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Now that’s what you call Futuristic House!

April 17th, 2009

There are now numerous house designs that can be considered modern and futuristic. But definitely, it is not as futuristic as this house located in Germany. There are three floors and each portruding area is a bedroom. What make this house interesting is that there are not much edges but the house is full of curves starting from the exterior of the house up to the exterior.

The house is very spacious and the large amount of the open space is perfect for its minimalist style and sleek furnitures. And if you feel like splashing in the water, choose  between the outdoor and the indoor swimming pool of this futuristic lair. The lobby has a big atrium that is well-complimented by the solid-colored (black and white) walls and stairs. Now who would thought that the house was used to be this:

How can I choose the right couch?

April 16th, 2009

Because of the different styles, designs, textures, and prices of the couches in the market, it can be quite difficult for you to choose which couch is fitted for your living room or other parts of the house like veranda, bedroom, and alike.  Other than your budget, here are the things that you must do and factors to consider before you head out and buy yourself your couch/lazy bed.

Measure the space where the couch. You don’t want to buy the wrong size, do you?

Consider how often or how frequent will you use the couch and who would use it.

Think of the construction and analyze if the couch that you’re eyeing on is durable enough for the rest of the family.

Make sure that it will compliment the theme of the room where you would put it.

If you can’t seem to find a right couch, then consider having a custom-made couch instead.

Tips in getting that perfect lighting

April 15th, 2009

Lighting fixtures today are not just used for its mere purpose alone – which is to illuminate an area. Now, people also carefully choose which type of lighting to install based on its aesthetic value at the same time.

If you want a flourescent light, see to it that you only use it areas such as bathroom or your kitchen. Yes, it would give a bright illumination but you don’t want your bedroom or your living room to look like a clinic, do you?

Choose a lighting fixture that you can adjust the intensity of the light. In this way, you can set up the mood of the room and could adjust the functionality of the light as well.

A bedroom must have a warm and cozy ambiance. Thanks to the yellow-lighted incandescent lamps, you can now achieve that hotel-like ambiance in your room. This would allow you to have a great R&R even if you don’t check in a hotel.

One lamp could never be enough

April 14th, 2009

Have you experienced wanting not just a single piece but the whole set? Well this is how you would definitely feel with these dazzling lamp gems from a lighting company in Italy simply calle as Lamps. There is a wide array of glittering lamps to choose from which can be used for various parts of the house other than the living room. The warm colors and the elegance of the lamps would want you to put it in almost all parts of the room. Actually, you can! You can also choose from various lamp shapes and sizes as well. Some can be mounted on the wall while others can be used as lamp ceilings. You will also get to choose between a table lamp and a standing lamp too! Putting all these various lamps in a single room would make it look overwhelming but stylish!

Fundamentals of creating a modern house

April 13th, 2009

Achieving a modern house or home design in easy. It relies not only in beauty but in simplicity at the same time. Modern home decoration does not have to be bulky nor too decorated, probably just like the ones that you currently have.

A modern interior design must think of the Functionality of the room and even the accessories as well. If you think that a particular item will provide no more than the aesthetics, then it’s time for you to ditch it and include it in the yard sale.

Your room must also have a lot of open spaces. Again, modern home design are more of clutter-free than clutter-full.

And when you say “modern” of course the latest gadgets and the latest technology must also be included. When choosing for appliances or technological gadgets for a modern home, see to it that you pick the slim or the small items such as LCD or flatscreen TV, sleek DVD player, built-in speakers, and more. Do the same to your kitchen appliances as well.

Would you to have this kind of home?

Add flair to your bathroom with the flower faucet

April 12th, 2009

Stop putting vases with fake flowers in your bathroom just to give it an added not-so-bathroomy accessory. All you need is the faucet made from glass where you can put a real flower. Whether it is a rose or an orchid, your flower can stay vividly colored and alive since a huge part of its stem is submerged in the water. How? Look at this:

Isn’t lovely? This flower faucet for the bathroom was created by David Vercelli exclusively for the company called Hego Waterdesign that is based in Italy.This vase would surely let you have a smell of the fresh flora that you feel like putting in the faucet. Simple yet elegant.

Designing your not so spacious house

April 11th, 2009

Many people would like to have a very big and spacious house because they can easily buy bulky accessories and large furnitures as well. On the other hand, there are also people who opt small houses instead because it is easier to clean and can be easilt maintained at the same time. However, decorating a small house can be troublesome especially when it comes to house design. Here are some of the tricks that would help you design a small space without overwhelming the look of your house.

It is actually not necessary to paint your walls white just to create an illusion that the space is big. You can choose pastel colors or any light colors will do.

Vertical stripes can be used on wallpapers and even in your ceiling as well. Like the light colored walls, it can also make your small house look spacious.

Think about Different Sinks

April 10th, 2009

If you are up for something unique and modern, then these bathroom sinks will definitely suit your taste. These are one-of-a-kind creations that can be the perfect bathroom essential that will compliment the style that you like.

First on the list is the hands-free sink where you no longer have to turn knobs or even push a button whenever you need to wash your hands or face. They call it hands-free because there is a motion sensor that will tell the faucet when to turn itself off.

Known as the scallop, this sink is truly the best if you want a sea-inspired or at least imagine that you are in the world of mermaids. This style is typically seen in garden fountains outdoors. But thanks to the imaginative minds of the interior and house designers, you can now find it at the bathrooms as well.

Now this is what you call “Bathroom and More”

April 9th, 2009

You want your kitchen, living room, and bedroom to be completly furnished. But when it comes to bathroom, some people just want to have a toilet and a shower and they think that it’s complete.

However, this is not the case for the bathroom created by Clodagh. This is not just an ordinary place to take a bath but a room where one can also relax and meditate at the same time.

The luxurious bathtub is surrounded by the smooth marble that extends up to the fireplace (yes! the bathroom has a fireplace!). It has a customized sink that compliments the rectangular top. And best of all, it is decorated with stones that you can heat up so you have a heaven-like relaxation without the need to go to the spa!

You would love to stay in your bathroom with these future toilets!

April 8th, 2009

The future is actually already here! With these so-called Toilets of the Future, you would surely want to spend most of your time hanging out at the bathroom and loving these high-tech bathroom utilities (that are definitely expensive right now at the same time!).

The first on the list is the funky toilet that are meant for nightclub-themed houses or in party hubs as well. These toilets were made by Kohler. The glossy tiles and the sleek toilet style are all well-complimented by the F-A-B lights! You can even party in your bathroom if you have this one!

Next on the list is the high-tech toilet called the Media Center. While having your private time, you can still get to watch TV inside the bathroom! The stunning Bisazza tiles allows the projection clock to be seen while doing your…uuhh…thing.