open shelves can be used for storing saucers and plates, while the closed shelves can be used for storing pans, pots and knives. Some other useful creative idea for kitchen islands is to have a shelve for cooking books, a high surface for slicing or chopping work, a wine rack for storing of wine bottles, etc. The possibilities of kitchen island ideas are simply endless. You just need to ascertain your needs and play with your creativity.

Poulsen Lamps Tags

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 03:16 AM PST

A room is never complete without its appropriate light. It is an element of design that creates a certain atmosphere. So, when you decorate your room, pay attention to this element and make the right choice in order to get the wanted ambience.

Lamps have different shapes and colors. It depends on what kind of atmosphere we want to create and for what kind of space.Poulsen Lamps Tags is a pendant lamp of Nameplates Poulsen Henningsen.It is made of a mixture of 72 artichokes leaves sheet of stainless steel and creates a wonderful atmosphere. It looks like a flower with many petals that is in blossom. It has a diffused light which creates a romantic and peaceful environment.

It is a modern pendant lamp, appropriate for a modern designed room and its shape and light create a special ambiance. It can be used for public spaces too.

Use mesmerizing scents to enhance your home décor

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 02:17 AM PST

It is doubtless that color, style and design are vital aspects of ever house. After all, the design of the furniture and the color used to dress the walls can really work to make you highly comfortable in your own space. However, no matter the design, style and color you choose, they shall all be ruined when you walk through your entry door, and you are confronted with an unpleasant, pungent or stale air.

Entering the house after a long day of work and to find the house smelling like smelly feet or used clothes of last day is a real turn off. The lingering smells can really dampen the spirits as well the mood.  However, these situations can easily be escaped by introducing mesmerizing scents in the home décor.

Believe it or not but studies have revealed that there exists a strong connection between scent and mood. Pleasant scents in a house are known to have a positive impact on the mood, energy as well as self esteem.

Here is a list of tips to transform the aroma and smell of your home and resultantly keeping yourself energized, stress free, and away from depression –

Essential oils – mostly used for skin application during facials and massages, essential oils can also be used to scent the air of a house. Essential oils can be used to scent the home in varied ways. You can dilute the oil with water and spray it on your upholstery, carpets and sheets. Alternatively, you may also place few drops of the essential oil on candles so that when they burn, they give off a pleasant smell.

Pot pourri – Pot pourri is also a good way to uplift the senses and mood. Pot pourri is nothing but a mixture of spices, dried flowers and aromatic smells. These mixtures can easily be placed in decorative vases and bowls to provide a pleasant smell to the air of the room.

Candles and incense sticks – candles and incense sticks are being used since ancient times to enhance the smell of homes. These can easily be used in all parts of a house and are extremely relaxing. Special incense sticks and incense burners are now easily available at home stores in a wide range of scents and colors.  You may also get some decorative incense stick holders to add on to décor.

Contemporary House With Pool in Camaçari, Brazil

Posted: 08 Feb 2011 01:45 AM PST

The Carqueija house is located in Camaçari, Brazil and was designed by Bento e Azevedo Arquitetos Associados strated from the idea to create a highlight outside life, and provide functional and comfortable living spaces.The house is about 260,00 sqm in a 1.400,00 sqm site with a simple architecture plan, a ground floor house with 2 rooms, a chapel and a large and flexible social area, which integrate living, dining and tv room in a open space, linked to the outside area through a porch.

How to clean the curtains?

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 03:16 PM PST

Curtains are an integral part of home interiors. All of us take a lot of pain to select the right curtains and have them matched with the interiors. Once the curtains are hanged, we assume our work to be over and completely neglect the cleaning of the curtains. Curtains are known to collect dust and dirt, and hence should be regularly cleaned and maintained. Regularly cleaning does not imply that they should be cleaned every day. However, they should be cleaned occasionally.

Here is a list of instructions on how to clean the curtains –

Remove the curtains – The first step of cleaning the curtains is to remove the curtains from the rod. In addition, remove the hardware attached to the curtains such as curtain rings or curtain hooks.

Check the label of the fabric – Curtains are made out of different types of fabrics and each fabric requires different type of cleaning. Check the label of the fabric to find out if any washing instructions are mentioned. Generally, sensitive fabrics require special cleaning treatment and care and are to be washed in normal water and not hot water.

Hand washing the curtains – Hand washing the curtains may sound like a difficult task, but it is the best method.   When you are washing the curtains by hand, make use of a gentle cleaning agent (cleaning powder is the best option) to rub the dirty portions of the curtains gently. Please do not make use of any scrubbing brush as it might damage the fabric. In addition, also ensure to have enough of running water so that the curtains are properly rinsed, and soap is washed away.

