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Close to Nature Concept Home Ideas – Fish House by Guz Architects
Friday, July 16, 2010
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10:36 PM
Antique Bedroom Decorating
Sunday, July 11, 2010
An antique chest could sit at the foot of your bed. An antique vanity or a reproduction vanity would be a good addition to a corner of your bedroom. A small Tibetan square table or two could act as bedside tables or night stands. Add some Buddhist statues and artwork to put some finishing touches on the antique look of your bedroom.
Whether you decide to go with a Feng Shui themed bedroom or simply a Chinese antique style bedroom, using the above tips will have you headed in the right direction for the style that you are looking for, and before you know it, you will have a fantastic new style in your sleeping quarters!
Home Interior Decorating: Good Review
Flooring is also another consideration you need to think about because it also has an important role to enhance your home decor. In selecting the proper flooring, you should think about your preferences so you are able to show your taste and personality. Just make sure that you have already made the proper option for your home so you can take benefits from it that will make you able to show your taste and personality.
Simple Home Office Decorating Ideas
You don't need a lavish budget to create a great home office. Here are some easy home office decorating ideas that you can use to help maximize your office's style and function. You spend long hours in your home office, so invest some effort into making it a place you really enjoy being in.The central work station is your desk or table. Your desk needs to be big enough for the task at hand. Make sure you have room not only for your computer, but also for a phone, notepad, and other necessities. Dress up a ho hum desk with a fresh coat of paint.
Create a room with a great view. A cityscape wall mural can transform a drab room into a sophisticated space. A nature wall mural infuses a relaxation and tranquility.
Let there be light. Your desk light shouldn't be the only light source in the room. Use track lighting and aim it at the walls to create an expansive feeling and free up floor space at the same time. A plentiful supply of light fuels energy and creativity.
Go green with plants. Green plants and flowers improve air quality and even lift the mood. Adorn your home office with potted plants or a hanging basket. You can even grow an herb garden on a windowsill.
Stylish storage. Do away with industrial filing cabinets. You can file your important papers away in decorative storage boxes, wicker filing baskets, or a storage ottoman.
Versatile furniture options. If your home office requires extra seating for clients, use multipurpose seating such as a daybed, futon, or sleeper sofa.
Use these home office decorating ideas to make the best use of the available space you have. You spend long hours in your home office, so invest some effort into making it a place you really enjoy being in. Make your home office "work" for you.
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Home Office Decorating
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12:36 PM
Minimalist House Plans Ideas in Italy
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Andrea Oliva from Cittaarchitettura is the architects behind this modern minimalist house plans ideas in Italy. The house is named as Sulla Morella House with rectangular shape of approximately 11 m wide, 34 m long and 6 m tall. This contemporary house design has two main elements: a concrete and plaster front porch (which is a favorite outdoor entertaining area by summer) followed by the home’s main body.
These ultra minimalist house features large windows that give a magnificent view from beautiful outdoor landscape protected by the depth of the porch during the summer. The windows of this minimalist house plans was created using wooden frames with laminated glazing to protect from cold winds during the winter. The house also features solar panels located the flat roof providing an electricity and a hot water to the inhabitant.
Minimalist House Plans Ideas in Italy
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11:37 AM
Cool Innovative Teasmade Modern Tea Machine with Alarm
If you’re a businessman or you’re a busy man, then I’m sure you will have the tightest schedule ever than the normal ordinary people. Everything must be scheduled within details. Bed time, waking up, morning shower and even tea time or coffee time in the morning need to be scheduled. If you’re such a busy man and really are that busy then this contemporary modern tea machines will be the right...
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Kitchen Design
Sunday, July 4, 2010
The kitchen is the heart of the home. The hub. The family meeting ground. Where it all gets done: cooking, entertaining, conversation, math homework. Whatever lifestyle revolves around your kitchen, making it a place you want to spend your time is an exciting venture. Superkitchens is the place to be to get design ideas, product information, the latest trends, help from experts and links to the very best the industry has to offer.
From custom cabinetry to decorative drawer pulls and everything in between, Superkitchens is the comprehensive source for all of your design needs. Is your style Traditional, Modern or Contemporary? Not quite sure? Browse through the showcase of kitchens in the gallery or view selections of counter tops, flooring, lighting and windows to zero in on a kitchen style that will suite your family’s taste.
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8:53 PM
guide to kitchen planning
Everything you need to know to layout a basic floor plan for your SuperKitchen! Standard sizes of cabinets, appliances and sinks plus industry standards for the Work Triangle, countertop space for task areas. Print out the kitchen planning grid for entering your room measurements and your 'rough draft'.
Cabinetry is sized using the 3" increment system. While custom and semi-custom (built-to-order) cabinets may allow some 'odd dimension' modifications, using the 3" system will serve you well when working on your basic floor plan.Most appliances are standardized sizes, but a few, like microwaves are not. Always check appliance manufacturer's specifications to be sure you have allowed the correct amount of space for your final selection in each category!
