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A luxury Hong Kong interior design project by Kelly Hoppen

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on April 21st, 2013

Each designer has a unique style. It’s true that there are limitations in terms of what a designer can use as inspiration but the way each person combines these elements is always unique and this is that designer’s style. An interior designer will often leave his/her mark on a project and, if given total liberty, will make that project a representation of his/her own vision on what that space should look like.

In the case of the Nanfung Developments project, we can fairly say that the result is a faithful representation and even a synonym of the designer’s style. The project was completed in 2013 in Hong Kong by British interior designer Kelly Hoppen. It included the design of two luxury apartments.As you can see, each of the two apartments has a very different interior design. Still, they all share in common the elegance, beauty and sophistication of the décor.

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Stylish extension featuring three reused trees from the property

by Simona Ganea, posted in Architecture, on April 20th, 2013

When you hear the term tree house you probably picture the traditional kind: a box-like wooden structure built in a tree. Well, over the years the meaning of this term has changed. A tree house can now also be a multi-structure project that incorporates several trees or a normal building with a tree inside. If you would like to see a more unusual tree house, we have a very beautiful example.

This is an extension built for a residence in Kagawa , Japan. It was a project by Hironaka Ogawa & Associates and it was completed in 2010. The extension occupies a total surface of 50.9 square meters. When the main house was built on this site 35 years ago, there are these beautiful trees that the owners got attached to and that they wanted to incorporate in this new project.

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An Apartment Featuring A Different Kind Of Renovation

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on April 20th, 2013

Whenever someone says they’re going to renovate their apartment or house, they usually mean they’re going to repaint the walls, maybe put up some new wallpaper, new furniture, new flooring and basically make the place look like new again. But we all have different images of what new can mean. In the case of this apartment, the owner and the designer agreed on a different kind of renovation.

So instead of adding things to the apartment, they decided to tear down everything that could be torn down. So they striped this place down to the basics and to its bare surface. So instead of adding a fresh coat of paint to the walls, all the paint that was already on them was removed and the concrete got exposed. The same thing can be said about the ceilings and the floors. The floors were covered in a water-based sealant but this was the only adjustment made.

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DIY mirrors – chic accessories in any home

by Simona Ganea, posted in DIY, on April 20th, 2013

Besides artwork, mirrors are the most common decorations used in any home. They are so popular because they are both chic and functional. Every bathroom has a mirror but that’s not the only room where you can have one. You can make some really lovely mirrors which you can hang on the walls or display on the mantel and shelves.

Modern And Feminine Mirror.

For example, you could make this very feminine and stylish mirror in just a few minutes. You’ll need a mirror, a paper dolly, frosted glass finish spray and double-sided tape. First clean the mirror and place double-sided tape on the backside of the dolly. Secure the dolly to the mirror, place it down on a flat surface and then apply frosted glass spray all over. Let it dry and gently remove the paper dolly.{found on papernstitchblog}.

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The Pros And Cons Of Wooden Pallets

by Simona Ganea, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on April 19th, 2013

Since there are so many different DIY projects that involve pallets we thought it could be useful to offer you a more generalized analysis on this subject. As you know, pallets are very versatile and they can be used for lots of different projects. They are indeed wonderful and very resourceful. But where there advantages, there are also disadvantages. So let’s see what the pros and cons of wooden pallets are.

Cons.

We’ll start with the cons since people almost never seem to take these into consideration, focusing more on the pros. Well, first of all, wooden pallets are a very suitable environment for bacteria. So you might want to think twice before using a pallet to make a food container, a table or a countertop. Pallets can allow the growth of E coli and salmonella bacteria so keep this in mind before you start a project that involves these elements.

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Sustainable House Hidden In A Dense Oak Forest

by Simona Ganea, posted in Architecture, on April 19th, 2013

Choosing the location is the first step towards having a dream house. So if you prefer privacy and wish to live somewhere surrounded by nature, then you’ll probably like this house. It’s located in a dense oak forest in Segovia and it’s a sustainable home built by The Columbian and Germán García Architects.the house is made almost entirely of wood.

It’s a prefab house with a simple and warm design. The façade is made of pine wood and it’s treated with two layers of glaze as to protect the wood but also allow it to breathe. The living room is the center of the house. It has views of the beautiful surrounding area and it’s been decorated with shades of wood combined with black and red.

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What To Do With All Those Wooden Spoons!

by Grace Lynne Fleming, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on April 19th, 2013

All you need are some wooden spoons. It is really that simple. A quick project or a quick accent, these quaint little pieces can do more than you may think – and not just as a kitchen utensil! There are plenty of nifty little ways to decorate, organize or spruce up your collection! Take a look!

1. Keep them rustic.

In a metal tin or a glass container, use your collection of wooden spoons as a rustic centerpiece or country bouquet. Leave them color free and act as those they are a piece of art adorning your kitchen or dining room table. With some yellow daisies or simple ribbon, this will be a fun and inexpensive way to dress the space.

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