Garden House is a private residence located in Seattle, Washington, USA. It was designed by Balance Associates Architects. Garden House by Balance Associates Architects: “Garden House is one of two houses set side by side in a park like setting within a suburban neighborhood. The houses are arranged to take advantage of an extensive garden and a salmon stream that runs through the property. Curved roofs and similar exterior materials..
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Salter Point House by Mountford Architects
Salter Point House is located in Salter Point, Australia. Originally built in the 1960s, it was remodeled by Mountford Architects. Salter Point House by Mountford Architects: “For Ben Mountford of Mountford Architects, this particular project was more of a rebuild than a renovation. The original 1960s home was to be reinvented in a modern, stylish design that flowed effortlessly from front to back, combining all living areas on one level..
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Striped Beauty: Stunning Zebra Rugs & Pillows from Forsyth
Each winter, we are on the lookout for ways in which we can add textural elegance to the interior even while turning our home into a warm, cozy retreat. While some of the additions fade away with a change in season, others last for years to come. This year though, it might time to invest in a piece that will serve you well across generations and will age beautifully along with the rest of your home. The gorgeous Zebra rugs from Forsyth are truly ‘one-of-a-kind’ in every sense of the world and promise to visual and textural contrast to even the sleekest of contemporary home!
Forsyth is arguably the best when it comes to the world of zebra rugs and a leading buyer in the Burchell’s zebra hides market. The exquisite rugs crafted from these hides go through a meticulous process that turns the zebra hides into finished products that add a touch of raw magnetism to the interior. Of course, the first thing many of our readers will worry about is the ecological impact of the product. These rugs are harvested from Burchell’s zebras, which are the most common type of zebras and spread widely across the savannas.
All the rugs are harnessed from sustainable game ranches that are licensed to cull a number of zebras for population control. (That definitely makes it easier on our conscious!) Each rug is obviously unique both in terms of the stripe pattern and intricate coloring, ensuring that no two rugs are perfectly alike.
While the zebra rugs are undoubtedly the showstoppers of the collection, the Zebra hide pillows are also a great choice for those looking for simple, yet stylish accent additions. And then there are the cowhide pillows and rugs, which seem to be eternally popular with homeowners across the globe. With cowhide and even zebra stripes slated to go up the trends chart in 2015, this is indeed the perfect time to think bringing one home as well.
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3 Ideas for a 2 Bedroom Home [Includes Floor Plans]
The size of a home can have a big impact on the design choices that make sense for that space. Even if two homeowners have similar sensibilities, their homes will take on very different styles if one is much larger than the other. The three homes featured in this post each have a two bedroom layout, but the overall square footage is much different, as are the aesthetics. However, looking at these three separate homes should be very inspirational and aspirational, since there is something for nearly everyone in spectrum of design elements on display here.
The first home from the interior designers at House Design, with photography from Hey! Cheese. It is a bright and playful design with plenty of gorgeous pastel color, inspired by those delicate, delicious cookies: the French macaron. The home, which the designers refer to as “The Wonderland Apartment” is 86 square meters (925 square feet) and was designed for the vibrant and positive personality of the teacher that lives there. It is clear from the pretty pinks, pale blues, and playful elements such as animal-themed pillows and asymmetrical objects, that this space is for someone who celebrates life and whatever it throws at her. Despite the fairly small size, the apartment feels incredibly open and welcoming, surely a lovely place to entertain friends or spend a cozy evening in.
The second apartment is nearly the polar opposite of the first. It comes to us from the architects at the Dervish Group. Where the first apartment uses soft, feminine colors and a bit of mishmash for the furniture, the space is heavy on smooth wood finishes with black and white accents. The space is a 140 square meter (1506 square feet) home in Kiev, and was designed for a young couple. The central entertaining and living area includes a large media console that doubles as a storage space. In addition to the wood paneling, which is made from carefully selected walnut, natural materials used are stone, concrete, and glass. An oversized canopy bed in the master bedroom is gorgeous and simple, letting plenty of attention focus on the room’s views and a restful night.
