Brass is one of the most widely used alloys thanks to its easy production process as well as the unique properties of the material. It’s used to make nuts, bolts, taps and injectors but also beautiful furniture which is quite the contrast. Imagine a brass coffee table in the middle of your living room. It...
More imagesFinding the perfect spot to build one’s dream home can take years. It certainly did for the owner of this extraordinary house which sits on a sloping site at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Nagano, Japan. The house was designed and built by Kidosaki Architects Studio in 2012 and fully embraces its immediate and...
More imagesHow small does an apartment actually have to be for it to be considered small? What’s small to some people might be tiny to others or standard to some. What about a micro apartment? Well, we can assume that it would have to be pretty tiny so how do you imagine such a space looks...
More imagesWhen choosing a bed, there are two major aspects to consider. One of them is the bed frame and the other is the mattress. It’s important for a bed to be sturdy and durable but also comfortable and good-looking so these elements have to be balanced and to complement each other in a nice way....
More imagesWe’ve all been there, that feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach as you turn on the sink faucet to wash your hands and watch the water level rise…and rise…and rise some more without draining. While it’s important to let the professionals do their job when things are serious, it’s much easier on...
More imagesRight now you’re probably what’s so special about a nursery bookshelf anyway. Although at its core it’s still just a simple, regular shelf, there are a few small details and characteristics which may or may not interfere with that. For example, a nursery bookshelf tends to be smaller than other types of shelves or to...
More imagesA spiral staircase is the type of feature that manages to perfectly blend the ideas of functional and good-looking and on top of that manages to be space-efficient too. But today we’re not going to discuss the particularities of the design, form and proportions, at least not in a detailed manner. The subject of today’s...
More imagesWhile we can all appreciate a home that showcases tall columns and grand architecture, there is just something so wonderful about a small home. A house that reeks nostalgic charm is so inviting and welcoming. And Tudor style homes do just that. Whether they are large or small, a Tudor home promises comfort, making you...
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