Dishwashers - 24" wide (for installation in a cabinet, raising the height, allow 27")
Free-standing and drop-in ranges - 3-" wide
Cook Tops - 30", 36" wide. (Some modular units available in 42" and 48" wide)
Wall Ovens - 27", 30", 36" wide. (Note: since wall ovens are always built-in, actual oven widths vary. The dimensions given here represent the cabinet sizes required.)
Refrigerators - free-standing models, 30 - 36" wide. (Built-in models, up to 48" wide)
Trash Compactors - 15" and 18" wide
Microwave Ovens - Varied
Sinks - Varied, but most are designed to fit in 30", 33" or 36" base cabinets. (Be sure to check manufacturer's specifications on your final selection!)
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (a trade organization for kitchen and bath dealers, designers, manufacturers, etc.) has established guidelines for kitchen planning. Prioritize the guidelines in case you cannot accomplish them all. Check them off as you complete your plan to be sure you have planned adequate space for each task area in your kitchen. Be sure to have a kitchen design specialist review your plan before ordering
Transforming the room with a complete kitchen makeover? Superkitchens can assist you to manage your remodel, estimate your cost, and should you choose to, select a design professional who can advise you on everything from measuring for new appliances to selecting an elegant faucet. Updating your kitchen with a new look? A fresh coat of paint, new wallpaper or changing the window treatments can go a long way in refreshing the style of your kitchen.
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8:50 PM
Ideas For Bedroom Design
Saturday, July 3, 2010
With the exception of your kitchen, bedroom design is the second most popular room to revamp in our homes. Bedrooms need to be places of calm and peace with soft colours and shades and comfortable furniture. Bright colours are not really recommended as they do not befit a calming ambience. Warm, soft and neutral colours are more suitable for your bedroom. Your furniture should reflect the atmosphere you wish to create and should be of the best quality you can afford. Do not neglect to plan your flooring either. Bedroom floors should be carpet or natural wood, both of which are warm and if you choose wood, rugs can be placed for further comfort. A cold floor is not really recommended, so tiles or marble are nor really suitable as they are quite cold and could be slippery - not really a good idea when one is still a bit sleepy.
To begin with, you need to devise a plan of your bedroom complete with correct measurements and positioning of windows, doors and electrical sockets or switches. You can do this on graph paper or you could use one of the many interior design programs for your computer. Once you have chosen your colour scheme, you can then choose fabrics, carpets or rugs and other soft furnishings. If you are having new furniture, measure the available space carefully so that you maximize your storage space. You might like to have fitted furniture which really will make the most of your available space, particularly if you only have a limited amount of space or an unusually shaped room. There is so much beautiful furniture to choose from that you will be spoilt for choice.
If your bedroom windows face east or west, you might like to consider blackout linings for your curtains. This will restrict the amount of light that gets into your room and this can be a huge factor in regions where light increases as the seasons change, nobody wants to be woken up at 4am with bright sunlight blazing into their bedroom. Curtains are a feature of bedrooms and can make or break the design, so choose your curtain fabric carefully. You may like to have your bed linen to match your curtains and there are many manufacturers who produce beautiful sets.
Carefully consider how you wish to light your bedroom. There are so many different styles to choose from. It would be best to choose something in keeping with the rest of your decor. A bedside lamp is always nice and you should be able to find colours to match the rest of your linen and soft furnishings. Be careful of the amount of electrical equipment you have in your bedroom. Whilst having a television and a pc in your bedroom might be convenient, but do remember that bedrooms are a place of rest, peace and tranquillity and neither of these items promote that.
There are many TV programmes, websites and magazines offering advice and ideas for interior design, so make use of them to form your own ideas and get the bedroom of your dreams.
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10:40 PM
Interior Design For a Children's Bedroom
Rooms for children come in all shapes, sizes, colors and themes. They will have certain likes and dislikes, so it would a good idea to decor as the way as they want.
You will want to decide on furniture, an organization system and a theme when you are decorating for kids. You can begin to make several choices on window coverings, what to put on the walls, and which comforters and sheets will go on the bed once the theme has been picked.
They may even be able to help you decorate if your children are old enough. First thing to do is make a miracle touch on furniture. You may want to get durable furniture.
Since furniture is a big investment, you do not want to buy something you will cry over if it gets scratched or damaged. Look for beds and dressers that will suit with their needs.
It is better if your furniture allows for easy upgrades and fit into a variety of decor. Solid wood such as oak will be a great choice and keep looking good.
Next thing to do is creating a play area. A room with small space can still have an area on the floor for them to play. You need to place beds against a wall so there is area for toys or maybe a space to spend time with friends.
When it comes to the theme, it should be fun. Sometimes make a theme based on their favorite hero like Spiderman is not a good idea. Spider Man furniture and accessories is difficult to update with interior design living room as your child's interests grow and change.