Washing the curtains in machine – Machine washing is only recommended if the label on the fabric mentions machine wash. Use mild detergent, cold water and gentle setting in order to avoid discoloration, shrinkage and wrinkling. Do not load the washing tub completely as it may harm the tub as well as the curtains.

Drying the curtains – You may also place the curtains in a dryer. However, spin them in a low setting for 5 minutes only. Do not dry the curtains completely or else wrinkles shall form. Remove them when they are damp. Spread the curtains evenly on the clothesline. Also ensure that they do not stay too long in the sun in order to avoid discoloration or weakening of the fabric.

5 Wonderful Fairy Tale Bedrooms

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 03:05 PM PST

When it comes to speak about children we should think of strategies. In order to get something from a kid you should think of a way of how to make him or her do that thing. Everything for them resumes to playfulness. So, you should not forget about this basic element and transform everything into a game even if it is about a serious thing.Fairy tale designed bedrooms are a way of making them learn about various things and feel comfortable and confident about their personal environment.Here are some ideas that might be useful to you.

1. Pink Fairy Tale Bedroom

Pink is a vivid color and makes you think of something sweet. It suites girls,  because they are fragile, delicate and sweet.If you think of decorating your little daughter's bedroom you will find this color appropriate for her.Usually the girls are associated to princesses, fairies or queens. These are fairy tale characters that will complete your design for the bedroom.You should take into account all these elements and your pink fairy tale bedroom will be a success.{via here}

2. Enchanted Forest

Fairy tales are stories that made our childhood become more beautiful and full of magic. They made us believe that there are fantastic worlds or magic stories where evil is always defeated by good and in the end all the girls find their charming prince.Fairy tales took us to other lands where everything seemed so real and made our childhood become magic.The Enchanted Forest is a very nice fairy tale that has all these elements. A design for a bedroom based on this story will make your kid become one of the protagonists of the story and feel like he or she lives in a magic world.

3. Sea –Bedroom

Usually little boys are attracted to things that mean action, adventure, mystery.Sea and traveling on sea have such dynamic ingredients that attract most of the little boys.Many of these boys dream of being a captain, a pilot, a policeman, an astronaut, a fireman. All these professions mean missions, new places, suspense, discoveries and presuppose a lot of action and interesting things.

A bedroom that has a bed as a boat shaped with blue bedding and some other elements that belong to sea and shipping, is a perfect environment for a little boy. he will feel comfortable and proud of his status.{via here}

4. Cinderella Bedroom

Many of us did not forget about the wonderful, classic fairy tales that made our childhood so beautiful. Who can forget about Little Red Riding Hood, The Beauty and the Beast, The Sleeping Beauty from the Enchanted Forest or Cinderella?These fairy tales made us believe that there can be a better world and made us distinguish between evil and good.Cinderella is a wonderful story where beauty and magic are the basic ingredients.

Every little girl dreams of being a Cinderella that finally she meets her charming prince.A bedroom based on such a lovely fairy tale will be marked by beauty and magic. The central element will be the cart, actually the bed that has the shape of a pumpkin. What can be more beautiful than a wonderful fairy tale bedroom?

5. Aquatic Bedroom


Most of kids are attracted to animals, plants, things that they do not have the chance to see it every day. All these things attract their attention and make them become closer to and more interested in natural elements.The world of depths represents a world of mysterious and wonderful things.Think of a bedroom designed on such a subject. It will be a marvelous environment where kids will always be attracted to.

Fairy tales show us a different face of our world. They encourage good deeds, generosity, and kindness and make us believe in the force of good. They represent a magic world that make our kids become braver, happier and feel more confident.

Elegant Crystal Coffee Table by Cindy Karimun

Posted: 07 Feb 2011 12:41 PM PST

Life is the most beautiful gift that man has received. Although it has sad and happy moments, man should appreciate it and should take advantage of every second.

Life is the one that makes us pass through all kinds of emotions and we grow up with every moment that marks our life.Cindy Karimun proposes us a crystal coffee table that makes us think of all these things. She created a crystal coffee table based on one leg. Inside this transparent leg we can grow a plant or choose some wonderful natural ornaments. They will give life and color to our room. It is also an elegant, modern coffee table although it has a simple design. We will have the chance to notice how life affects everything based on its cyclic system: birth, growth and death while our plant is growing inside this coffee table.
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