Archive for April, 2010

Great Tips For A Tiny Bathroom

If you have a tiny bathroom space that you want to optimize, try the following:

Light colors: Make sure the tiles or the colors of the walls are light, not deep and dense as this would create a more cramped ambience.

Light colors offer the illusion of more light and space than do darker colors. Ideally even the flooring of the bathroom should be light colored. If it is not possible to do so, use a light colored carpet or rug to do the job.

Mirrors: One large mirror or even an entire wall of the bath being converted to a mirror can offer the illusion of double the space that actually is available. [Bathroom mirrors]

Avoid pedestal basins or sinks: In a small bathroom, you may have difficulty finding storage space; for this reason it is best to accommodate a vanity beneath the sink to save space. For this reason, it is best not to have a pedestal sink.

Keep it see through: For the shower stall use clear glass or clear curtains. See through material offers the illusion of more space than opaque materials.

Computer Generated Art Will Change Completely The Concept Of Home Décor

In case you really want to renovate your home décor and are in a process of choosing options for the interior, you should consider an unusual décor and design studio – Depot Art. This German designer studio isn’t like the others that are promising innovation, because they really make a bespoke art.

What really counts is their last collection Kugeln. The Kugeln collection is literally the collection that represents the link between the communication and the art, between the real life and the cyber space of ideas.

In a century, where technologies and communications are the key words, the Depot Art studio is a real showcase for computer generated art. Each piece of their collection is different.

The main idea of Kugeln limited edition series is to represent communication, which becomes high-speed sculptures.

You can purchase their mini sculptures or paintings, inspired by the century of the communication. The producers of Kugeln are now going to take part in several international contests about the innovative home decoration and art.

Spectacular Designs For Decorating Your Home

The home decoration is always a matter of the right patterns and the style you want to add. In case you are a bit eccentric and want to achieve an unusual look at home, then the designer Patricia Urquiola is the right person for you.

Her latest innovative collection for the Italian brand Budri is called ‘Macrosterias’ and can be easily labeled as art at the wall. The collection offers home interiors with amazing patterns, which possess the beauty of the nature and its odd shaped micro-organisms.

The name of the collection is perfectly right, because the designer was totally inspired by the macrosterias. These are vegetal micro-organism, which Patricia was observing, when she decided to mix them with graphic symbols and to create patterns, which represents a new digital-biological entity.

Her wallpapers, linens and furniture are perfect for those of you, who live in an eco way. There is also a marble made statues and art works for the home interior, which represent micro-organisms in their living form.

The collection is limited, but you can purchase it at the designer website. The “Macrosterias’ was part of the exhibition “Hybrid and Flexible”, which is known for its international and talented participants.

Characteristics Of Ideal Kitchen Designs

One of the most important rooms in our homes is the kitchen area with its furniture, appliances, utensils, and stuffs that make up your own brand of kitchen designs. It is the heart of all parties, the core of every family gathering and the beat of every festivity. From it comes the product to complete our celebration: Food.

Eating will be a more enjoyable experience when all of the preparation beforehand has already been enjoyable. A tidy and well organized kitchen will help contribute to this. Selecting the right kitchen designs will help you achieve this goal.

Unlike living room and bedroom design, kitchen designs are made for a more significant purpose other than aesthetics and comfort. It is especially made for you to prepare food without having a hard time. Before looking into kitchen designs, read on the following characteristics ideal kitchen designs should have.

Ample space

Ample space for movement is very important in cooking and food preparation. This is the first thing that you should consider in choosing kitchen designs. if you could  choose a kitchen design  good for at least three people to work in it at the same time without the possibility of crowding, then the better.

A Living Room Concept Matching Classic Lines And Modern Design

In case you want to decorate your living room, there are a lot of ideas how to do it in style. There is a German designer, which will surely help you in all the decisions you have about the design and the whole vision of your space.

You should consider the Stefan Diez’s first plywood chair “Houdini”. The designer had a huge success at Milan Fair and even achieved an award for his “Houdini”. Nowadays the German magician is releasing a second version of his innovative chair.

This time the “Bess” and “Bessy” collection can be easily called impressive, because of the super vision and comfort it is providing.

The both chairs are with the basic construction of the well known Houdini, but this time they are suggesting new features and a lot more sophisticated look.