Another important thing to consider is kid's storage. Keeping a kid's room neat and tidy is a must for both parents and children. Storage can help to achieve it easily.
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10:36 PM
Bedroom Design and Lighting
It matters a lot whether you are married or single. Many married people do not require a sexy bedroom, especially if they have children, whereas single people, particularly women, would rather a sexy boudoir. Single men are inclined to go for a functional bedroom with a computer station in the corner.
There are three ways you can go about designing your bedroom: You could use pen and paper; you could use software or you could plan it in your head. Whichever way you decide to go, you will need to think about style and lighting. Let's say that you will be using pen and paper to sketch out your design, because that is what most people would do.
Graph paper is the easiest to use exactly. Pick the largest scale that will allow your longest wall to fit on the page. So, if your sheet of paper is 12x7 inches and your room is 5x3 yards, then your scale would be 2 inches to 1 yard or 2:36, which is 1:18. Draw in the walls of your bedroom.
Next draw in immovable objects like windows and doors and then electrical points and light fittings. The rest is yours to do with what you like. At this point, you may want to make a dozen photocopies of your sheet of graph paper, so that you can outline different ideas.
Draw in where you want large furniture to go - things like the bed, wardrobes and the dressing table. Now mark in where you need extra electrical sockets to go. Next job is to clean everything from the room, lift the carpets and strip the wallpaper. Now what colours do you fancy?
Red or pink is sexy, blue or green is more neutral. Black is weird. Dark grey would be depressing, but a very light grey might be all right. Go down to the paint shop and try to get some sampler tins so that you can paint small patches on the walls. Or borrow a wallpaper catalogue to take home.
Install the extra sockets before you begin decorating. The woodwork is usually painted white or off white; cream or rose white are nice warm colours; apple white is a little cooler. After painting and decorating move your carpets and furniture back in along with any new furniture you have bought.
Install your new lighting. Table lamps, wall sconces and floor lamps can be a lot more effective than ceiling lights. They also allow you to highlight certain areas of your new bedroom. Table lamps allow one person to sleep while the other reads. A desk light will permit one to work and the other to sleep and a floor lamp will provide general lighting so that you do not trip over if you have to get up.
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10:35 PM
Exterior Home Improvement Projects
Friday, July 2, 2010
In the hot days and cool evenings of summer, nothing beats sitting outside and enjoying a cool drink and good company outside, maybe to grill food, or just enjoy spending time. Yet how can you enjoy these wonderful moments if you have nowhere to sit, and nothing to look at but your home that could probably use a little fixing up? I know exterior home improvement projects may not be at the top of your to do list, but acting now, while home repair is cheap is your best chance for having the space you have always dreamed of.
My fondest memories of being young were sitting in that old rocking chair on the screened porch, enjoying the outdoors without the bugs and allergies. Why not make your house a home with a porch, or deck to grill up your favorite summer treats? Home improvement companies specialize in these "a little too big" job for an ordinary homeowner. Its not just large additions that a specialist tackles either, carpentry repair and framing, something VERY necessary, can be handled without the headache by hiring a professional, and resting assured the job is done well, because you don't pay until you personally inspect the work done on your house.
Sometimes these projects are imperative too. When your hardboard masonite siding begins to falter, repair is truly the only option, and doing it yourself is almost impossible without knowing the ins and outs. So again, instead of spending your time worrying, and perhaps spending money to NOT fix your problem, take advantage of the tough times and do that fix up your wife has been asking about for so long.
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12:04 PM
House Design and Renovation Tips
Remember the song from the sixties that sang about little boxes on the hillside, and they are made out of ticky tacky, and they all look just the same. Bit of a cynical look at modern housing methods and probably not too far from the truth. Good house design has given way to mass produced housing at budget building prices.
We have gone through lots of housing phases in the past as governments try to get the equation right. At one stage they were building whole suburbs of welfare housing that did all look just the same. A building contractor would get a contract to build a whole street of these things and so everything was mass produced. All the timber was pre-cut in the factory and the whole street went together as one as various tradesmen went from one house to the next doing the same job over and over again.
Of course the system didn't work as tenants didn't appreciate being housed in little boxes in rows and rows all the same. Therefore they did not look after the properties and the government ended up with whole suburbs of substandard property that was never going to be worth anything. Welfare housing is now integrated into the community and is the same standard as any other house in the neighborhood. At least the tenants feel a little more accepted.
This mass produced concept has spilled over into the private sector of housing too and has adapted some stereo type ideas of modern society. To take the traditional housing method in Queensland Australia as an example we can see the massive swing away from functional housing. Queensland has a warm climate and is famous for the traditional housing system there known as the Queenslander. This was a timber framed house built up on stilts and surrounded by a verandah. It was on stilts to create a cool draft under the floor. It had a varandah right round to keep the sun of the house walls. The effect was a very comfortable and functional house that has stood the test of time and is prized today as a symbol of prestige and wealth in the inner city suburbs.
