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A mix of Mallorcan traditional and modernity in a house in Tramuntana

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on May 24th, 2013

The location always influences the design and décor of a home. For example, a beach house will always have that fresh and airy look while one situated in the mountains will be cozier and will feel warm and safe. To better understand this idea, we’ve chosen this lovely house as an example.

Situated in this beautiful area of the Tramuntana mountains, the house was designed by architect Bernardo Jaume Oliver. Its design is a mix of traditional Mallorcan and modern elements.Natural materials were mostly used for this project. Locally-sourced stone and wood were used and the house has been modernized and renovated.

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Artistic Pied-A-Terre In Manhattan’s West Village

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on May 24th, 2013

Located in West Village, in a neighborhood that has a unique European charm, this apartment has an interior design that would rather place it in the beautiful Paris than in the busy Manhattan. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom pied-a-terre managed to detach itself from the usual array of homes found in the city and the charm of the neighborhood gives it even more character.

Decorated with French furnishings and rustic accessories, the apartment has a very artistic look. Of course, the fact that its owner is a professional in the arts definitely helped. The interior of this place is eclectic and the mix of styles and influences is very harmonious.

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Clothes Storage Solutions That Work Well For Men

by Stefan, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on May 24th, 2013

It is not always the way but in many homes if there is shared bedroom, storage space can have a feminine feel. Of course, there’s nothing to stop a man from using a closet that has a girly touch or two. But, for a well designed interior, that takes into account the needs of its occupiers, his and hers clothes storage is the way to go.

Although many women know exactly what they want, in terms of clothes storage, for men it can oftentimes be more of a challenge to get the balance between aesthetics and function right.

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Small Thrifting Finds: What To Look For

by Grace Lynne Fleming, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on May 23rd, 2013

Some people are too scared to thrift. The most prominent excuses include, I can’t ever find anything good or I don’t want someone else’s leftovers. It’s eco-friendly and it’s frugal … who doesn’t love that? If you’re a newbie thrifter than you may want to learn a little and get your feet wet before plunging into the treasure hunts. So, we’ve compiled a list of small thrifting finds to have your eyes peeled for while you’re out and about on your first secondhand shop adventures.

1. Dishes.

Dishes are a great way to learn the thrifter’s way. Collect good pieces, collect fun pieces and collect pieces that you love. You could get lucky and find entire China sets or find a single dish here or there that you love putting together in funky ways with other mismatched plates. Look for reliable brands or reliable stamps like, “Made in Italy” or “Pyrex.”

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A 130 square foot apartment with very creative storage solutions

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on May 23rd, 2013

Would you say that 130 square feet are enough for a comfortable home? Of course not. That’s because it’s crazy. But even more crazy than deciding to live in such a space is wanting to be the one who decorates it. It takes lots of creativity and clever thinking to be able to come up with a plan to make such a tiny space feel comfortable, even if it’s for a single person. But, as it turns out, that’s not impossible.

This is a micro apartment. It can be found in Paris and it would have to be one of the tiniest spaces we’ve ever described so far. But, in such cases, you have to be ingenious. What the apartment lacks in space it makes up in creative storage. This place once sued to be the master suite of an apartment in the Montparnasse neighborhood. In other words, one bedroom became a whole apartment. But even though it’s so small, this place has everything one needs.

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How To Incorporate Geometric Designs Into Your Home

by Stefan, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on May 23rd, 2013

Geometry is used all through home design. The layout of most homes includes many right angles laid out, oftentimes, in a regular fashion. Windows, walls and ceilings all tend to conform to well established geometric patterns. Formal gardens are often laid out in ways that are derived from mathematical formulae. If a geometrically precise, minimalist sort of look is too much for you, learn how to incorporate regular designs in a way that is not too severe.

Try Triangles.

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Ingenious use of apartment space in the historic Malmesbury

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on May 23rd, 2013

Malmesbury is a hilltop market town that was established in 880 AD and it’s found in the UK. It’s a very beautiful town with old buildings and charming structures. Among those there is one that caught our attention. It’s this property that dates back to 1850. Here we found this lovely apartment with a surface of 775 square feet and a very beautiful interior design.

The property is built in solid stone and it has that old, rustic look that situates it in a different era. But once you step inside, everything changes. The apartment has been completely renovated. So while the exterior still has most of its original charm, the interior is wonderful in a completely different way.

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