The final home is even bigger than the second, coming from designer Donara Dolgopolskaya. Despite its bigger overall size, we can almost look at it as a marriage of the first two spaces in terms of its design. The space uses plenty of color, as the first apartment did, but those colors are chosen from the brighter, more pigmented end of the spectrum. From the mustard yellow chairs that flank the living room to the gorgeously rich jewel-toned duvet, the colors are perhaps a bit more grown up than macaron-pastels. Throughout the home, colors play with one another in contrast and complement while materials are kept simple: a (back)splash of exposed brick, a smooth and dark wood floor, a stunning but simple white marble bath. This home is luxurious and stylish, making the most of its two bedroom layout.
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a comprehensive home automation system enables integrated control of the electrical network, including solar panels and mechanical installations.
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23 Gorgeous Bathrooms that Unleash the Radiance of Skylights
Nothing makes or breaks the look of an interior quite like lighting and often it is a perfect blend of natural and artificial illumination that transforms the ambiance of a room completely. Beautiful lighting can turn that dull, dreary home into a cheerful, exciting space with a new lease of life. While a smart combination of recessed and focused lighting often gets this accomplished in most rooms, natural light elevates this bright, airy look to a whole new level. And few additions bring a flood of natural light indoors like the skylight.
Lavish master bath with a touch of Mediterranean charm [From: Urban Arena]
The last few years have seen the skylight move beyond the attic and make its presence felt in the conventional living room and even in imaginative bedrooms. Today we take a look at bathrooms with skylights and how these ‘windows to the sky’ alter and enhance the beauty of your existing bathroom. From the audacious to the practical, here are 23 stunning inspirations that might tempt you to take up a bathroom renovation pretty soon!
Stealing the Spotlight!
There is no doubt that skylights are often viewed as practical additions, but they can also be dramatic and captivating showstoppers that fill the room with a sense of excitement and architectural beauty. A skylight in the bathroom can add to the overall opulence of the room and accentuate the spa-styled splendor that you are shooting for even while bringing in the dynamic shades of sunset and the star-studded sky as you take a refreshing dip! It is more the placement of the skylight and the design of the bathroom that shape this look of extravagance than the size of the skylight itself. So, do not believe that a large skylight is automatically a better option in this regard!
Exquisite bathroom with two showers [Design: Origins Residential Design]
Dashing bathroom with slanted ceiling and skylight [Design: Little England and Co]
Lovely contemporary bathroom with cool use of skylight [Design: Harte Brownlee & Associates Interior Design]
Unique bathtub steals the show in this bathroom [Design: Deep River Partners]
Midcentury modern master bath with fabulous use of skylights [Design: City Desk Studio]
Use a skylight that blends in with the style and the theme of your existing bathroom [Design: David Heide Design Studio]
A Brilliant Style Statement
One of the biggest reasons for the growing popularity of skylights is the fact that they revamp the look of the room and highlight the necessary features without actually disturbing the theme or the style of the room. Skylights are pretty much windows that open up the roof towards the sky and hence you will not have to worry about how well they fit in with the existing bathroom from an aesthetic perspective. Most modern skylight trims can be custom-crafted to match the color scheme or the dominant material used in the bathroom, making them a natural extension of the space.
Creative blend of textures in the modern bath [Deign: Tyrrell and Laing International]
Asian style bathroom with a flood of natural light [Design: G. Steuart Gray AIA]
Contemporary bathroom with gorgeous use of skylight [Design: RW Anderson Homes]
While a lot of homeowners worry about the condensation factor and insulation of the bathroom while using a skylight, the many modern versions ensure that you can easily control both the aspects. Experts suggest opting for fixed units instead of venting models as they are less prone to leaks are repairs down the line. Much like in the case of windows, skylights are also rated for UV protection and thermal efficiency and better the rating, more protection you get from the elements.
Skylight sheds the spotlight on the accent wall in the minimalist bathroom [Design: Ibarra Rosano Design Architects]
Skylight brings drama and elegance to the contemporary bath [Design: Webb & Brown-Neaves]
Gorgeous contemporary bathroom in gray [Design: Dyna Contracting]
Open up your bathroom to natural light with skylights [Design: Duxbury Architects]
Give the narrow, modern bathroom an airy appeal with the skylight [Design: Balance Associates Architects]
Small, Windowless Bathroom
While grand bathrooms with expansive skylights often make up product brochures and magazine covers, the smaller units that light up the tiny bathrooms are the real workhorses. If you have a dark, small bathroom with no windows, then a skylight is the best way in which you can really enliven the place. If a direct skylight is not possible, then at least explore the possibility of a tubular sun tunnel skylight to illuminate the small area. Remember that the skylight also makes the room appear a lot more airy visually as it brings a part of the outdoors inside. This is a benefit that simply no pendant or chandelier can offer!