However, out in the outer suburbs, we have reverted back to the little boxes again all made out of ticky tacky and all looking just the same. We think it just grand to live in our brick veneer in the suburbs and spending a fortune each year on air conditioning. Why is the human race so thick sometimes.
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11:57 AM
Interior Design Ideas For Your Home
Interior designing has always been fun, hasn't it? The fact is, you do not have to cough up extra cash to 'expert designers' to design YOUR home. You can Do It Yourself! Just be sincere to your spouse and kids, sit down, think through and decide. It's actually that simple - I am giving you the tips that I myself have used and earned accolades from neighbours. I am sure, you will too!
As a general advice, keep your living room the brightest and your bed room the darkest. Keep other rooms in between. Remember, Kitchens may emit some smoke if you are not using a chimney. So, try to keep it a darker color at least on the walls if you do not want to clean them every other day! Also remember to match the color of your wall/furniture and even the appliances to the color of the tiles on the floor.
There are people who want neutral colors like Beige, Black, White, Grey etc. There are people who want vibrant colors on the walls and everywhere else. Consult with your partner to decide on which color you want painted for the walls, furniture and so forth. You may try painting all the rooms with just one color. This would be a great idea, only that some people who are creative, may not like it. The other extreme is to paint each wall in a room with different colors or at least alternate or opposite walls with different colors. There are people in between, who would like to paint each room with one color.
Create cup boards and draws to store your groceries. In fact, you will need ample space for this and this should be your foremost consideration in designing your kitchen. Design the height, placement and width of the draws based on how frequently you will reach out to the items; most frequently reached out should be nearest and the most easily accessible to you. Next up is moving space. Of course, you need space to move about, don't you? Keep ample straight line space so that you don't bump over your partner when both of you rush to your offices!
You don't want to forget your appliances, if you are a no-gadget-no-life kind of a person. You have the microwave ovens, multi-burner gas stoves, electronic chimneys, mixers, juicers, coffee makers, toasters and so forth. Design spaces compactly for these. You could consider buying custom packages from the market if you have a deep pocket!
Bed room has to be gloomy and yet full of life! Challenging, huh! It is really all about designing your bed room the first time. Choose appropriate colors on the walls and your bed and your sheets as well. Do not forget to light your bedroom appropriately. People often make the mistake of lighting the bed room as if to host the G7 summit. What? Well...
If you are having school-going kids or teenagers, ask them their thoughts. Get as creative as you can when you decorate your children's rooms. Use cartoons on the wall, but only wall papers so that they can redesign it after they grow up. Use vibrant colors. If you have 2 or more kids, consider buying a stepped cot. Most importantly, ask them. If they do not like your idea, they may resist using that room!
Disclaimer: This is not intended to replace professional advice and should at best serve as general information or tips. You are urged to seek professional advice from practitioners in the field to help you further.
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11:56 AM
The Added Convenience Of An Indoor Swimming Pool
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Homeowners who enjoy the added luxury of owning a home swimming pool will surely tell you of the countless hours of enjoyment - and increased property value - that their swimming pool has provided them. In fact, more and more people who are embarking upon new home construction are choosing to include the backyard swimming pool in their initial construction plans. But for some homeowners, climate and convenience have prompted them to opt instead for an indoor swimming pool - a place where they can enjoy the luxuries of the water unobstructed.
The indoor swimming pool is just what its name suggests - an enclosed swimming pool that is within a building or home. Many public facilities - such as gyms, country clubs, hotels, and schools - offer an indoor swimming pool. But now, more than ever, there is a growing trend for the private sector to include an indoor swimming pool in their home design. In this case, the pool may be within the confines of the home - or within an attached atrium that is surrounded by glass. In either case, the indoor swimming pool is protected from the elements - including temperature and bugs - and allows users to enjoy the water without having to give any thought to the time of day - or time of year.
Of course, as with any swimming pool, ongoing maintenance of the indoor swimming pool is essential to ensuring that the pool stays in proper working condition. Often homeowners will enlist the services of a professional swimming pool maintenance company that will clean, maintain, and repair the swimming pool according to the terms of their contract.
However, there are certain safety issues that must be addressed if you choose to have an indoor swimming pool - especially if there are children in the home. While an outdoor pool can certainly be dangerous, you at least have the opportunity to fence off the pool area so that children do not enter without being accompanied by an adult. If you have a pool inside your home you must take extra precautions to ensure that children are supervised at all times and know not to enter the pool area without permission. It may be advisable - depending on the ages of the children - to keep the indoor swimming pool behind locked doors. In addition, all children should be taught to swim, as well as taught comprehensive pool safety.
