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16 DIY planters to spruce up your garden

by Simona Ganea, posted in DIY, on June 6th, 2013

Few things can be more relaxing than sitting on your porch and admiring your garden. Spring comes with a burst of energy and freshness and everyone tries to maintain the dynamic atmosphere until winter comes along. There are lots of great things which you can do to spruce up your garden. For example, you could make some amazing DIY planters. You can use almost anything as long as you can see beyond an object’s primary use.

These beautiful red lacquered boots make wonderful planters and accent features not just for the garden but also for the porch or terrace. Just fill them with soil and add your favorite flowers.

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Luxury home surrounded by natural beauty in India

by Simona Ganea, posted in Architecture, on June 6th, 2013

Located in Aranya, India, this residence has just been completed. Built in 2013, the house occupies an area of 5,850 square feet. It was designed and built by Modo designs in collaboration with ila Yogesh Choksi who was in charge of interior design and landscaping. Designed as a single-floor structure, the house has a simple and luxurious look. It’s surrounded by beautiful nature and the palm trees that were already existent on the site definitely add to its charm.

The residence was designed in harmony with all natural elements such as the sun, water, air, etc. the layout was designed to offer privacy to all inhabitants while also allowing them to communicate and to feel like they’re part of the same space. The linear organization increases the sense of privacy. The house is basically organized in three zones. The first one is oriented towards the street and it contains the parents’ bedroom, the guest room and the kids’ bedrooms.

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Revisit Traditional Architecture by Opting For Coffered Ceilings

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on June 5th, 2013

Coffered ceilings are a feature that defines traditional interiors. With time, it has been forgotten. But coffered ceilings can be reinvented and there are lots of ways in which you can reintroduce them into your home. Coffers are basically dropped beams that form a grid.

A traditional type of coffered ceiling would look good in a space sharing the same design

Traditional designs usually featured regular spacing and heavy millwork but nowadays the focus falls more on the visual effect and on the modern twists that can applied to this type of design.Technically, coffered ceilings would look best in spaces with high ceilings because they add dimensions to a space but they also interfere with the overall structure and openness of a room.

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Add Character To Your Kitchen With Industrial Pendant Lights

by Simona Ganea, posted in Kitchen, on June 5th, 2013

The industrial style has well-defined lines and characteristics which don’t always suit a comfortable and inviting home. However, some influences from this style can be sometimes a great addition to a décor. for example, you could have industrial-style pendant light in the kitchen. It’s an option that suits this space particularly well because of its functionality.

These simple black and white pendant lamps complement the décor perfectly

The kitchen is a space that’s meant to be functional and not necessarily comfortable, although things have changed lately and this space has become a social area. So this type of lighting could suit the kitchen, especially if there are also other elements that follow the same style such as bar stools or chairs for example.

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Nordic meets industrial in a small loft

by Simona Ganea, posted in Apartments, on June 5th, 2013

Making good use of the space available in a small apartment is not that difficult when you have a sense of style. You can’t use just anything. You have to know whether it suits the space or not. Most often, small spaces feature simple designs and, in that case, the Nordic style is a perfect choice. It’s a style defined by brightness and an overall light and airy atmosphere. These are the characteristics that best define this loft.

Even though it’s small, this loft has high ceilings and this makes a big difference. The ceilings offer a unique perspective on the space and they add depth to all the rooms. When you’re using a Nordic style for the interior, usually the problem is making the room feel warm and cozy.

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15 Waterfalls To Include In Your Backyard Landscaping

by Simona Ganea, posted in Outdoors, on June 5th, 2013

Natural waterfalls are one of the most beautiful things you can admire. The way the water falls on rocks and the beautiful sound it makes could keep you hypnotized for hours. Imagine how wonderful it could be to have such a gorgeous thing on your property. Obviously having a natural waterfall in your backyard is not something you can count on when buying an estate. But you can make your own waterfall and the advantage for that is that you get to place it wherever you want and to design it how you want.

The waterfall can be connected to the pool for a dramatic effect

A backyard waterfall is something that would add a wow factor to any estate. It’s a feature that looks more natural is some particular locations but it’s also something that you can adapt regardless of the conditions on the site. You can have a beautiful waterfall with a pond and it would a wonderful feature to look at from the terrace, patio or barbeque area.

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Bee Inspired – How To Use Yellow And Black Together In Your Home

by Stefan, posted in Interiors, on June 5th, 2013

Some bold colors are best avoided too close to one another in home design, particularly in smaller rooms, because clashes they cause can be unappealing. Nevertheless, the bold contrast created by black and yellow is one that can give a lift to a room’s décor. Because yellow and black are found together in nature, they seem to be easier on the eye than other strident color combinations.

Bees and wasps have a bold coloring that you can use in your home’s wall coverings, upholstery and floor treatments. Don’t use them in exact 50-50 splits, since the idea can become a bit predictable. Instead favour one or the other. Use them in combinations of stripes, zig zags and blocks, for the best results. And, if you want to add a little glamour, try a touch or two of gold, too.

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