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Injection of History into your Home with Century-Spanning Furniture and Trends

by Kerry Harrison, posted in Interiors, on May 22nd, 2013

There are stately homes and former royal residences available for public viewing all over the UK. These provide a great day out and the opportunity to marvel over manicured gardens, pastoral authenticity, opulent adornments, and everything else that’s associated with authentic and traditional British lavishness. Our mind wonders to what it would have been like to live in former Britain. But with century-spanning furniture and timeless extravagant extras, you can make your home one of historic proportions.

You don’t need to emulate a specific time period in order to effectively work this trend in your home. The blend between authentic, rustic tradition and gold, luxurious, over-the-top adornments, seems to have had a place throughout all time periods.

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A Mobile Home With A Wooden Exterior And A Retro Look

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on May 22nd, 2013

Mobile homes are appreciated worldwide for the flexibility and freedom they offer. But usually they’re more sporty, designed to reflect the lifestyle of their owners. Still, there are cases when sporty models don’t match the personality of the one driving it and something a little more elegant and retro is needed. It’s why models like Tonke Fieldsleeper are a nice option.

Tonke Fieldsleeper is a mobile home that has a rich polished wooden exterior and a chic retro look. The wood and the finish give it a rather elegant look and it’s easy to see why this is a unique design.

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13 Mysterious Gothic Bedroom Interior Design Ideas

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on May 21st, 2013

The Gothic style was very popular in the 12th century but also during the Victorian age. It’s a style characterized by mysticism and by sophistication. Gothic interior decors usually feature rich colors such as deep red or purple and the rooms feature low intensity ambient lighting.

Opt for big, heavy and imposing furniture pieces with dark finishes

The furniture is a Gothic-style space needs to be heavy and made of dark wood. The décor needs to be dramatic. It might not sound like the best choice for a bedroom, a space that needs to be relaxing and calm but in reality it’s not that bad. A gothic bedroom can be very charming and very relaxing if you know how to decorate it.

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Casa del Viento – a house inspired by a legend

by Simona Ganea, posted in Architecture, on May 21st, 2013

Not a lot of people can say that they have a house with a design inspired by a local legend. It’s something unusual and always unique. We found a wonderful example. This is Casa del Viento, a beautiful contemporary residence located in Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. It occupies an area of 650 square meters and it was a project developed by A-001 Taller de Arquitectura.

Completed in 2013, the house was inspired by the legend of Tepozteco which is a volcanic formation found on the site. Featuring marks of wind and water erosion that were supposedly made by the people trying to bring down the god of wind called Ehécatl. Aside from the fact that the house is found on that particular site, there are no visible elements that would link the house to the legend. It actually looks like any other contemporary home.

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How To Use Copper In Your Kitchen’s Design

by Stefan, posted in Kitchen, on May 21st, 2013

Copper is a metallic element which his put to use all over modern homes. Because copper has fantastic thermal conductivity it is likely to be used in your home’s central heating system. Likewise, copper is a great electrical conductor so is probably used in your home’s electrical installation. However, copper is less used in domestic settings for its decorative appeal.

The metal, and its alloys, has been used right back to Roman times and it certainly does not look out of place in a home. It is, perhaps, best put to use in exteriors, as flashing, downspouts or roofing. When it comes to interiors, it is a great addition to kitchen designs. Copper’s distinctive coloring is not the only reason to utilize it in a food preparation context. The metal has anti bacterial properties that should not be overlooked, making the kitchen the ideal place to use it.

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Flexible Chuck – an adaptable shelving concept

by Simona Ganea, posted in Bookshelves, on May 21st, 2013

These days, interior design is all about flexibility and adaptability. We look for ingenious and smart designs that focus on functionality but we also keep an eye out for those that are eye-catching and innovative on a more aesthetical level. If we’re lucky, we find stuff like this.Chuck is a new shelving concept developed by German designer Natascha Harra-Frischkorn. The big innovation here is the flexibility of the shelves.

The unit is made from six 4 mm thick planks of wood. When they’re in their original state, the planks are just nicely lined up and form a pile. They are attached to a mechanism at their ends that allows them to change their position and shape freely. As a result, you can place books, decorations and all sorts of other objects on these shelves and they will change their shape to accommodate them.

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A Beautiful Balance Of Bright And Dark Tones In This Apartment From Stockholm

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on May 21st, 2013

Making an apartment feel inviting and comfortable is not exactly difficult but it is a challenge. Most of the time there’s something missing but you can’t figure out what so you can’t fix the problem. The key is to create a nice balance and to make sure everything is in sync but without exaggerating with the details and accent features.

A perfect example would be this apartment. Located in Stockholm, this place is wonderful. It has a simple interior but it looks so cozy and inviting that you can actually imagine yourself being there.The apartment features an interior design that follows the main lines of the Nordic style. It has white walls and ceilings and the floor has also been painted white.

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