An indoor swimming pool can be a luxurious addition to any home. If you use it safely and maintain it well, it will surely bring you many years of enjoyment.
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2:27 PM
Tips For Country Kitchen Design Ideas
How does one design with a country theme kitchen? One of the most important factors is the colors used in the kitchen. Those that bring in warmth and a fresh and clean look and feel are often recommended. Softer hues of green, yellow and brown may be preferred as well as other earthly colors. To help achieve this effect, kitchen owners will often flower and plant details into the area through wallpapers, frames or the real thins in vases and pots.
Because country style kitchen design ideas aim for the earthly look, the materials used are also made of those that can easily be found in nature, such as wood. Such wood can be used for the furniture found in the kitchen as well as other items. The cabinets of the kitchen may actually be made of wood as well as the countertops, tables and chairs. A small couch may even be placed in the kitchen, to serve as a sort of lounge for the guest, but it should have a cover in soft hues and perhaps with flower accents, to go with the whole theme.
Of course, the floors of such kitchen design ideas will be made of wood as well. You have the choice on what type of wood you want to use and on what type of finish to apply on it. Just make sure that it goes well with the other parts of the kitchen and not look out of place.
Other items to complete the country-themed kitchen design ideas will be, as mentioned earlier, framed pictures or paintings of plants, flowers or various scenes. Country style kitchens often boast off open fresh air, too. Thus, lace curtains will often go well to achieve just this. You will see how enticing it is to look into the kitchen with the curtains flying above the windows and with fresh air coming in and out. You can also add other accessories into your kitchen, according to your preferences, but just make sure that they will go well with your kitchen's theme.
Now that you have kitchen design ideas with country themes, it will be much easier for you to have it realized. Just remember to plan your kitchen well so that you will not face any additional expenses when building it. Also, stick to your plan and if you have to do revisions, do them all at once and do them only if you have to. Have some fun with your kitchen design ideas and then get to enjoy cooking lots of great food in your new, airy kitchen.
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1:45 AM
3D Model Buildings and 3D Interior Design - Making Buildings Better
3D model buildings - as the name indicates are set of 3D models prepared from different angles and dimensions of any building structure. They represent a 3D object of a building by taking into consideration various geometrical entities and rules. 3D models buildings are made with focusing heavily on different factors like width, height, breadth, lines, surface with curves of building components.
Such 3D models buildings are really helpful in most of the following areas:
o 3d architectural models
o roof 3d model
o 3D interior building modeling
o 3D exterior building modeling
o 3D building architectural models and products
o Various types of buildings such as commercial, residential, industrial buildings are using such 3D models buildings effectively
3D interior design is also important for better building construction. Use of proper 3D interiors designs of your proposed building structure will not only make your building attractive but also will give you various ideas about your building interiors. These 3D interior design services are used in:
o interior design rendering
o interior architectural design
o interior design furniture
o Office interiors
o Interior house design
So there is no doubt that if you use 3D models buildings and 3D interior design for constructing your building, then your building will definitely be as impressive as you would have liked.
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1:41 AM
The Singita Ebony Lodges, Popular Games Reserves in South Africa
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
A group of world popular games reserves in Africa named The Singita Game Reserve, which provide a positive balance of hospitality, conservation and community for all of their guests. Including in it, is the Singita Ebony Lodge in south africa, a congenial family home that has a commanding presence and an essence that evokes an intense feeling of familiarity, provide Sumptuous coziness is simply the order of the day, tempting you into relaxation and reflection. Singita Ebony Lodge offers twelve suites, with interior design contain an eclectic mix of African heritage and European contemporary furniture which adds a luxury feel to this unique African game reserve. Each suites features their own en suite bathroom and shower, outside shower, heated private swimming pool, double-sided fireplace, mini bar and fridge, room mini safe, air-conditioning, overhead fans, private lounge, direct dial telephones and game-viewing deck. The main lodge has lounge and timber deck dining areas overlooking the Sand River.
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The Singita Ebony Lodges
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10:25 AM
The narrow windows with steel window frames of Villa
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
The family house by Tony Owen Partners
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2:28 PM
Modern bathtub by Michael Schmidt
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Modern bathtub by Michael Schmidt
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2:26 PM
Linear house design by Zecc Architecten
Like the houses surrounding the historic farm, the house has a linear layout. The house was extended by the formation of upper floor into two separate elements that offset towards the front and back end. This produces a silhouette of a separate section which seems to stand out in the surrounding area. What color to distinguish the home from other countries around the house. Of course modern building materials that do work well, but the house is still a good example of how colors can create a unique home among others. Not only the Japanese architect who made the modern houses outside the black. Dutch architect from Zecc Architecten go the same patch with Villa Vriezenveen
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2:22 PM
Home Interior Photos
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
The first step is to look around each room. Bring a note pad with you if you are serious about doing this. Make notes about any problem items; such as broken doors, light switches. Yes; the ‘honey do’ type list, but it gets much more detailed as you go.
