Saturday, July 23, 2011

Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

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Hedgehog lamp – safe for the kids

Posted: 23 Jul 2011 11:09 AM PDT

Lamps are very useful, as they provide us the light we need to move around the house at night or to read a book or to do whatever other activity we might think of when it is dark outside. Well, normally we use pendant lights that hang from the ceiling in order to cast their light all over the room, but there are plenty of times when we only need light in a certain part of the room. So we use lamps. And when these lamps are lit for a longer time they become really hot and can even cause accidents if you have some curious kids around the house. However, there are some clever guys who considered this aspect and succeeded to manufacture safe lamps for the kids that also have a very funny and attractive shape of animals, for example this hedgehog lamp.

This cute lamp was designed by Ramin Razani for Zzzoolights from Italy. It is made of polypropylene, so it’s perfectly safe for the kids, as it does not turn too hot. The explanation is that it uses a cool-lighting and low-energy saving  compact florescent light source. You can purchase the item now for $80.

Original DIY Sod Sofas

Posted: 23 Jul 2011 07:30 AM PDT

Countryside is a place that offers you fresh air, calm atmosphere and lot of nature. Here you may try the natural food made of fresh vegetables or other natural and healthy ingredients. It is a place where you can forget about the crowded traffic, the noisy town and the dusty atmosphere. The beautiful landscapes, the fresh air and the peacefulness that dominates the entire surroundings create a real oasis of relaxation and good mood.

Personally, I love the moments when I walk in the garden with my bare feet and feel the coolness and softness of the fresh grass. It relaxes me and makes me feel great.I may feel even greater if I try to create this original DIY Sod Sofa in my garden. It is a sod- upholstered couch that can offer you wonderful and relaxing moments of coolness and comfort.

If you are interested in this type of project all that you need is some grass, soil and plate. These are the main materials that you will need so that you can create your own oasis of relaxation and comfort. The same goal had a grass couch set up in the middle of the desert which was seen in Black Rock City, Nevada by the author of this project.

You can share this entire comfortable place with your family or friends while you enjoy a fine barbeque or picnic.{found on dornob}

How to use graffiti in your home

Posted: 23 Jul 2011 03:56 AM PDT

I think graffiti is more than a simple way of spending your time when you are bored, trying to draw crazy things on the walls of deserted buildings. I think many of the people drawing these graffiti pictures are really talented and this is the way they show their art, just like Michelangelo or Picasso.

So I was wondering if anyone ever thought of using graffiti as a way to decorate their homes, to make them unique and to portrait their beliefs and tastes. Well, to my surprise, I found that there are some graffiti artists that use furniture as their support for the graffiti works. One of the web sites where you can admire and purchase their works is Urbankind.

You will find here many gorgeous pieces of furniture that are decorated with graffiti drawings and turned into post modernist works of art for your bedroom or living room. You can choose one of these interesting pieces, the one that represents you more or maybe fits your house, and bring a certain personal touch to your house. I suggest this combination only if you have a modern minimalist home with very few colours and white walls because otherwise it can be too much and the overall effect won’t be very good.

Any way, except for the graffiti painted furniture , you can also try to use graffiti on the wall directly, hiring a graffiti artist or maybe performing the painting yourself if you are pretty good at it. Get some inspiration from these pictures and see what you can do with a white wall, some nice graffiti sprays, a lot of talent and imagination.

How to clean your home so as to get rid of mites

Posted: 23 Jul 2011 01:01 AM PDT

House mites are very small microorganisms that live in the dust. And you can find plenty of dust in every home. And since many children and people nowadays are allergic to dust mites, you’d better clean your home so as to get rid of these mites. Here are a few tips that can help you eliminate the house dust and this way the mites, too.Usually the dust so the mites hide in pillows, carpets, sofa cushions, heavy curtains and even bed sheets. So these are the ones you should clean first and change regularly.

- The first step when cleaning your house is to open the windows widely and let the air come it for at least half an hour every day, even in winter. This takes the stale air out and also the dust when you are vacuuming with the windows open.

- Then vacuum every day because this way you take the dust out of the carpets.

- It’s a very good idea to take your rugs and carpets to the dry cleaners every few months. In the meantime use a brush and some water with some carpet detergents to clean the surface every week.

- Change the bed sheets once a week and wash them at high temperatures. This kills all the germs and mites.

- Always keep your clothes inside wardrobes because this way they are away of dust. If you just leave them on the chair they will be covered in a thin layer of dust in no time.

- Wash the fluffy toys regularly and also the sofa cushions.

