Saturday, August 13, 2011

Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

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Vintage DIY Tabletop Earrings Organizer and Display

Posted: 13 Aug 2011 09:25 AM PDT

Women have so many accessories that all the time they new places for their storage. Usually they have many earrings, bracelets, necklaces, broaches, belts, purses, scarves, hats. All these items need some special places where they should keep them.

Here it is an idea for where you can put your earrings. It is a vintage looking DIY Tabletop Earrings Organizer and Display.You can create it very easily and its cost is less than $10 if it happens to owe a staple gun.

Here are the materials you need for this project: picture frame, 12′ of picture wire, acrylic paint and brush, staple gun (or nails/tacks, etc).You can start out with a black 8×10 picture frame. You can also use two packages of some picture hanging wire.Then you can give the frame a couple coats of paint with this almost-but-not-quite white acrylic paint using the brushes pictured.

Next, you can take a piece of wire and lay it across the back of the frame. You fold it over twice so that you get three strands folded together that were just a little longer than the width of the frame (this was to make the hanging wire a little thicker).Twist the wires loosely so they hold together, but loose enough so you can stick a post earring through there if you want!

On the back of the frame you can use a pencil to mark where to hang the wire. I start with 1/4″ from the top opening of the frame, then space the remaining wire 2.25″ apart.You staple the wire to the frame, then fold and tuck the wire so it cannot come out. If you do not have a staple gun, you could also use small nails or tacks to wrap the wire around and hold in place.You can give the knots a few taps with a hammer to make sure there are not any sharp wire edges sticking out.

One-of-a-kind residence in Santa Monica

Posted: 13 Aug 2011 06:52 AM PDT

Situated on Santa Monica's most coveted street, this residence has an interesting history and even a more interesting design. It was designed in 1910 by renowned architect Robert D. Farquhar. At the moment it was a very imposing building and it still is after all those years. Over the years it has been renovated and, as a result, today the way it looks is very different from the original design.

The residence was built on a flat ½ acre corner lot and the location is exquisite, providing incredible ocean views. The residence features multiple courtyards, several outdoor pits and the swimming pool & spa. Those are just the outdoor features. The list is even longer as we go inside. There, the main house features a designer kitchen, a formal dining & living room, a wine cellar, the master suite and three additional bedroom suites, pus the deck.

There's also a guest house that includes the bedroom, living room, 2 baths, a kitchen and a gym. And in case you still want some more, upstairs you can enjoy the billiards room, a bar and a state-of-the-art movie theatre. It's a very impressive residence and the owners know that, so it's also equipped with a private and secure gated entry. It's a historic place with a cozy and inviting look but a place where you can also have lots of fun. It's a place for both relaxation and entertainment.Listed for $12 mil.

Dynamic Shaped House by Sharif Abraham Architects

Posted: 13 Aug 2011 02:21 AM PDT

Architects from Sharif Abraham Studio designed a gorgeous house in Melbourne, Australia. Situated on a plot with two street frontages, only a glance away from the central business district, this house has both an original and additional part.

As said before, the Clifton Hill House has an original part, which fronts a picturesque street-scape, and a new part that houses the living spaces and is designed to operate as a facade to the rear street. The building has a very interesting shape due to the dynamic volumes that are oriented to capture sunlight to the interior.

As you can see the color palette used is made up of neutral color, white and black, which keeps the space very well defined. Moreover the house presents a very unique feature which is the use of curves that connect with the natural form of the tree.

Furthermore a corridor links the new and old parts together and has a continuous and fluorescent beam which intervenes the original part of the home. The two bathrooms have a lot of personality due to the beautiful tile, black tile which attends to the idea of a cave and bronze tile.

All in all the Clifton Hill House is a mixture of old and new, bright and bold colors, unique shapes and dynamic volumes. It is the perfect place to retreat to.

4 Home Waterfalls Ideas

Posted: 13 Aug 2011 12:30 AM PDT

Do you wish to impart your house with an expression of tranquility? Do you find the audio sound of dripping water extremely relaxing? Well, if this is the case, then why not consider making a waterfall in your home. A waterfall in the home unquestionably creates a brilliant visual appeal and lovely sound. The best part of making a home waterfall is that it features a high level of design flexibility. You can design it the way you want to suit your mood.

Here is a list of few useful ideas for home waterfall –

Ground level waterfall – Ground level waterfall in a home unquestionably looks excellent as it features a natural look. Employing a mound of dirt, pool line, assorted rocks, medium size rocks and few plants and shrubs will assist you to create a waterfall with an enchanting visual appeal and audio sensation.

Rock Waterfall – Creating a rock waterfall in the garden is fairly an easy task for creating a focal point. Select a suitable location in the garden, preferably a backyard and create a level of rocks so that water can flow from the top level to the bottom.

Swimming Pool Waterfall – if there is a swimming pool in your backyard, then the best idea is to coordinate a waterfall with it. You may get an artificial waterfall installed near the footsteps of the swimming pool. Alternatively, if the swimming pool is enclosed on any of the sides, you can easily create a waterfall on that wall.

Pond waterfall – if there is ample of free space in your garden, consider creating an artificial pond in one of the corners and complement it with a waterfall. Create a high rock wall and allow the water to cascade through the rocks into the pond.{pic 2 from blog.daum.net,rest from kizlarsitesi.com}

Modern & Vintage in a Station House

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 11:46 PM PDT

When you decide to renovate a building, you must take into consideration the fact that it is not easy to do it and you have to know exactly what you want. The starting point was the same idea of renovating an old building, in fact an old Station Building for living. The result was a complete renovation, except a few original elements.

