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Traveling The World In A Wheel House

by Simona Ganea, posted in Design And Concept, on June 4th, 2013

Everybody likes to travel and some do it more than others. For acrobatic performers and artists in general, traveling is something that comes with this job and passion. So since it’s a part of it, you might as well let the world know that you’re proud and good at what you do. You should combine both these elements. It’s exactly what these two acrobatic performers do. They travel in a mobile home.

The Wheel House is improperly named like that because it looks nothing like a regular house. It’s a circular structure with all sorts of built-in features. It might be difficult to see it, but this structure actually all the basic stuff a normal home has. It has doors, windows, curtains, a stove and a bed.

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Beautiful balance of color and natural materials in a California estate

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on June 4th, 2013

When you’re familiar with the style of certain designers, it’s easy to notice their trademarks when you look at a space. For example, this house has a design by Bonesteel Trout Hall and it features vibrant colors combined with natural materials and an overall relaxed and simple look that defines them perfectly. The design firm can be found in Southern California and it was founded by Heidi Bonesteel, Michele Trout and Jill Hall who also gave its name.

This property features their trademark “California look” and it has all the ingredients that make it stand out. Notice the color palette and the way the shades can be vibrant but also soothing. In the living area, for example, the décor is very well balanced. The walls and sofa share approximately the same color, a beige complemented by accent patterns.

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5 of Best Flowers With the Best Meanings For Your Home

by Grace Lynne Fleming, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on June 4th, 2013

Everyone knows that fresh florals are the best. Who wants plastic flower arrangements filling up their dining room table when a vase of lovely smelling roses or springtime tulips could be in its place. Fresh flowers brighten up any room, breathe life into any space and are a welcoming and well-meant accessory for when family and guests arrive. So, what are the best flowers to fill your home with? We’ve compiled a life of our favorites with the best style and best meanings for you home. Take a look!

1. Roses.

The most popular and most traditional of all flowers is the rose. And they look lovely in any and every setting. They also come in so many color variations that you can even match them to your home’s decor. But, be warned, different colors mean different things. For example, red roses symbolize “I love you,” pink means friendship, white is known for its youthfulness and yellow gives off a jouyous feel!

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An unusual shape for a house limited by regulations

by Simona Ganea, posted in Architecture, on June 3rd, 2013

The location and the shape of a site are not elements which you can control and alter once you’ve chosen them. However, you can find numerous ways in which you can work with them. A perfect example in this case would be this house in Matsubara. The house sits on 500 square feet of land in Osaka, Japan. It was designed by Japanese architectural firm Fujiwarramuro Architects.

The size and shape of the site were definitely an inconvenience so the architects had to work around them and to come up with a design that doesn’t suffer because of these elements.

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Attics can be simple and cozy at the same time

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on June 3rd, 2013

The fact that an attic is the coziest space in the house even before you decorate it almost like a given. You can’t take this away from the attic, not even when you create a minimalist décor with neutral colors. What might seem cold in other spaces will look simple but cozy in here. And since the best way to learn and remember something is through examples, let’s take a look at such a space.

This is a Swedish attic apartment and, as you can see, it has an interior design rather typical to this region. It’s simple and decorated with neutral colors, mostly black and white.

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15 Playful, Versatile And Comfy Hanging Chairs

by Simona Ganea, posted in Sofa and Chair, on June 3rd, 2013

Hanging chairs are similar to hammocks in a way. You get to hand them from the branch of a tree or from a stable structure and you relax and enjoy the comfort they offer. Hanging chairs are also very versatile. They are wonderful for both indoor and outdoor use. They are often used outdoors either in gardens, on porches or in the backyard. You can either hang them from tree or from a beam in the ceiling.

On a porch, you hang the chair from a beam in the ceiling

But they can also be used indoor. There are many great designs that look elegant and beautiful inside the house. The main problem in these cases is finding a good spot for them. You need a little freedom of movement with a hanging chair because you don’t want to knock down objects while you sit in it and relax.

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Don’t Neglect Your Hallway: Welcome People into Your Home in Style

by Kerry Harrison, posted in Interiors, on June 3rd, 2013

A lot of people overlook the importance of ensuring that their hallway looks great. Because this is a space most people spend very little time in it tends to be neglected in terms of style. Nevertheless, you need to bear in mind the fact that your hallway is likely to be one of the first things people see when they come to your house. Thus, it is imperative that it looks fantastic!

The first thing you need to do is be savvy when it comes to space. After all, the hallway is an area that tends to get easily cluttered. People leave things lying around whilst they are in a rush to leave the house or when they cannot be bothered to put things away properly when they get home. You need to find clever ways of providing storage in order to ensure this is kept to a minimum. Remember to consider intelligent use of the wall space as you don’t merely want to take up the whole of the floor.

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