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Fly – a versatile seating solution from Zanotta

by Simona Ganea, posted in Outdoors, on July 27th, 2011

Creating something that is interesting and useful in the same time is not easy. But Zanotta is used to doing that for quite some time. Fly is a new creation that brings a futuristic flavor to the whole concept of seating. Fly is not the ordinary chair or lounge chair. It can’t even be defined properly. Fly is an unusual seating solution for those who like to feel different.

It was created using a combination of carbon fiber and fabric. The result is exceptional. The carbon fiber frame provides support and a sturdy frame while the Quota fabric provides comfort and allows you to experiment different sitting positions. Because the concept is already impressive, the design didn’t need to be complicated as well. That’s why Fly looks very simple but yet very impressive.

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Stunning House and Stunning Views in Chile

by Alina, posted in Architecture, on July 27th, 2011

A shop house in the middle of a grove of elms is something quite uncommon, but attractive at the same time. This is one of the achievements of Parra & Edwards architects. The house, which was called “Apolo 11″ is located in La Reina, somewhere in Santiago, Chile. It is used as an architecture workshop, recording studio and rehearsal room and the most interesting aspect is the fact that it was designed as a ship, which seems to have landed in a forest, without touching anything.

Actually, it makes you think about a capsule, which supports the life of family members and the crew at the same time. The two levels of the house offer a great perspective over the surrounding area. The rectangular shape is impressive, being the only existing element that does not touch nature, thanks to its tendency to disappear, according to the Japanese culture. The large windows provide amazing views outside and a modern one over the interior.

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How to choose the TV size for the room

by Stefan, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on July 27th, 2011

Watching TV is indeed a great source of entertainment and it relieves the tension. But, when it comes to buying the right TV size, things don’t seem to be as easy as you may think. There are several factors which have to be taken into consideration when you are choosing right TV, First of those of course is the room size, because size of TV is directly proportional to your room size. Therefore, for small rooms, there are small TVs, and for big rooms, there is big TVs. Based on these fundamental criteria, you can take a step ahead and start searching for TV for your room.

When you search for the TV here are few important things which you should keep in your mind:

Measure the room size- The very first thing which you should be doing is measure the room size. Room size is more important than choosing the TV. Just guess if you buy TV which is big than your room size, then you will not be having enough space to accommodate in the room. Therefore, make sure that you a TV which synch with the room size so that you can also get comfortable viewing. It is not that hard thing to do.

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Black Modern Ice Bucket

by Loredana Sava, posted in Home Gadgets, Kitchen, on July 27th, 2011

It’s summer and it’s hot. And when you come back from work or you have guests at the weekend, you would like to sip a glass of cold wine or another cold beverage. This is when you need a nice and good looking ice bucket. Not to mention the special occasions when you want to have a glass of champagne because you celebrate something special. In these cases the ice bucket is a must. Well, not literally because you can keep the bottles in the fridge, but it’s nice to have the champagne bottle within reach in the ice bucket. I recommend this beautiful and interesting Black modern Ice Bucket that you can purchase from the Amazon for just $25.46.

What I like about this ice bucket is its design because it does not look like all the other ice buckets I know. First of all it is not made of metal, but of a modern material called acrylic, which makes it lightweight and resistant at the same time. Then it is black. Which is cool. Finally it has a very interesting shape sort of like a cradle or like a Venetian gondola. Any way, I love it.

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IN-OZ modern sofa bed

by Simona Ganea, posted in Sofa and Chair, on July 27th, 2011

In case you were having trouble choosing the right sofa for your living room, take a look at this one and maybe you’ll find it appropriate for you and your family. The IN-OZ sofa is a modern piece of furniture that presents a simple design, even minimalist. The designers focused on the functional aspect but they didn’t neglect the looks either.

With an ingenious design, the IN-OZ sofa bed is an extremely versatile piece of furniture. Its design allows it to be used in several different ways, for different sitting positions and uses. The pieces forming the sofa act like puzzle pieces and they can be used independently and then put back together. This means that, regardless of the situation you find yourself in, you’ll always have a comfortable place for you and your guests.

The sofa bed features removable and adjustable pieces that can be used to increase the user’s comfort level. Also, it allows you to adjust the shape and size of the sofa according to your needs. The sofa only comes in black. The frame is made of stainless steel so it’s both safe and durable. The sofa is very comfortable and cozy, perfect for any living room. Because of the simple design, it would look nice in a modern or contemporary home, but this is up to you.Available for $1340.

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A few tips on how to choose waterproof mattress

by Stefan, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on July 27th, 2011

When it comes to choosing the right mattress, a lot of people still look for a better value for money. While there are different types of mattresses available in the market to fit every pocket, one must also look at the various utilities offered by the mattress. More and more people are going for waterproof mattresses these days, not only to protect their bed from moisture, spills and stains, but also for the ability of these type of mattresses to protect your bed from various bacteria and bed bugs. Before you consider how to choose waterproof mattress from the different varieties available in the market, do consider a few things that will make the decision easier for you.

The good old spring mattress is still a favorite of the traditional consumers. There is also the air mattress for people who don’t like to lie on cushions and springs. For people looking for body support and physical comfort there is the memory foam mattress, and latex foam mattress, if you can afford it. Waterproof mattresses are a good option for people who want to protect their beds from beverage spills, as well as young ones (sometimes old ones as well) wetting the bed in their sleep. Please do consider the nature of your requirement before considering how to choose waterproof mattress.

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A Chair Made from 80 Meters of Rope by Jon Fraser

by Simona Ganea, posted in Sofa and Chair, on July 27th, 2011

A lot of designers try to come up with original ideas that are both functional and good-looking. The final product seems natural and simple but the process is not as easy as you might think. For example, let’s take a look at the Ropey chair. It was designed by Jon Fraser and it was made of 80 meters of rope and nothing more.

It seems very simple but it’s not. Creating a chair uniquely out of rope is more complicated than it looks. The challenge was to make the chair usable. The sisal rope is not rigid so it had to be soaked in polyurethane resin and cured into 20 unique profiles. The result was a very original stool. The designer, Jon Fraser declared that creating the chair was a one-week project, so you can see that it wasn’t that simple.

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