Eclectic bathroom with a cool, grazing skylight [Design: Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture]
Smart bathroom renovation adds a skylight to the shower area [Design: Knight Architects]
Give the small shower area ample natural light [Design: Brandt Design]
If you are planning on using a bold, dark shade in the bathroom or filling the tiny shower space with a splash of color, then a cleverly placed skylight can offset the visual impact with effortless ease. For those looking for additional options, contemporary retractable skylights that open or close with the touch of a button are also a great option for the bathroom shower area.
Skylight allows you to use color in the small bathroom with ease [Design: Robertson Lindsay Interiors]
Beautiful skylight with shades gives the room better insulation [Design: Taylor Lombardo Architects]
Smart, contemporary white bathroom with skylight [Design: JFR Builders]
Turn the attic bathroom into a relaxing retreat with skylights [From: Dlux Images]
Tranquil farmhouse style bathroom with a skylight [From: Colin Cadle Photography]
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8 DIY Storage Idea to Keep Your Child’s Toys from Taking Over Your Home
Parenting has many rewards – but stepping on your child’s sharp and painful minicars, building blocks and dolls is decidedly not one of them. Luckily, there are many ways to wrangle in your little one’s toys and keep them neat and tidy. From an adorable barn-themed stuffed animal keeper to magnetic wall-mounted pizza pans, read on for eight DIY toy storage ideas to get your kidlets’ toys under control.
Making Storage Fun
These darling rolling crates with casters seen at This Little Street bring toy storage where you need it most. A cute cushion is the cherry on top and provides a place for young ones to take a break from play.
One of the best ways to get your kids to tidy up is to disguise cleaning as play. A stuffed animal zoo like the ones created by the Tomlinson’s of Keeper of the Cheerios using plywood and bungee cords makes picking up toys look like corralling animal buddies.
What do pizza pans have to do with toy organization? Plenty, if Dollar Store Crafts has anything to say about it. Check out their sweet tutorial showing you how to create handy magnetic pizza pan toy keepers that let your children stick their playthings to the wall when they’re done with them for the day.
Smart Space-Savers
Loft beds are a smart way to add extra storage while also creating a fun playing nook underneath! See how A Mind for Happiness hacked an IKEA Mydal bunkbed to create a pink and lime oasis for her daughter with plenty of room to keep toys neat and organized.
Your little camper will find it hard to complain about having to put their toys away if it means tucking them into a sweet tent-themed loft bed like this one. The stairs do double-duty as storage cubbies, so there’s no excuse not to tidy up before heading to bed.
Box Em’ Away with Style!
I Heart Organizing elevated the ubiquitous IKEA Expedit into a neat and tidy toy storage bench just by laying it on its side. Add a few colorful baskets and pop a cushion on top, and you’ve just created valuable space that also doubles as seating.
Put your kids’ underbed space to good use by following The Family Handyman’s DIY for a convenient underbed storage box . Believe it or not, the whole thing is made from just one sheet of plywood!
Another multi-purpose piece of furniture, Shanty 2 Chic’s rolling storage cube stools would be an adorable addition to any playroom, especially if you personalized each one with a child’s name. Click here for the free plans.
Which one of these ideas do you think would be most successful in your kids’ playroom?
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Prince Philip Residence by Thellend Fortin Architectes
Prince Philip Residence was designed by Thellend Fortin Architectes. It is located in Montreal, Canada. Prince Philip Residence by Thellend Fortin Architectes: “This project involved the expansion of a spacious single-story Outremont residence built in the 1960s. Situated on a site with a steep incline and majestic view, the two-floor expansion was designed to offer a generous window on the horizon. The architectural concept involved the addition of living spaces..
Sig Nordal 