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42 Laundry Room Design Ideas To Inspire You

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on April 11th, 2013

The laundry room is, obviously, the room where you do laundry. But having a separate room just for that isn’t something everyone is accustomed with. In fact, it’s more common to have the washing machine in the bathroom than to have a laundry room. But, even so, it’s not the same thing. It’s quite practical to have a whole room dedicated to laundry.

When the room is bright and open, everything seems less like a burden

You can organize everything more easily. You get to wash the cloths and you get to iron them and to put them back where they belong and you don’t have to let anyone else see the process because it’s all there in the laundry room. But how should a laundry room look like? Well, it depends on each person’s needs and preferences. If you have the space necessary, you have a washer a dryer in there as well as an ironing table and a large closet.

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14 Beautiful Churches From All Over The World

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on April 5th, 2013

If we forget for a moment about the religious connotations and the symbolism and we only focus on what we can actually see, on the architecture and on the design, then we’ll discover that churches are charming in more than one way. They are wonderful testimonies of the past and there are so many wonderful examples of churches with amazing architecture. Here are some of them:

Sagrada Família.

The full name of this church is The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família. It’s commonly known as Sagrada Familia and it’s a Roman catholic church that can be found in Barcelona, Spain. The church was designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. The construction began in 1883 but, in 1926, when the architect died at the age of 73, only a quarter of the project was complete.

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10 Amazing Floating Houses Around The World

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on March 27th, 2013

Even though some people don’t like the idea of being in a place that’s surrounded by water, living in a floating house can be pretty much amazing. There’s something unique about floating houses that makes them incredibly appealing. It’s why this concept has been developed over the years and we now have all sorts of amazing designs, from simple floating houses to entire private islands.

But whether it’s a tiny house or an expansive floating structure, the feeling of freedom and the great views are always amazing. It’s like having your own little piece of paradise. Moreover, if you like the way the waves rock your home then it’s really the best place to be at. Here’s a selection designed to capture the beauty of these houses.

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10 Famous Buildings That You Absolutely MUST See

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on March 18th, 2013

Just like there are places that are so beautiful and amazing that anyone should get to see them in person, so are buildings that you should definitely see. There are many beautiful buildings all over the world but some stand out with their amazing architecture, their history and their design. We have made a list with ten one-of-a-kind buildings that you should definitely see.

Petronas Twin Towers.

The first location you should put on your list is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is where you can find the Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers. Between 1998 and 2008, they were tallest buildings in the world. They are also the landmark of Kuala Lumpur.These beautiful towers were designed by Argentinian architect César Pelli and the style chosen for them was postmodern, simple and bold.

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5 Crazy Space Transformations Into Homes

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on March 13th, 2013

We are all unique and this is the detail that dictates everything we do. For example, even if we all, more or less, live in the same types of homes, we try to make them unique through size, design and location. Some people go even further and have rather crazy ideas of how their homes should look like. The following examples feature the strangest transformations that people designed for their homes.

Train.

I don’t know about you but I enjoy riding the train very much. I like that feeling of knowing the train is going very fast and yet I can just sit down and not move at all. It’s relaxing and peaceful. Maybe the owners of this strange home felt the same, who knows? What’s certain is that they chose something very odd to turn into a home: a train.

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50 Scandinavian Kitchen Design Ideas For A Stylish Cooking Environment

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on March 11th, 2013

Scandinavian interior décor has always been fascinating. It’s especially appreciated when correlated with modern interior design. That’s because of the simplicity of this style. Scandinavian interiors are famous for their brightness and minimalism. The main color used in these spaces is white. Even though it’s a neutral and perceived as being a cold shade by many people, white is also a very bright color and a perfect shade to be used as a background for beautiful decorations and accessories.

Black and white checkerboard flooring is a common choice for Scandinavian kitchens

In Scandinavian-style homes, all rooms seem to share the same design. However, they are all unique and they each have distinctive characteristics. The kitchen, for example, is a very interesting space to analyze from the perspective of this style. The kitchen in Scandinavian homes has an airy and simple décor but it’s also functional and practical.

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19 Interesting Ways Of Using Wine Barrels In Home Décor

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on March 8th, 2013

Barrels might not seem very stylish or like the types of things you would consider using in your home as décor elements, but they are, in fact, very versatile and they can be used for a variety of interesting home projects. Here are just a few examples to show just how beautiful barrels can be when you use your creativity.

If you don’t mind things to look casual or improvised in your home, then maybe you’d like this idea. Here’s a table that has two barrels used as a base. They each support the table top and give style to the décor. It’s an idea that can also be used in workshops or rustic homes.

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