Now look inside the closets. Yes; buyers look in closets to see if there is enough room. Mark in your pad whether the closet is neat or packed and needs some thinning out.
Bathroom is the next stop. Any broken tiles, dripping faucets, etc? Also is there any areas that need to really be cleaned? Look at this as though you were buying.
The kitchen is an important area. Is it cluttered with items all over the counters? Are the cabinets messy and over flowing? Clear out the items don’t use on a regular basis. Store them where can get to them; but not clutter a cabinet in doing so.
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6:39 AM
Having Fun With Home Design
Sunday, June 20, 2010
It's difficult to make a home your own and ensure it does not just take on a bland feel, but with these tips, you might find something that helps you put your mark, on your space.
1) Transfers
For those making the decision to paint a room, transfers on walls are available nearly everywhere nowadays. They need minimal skills to put up, minimal time to remove and add a dimension to rooms that is incredibly personal and can be good fun. They can also be used to brighten up current schemes.
2) Kids
For those who have small children in their life, kids are great when home design is in question. Think handprints on flowerpots, foot casts on the front door step, murals in bedrooms, bright and marine orientated family bathrooms. Kids give us the opportunity to make spaces a nice place to be and bright, especially their bedrooms and communal living areas.
3) Organization.
Books and DVDs can now be stored in a manner of dynamic and modern styles. Storage devices can add another an aspect to a room that leans towards the unconventional, while still carrying out their objective. Look online for some fantastic storage companies.
4) Color and Design
Don't be afraid to mix and match design and color. Remember these simple rules, no more than three colors or patterns to a room. Flowers on cushions work with others that are striped or of a totally different fabric for example. Colors work together if they are all from the same pallet, bright blue doesn't work with pastel green, but would work with another bright color. Experiment and don't be afraid to take your time.
5) Software helps.
There are software packages that help us design rooms at the touch of a button, why not give it a go and see what you come up with.
6) Run a theme throughout the house.
Rather than walking from one room to another and feeling like you are being shocked by your eyes in each, try and pick a theme and have the colors or style echo throughout your house in communal spaces. It means that the whole house ends up with a "feel" to it, rather than just one room being a little of one thing and another being a little of something else.
7) Take your time
Our homes are our sanctuary. Take your time, shop about and don't rush to buy cheaply if you can take the time to save a little more for something you really want, you'll be glad you did when you find it's still in your home years later. Ask for discounts when buying and don't be afraid to banter.
8) The great outdoors.
Try and make your outdoor space, however small, an extension of your home. You will find you will use it more if you like it and in time will benefit from being outdoors through an increased sense of wellbeing. Water features, small herb gardens and potted flowers all add to the sense of home.
Good luck and enjoy yourself, after all, isn't that what being at home is about?
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11:13 AM
Decorating Ideas For Your Teen's Room
If you have a teen, you will really need to get creative to give them their own space that they want to spend time in. It is likely that they will entertain their friends, play video games and chat on their computer, as well as sleep in their rooms. Teens can be very independent individuals and their rooms need to reflect their individuality even if they don't know what that is yet. Psychologically, teens have a strong need for approval from their peers, so it is crucially important for them to feel confident in having their friends come to their homes, and to show off a room they love. Finding a mix between what you, as a parent can afford, and what your teen wants can be a very difficult task.
Allow your teen to actively participate in the selection of colors for their room. Colors that stimulate one teen may or may not work for another so it is very important that they play an active role in making this choice. Have them pick out three or four complementary or contrasting colors they like. If yours is like most teens, they won't be able to decide which color they want. To remedy this stop by the paint store and ask them to provide you with samples or tiny cans of the colors your child likes. Go home and paint blocks of each of the colors on his or her wall. Leave them for several days and ask your teen to rule out colors instead of asking them to pick one. As they eliminate them, use a pencil to mark them out.
Once the main color is chosen have your teen choose the complimentary or contrasting colors. These other colors will be located on one wall of their room and in the accessories and decorative items in the room. Take the measurements of the room to the store and purchase the paint. Of the other colors chosen, pick up the little paint chips from the paint store. By keeping these paint chips with you it will be easier to select accessories for the room without having to guess whether they will match.
Find a medium shade of carpet for the room. Medium shades look cleaner longer and tend to hide stains better. You may even want to consider an indoor/outdoor carpet because it is better able to withstand a teenager's rough treatment. The furnishings for your teen's room can be painted to match no matter the kind of wood or style of the furniture. Aside from their bed, they will probably want a bedside table, a desk for homework and school projects, and a dressing table or vanity for a girl's room. Every teen will need plenty of shelves for books, games, trophies from sporting events or recitals and academic awards.
