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Colourful Children’s Bathroom by Laufen Posted: 27 Nov 2011 04:31 AM PST Ideal for use in nurseries, kindergartens and schools, these small-scale kid's bathrooms are designed especially with little ones in mind. Imaginative, colourful and playful, what child wouldn't want to use the florakids range from Laufen? The rounded shapes, bold colours and influences from the animal and plant kingdoms give the florakids bathroom a feeling of fantasy and playfulness, which creates an environment perfect for kids to learn about hygiene. The centrepiece is a washstand with a basin in the shape of a flower blossom, available in white, red or green. The range also features ceramic shelves, shaped like little clouds that can be used to complement the washbasin and they come in matching colours too. Mirrors are available in a red mirror flower design, or a green mirror caterpillar design whereby the mirrors can be lined up in series to create a comical caterpillar. As the range is designed especially for children, the ergonomically-designed florakids WCs have no sharp edges or corners. The seats, which are available in white, red or green, are smaller in diameter and have a mini back support so children are not afraid of falling in. The ergonomic seat also lets kids who are potty training grasp onto the ears on the left and right of the seat. The single-lever mixer for the washbasin is easy for children to use as well as being hygienic. With the florakids range by Laufen, using the bathroom should be child's play!! What do you think?

Imposing Modern Residence in South Africa: House Serengeti Posted: 27 Nov 2011 01:03 AM PST Nico Van Der Meulen Architects completed an imposing residence in Johannesburg, South Africa, entitled House Serengeti. The residence impresses due to an unusual mix of earthly textures and raw materials with high-gloss finishes and refined design elements. According to the architects, the brief “was to create a stylish family home with ecologically sound design that maximized indoor-outdoor living to take full advantage of Johannesburg's legendary eight-month summer. It's a double-storey home with an open-plan living area downstairs, an upstairs pajama lounge, a study, and four bedrooms, all of them en-suite. The three family bedrooms are upstairs, and we positioned the guest room downstairs, separating it from the family's sleeping area to maximize privacy". Visual treats can be observed throughout the interiors of this residence, from the sculptures created by van der Meulen's brother, Regardt, to the bold pendant lights above the dining room.

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