- Use non allergenic pillows because the pillows stuffed with feathers are the perfect environment for mites.

- Mites love a hot and humid environment, so do the opposite and keep your house dry and cool, with a constant temperature around 20 degrees Celsius.

- Wash the curtains regularly and try to keep your house clean and I can assure you this way you will keep dust mites away from your house.

Luxurious Property in Corona Del Mar-Portabello Residence

Posted: 22 Jul 2011 08:42 PM PDT

Today we would like to present you a luxurious residence situated on Brighton Rod in Corona Del Mar, an exclusive neighborhood in Newport Beach, California. Sold in 2010 for $34.1 million, less than half the original price, the Portabello Residence is a najestical first class property.

This stunning oceanfront house lies on a 22,000 square-foot plot, of which a 2,000 square foot master bedroom. It features eight bedrooms, ten bathrooms and 5 half baths, state of the art kitchen, garaging for 16 cars and separate guest house.

The house presents a modern style, bright colors and funky features such as an unique fireplace.Furthermore, the master bedroom is like a house within a house, presenting 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, custom leather platform bed, fireplace clad in rare honey onyx, private terrace, his and hers closets and dressing rooms and many more.

Moreover this astounding house also has a 2-lane bowling alley, a state of the art movie theater with marquee, powder rooms, stage and ticket booth, jewelry “store” and an automotive museum.

The Portabello Residence is a spectacular home. It stands out due to its unique shapes, garden, pool and, of course, luxurious features. It truly is a sanctuary to retreat to, a house fit for a king.

Precious Horus Table Lamp

Posted: 22 Jul 2011 02:41 PM PDT

I guess everybody has heard about the famous Murano glass. Venini, Salviati, Barovier&Toso, Pauly or Seguso are well known brands that became famous all over the world. Perhaps few of us do not know much about its history or that Murano glass is a well-known product of the Venetian island of Murano and that most Murano glass art is made using the lampworking technique. The glass is made from silica, which becomes liquid at high temperatures and while it becomes solid the glassmakers have enough time to shape it.

Those of you who are admirers if this type of glass perhaps would be delighted to find out that the Horus Table Lamp captures the beauty and elegance of this type of glass in its design.

Italy Design Studios created Horus Table Lamp which is made some colorful pieces of Murano glass in different nuances of blue, red or yellow that are lit from below and contained within a crystal globe. Its transparent globe makes you think of a tiny aquarium which hides between its colored pieces of Murano glass a precious lucky fish.Horus Table Lamp has a regular price of $ 1,200.00 or it may be sold for a price of $610.00.

Green Front Doors; Showcasing the Environment..!

Posted: 22 Jul 2011 12:56 PM PDT

Environmental Protection, Eco-Friendly; some words that adore the mass media these days, and the most obvious thing that our beautiful mind recollects at this time are of the shades of Green. With design and colour being widely experimented with all form of material around, it would not be surprising if you suddenly notice a Green Front Door Design implemented somewhere.

Generally associated as a sign of being conscious to the environment, Green as a colour depicts the ideas of hope and growth, as such carries a positive association. Now when it comes to green front door design ideas; the most obvious necessity is that there is a lot of greenery surrounding the house too, to make it fit in. Regarding designs, robust as well as minimal designs both go well enough with the colour Green.

And as it is basically associated with environment; having the entire house surrounded by vegetation would also make it better. Coming up with green front door design ideas are very common in gardens and open houses, but putting up as a front door also is a twist which would look good if the appropriate theme can be created. After al every colour has as few entities that go along good with it.

Original Cast Iron Bathtub Couches

Posted: 22 Jul 2011 11:34 AM PDT

How many of us did not want to let the water flow into the bathtub and then sit relaxed in the warm water after a long day of work? What would you think if this delight would continue and without sitting in the water?

An exciting modality of relaxation is can be offered by these cast iron bathtub couches. The transformation of a cast iron bathtub into an attractive couch is relatively a simple thing. All you need is a mattress which is set at the bottom of the bathtub, two pillows and a bathtub whose front side was removed. You may also need four legs that will represent its support.

These cast iron bathtub couches represent some interesting and original pieces of furniture which become perfect for those who would like to create a retro or vintage ambiance.

Sitting comfortably on this type of couch you would experience the same feeling of peacefulness and relaxation as the moment when you take a bath in the warm water of your bathtub.

These types of couches have the advantage that cannot have broken springs or sponge that are used for the common couches. Plus, your friends will definitely see you as a real eco person.Available for $1700.
Posted by Home Designer at 11:11 AM

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