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Bring Africa Air On Your Stylish Terrace
“Out of Africa” is still one of the most romantic movies ever made. The lovely romance that took place of the loveliest African air is surely something any woman would like to take and bury inside her heart.
If you are a fan of native designs, wide open eyes dreaming and cool nights spent on a terrace filled with Africa air then making such a dream come true is a few decoration ideas away.
Africa style has been a common presence in the home decoration ever since the colonial era and since the native patterns is a huge comeback of this year, decorating your terrace using African patterns and furniture style is a very good idea.
Mainly this decoration style focuses on introducing a close to nature concept, the usage of natural fabrics, raw wood, basic furniture, cotton curtains and colorful hemp rugs.
Consider this style for a vacation home with a wide terrace where you would like to welcome your guests during the hot summer evenings because the laid back colonial style is fitted especially for older residences that the owner might want to keep looking vintage but also offer them a welcoming touch.
A Spa Retreat To Be Placed Among The Sands Of Time
Aidlin Darling Design is a studio that is eminent for its creative visions, eco-friendly ideas and new technologies, when it comes to home design. The names behind the famous American studio are Joshua Aidlin and David Darling, both known as genius eco design functional pragmatics.
Their latest project is the famous Californian spa center – Sonoma Spa Retreat. The whole architecture of this project speaks of minimalistic idea, aesthetic look and ergonomic and sustainable design.
The new spa building is made to be a real futuristic wonder as it represents spa and swimming pool built as an outdoor living space of a rammed-earth house.
The designers created special spa outdoor pavilions that surely opened the landscape and are very adequate to the local climate. The spa center is equipped with special rustic trellis that provides shades from the California sun.
It also frames distant views of San Francisco to the south. The modern simple and sustainable design of the Sonoma Spa Retreat has already brought up the public’s attention due to its creative look.
Going The Extra Mile On Selecting Exterior House Colors
Color is what brings vivacity to a picture. Without it a sunset would only be like a circular light on a wide gray sky. However, color wrongly set and used for the wrong purpose produces chaos and disorientation.
In abstract paintings, disorientation and peculiar mix of colors may be considered an art. This fact however may not readily apply for selecting the right mix for exterior house colors.
A red roof with tangerine walls, blue painted gutters and green fences will not create a good picture at all.
Exterior house colors are essential components that complete the beauty of a house from outside. The turns and twists of how intricate the corners of a house were made can be either emphasized or ruined by the right or wrong shade of color used on it.
Carefully picked and planned exterior house colors complete the whole package of what a house is.
Picking out exterior house colors is not really a complicated thing. But it is definitely not your average everyday activity. It is well and good if you pull in the right shades. If not, it could cost you more for the tweaking.
1001 Arabian Nights In A Majestic Modern Vision
This 800m² Villa has been designed for a luxurious housing development scheme in Riyadh. Villa Ajmakan is one of the three types of villas that are on offer. This exclusive residential colony is spread over 185hectares and is located towards the northwest of this Saudi Arabian city.
It’s like the 1001 Arabian nights in steel and concrete. These villas are fantastically designed and combine modern clean lines with Arabian aesthetics. The stark white walls and the part glass walls make the structure truly majestic. The Villa has been designed in three floors.
The ground floor is airy and cool with an almost 4m high ceiling. All the formal rooms are located on this floor, the formal living and dining as well as the Majilis. The formal rooms all have great views of the greenery and the fountains in the garden.
The Majilis look sublime with the sunlight creeping in through the perforations in the concrete walls. The huge formal entrance comprising of the central staircase is well lit with the natural light that finds its way in through the glass floor on the top floor.
Architectural Genius Brings Outdoors To Home
Most urban dwellers can only dream of their own garden or personal spaces. With most living in apartments, outdoors is a factor that doesn’t even cross their mind, but for those who value the outdoors and yearn for their own personal open spaces, Outdoor Living has come up with this spectacular architectural design.
This fantastic design offers compact apartments each with their own outdoor space. The apartments are between 47mt to 95mt. Each of these apartments are divided into two parts: an introvert zone and an extrovert zone. The introvert zone encompasses the entrance, bathroom(s), bedroom(s) and the stairs. The kitchen along with the living room is situated near the royal outdoor spaces. The elevation is transparent to add to the outdoor feel.
Each of these apartments is blessed with a 12mt garden which is about 80 cm deep and is constructed in concrete. The gardens and terraces have been designed such that each of them receives plenty of sunshine and one garden doesn’t obscure the view for another. They are designed in a way where each of them can be easily flaunted. The garden drainage is combined into the steel structure.
