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Escea DX 1500 Luxury Gas Fireplace

by Alina, posted in Home Gadgets, on January 28th, 2012

Nothing compares to the picture of a fireplace, especially when it can be found in your house. It gives such a pleasant feeling that it is impossible not to relax and enjoy the place and atmosphere. Nowadays, when people invent so many things and come up with all sorts of new ideas to improve their lives, the existence of ultra-wide Escea seems as a normal thing.

The luxury gas fireplace will definitely attract your attention not only through its aspect, but also through its size and elegance. It has a 1500 mm flame, a 1560 W x 360 h viewable glass and is based on Heat Ducting Technology, which makes it highly energy-efficient. It is very wide, modern and stylish, sophisticated and this makes it elegant; the wide flame offers a more spectacular pattern, but this is not all.

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Minimalist small bathroom makeover

by Simona Ganea, posted in DIY, on January 28th, 2012

Not a lot of people pay attention to the bathroom. But if you have the time and resources you can turn your bathroom into a spa, a place for relaxation. This inspiring bathroom makeover is the perfect example for that. This bathroom used to look good, but it also had the potential to look much better so the owner decided to give it a makeover. It was a simple 125 square-foot room that has been renovated and turned into an artistic, spa-like area. Now it’s a modern and sleek bathroom with a minimalist interior.

The space has been functionally divided and smartly used. The colors used are light and airy. The fixtures are sleek and simple. The new bathroom has a more elegant look and it even has real furniture inside. The focal point in the new bathroom is the bathtub. It’s situated underneath the window. The bathroom also features a sleek glass shower. It took the owners a little over 3 months to renovate the bathroom, including design, obtaining the permission, the construction, inspection and delays in procuring some of the materials.

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The OZ residence for a young couple with two children

by Simona Ganea, posted in Architecture, on January 27th, 2012

This is the OZ House, another great creation from Swatt-Miers Architects. It’s a very beautiful residence and it’s located in Silicon Valley, California, USA. The designing process started in 2006 and the construction of the house was completed in 2010. The OZ House was designed for a young couple with children. The owners were very clear when they requested that their new home would have a casual, barefoot feel, like a vacation destination. They also wanted strong indoor-outdoor connections.

The house sits on a 2.8 acre site with gentle slopes and beautiful landscaping on all sides. It’s a great location for a family home. The house has an L-shaped plan and it’s divided into two wings. The east volume includes the kitchen and the family room on the ground floor and the children’s bedrooms on the upper level. The south wings includes an office, a media rooms and a guest room on the lower level and a master suite on the second floor.

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The Contemporary Bare Bones Ghost Chair

by Simona Ganea, posted in Sofa and Chair, on January 27th, 2012

This curiously-looking chair is called the Bare Bones Ghost Chair. I find the name to be exactly what this chair needs. It expresses all the principle characteristics. This is a contemporary design and a very eye-catching creation. It’s one of those pieces of furniture that you buy for display and not necessarily because you find them practical or comfortable.

This unique chair is made of six pieces of driftwood that hold thick slabs of translucent acrylic sheet. It’s a minimalist design, at the limit between natural and artificial. It’s also a very modern piece of furniture. I imagine this chair somewhere in a contemporary home, in a large room, the living room or maybe the bedroom, near a large window, in a corner where all the eyes would be on this intriguing piece.

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Impressive 19th century chateau in Central Park now on the market

by Simona Ganea, posted in Real Estate, on January 27th, 2012

Contrary to the common belief, chateaux are not found only in France and are actually not that rare. They can also be seen in places such as Manhattan. This impressive chateau is located in Central Park and it has become an official landmark in Manhattan. Of course, it’s easy to see why.

The building is a 19th century chapel built and designed with a neo-French Renaissance style. The chateau is currently listed at $12.5 million, a small price compared to what it has to offer.

This impressive prewar condominium features very beautiful and impressive vaulted ceilings and peaked chapel windows, stone columns, an arched gallery and antique French stone floors. All of these are unique architectural elements that are rare and hard to find anywhere in the world, not to mention in Manhattan.

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Elegant Bed by Schramm

by Mocanu Andreea, posted in Bedding, on January 27th, 2012

The bedroom is the place for dreams and relaxation. Our body and our mind need the best beds because we spend one-third of our lives sleeping. Double beds are usually more comfortable than single beds whether you sleep alone or not. Matrimonial beds have a tendency of being more elegant while single beds are a constant reminder of a children’s bedroom.

We’d love to help you find your dream bed for ultimate sleep. In order to do so we would like to present you a superb, modern double bed.Better sleep means less aging, more vitality, improved alertness and more. The freedom of sleeping is given not only by the space available, but also by our choice of mattresses. What’s more the design speaks about our personality, aspirations and wishes, so it is best to match the interior design of the bedroom with the colors you feel relaxed among and with quality furniture that will not only look good, but also invigorate the interior.

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Bright and sunny interior design by Allison Elebash

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on January 27th, 2012

Allison Elebash is a talented interior designer known for her ability to create uncluttered and airy spaces. Regardless of your location, she can make your home look like a sunny vacation house. This particular home is just an example of how beautiful she can make a space by simply choosing the right patterns and colors.

The key to a simple and airy interior design is knowing which materials, patterns, textures and colors to choose. It doesn’t mean you have to make everything white. You can still incorporate your favorite colors and patterns but you just need to know where and how. This residence, for example, is a lot more complicated than expected. There are a lot of different patterns and textures there but instead of clashing they all work together and form a harmonious décor.

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