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Secret Bookcase Doors, Always Fun And Always Mysterious

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on December 29th, 2012

I’m sure you remember those movies when someone entered an office or library and suddenly a secret door appeared and the bookcase opened to reveal another room. It’s a detail that, for some reason, is very appealing for everyone. Maybe it’s the mystery or the suspense that is created when the door is opened or maybe it’s just the fact that everyone likes to have something that they feel is only theirs, a secret space that nobody knows about.

A secret bookcase door under the stairs, cleverly hidden from everyone

But secret bookcase doors are actually not that difficult to incorporate into a home’s design. You just have to find the opportunity to make the transformation. For example, if, at one point, a certain door in your room needs to be replaced, preferably a door somewhere underneath the stairs or a door that leads to another room, then you can use this opportunity to transform it into a secret bookcase door.

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15 Non-working fireplaces – architectural metaphors that change the atmosphere in our homes

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on December 27th, 2012

Fireplaces were originally invented to serve as a means of warming up a space. They were originally used as actual heating instruments and their great advantage was that they had a double function, also serving as beautiful architectural ornaments. But with time fireplaces lots their originally function and became more and more appreciated for their design only.

Bright dining room featuring a Nordic interior décor and a non-working fireplace

Nowadays most fireplaces are pure architectural ornaments and accent details for a home’s interior design. But that’s not the only change they’ve suffered. An interesting detail is also the fact that there are also non-working fireplaces. These have completely lost their primary function, that of serving as heating devices, and are only being used for their beauty and symbolism. Sometimes it’s not about the use but about the idea and the concept behind it.Let’s now take a look at a few non-working fireplaces.

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40 Teenage Boys Room Designs We Love

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on December 17th, 2012

For a teenage boy, his bedroom is like a refuge, a private space where he can go whenever he wants to be alone, where he can pretty much anything he wants and where he can feel free to add his own touch to the interior décor. Since this space will serve as his bedroom, his office and as a social area where he’ll receive his friends and spend time with them, the décor needs to be flexible and multifunctional.

A shared teenage boys’ bedroom with bunk beds and colorful carpet

There are no rules when it comes to decorating a teenage boy’s bedroom. But there are a few things that should be taken into consideration. For example, the design and décor should focus on functionality. This means that you should try to find or come up with clever and space-saving storage solutions, that you should try to fins multifunctional pieces of furniture, that you should carefully select the colors for the décor and that you also take into consideration any personal preferences such as hobbies or favorite elements.

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10 Spectacular Underground Homes Around The World

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on December 12th, 2012

Even though it’s uncommon, some people prefer to live underground, literary. It’s an interesting alternative to regular homes and, whether it’s a decision based on style, personal preferences and the wish to recreate an image from a movie, living in any of these homes must be unique. You will be surprised to see how similar these homes are to those almost everyone has gotten used with.

1. An underground eco home by Make Architects.

Designed by Make Architects for British football star Gary Neville, this structure manages to combine beauty with functionality in a new and unique way. The residence covers nearly 8,000 square feet but not in the way you would expect it to. It’s a one-story structure that was built underground. One of the main goals when designing the residence was to create something that would keep energy consumption to a minimum and that would be an eco-friendly version of a standard home.

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10 Spectacular Hotels That Definitely Have The Wow Factor

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on December 11th, 2012

There are lots of hotels all over the world and they are all different. Some hotels are the cozy and modest type while others are imposing and sophisticated. But there’s also a different category that includes those hotels that stop you on your tracks and when you see them all you say is “wow”. These hotels definitely have the wow factor.

1. The Katikies Hotel.

Located in Oia Santorini, Greece, Katikies is a luxury boutique hotel that sits 300 feet above sea level, on the beautiful Caldera cliffs. It was the first hotel of its kind in this region and remains one of the most amazing hotels in the world. Its crisp white façade and overall design makes it impossible to miss. The amazing location of this hotel comes with many benefits.

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10 Fireplaces For Any Style. Which One Is Yours?

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on December 6th, 2012

Fireplaces, just like any other accessory or decoration for the house, come in a variety of styles, models and designs. They each feature unique characteristics that make them special and somewhere out there must also be the fireplace that’s perfect for you. Maybe it’s even one of these:

Rustic.

Traditional family room featuring a wood and cast iron fireplace

Fireplaces are generally appreciated for their ability to create a warm and cozy atmosphere in the room. A rustic fireplace can do that better than most of the other styles. The materials used along with the design contribute to an overall very inviting and appealing look.

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42 Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas You Should Take in Consideration This Year

by Simona Ganea, posted in Best Of, on December 5th, 2012

Christmas is almost here and, once again, it will be time to start decorating our homes and getting ready to receive Santa. Decorating the Christmas tree is an activity that encourages us to spend time with the family and to forget about all the problems. It’s an opportunity to forgive and forget, an opportunity to be happy and to enjoy the moment.

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Relatively small Christmas tree with white, red and blue decorations

But decorating the Christmas tree is also fun and exciting. Every year the tree looks different and it’s always fun to improvise and to come up with new ideas. The decorations might remain the same but the way they are displayed is always different. And since this is such an exciting activity that we’re all been waiting for for a long time, it’s also an opportunity to start gathering ideas in advance and to put them to good use when the time is right. It’s never too early to look for new and fun ideas for decorating your Christmas tree.

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