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The California collection of desks and tables by J. Rusten Furniture Studio

by Simona Ganea, posted in Home Appliances, on March 1st, 2012

The California collection just got bigger. J. Rusten Furniture Studio announced the arrival of a new series of California desks and tables. With a very clear and suggestive name, these pieces impress with their design and quality. The tables and desks feature similar designs. Each of them has been cut into the iconic shape of California, from where they also get their name.The pieces from this series are crafted from native and salvaged charo walnut. The top of the tables and desks is shapes like the state of California and the bases are made of steel. The California series is available in three different sizes. There’s a large size, a medium one and a small version.

The large size only includes a desk. The medium size is available for both desks and coffee table and the small version is only for coffee tables. The overall dimensions of the large desk are 86″ long, 29.5″ tall. The medium version measures 72″ long, 29.5″ tall. The medium coffee table is 72″ long, 16″ tall and the small version measures only 56″ long, 16″ tall. The prices also vary according to the dimensions and the type of furniture. You can buy these pieces for prices between $1650 and $2950.

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The Wyeth and King Impressive Stone Residence

by Simona Ganea, posted in Real Estate, on March 1st, 2012

Nowadays there aren’t many houses built of stone. Architects tend to choose more versatile materials that are also easier to use. This makes stone houses even rarer and thus more interesting and unique. This is the Wyeth and King Stone House. It’s a very impressive residence that sits on a 5.5 acre site.The house sits on a tree lined village street behind a high hedge. It was originally designed by the Architectural firm Wyeth and King from where it also gets its name.This beautiful house was built in the late 1930s for one of East Hamptons most prominent residents, Robert Lion Gardiner. Now the residence is on the market and it can be purchased for $29,000,000. It would make a wonderful getaway and a great family home.

The residence has been carefully refitted and restored in a five-year period. The changed made didn’t interfere with the residence’s original design and architecture. The architectural details and most of the features have been preserved while also updating the interior and restoring the exterior.This impressive residence features over 10,000 square feet of living space and it includes 10 spacious bedrooms and 8 full and one half bathrooms.

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Friendly rocking chair for kids got a makeover

by Simona Ganea, posted in DIY, on March 1st, 2012

Everyone knows what a rocking chair is. We usually associate it with the grandma image. This is how we usually see it on TV or in cartoon series. I still remember Muriel and how she loved to sit in her rocking chair and watch TV. But rocking chairs aren’t only for old people. Kids can enjoy them too. Here’s a very cute rocker that got a beautiful makeover and that has the perfect size for kids.

The rocker has a very chic look but that’s after the makeover. Before that it used to look very sad. It was an old piece of furniture with a nice overall look but in bad need of a makeover. The chair got a fresh new look and it’s almost unrecognizable now. The frame was painted white and this changed everything. The glossy white paint makes it look ore modern and fresh. The fabric was also a very important element. It’s chic and modern and it completely changes everything.

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The modern Chiave di volta sectional bookcase

by Simona Ganea, posted in Bookshelves, on March 1st, 2012

Bookcases are very functional pieces of furniture and they can successfully be used in both private homes and work spaces. The Chiave di volta bookcase is even more practical since it can also be used as a room divider. The bookcase features a minimalist design. It has a very simple frame with four elegantly curved shelves. The curvature of the shelves is a unique detail that gives the bookcase personality as well as a distinguished and modern look.

The Chiave di volta bookcase was designed for Dieffebi. It’s a modern piece of furniture and it’s mostly for offices and work areas. It can be successfully integrated in private homes as well. It would look wonderful in the living room or dining room and it’s a great storage unit for books but not only. The bookcase has an elegant and minimalist design. It;s crafted from sturdy and durable wood and it features an elegant black finish. Its matte appearance makes it even more noticeable and stylish.

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Extension to an Edwardian semi-detached house with a modern back yard

by Ionut Ciofu, posted in Architecture, on March 1st, 2012

London based architect Peter Thomas de Cruz has designed a beautiful extension to a superb Edwardian semi-detached house. Looking from the street there’s nothing different from the houses near it, because the whole “action” takes place at the back of the building and back yard. It is a daring project and an architectural challenge to attach a modern extension to an already incredible beautiful classic building. The idea probably came as a desire to extend the modern interior in the back yard, and if indeed this was the idea the space created , at least the outside area looks more like fancy lobby on a hotel than an outside garden. The materials used are by definition modern, both by style and manufacturing process.

Also modern furniture can be found inside the traditional living area but also in the newly created space. As challenging as it was the result is amazing. This household is basically a true architectural wonder, almost like a piece of artwork carefully covered in a protective classic shell.

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The friendly LifeStyle Twin Bed for kids

by Simona Ganea, posted in Kids Furniture, on March 1st, 2012

Kid’s bedrooms are basically like any other bedroom expect for the fact that everything is on a smaller scale. It’s cute when you think about it. When it comes to choosing furniture for them things can get complicated. It’s hard to choose the right model, especially when you don’t know if your kids will like it. It would be better to involve them in the redecoration process. Today we found a very beautiful and cute twin bed for kids that we think would satisfy both children and parents.This is the LifeStyle Twin Bed. It’s the perfect piece of furniture to make the transition from crib to the normal bed.

The bed features a durable plastic structure that might not seem like the best choice but it’s actually very strong and that will last for many years. The bed also has a raised-panel headboard, footboard and side rails. These elements have been included in the design for the safety of the kids.

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The Quaint Ardeonaig Hotel in Highland Perthshire, Scotland

by Claudia Atudosiei, posted in Hotel interior designs, on March 1st, 2012

If you are a fishing lover, and you want to take a vacation, the Quaint Ardeonaid Hotel from Scotland is the perfect place for you to go. Situated in a hamlet on the southern shore of Lock Tay in Highland Perthshire, one of the longest freshwater lochs in Scotland and one of the most beautiful locations for salmon and trout fishing, this former 16^th century inn is the most idyllic location from the area where you can rest and enjoy being far away from the crowded civilization. This hotel boasts with its 25 elegant bedrooms, a contemporary restaurant, five individual thatched Shieling lodges and two cottage suites.

All the luxurious double bedrooms have been individually decorated and have their own chic style, so you can choose a room according to your preferences. Presently, the hotel is investing in all the latest technology including plasma TV, DVD and wireless Internet, so if you want to stay here a longer period, you don’t have to worry about your businesses. You can keep in touch with your friends and partners. The Ardeonaig Restaurant serves a selection of modern and classic dishes using quality Scottish products.

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