The Scandinavian standard was maintained, the floors and walls being painted white and this gave the interior a nice clear aspect. The combination of modern furniture pieces with vintage Danish pieces transformed the space into a pleasant environment. In a generally white atmosphere, the black elements ensure a perfect contrast, while the numerous paintings on the walls and the splashes of color on the floor animate the entire house.

The vintage elements seem to exist in order to testify the past, while the modern elements try to keep up with time, without damaging the old footprint. Every room has at least a splash of color, which gives personality to the place. The black frame gives elegance, the colorful pillows give life to the simple place, the turquoise chair makes the difference in the bright room; each corner has at least a piece of furniture, a decorative object, something that emphasizes the beauty and uniqueness of this living space.{found on skonahem}

The “Tre Volte’ A Two-Storey Private Dwelling in Kanagawa, Japan

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 09:36 PM PDT

Everyone has a hobby and things they love and want to be part of their life. Usually people like to include their passions in their homes and usually this is possible because we’re talking about things like plants, stamp collections, antiques etc. But what happens when someone really likes cars? Well, that person should probably limit itself to the garage. However, there are some people that are more stubborn and don’t want to do that. In that case it’s best if you try to make the best of the situation, like the owners of the "Tre Volte" did.

Tre Volte is located in Kanagawa, Japan and it was designed by takeshi hirobe architects. The house is really not that special if you ignore the fours car from the living room and garden from the middle of the house. In other words, this is a unique project. The owner really likes the four cars that he owned and he wanted to design the new house around this idea, trying to find a way that would let him take his cars inside.

The house features three garage entrances on the street level and they are set back deep into the layout of the house. On the south end of the design there’s another sheltered garage that’s large enough for two vehicles. The entrances provide easy access and exit to the road and they are partially finished in glass.

The second storey of the house hosts the private areas of the house, like the dining, living, kitchen, the bedrooms and the kid’s rooms. The whole structure is U-shaped and in the middle there’s a central courtyard that provides natural light and freshness. The courtyard is surrounded by sliding glass partitions.{found on designboom}

Exotic OLÈ leather chair by Max Caspani

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 06:07 PM PDT

When it comes to furniture, nobody likes it to be plain and simple and with no distinguishable feature. We like simplicity, in fact the modern style seems to be minimalist. Nevertheless, it's very eye-catching and elegant. So what we really want is something simple that still has personality and at least one distinguished feature that takes it apart from all the other similar pieces. This is what OLÈ is trying to accomplish.

OLÈ is a regular chair that offers elegance and style and a very subtle exotic touch. It was designed by Max Caspani. It might seem like a modern design but it actually dates back to 1993. It's surprising but some designs are timeless. Elegance and style don't age and neither did this chair. As you can see for yourselves, the design of the chair is actually quite simple. The base structure is made of steel, so it's durable and safe and it doesn't get ruined with time. The seat and back are covered with leather. It's not a very common combination of materials but it seems to do the trick in this case.

The leather is always stylish and elegant and it's one of them materials that will probably always be in fashion. OLÈ is a very functional and versatile chair. It could be used as a dining chair if you prefer a more distinguished look or a kitchen seat. It's also great for outdoor use on terraces and decks. It should be used in a protected area because the leather might get ruined in contact with rain.

Fogo bathroom collection by Duravit Italia

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 04:06 PM PDT

Choosing bathroom furniture for your home is a delicate subject. The bathroom is the most private and intimate area in the house and you want to emphasis that through the furniture. It has to be simple and functional. Decorations shouldn't even be part of the conversation, as they have nothing to do with that space. The bathroom needs to be as airy, clean and simple as possible. Here's a furniture collection that could help you achieve that intimate and cozy look you want.

The Fogo collection was designed by Duravit Italia and it's a very elegant bathroom collection. It features very simple and elegant designs, as well as pleasant colors. The furniture pieces that are part of the Fogo collection have a very beautiful natural look, mostly because of the wood that was used in the process. Wood is a material that always inspires elegance and that also helps create a cozy, comfortable and inviting atmosphere. This is exactly how the bathroom should look like.

Until recently, wood has been avoided because of the nature of this material. The bathroom is usually a rough environment for wooden pieces because of all the steam and moisture. But nowadays that problem can be easily avoided by using a special type of wood. The Fogo collection features very practical and functional storage units, either fixed or mobile, as well as cabinets and sink units. All the pieces have been designed with a minimum of details, thus the minimalist look.

Beautiful DIY Woodland Cake Stands

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 02:26 PM PDT

Nature has always represented a source of inspiration for most of our activities. The results that we got made us feel more responsible regarding the natural environment and closer to the natural beauties.

Here it is another example that will make you feel the same way.There are some beautiful DIY Woodland Cake stands that will create an adorable outdoor décor.For this beautiful DIY project you will need these materials; recycled cans( for the large cake stand you can use a coffee can  and for the small cake stand you can use a standard soup can), slice a tree trunk in various sizes, moss, hot glue/glue gun, industrial strength adhesive(E 6000).

Begin by cleaning your tree slice and cans with a damp cloth.Starting from the bottom of the can, hot glue your moss pieces all the way around. Try to make sure you cannot see any of the aluminum.

Find the center of the underside of your tree slice. Mark with an "X" for future reference.Place a large dollop of industrial strength adhesive in the center of the bottom of your can. Also, place a thick line of adhesive around the edge of the can. Adhere the can to the center of your tree (where the "X" is). Let dry for at least 24 hours using heavy books to weigh down.{found on thespottedfox}
Posted by Home Designer at 11:03 AM

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