They are made of flexible oak-veneered plywood. The seats are soft and stable, while the vision transforms the whole room into an oasis of art and modern style.

30 Trendy Wardrobe & Closet Designs For Your Dream Bedroom

Contemporary wardrobes/closets are a great way to add a touch of elegance and grace to your bedroom furniture.

These are a perfect storage solutions for your living room, bedroom or hallway. These wardrobes not only look stylish and classy, but also complement your modern bedroom furniture.

These bedroom fitted bedroom wardrobes are made of high-quality metal, glass and wood and are available in several different rich and durable finishes.

Here are 30 trendy bedroom closet designs with high functionality & modern style.

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The Dreamy Bed For A Dreamy Fairytale Sleep

Luxury, sophistication and a promise for amazing experience – this is all that Mathieu Lehanneur is offering. The famous designer, which items are praised as the best, when it comes to interior design is now revealing its latest line – Once Upon a Dream.

It sound a bit like a fairytale and this is not far from the truth, because the majestic and sensual design of this bed is now so popular, that even the biggest hotel chains are going to purchase it for their VIP apartments.

The bed is designed for the luxury brand of Veuve Clicquot and the whole story behind is not accidental. Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin had sleep problems and for that she is called a notorious insomniac. Nothing seemed to help.

This is why the designer produced a dream bed, which combines comfort, elegance and a magical feeling. The special line of Once Upon a Dream will be displayed in Hotel de Marc at Rheims, where only few lucky people will sleep in this super innovative bed.

How To Have Fun Organizing And Freshening The Look Of Your Bathroom, Kitchen Or Home Office?

Are you lacking in the organizational department? Does your bathroom look like you have seven roommates and it’s just you that lives there?

Does your home office look like work isn’t the only thing you do in there and desperately need a complete do-over?

Or maybe you just need a little hint as to how to quickly and cheaply freshen up a boring room. Here are some ideas to making, organizing and decorating on a budget fun and functional.

Take an old planting pot and clean it out. Wash it entirely and dry it. Get some paint from your local fabric store or hardware store (doesn’t have to be wall paint could be paint you use for pottery or scrapbooking) in fun and fresh colors. Have fun painting your pot! Use it for your home office to keep pens or use it in your kitchen to hold utensils.

Use a banker’s box for a filing drawer for all your personal documents. You can get a bankers box anywhere. Have fun decorating it. Or you could buy a plastic filing cabinet for under $10 at any office supply store.

Get Your Own Lighthouse For A Perfect Light At Home

Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec are creative designer duo, which are now very popular in Europe. Their modern and contemporary views about the home interior are already praised as the most outstanding home items.

Their last collection for the company of “Established &Sons” grabbed the whole attention ever since it’s releasing. The Lighthouse collection is inspired by the tradition of the Old Italian glass and lamps. The designers visited the glass blowers, where they were observing the typical tradition of making and producing lamps.

Their idea was to add a bulb into large round glass structure. This idea made the lamp look more than futuristic and innovative. Its structure is just sphere of glass, a sharp point of contact and no fixation.

Their project represents a new approach to lamp design, which will surely add elegance and interesting touch to your home. Their Lighthouse collection is available through purchase on their web site.

Common Features In Japanese Interior Design

One thing very noticeable about Japanese Interior Design is its clear, uncluttered appearance. Its furniture is mostly made from natural materials such as wood or its timber frames. It represents a quiet, serene place. There haven’t been many contrasts in their design except for those who dared to mix a little of a different culture.

The underlying design of the Japanese interior design is to create a homey, serene place where less is more. Their common design tells their ethnicity and every single design represents fixation on Japanese simplicity. A Japanese home is very different from Western designs. Japanese interior design brings out a simple yet detailed and elegant finish.

Common features in Japanese interior design

• Genkan

This is the traditional Japanese entryway. It is used to store shoes before entering the house. The genkan is connected to the main floor of the house.

• Tokonoma

Itrefers to the alcove in a low platform that bears some flower arrangement and is the central point to perform their religious rituals.

• O-Furo

An O-Furo is a part of the Japanese interior design of a bathroom. It is the main bathtub that is enjoyed nowadays by the Japanese people instead of using the sent (public bath) and the onsen (hot spring bath).