2-Bedroom House in Washington Centered Around a 16-Car Garage [Video]

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Posted: 08 Sep 2014 04:37 AM PDT

Despite its impressive exterior dimensions, this West Bellevue House in Washington, USA features only two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The owners probably thought too much living space would in time lead to boring maintenance problems, so they decided to center their home around a giant garage. Discovered by Freshome on Redfin, this unconventional residence (priced $4 million !) has enough space to accommodate 16 cars. It also comes with a practical car lift and a fully stocked workshop.

As you can see in the photos below, the garage was turned into a inner gallery, where the cars are creatively on display. An adjoining living room separated from the garage with the help of glass windows is the perfect place for the inhabitants to enjoy their car collection all day long. A mix of traditional and modern can be observed throughout the residence- just notice the powerful contrast between the wooden beams in the garage and the lit curving ceiling in the social area. We’ve also uploaded a video at the end of the post where you can observe how this residence was fully optimized for accommodating and maneuvering the vehicles. Have a look and tell us what you think!

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Cool Dog House Upgrade: Instantly-Endearing Pet Trailer Design

Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:57 AM PDT

It is difficult not to notice the increased appeal in pet furniture and pet-related projects worldwide. In today’s post we would like to show you this instantly-endearing dog trailer design, envisioned by Judson Beaumont of Straight Line Designs Inc. The Pet Trailer Series includes four unique dog-sized trailers made from environmentally-friendly materials, including recyclable aluminum, plywood and plastic. Colorful and pretty, these “accommodation units” are not just functional, but serve a decorative purpose as well, adding aesthetic value to contemporary courtyards.

Each of the pet trailers is fully customizable. According to the official description provided by the designer, various finishes can be used for interior wall colors and flooring, such as hardwood, carpet or tile, and there's always the adorable personalized license plate. For an added bit of comfort and luxury, the pet trailer can even have a lighted interior and wireless speakers. Unfortunately, we could not find information regarding the cost of the trailers, but you can contact the designer directly if you have any further questions.

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