Homedit.com Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

Deep Picture Ledge
The “On The Road” Bench by Stone Designs
Tamashii Dinning Chair
Expansive townhouse in New York bought for $10.7 million
The sleek Pavillion nightstand
Bounce Hanging Light by David Trubridge
The rough appeal of the industrial Turner stool
The minimalist Shift bookcase

Posted: 12 Aug 2012 09:55 AM PDT

Many people like being surrounded by nice pictures with family and friends, with places they visited and so on. But the thing is when you want to display these pictures and some painting or artistic photos, you have to drill holes in the wall which can be very ugly if you decide to change the place of that picture. Also shelves can be very useful, but sometimes too wide for what you need. So a compromise solution, something in between is this Deep Picture Ledge that is very simple and looks very nice.

These are deep ledges, some smaller shelves that also have a lip on the edge. This lip keeps the displayed pictures and objects in place and secures them against falling down. This ledge has a solid hardwood construction and is easy to mount on the wall. It comes in three different sizes so that it can cover all your needs (2′, 3′ or 4′ length). You will have to assemble it by yourself once you get the package, but this is not hard at all. You can also choose whether you want the item to be in chocolate – stained veneer or white lacquer. The price will vary according to size between $35 and $55.

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The “On The Road” Bench by Stone Designs

Posted: 12 Aug 2012 05:26 AM PDT

Furniture is seen as a static element. When we decorate our homes, we first decide where the furniture should go, we place it there and we rarely change its location. We even custom-design out furniture to fit our home so it would be impossible to change its location when it was made specifically for that area. Recently designers began to create modular furniture that could be easily moved around. So what if could also have a comfortable piece such as a bench that we could place wherever we want at a particular moment?

The "On the road" bench is exactly that: a bench that can be put in any place we want without being installed as a static element. Its name reflects this idea in a condensed version. The bench was created by Stone Designs for RS Metal Games. Its design is very simple. It has nothing more and nothing less than what we really need. It features a wooden structure with four sleek legs and a comfy cushion.

The bench also features two elastic straps that stretch from the feet and were designed to to hold the cushion in place. The elastic straps also give the bench a sporty and original look, allowing it to gain personality while also maintaining its simple look. The bench is made with a cross-ply beech base and solid beech legs and the cushion is filled with a mix of natural and synthetic fibers.

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Tamashii Dinning Chair

Posted: 12 Aug 2012 02:13 AM PDT

Anna Stepankova is a designer still in her studying years; this little thing didn't stop her to create beautiful things of great value. If you look at her creation from all the angles you will see that everything is very fluid and carefully put together so the final product will have a distinctive look with a smooth flow.Anna was inspired by an old Japanese technique that works with veneer called Bunaco. This thing offers the possibility of creating shapes that are rather unnatural for these types of materials. According to her declarations and interviews she loves making things with her hands and experimenting with wood. This desire along with the proper technique made possible this wonderful dinning chair.

More deep implication can be discovered from this concept and philosophy. The care for nature for instance is also part of her concept; responsibility towards the environment should be taken serious by know and we have to be more aware of the life cycle of every product. Veneer is a material made of very thin slices of wood glued together into resistant and durable boards. Therefore you don't have to cut a whole tree to make a chair and a table, a few bits of leftover wood can be transformed into something with a great emotional and visual impact.

What do you think of this chair? Does it look good? Is it comfortable enough? I'm asking you because to me chairs are chairs and although this looks very good and smooth I can't just used it just to admire it.

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Expansive townhouse in New York bought for $10.7 million

Posted: 12 Aug 2012 12:48 AM PDT

This amazing townhouse cost $10.7 million and it was just bought by Mariska Hargitay and her husband, Peter Hermann. The property is located on the Upper West Side in New York. It's just blocks from Central Park and benefits from a wonderful location.This exquisite property is an 18 foot wide townhouse with a total of six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. The house just underwent an extensive renovation that was completed in 1 year.

As you enter, one of the first things you notice is the fireplace. It adds a unique charm to the room and creates an inviting atmosphere. Then you reach the eat-in kitchen. It has a very bright interior with lots of light coming through the windows. The kitchen also has a bar area and a table.

The living room is, as expected, large and elegant. It has double height ceilings and a simple but stylish interior design. The dining room is also beautiful and elegant. It has a stylish glass table that can sit at least 8 persons. The house also has a lofted family room for intimate gatherings. There's also an office with access to a patio and a spacious master bedroom with two walk-in closets. The bathroom has a steam shower. Overall, it's an exquisite property, not yet fully decorated but still beautiful. The property's original asking price was $11.495 million.