Do a little research on closet organizers to make sure your teen's closet has plenty of shelves, and two closet bars. A shoe organizer in the closet floor will usually help to avoid other things being thrown on the closet floor. Paint the inside of the closet white and make sure it has decent lighting. Pick up other accessories as your teen finds things they like. Have fun with your child and their efforts to create the right room for them.
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11:10 AM
Buying Your Dream Home Through a Foreclosure
Everyone has watched the economy in what appears to be an endless downward spiral. Homes in neighborhoods everywhere are foreclosing. This is not necessarily a bad thing for everyone. For those that have dreamed of owning their own home, there are low prices and great deals to be found. One of those options is to buy a foreclosure property. However, with buying a foreclosure there are pros and cons.
Unfortunately, when someone realizes their dream of owning a home has been shattered and they must walk away, they can leave a mess of a house behind. After all, why take care of something being taken from you? There is also the possibility that the house sat vacant for an extended time without maintenance. When buying a foreclosure you often get a mess, among other things.
Banks sometimes cannot force tenants in the house to vacate the premises during or even after the foreclosure. You must be vary careful when buying as you can inherit residents with your home. It can take days, weeks or even months following the proper steps to have your home to yourself. It is all a question of how determined and how flexible you are willing to be when it comes to buying your home. What about the Pros of foreclosure?
Price is often the driving factor when making purchases like that of a home. When it comes to foreclosures the possibilities are endless. You can buy a home today for a fraction of the price listed just 2 years ago. This is making it possible for nearly anyone to buy a home.
If you have the time it takes to fix it up and are flexible with your move date then you can find a great home for a great price.
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11:07 AM
Unique House Designs to Suit Your Budget
Friday, June 18, 2010
For anyone contemplating building a new home in or around the Brisbane area, one of the first places most people start is at a display village, looking at homes already constructed, furnished and presented in the best possible light to attract buyer interest.
Usually, it's possible to take away some standard designs which can be adapted to suit individual tastes, but mostly at additional cost in both the production of the final drawings and the building construction. While the end result can still be a satisfactory outcome for the buyer, it is hardly unique, as a drive through any new estate can attest.
There is a better alternative for people wanting house designs Brisbane style. It is possible to have a unique design created to individual specifications at no cost to clients, and styled to suit every budget.
If you are considering designing and building a new home, here are some hints to help you make the whole process much easier:
Source a company with local experience that provides home designs Brisbane style free to clients.
When you discuss designs with them, ask if their design people interact with their construction team.
If they don't, your completed home may not look like you envisaged.
Ask to see a range of completed projects. To build house designs Brisbane style, the company will need to have experience in a wide variety of styles and concepts, from sleek ultra-modern to classical and old-world.
When you discuss your concept with them, describe the lifestyle you want to have in your new home. For example, if you are a large, busy family with lots of entertaining needs, you will need a different style of home than a small two or three person family that keeps to themselves.
The company you choose should offer the standard Queensland Master Builders' Contract which, when properly completed and signed by all parties, is water-tight, with a fixed price so there are no unpleasant surprises.
Discuss the time-frame for the project. This will allow you to plan your finance requirements and any alternative living arrangements you may need while you are waiting to occupy your new home.
Some companies offer a 25 year structural guarantee. Don't settle for a lesser time frame if you can get this level of service and assurance.
Don't spend extra money on an interior designer. Choose a company that provides this service free when you use their home designs Brisbane style. A good interior designer will listen to your ideas, make suggestions and help you choose décor that complements, so colors and concepts don't clash throughout your home.
Take the time to find a professional company that offers all these services in a coordinated, seamless manner. If you do, your home design Brisbane style will transform from a series of ideas and concepts, to a unique and stunning property that reflects your budget and lifestyle.
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8:14 AM
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6:50 AM
Bathroom Ideas
Monday, June 14, 2010
Whether your bathroom is large or small one thing is certain, you're going to have to spend money if you want an updated bathroom. How much money you need to spend depends to a certain extent on the size of your bathroom and how much updating you feel you need to do to give the look and feel you desire.
If you only have a couple hundred dollars to spend then generally you'll be limited to mostly cosmetic changes such as paint, hardware and accessories. Though this may not be much money to spend, don't discount the effect that a new coat of paint, some new hardware on the doors and drawers, and some additional accessories such as an inexpensive prints or new towel racks may have on your bathroom. Often that is all that is necessary to give your bathroom a very fresh and updated look.
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8:38 AM
Bathroom Decorating
Next, add items that will help relax, whether you are getting ready for your day, or relaxing in a nice hot bath at the end of day. Try having a radio/CD player to listen to music to get going or unwind before going to bed. Candles are also nice if you want to have the soft light and pleasant scents while are relaxing in the tub. Also, try using baskets or glass jars to place on the sink or on the shelf, to neatly store items which are used often. Make-up, cotton balls, and wash cloths, should be stored neatly with easy access. Having these items clutter bathroom will not make space a relaxing one.
