Selecting furniture is not an easy job. Inspiration can come from where you least expect it or it can be right under your eyes. The furniture items from John Lewis of Hungerford… gather in collections of “British painted kitchens & furniture since 1972“. The Steamer Bay Collection unites different warm-coloured furniture items, like tables, benches, dressers and larders. Rustic oak
IKEA will install electric vehicle charging stations in 10 Western US Stores as part of the furniture giant’s collaboration with ECOtality, Inc. Two charging stations will be installed in each location until this fall, in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. There was no official announcement naming which stores will be chosen. We also found out from Inhabitat… that this
Some ornaments can be useful and some useful things can become ornamental. Designed by Liz Boscacci for Bevara Design…, these contemporary hand-blown terrariums were made in Poland: “They blow the glass into a mold, and turn it constantly so there is no seam, then the mouth is cut. If you look at the bottom of the piece, you can
This futuristic looking apartment is a duplex rehabilitation project recently completed by A-cero Architects… in Galicia, Spain. Here is an excerpt from the official architects’ description: “The wide entrance hall distributes, on the one hand, the most public area, composed by a big dining room and, on the other side, a courtesy w.c, a bedroom in-suite with a finished bathroom
By Lavinia
The Belmont Dream House was designed by zo2 architecture… and is located in Belmont-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland. The designers were commissioned to create a home that would meet the owners’ need for an open plan residence that communicates well with the exterior: “Their brief was to create a design that would be ecological but also cutting edge and stylish with high ceilings
By Lavinia
We recently came across a delightful home renovation that inevitably captured our attention. Seen on Delikatessen…, this charming crib respects the original architecture of the old mill which the project replaced. Stone and wood give this place a lovely traditional feel. But the interior design also features some contemporary furniture pieces which are pleasantly combined with vintage details, creating
By Lavinia
While we all look forward to the summer months for warmer weather, and enjoying the great summer nights, higher energy bills are not welcomed. Whether you are running your air conditioning more often, using more water to take showers, or you’re using more electricity to run fans to get a cool breeze, energy saving tips can help your pocket and…
By RoniqueGibson
“Zen” is said to be more of an attitude than a belief. In this case, you could say it is a little bit of both. The Zen retreat was envisioned by Etchboo Design… and is a contemporary home located in the historic neighborhood in St. Augustine, Florida. Here is a short project description from the architects: “The design is a
By Lavinia
We were impressed by a project that was sent to us all the way from Sri Lanka, from architect Channa Horombuwa…. This highly modern crib stands out due to a distinguished and well personalized design. The residence has a fresh, homey feel, despite its seemingly lack of private spaces. Here is the official description from the project developer: “This
By Lavinia
The master bedroom always has been associated with being the one place in your home that is uniquely yours. Whether you enjoy a dramatic, romantic, or modern aesthetic, how you address your master bed wall with becomes the focal point of your room. The master bed is always going to be the star of the bedroom and enhancing the wall…
By RoniqueGibson
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