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- 34 Fresh Ideas for Decorating a Home Office Area
- Disco Chair, a Design for a Groovy Interior
- Farquar Lake Residence, a Wooden Architecture Wonder
- ALMA Vases Collection by A-cero Architecture Studio
- Exterior Home Details to Make Your Neighbors Envious
| 34 Fresh Ideas for Decorating a Home Office Area Posted: 25 Jun 2010 09:34 AM PDT Decorating a home office area can be tricky. First off, you have to choose the way the office will “feel”. If you go for a homey environment, chances are you will not be so concentrated on your work, as many things are likely to draw your attention. If you choose a very professional decorating style, then what is the purpose of having it inside your home anyway? Here are 34 ideas for arranging a home office area that disobey all rules. Connecting professionalism with coziness, these offices are all unique in style and ensure a good work atmosphere. Some of them feature interesting art elements, such as paintings or sculptures. The colors are vivid, creating an inviting and fresh work zone. Have a look!
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| Disco Chair, a Design for a Groovy Interior Posted: 25 Jun 2010 08:27 AM PDT For those who think it’s time to let more of that disco spirit into your home, we have a flashy idea for you. “Disco Chair” was created by Kiwi & Pom, a London design studio. Here are some technical details from the project’s initiators: “Constructed from 200 linear meters of Electroluminescent wire, the chair transforms into a neon rainbow when powered. A pulse setting enables the chair to flash on and off creating an instant disco installation.” This unusual chairs could do wonders when it comes to creating a genuine disco atmosphere during a party and completely change the mood of a dull interior. We like the crazy idea behind it, even though its target is not that numerous. What do you think about this disco chair?-via Zeutch
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| Farquar Lake Residence, a Wooden Architecture Wonder Posted: 25 Jun 2010 05:28 AM PDT Located deep within amazing natural forests and guarding a beautiful lake, Farquar Lake Residence comes from ALTUS Architecture + Design and is situated in Apple Valley, USA. The client’s wish was to have a home that would ensure a connection with the natural landscape and that would reflect an active style of living. The house features plenty of active outdoor spaces such as gardens and playgrounds, but also floor to ceiling windows for taking advantage of the spectacular views. The interiors are stunning, housing modern furniture and contemporary decorating elements. The living room is particularly interesting, as the wide glass connects the people inside with the scenic outdoor atmosphere.-via Arch Daily
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| ALMA Vases Collection by A-cero Architecture Studio Posted: 25 Jun 2010 03:57 AM PDT ALMA is the new vases collection designed by the A-cero Architecture Studio´s director Joaquin Torres and his partner Rafael Llamazares, for Vondom Furniture Company. They were inspirited in nature in order to design this original and innovative set. The stylized forms of ALMA seem plant stems that climb from the ground working as flowers and sheets stands. With ALMA, A-cero offers a new decoration concept without never leaving aside the practicality. Indeed, these flowerpots holders can be installed in interior and exterior spaces and they hold in great conditions, even under the most extreme temperatures. Furthermore, you can find these pieces with several sizes and colours, and with a built-in lighting system for any interior or exterior space. This vases set is made by moldeo rotacional, a semi-handmade and slow process that guarantees the maximum quality of the product and takes care of all the details. Slender, dynamic, elegant and light lines create ALMA as an ideal vases collection for the avant-garde architecture, as the A-cero one.
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| Exterior Home Details to Make Your Neighbors Envious Posted: 25 Jun 2010 02:48 AM PDT In every neighborhood there lies the playful competition between neighbors. Whether it's over the lawn, the house, or who just bought a new riding lawnmower. The exterior of your home is the showcase of the neighborhood. The average neighbor won't ever come into your home, but they know what house is yours by the exterior. Here are some ways to add exterior home details that will improve your home's aesthetics and your ego! LANDSCAPE & BUILDING LIGHTING: Have you ever driven through a neighborhood in the evening that has beautiful landscape and building lighting? Up and down lighting or wall washer lights give homes a dramatic effect that transforms the ambiance of your home. Carriage lights and wall sconces can also make your garage and front entry look inviting and warm. Similarly, landscape lighting can illuminate bushes, trees, ponds, and exterior amenities that normally would get lost in the dark.
ADDRESS NUMBERS: From the illuminated, ground mounted versions to the stone carved ones, address numbers are a unique way to set your home apart from the others. Consider using custom address numbers made from local artisans in your area. Plaques can also say the family name along with the address. Remember to stand at the street before mounting numbers permanently. Make sure they are visible, and they are large enough to make a statement, but are not overpowering of your front entrance. ENTRY LIGHTING:Walkway lights add ambiance and safety leading to the front of your home. Solar lights are inexpensive and quick, but tend to cast a bluish light. Consider having exterior lighting hardwired to your home's electrical system. Permanent walkway lighting tends to cast a softer amber glow, and looks more natural amongst landscaping. WALKWAY/DRIVEWAY: Change up the usual concrete with colored concrete and/or pavers. Cobble stone and slate walkways are a decorative way to add color and texture to your front entrance. If you have a landscaped area adjacent to the walkway, small plantings and grass can be planted amongst stepping stones to soften the hardscape. Driveways with similar color coordinating brick as the home are a nice way of tying the home and entry together.
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