If you are decorating a bathroom for children, you will want brighter colors. If it is a uni-sex bathroom, I prefer soft green colors to coordinate with both pinks and blues. There are so many themes to choose from, especially animal themes. Rubber ducks, garden animals, jungle animals, sea animals, or even bugs are very popular bathroom themes for children. Most have matching towels, rugs, shower curtains, and soap dishes.
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8:34 AM
Bathroom Interior Design
Hotel inspired bathrooms can give the feeling of get-away luxury without ever leaving home. Good lighting, clean lines, and marble surfaces make the bathroom attractive and uncluttered. A large mirror can expand the appearance of space. Other bathroom interior design ideas for a hotel-styled bathroom include monogrammed towels, attractive wallpaper, and crisp design elements.
When the bathroom is used and who will be using it will inform your bathroom interior design choices. A public powder room will be able to be more whimsical or dramatic, whereas a family bath must be more practical. Guest baths should create a welcoming and inviting space for people away from home. A master bathroom should encourage relaxation.
Be careful to choose materials that will not be damaged by water and humidity for your bathroom interior design. Wallpaper can be used in some bathrooms, but in other, the high humidity can cause it to peel and fall off. Tile is a popular choice for a bathroom, but can be damaged if your bathroom is high traffic. A good substitute for traditional tiles is vinyl tile, which can look just like ceramic or marble, but is not as easily broken. Wood cabinets are popular as well, but again, should be careful to make sure they will not be susceptible to water damage. swell, warp, and crack in humid environments.
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8:29 AM
Home Curtain
The best time to do curtain cleaning is during a sunny day. Remove all the curtains in the house and put them in the washer. To save time, you can clean your windows while the curtains are being washed. Most curtains can be washed using delicate cycle but for drapes, may have to buy a commercial cleaner where in you can spray on. Remember not to force drapes in the washer without removing the metal hangers. In addition, make sure that washer can stake the load capacity of the drapes. are in doubt, it is best to do homemade dry cleaning to clean the heavy material of the drapes. In this way, do not have to take down the drapes.
One of the enemies of curtain for home is cigarette smoke. If there are smokers in your home, probably have to clean curtains every three months. The soft fabric of the curtains can be affected by nicotine in cigarettes. In addition, home will smell like smoke if just washed curtains. It is necessary to use fabric softener on curtains during the rinsing process. This way, curtains will smell nice.
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7:02 AM
Interior Living Room
Whether room is a 21 foot length with a large picture window at one end or live in a tiny apartment and the living room is bijou to say the least, there are living room décor ideas to suit and budget. can go for cozy chic and warm up living space or go for open-plan with vaulted ceilings and an expanse of herringbone hardwood floor. At the end of space have available. Are aiming for a peaceful retreat, full of serenity and harmony or a more user-friendly, basic living space where feel comfortable slipping shoes off and putting your feet up. was choosing a color scheme for my living room I would go to the cooler colors on my color wheel chart - the blues and greens which can be used in different shades to achieve a 'joined-up' look of cool elegance. make sure that, when my ceiling, light shade of the room's main color on my ceiling so, color scheme was blue, would use the lightest eggshell blue find for my ceiling and then a slightly deeper shade of blue for my walls. If have mouldings could paint those completely white, or go for a darker shade of blue to both the walls and the ceiling. use matt paint on my walls and a paint with some kind of sheen on the mouldings. For windows, to add height, place the curtain pole as high as possible near to the ceiling. This will give curtains plenty of drop to achieve an elegant drape. Modern décor arrangements always suggest that the fabric should be allowed to pool on the floor - never in my house. To me, artistic though it evidently is, this 'pooling' idea for the fabric is just a dust collector and, if have dogs like I do, is just asking them to make a bed out of the fabric! Why did I mention this? Find out what the trends are, but that does not mean have to follow the trends slavishly. Adapt styles to suit you and your lifestyle.
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6:58 AM
Interior Bedrooms
Bedroom interior design is crucial because the bedroom is the inner sanctum sanctorum of any house. A bedroom is the place you go to relax and just unwind after a long and sometimes stressful day.
Therefore, it is important then that the bedroom is designed to fulfill your needs. Not only does this room need to look good to the eyes but also must be soothing to the soul.
A bedroom design can be a challenging task because not only is the bedroom a very romantic place but in this age where stress takes its toll on many, a good night’s sleep is an increasingly rare commodity.
Before you begin tearing down the walls, it makes sense to talk over the design plans with your partner, if have one. A romantic bedroom should reflect both people’s ideals.
Add some personal flavor that touch both of at the same time. Pictures from a vacation or a picnic or from a romantic getaway can be great. Make sure that the lighting is just right for both of one of likes to read late into the night, it may be better to install personal lighting. Soft lighting can create a good mood and some soft rugs can complement it. If like, can add an incense burner or potpourri to get in the mood.
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6:55 AM