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The sleek Pavillion nightstand

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 11:23 PM PDT

The Pavillion nightstand is one of those pieces of furniture that has a strong presence simply because of its compact design and dark finish. Even though it features a minimalist design, the nightstand also has a sophisticated look. It lacks any unnecessary details and ornaments, even the hardware being invisible to the eye. This means that it impresses solely with its shape and form.

The nightstand has a sleek design and it also has a black lacquer finish that makes it somewhat mysterious and imposing, without having a massive look. It's been crafted using solid mahogany and mahogany veneer and it features a recessed plinth base. The unit offers two drawers of generous dimensions, perfect for storing some books, magazines, pills, chargers and anything else you might need by your bedside. It has a hardware-free design and self-closing glides that give it a sophisticated and elegant appeal.

The nightstand also features a floating top shelf that shelters an open storage. This area can be used to display certain items or to store the alarm clock, the phone, the book you're reading before going to sleep and maybe a glass of water. The Pavillion nightstand is a beautiful statement piece. It's made in Indonesia and it can be purchased at the price of EUR 430.09. It's simple design and chic look allow it to easily integrate in any type of interior.

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Bounce Hanging Light by David Trubridge

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 10:18 PM PDT

Some rooms look very pretty with a normal hanging lamp or with some kind of traditional linen shade for the floor or table lamp. But sometimes everything just looks dull and you have to do something about it if you want to make that room modern and lively. So you can bring some interesting accessories or this Bounce Hanging Light by David Trubridge. This lamp has a wonderful design that is both modern and attractive and gives the whole place a sparking atmosphere. The hanging lamp is obviously designed by David Trubridge who has an innovative and playful vision on things.

The whole design is based on the visual effect of lights and shadows and on the contrast between black and white. The lamp is made of very lightweight materials like Bamboo Plywood with Plastic Rivets. It works with one light bulb and has an electric cord that is long enough to allow you to connect it to a distant plug (20 m length). The lamp is recommended for large rooms because of its size (500 cm by 500 cm) and the visual impact will be guaranteed. The lamp is pre-assembled in New Zealand, but then it ships all over the world. You can order the product now online for $2,425.

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The rough appeal of the industrial Turner stool

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 09:12 PM PDT

A piece of furniture, in this case a stool, can be charming in many different ways. Each style has its own ways of making itself enjoyable. For example, the turner stool doesn't have the delicacy and elegance of classical or traditional furniture but it manages to impress through other means.The Turner stool features an industrial-chic design. It has a simple look, with no unnecessary details and yet it's not contemporary. It has a vintage appeal as well as this makes it unique.

The stool is also quite versatile. Given its construction, it can be sued as a bar stool or as a desk seat or dining stool. It's been crafted from tubular metal sheets and it features an oxidized metal finish that only enhances its unique charm. It's made using metal sheets and oval tubes and its height can be adjusted, making it versatile and able to adapt to different environments and situations.

The overall dimensions of the Turner stool are 13″Wx13″Dx18″H. The seat has variable dimensions, from 18″H–24″H to 24″H–30″H, suitable for counters and, respectively, for bars. The seat is not removable. The stool also features black plastic floor glides. It's made in the Philippines and it can be purchased at the price of EUR 171.52. Its industrial appeal is intriguing but it also makes the chair more difficult to adapt to other types of decors.

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The minimalist Shift bookcase

Posted: 11 Aug 2012 12:26 PM PDT

Minimalist and versatile, the Shift bookcase is one of those pieces of furniture that would look beautiful in any kind of interior, regardless of the décor. It has a unique charm and a sophisticated look that allow it to complement any living room. Its name refers to the fact that, because of its design, it shifts from an upright bookcase to a horizontal console while still preserving its function and elegance.

The bookcase has a design that's been organized in four zone, each further divided into two compartments each. It's each composed of a small and a large storage space. The small spaces alternate and two of them are place above and two below the larger compartments. Also, all four small compartments have an open structure, with no back panels. Given the overall shape of the bookcase, it could also be sued as a media console or even as a room divider.

The Shift bookcase can either be used as a single unit or in sets of two or more. They can be aligned vertically or stacked one on top of the other in order to obtain a larger storage unit. The bookcase is made of engineered wood and black melamine. It offers eight storage compartments, four large squares and four smaller rectangles. Its overall dimensions are 27.25″Wx15″Dx73.75″H and it can be purchased at the price of EUR 171.52. It's only available with a black finish.

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