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The Slumber Cushion by Casalis

by Simona Ganea, posted in Home Appliances, on May 20th, 2012

The Slumber Cushion was designed by Aleksandra Gaca for Casalis in 2012 and it’s part of the Slumber Collection that also includes the Slumber poufs. It’s a square-shaped cushion, very soft and very cozy. It’s a lovely item that can serve as a decoration but, given its very soft texture, also as a cozy item to make you feel more comfortable when sitting on the sofa, chair or anywhere else. It has a double function and it fulfills them perfectly.

The Slumber Cushion is crafted from three dimensional elastic textile. It’s part of the Slumber series and it’s an impressive and chic as the rest of the collection. The cushion is extremely soft and pleasant to the touch. It’s because of the kid mohair that was sued to create it. The softness this small cushion offers is incredible. It makes you instantly love it and never let go. There are four different dimensions to choose from.The four models have similar shapes and designs. They are made from the same materials and the only thing that differs is the size.

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Beautiful retreat located in Missouri, USA

by Simona Ganea, posted in Architecture, on May 20th, 2012

The Postcard House is a beautiful retreat located in Missouri, USA. It was a project by Hufft Projects and it was completed in 2010. It covers an area of 5,700 square feet and it benefits from a wonderful location. This modern lakeside retreat features a very interesting and unusual design. Its design was built with the views as a primary concern. The shape of the building itself was meant to capture and frame the views and the scenery from every angle.

The name of the project is also related to this concept. Give the shape and form of the house, the building creates “postcards” from within. The views it offers are very beautiful everywhere you look, it’s like looking at a postcard. The views are obviously the most important element. They stay at the base of this whole project. The house is a retreat, a place where its owners can come to relax and to get away from their everyday life. The location and the scenery are definitely helping.

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Elegant DIY Coffee Table

by Simona Strachinaru, posted in DIY, on May 19th, 2012

Life is a long row of different kinds of decisions and compromises. We always want something or get something but most of the times we may encounter some obstacles that we must pass in order to get the things we want to. Sometimes we are forced to make various choices, hive up something in order to get something else. There are cases when we must be satisfied with what we have and appreciate the things around us.If you want to enjoy a nice coffee with your friends in your comfortable living room but you cannot afford an expensive coffee table, here it is an idea.

You can make your own coffee table using some materials like: An Ikea Lack coffee table, spray adhesive, wallpaper, a knife, a paint brush, some decorative nails, a ruler and a hammer. The result will be outstanding although it will take you some time to create such a nice DIY coffee table. In the end you will discover the personal satisfaction that you have done something with your bare hands, the fact that you can decorate your living room with a nice and pretty coffee table and helped you save some money. You can also think of the fact that you have got a useful and practical item for your home which was very necessary too.

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250 square rectangular house

by Simona Ganea, posted in Architecture, on May 19th, 2012

This rectangle-shaped house is located in Tel Aviv, Israel. It was designed by Jacobs-Yaniv Architects in collaboration with structural engineer Doron Toeg and project manager Oren Sadot. The garden was the creation of Itamar Landscape Design Ltd. It’s a 250 square meter house that sits on a 750 square meter plot. It has a rectangular shape that occupies most of the site and an overall simple design.

The interior includes the ground floor, where most of the rooms are located, and a basement level. The basement only includes a guest room and a storage area. The house is divided into two main volumes or sections. One is for sleeping while the other one is for social interaction. A pathway in the middle connects these two areas, thus the name of the house. Inside, the rooms in each section are interconnected. There are no walls or columns.

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Modern bench with a vintage feel

by Simona Ganea, posted in Sofa and Chair, on May 19th, 2012

This piece of furniture is actually fulfills a double function. It can be interpreted as a bench but also as a coffee table. Regardless how you look at it, it’s a chic and beautiful piece of furniture. It has a very simple design, with no unnecessary details or accessories. It has a modern design but, given the material and the warmth it inspires, it also has a vintage feel.

The bench/ coffee table is a stylish Danish creation. It serves a dual purpose and this makes double as functional and practical as a regular piece of furniture. There’s no way to say if it would serve better as a bench or coffee table. It has the shape, form and design that allow it to be equally functional in both cases. It’s particularly great item for small homes. There you can save some space by purchasing versatile and flexible furniture pieces such as this one.

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Tiny Spaces, Big Style Impact

by Catherine Alford, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on May 19th, 2012

We live in a world where everyone wants the biggest and the best items. But, sometimes, as the saying goes, the best things come in little packages. It’s amazing what creative designers have done with small spaces, from building built-in shelves to constructing entire loft areas. When you see some of these incredible spaces, it might cause you to pause and rethink some of the design elements in your own home.

The spaces featured below have been chosen because they have unforgettable style impact. Essentially, if you walk into one of these spaces, you’ll immediately want to emulate the style and structure. Part of this impact is that these designers and homeowners were able to do a lot with a little. Another part of it is that they simply have great taste. See what we mean below.

This home, featured on Homedit few days ago, truly utilizes its small footprint. Tucked snugly between two buildings, this home features a unique shape that allows for tall ceilings, a loft bedroom, and even a gorgeous pool. Ultimately, this home is proof that all it takes is a little ingenuity and creativity to make a small space a livable home.

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Flexible and futuristic apartment on Sullivan Street

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on May 19th, 2012

Planning a futuristic apartment can be difficult, especially when there are already so many things that can influence you. The idea is to think outside the box and it’s hard to do that while you’re still inside it. This apartment is supposed to be the house of the future. It covers an area of 420 square feet and it has indeed many elements that make it unique and inspiring.

The apartment features movable walls that allow it to have a flexible internal structure. This means that the apartment can be easily transformed. One room could become six and vice versa. The apartment on Sullivan Street is already very impressive and there are many other elements that deserve to be analyzed. Since the internal structure is flexible and so easy to morph, the furniture inside it is also convertible. The apartment resembles a laboratory, given its flexibility and convertibility.

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