Black House – Bold, Original And Sensational Architectural Approach
The Black House designed by Andres Remy Architects was requested by a young couple, who were prepared to give complete freedom of design. The house is a work of contrasts, with black exterior and white interiors, the use of glass walls emphasizing the contrasting colors.
Black is an unusual color to be used for a house exterior and it makes a bold contemporary statement.
The house is situated 30kms from Buenos Aires and has been designed to gain maximum advantage of the stunning lake view.
The house has been created to suit the social needs of the couple. The living room is located nearer the lake and the kitchens and dining room have been designed on the other side.
A shallow pool, dividing the house in two, reflects the northern light and illuminates the interiors with this indirect light. A glass bridge connects the two parts. The living room has glass walls that bring in the nature like a fresh breath. The glass walls allow a breathtaking view of the lake.
The House In The Forest But Coming From Another Dimension
This Villa reminds one of the Lego blocks a child plays with. They stack the blocks in an uneven manner to create their own fantasy structures. This stunningly designed villa has been created with three levels stacked in three different directions to maximize the natural view of the forest.
The villa enjoys the serene beauty of the dune forests in Bloemendaal. This Dutch beauty has been designed keeping in mind nature’s bounty on different levels.
Each of the levels has partial glass walls to enjoy the nature. The lowest level is witness to the frolicking of rabbits, the second level takes you closer to the nesting birds and tree creatures like the squirrels and the third drinks in the vast openness of the serene blue skies.
The house has been designed keeping in mind not just the natural views but also to bring the nature physically closer. Each of the rooms is blessed with an open terrace thanks to the creative floor plan and stacking of the three levels. The different angles not only present an interesting elevation but also the opportunity to bring nature closer.
Silicone Paint For An Enduring Exterior Home Decoration
People who wish to paint the outside of their house have such an array of choices that just trying to figure out what is best can, by itself, become a daunting task.
Whatever the choice, silicone paint should definitely be considered when deciding upon exterior decoration.
Silicone paint can be a beneficial addition to the exterior of a home. It should definitely be considered by anyone who is deciding what paint to purchase for their home.
Silicone can usually last two times longer than acrylics. It is heat resistant as well as resistant to moisture, sunlight and age, so no worrying about the paint job when there’s a severe thunderstorm outside or if the high for the day is over 100.
Silicone is more environmentally safe than other kinds of paint and also uses less of the environment’s resources, so people will be doing their part to help the environment and themselves at the same time.
There are a variety of silicone paint and pigments out there so there are options to choose from. Not only does this paint help the environment, but it’s more durable than many of its competitors, so be sure to keep that in mind when choosing the paint for the exterior of your home.
A Mountain Retreat Is An Enjoyable Home Away From Home
Many people wish for a peaceful retreat away from the hustle of their busy lives.
A mountain cabin is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty of nature and to relax from the worries of work.
You may also want a cabin to use for the times when you go fishing or hunting or simply as a place to spend the weekend with friends and family.
When you think of a mountain retreat, the obvious choice is a log cabin. There are kits that are available for purchase that have many designs to choose from and provide the lumber and plans. Also, decorating your little hideaway is a fun way to make it your own.
Log cabins bring to mind retreats in the wilderness surrounded by forests and nature. When looking into getting a log cabin, you should take a look at the several companies that are offering plans and have everything ready for you. You just need to purchase the whole package and assemble it.
The wood used in log cabins vary but it is usually treated for termites and can withstand a lot of wear and tear. Lumber companies also treat the wood so they don’t deteriorate, and some types of wood are naturally resistant to decay.
What To Look For In Patio Furniture?
If you have the luxury of outdoor space to enjoy it would be a shame not to invest in some practical as well as aesthetically appealing outdoor patio furniture.
You may decide upon one or two pieces like a swing or a rocker or perhaps a set consisting of a table and several chairs. Patio furniture is not all about ugly molded plastic; there are several other options:
Wrought Iron
Traditionally wrought iron is an excellent choice for patio furniture. Not only does it look beautiful, adding an old world charm to a beautiful outdoor space, it is also very hard wearing and weather resistant; making it ideal to brave the elements.
Wicker Patio Furniture
This is another popular choice when you talk about patio furniture. It looks beautiful, is low maintenance and will stand you in good stead for years. Teamed with beautiful upholstery, it will give you joy for years.
Aluminum Patio furniture
Aluminum patio furniture has the advantage of neither fading nor rusting, making it an ideal choice for outdoor furniture.
Depending upon your budget, the time you are willing to spend on maintenance and other practical considerations, choosing the ideal furniture for your patio should be a snap!
