Vintage luggage furniture collection to remember old times

Posted in Furniture | by Monica Stavar, on May 7, 2012

Vintage luggage furniture collection to remember old times

Vintage designs started to become more and more popular, as a paradox. Although they use old objects and symbols, they are in trend. Using a vintage décor you make a statement about art’s immortality and value and you return in a time that probably you like more. Each era has its charm and some people...

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The luxurious Versace Vanitas chair

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Simona Ganea, on May 7, 2012

The luxurious Versace Vanitas chair

If you like to feel stylish and luxurious when you go out then you probably want to feel the same way when you’re home. Versace now offers you the opportunity to do that with their beautiful creation, Versace Vanitas. It’s a luxurious piece of furniture with a very distinguished look that will inevitably become the...

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Two very stylish Louis XVI-style chairs

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Simona Ganea, on May 7, 2012

Two very stylish Louis XVI-style chairs

For those who love vintage and antique pieces of furniture, any new discovery is precious. Today we found these very beautiful vintage bergeres and we decided to share them with you. It’s a set of two and it can be purchased at the price of $2,200.00. These authentic vintage pieces of furniture have a very...

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Comfortable Bamboo Hammock Dog Bed

Posted in Design And Concept | by Simona Strachinaru, on May 7, 2012

Comfortable Bamboo Hammock Dog Bed

People love animals and me too. Unfortunately there is an animal that I am afraid of and this is the dog, the man’s best friend. Each time I see dog I get very excited, I walk differently and in a minute I know that the dog will bark at me. Usually animals are very sensitive...

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The Read ‘n’ Rock rocking chair

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Monica Stavar, on May 6, 2012

The Read ‘n’ Rock rocking chair

The next item seems to be especially made for me. And if you have my tastes and hobbies, you will certainly appreciate the Read ‘n’ Rock chair. I have always dreamed about that type of rocking chairs that you see in movies when it comes about nice grannies, but I never got one. I don’t...

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Practical Shoe Dryer and Deodorizer from Meson

Posted in Home Gadgets | by Simona Strachinaru, on May 6, 2012

Practical Shoe Dryer and Deodorizer from Meson

A rain came suddenly and I got all wet. My clothes and shoes were wet and I was cold. The moment I arrived home I thought where to put my shoes to dry and all I could think of, it was the balcony. Here I put my clothes too but I had to wait for...

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The 1930s Laboratory Bathroom Collection by Restoration Hardware

Posted in Bathroom | by Simona Ganea, on May 6, 2012

The 1930s Laboratory Bathroom Collection by Restoration Hardware

The 1930s Laboratory Collection is an unusual set of bathroom furniture. It was designed by Restoration Hardware and it’s not the design or the details that make it so special but the choice of material the designers have made. The pieces from this collection are made from stainless steel. It’s an unusual choice of material...

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Hot Color Combo: Yellow & Gray

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Catherine Alford, on May 5, 2012

Hot Color Combo: Yellow & Gray

One of my favorite color combinations of all time is gray and yellow. I don’t know why. Perhaps it’s that gray and yellow together are so clean and classic. They are bright but not overpowering, subtle but fun. Whatever it is, I just can’t seem to get enough of the gorgeous rooms that display this...

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Modern white house that seems to be cut off from a magazine

Posted in Architecture | by Claudia Atudosiei, on May 5, 2012

Modern white house that seems to be cut off from a magazine

This is the kind of house that seems to be cut off from a magazine. I have studied it for some minutes, and I cannot say that I saw at least one mistake, a small piece of rock that is not in its place. Everything seems to be perfect thanks to the architect’s hard work...

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The gradiated stripe rug in white and blue

Posted in Rugs & Carpets | by Simona Ganea, on May 5, 2012

The gradiated stripe rug in white and blue

Stripes are classic and work with everything. They are used everywhere, including furniture and home accessories. Striped rugs tend to be more and more appreciated. They add color, pattern and elegance to a home and they’re also versatile in a very simple way.The Gradiated Stripe Rug is a beautiful mix of colors. It features white...

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Beautifully Handcrafted Moroccan Pendant

Posted in Lighting | by Loredana Sava, on May 4, 2012

Beautifully Handcrafted Moroccan Pendant

Different people have different customs and traditions and they resist in time, being valued by those who inherited them through generations. It is easy to recognize a Chinese painted vase Ming period style or maybe and African mask. But I think it is better to keep your people’s traditions and also try to “borrow” those...

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Simple Wall-Mounted Bookcase

Posted in Bookshelves | by Loredana Sava, on May 4, 2012

Simple Wall-Mounted Bookcase

I like personalized things. And i also believe that you should make all the furniture for your house directly on order. I have had a few unhappy experiences with read-made furniture that did not fit my house or looked horrible with the things around or they simply could not enter the door. That is why...

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Antique Louis XVI coffee table

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on May 4, 2012

Antique Louis XVI coffee table

If you’re an antique lover then this coffee table is exactly the type of thing you’d like. It’s an antique coffee table with a very distinguished look and with lots of unique details. It features a classic French and European style. The vintage table will surely add warmth and style to any home. It’s more...

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5 Ways to Decorate With Collages

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Grace Lynne Fleming, on May 4, 2012

5 Ways to Decorate With Collages

Yesterday we showed off some different items that, used correctly, would make for some very stylish collages.  Whether your choose mirrors to make a room look bigger or doilies to make a room look more vintage it doesn’t matter if you don’t know how to decorate with the end result you create! So, today we...

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A beautiful old Falsterbo property

Posted in Real Estate | by Simona Ganea, on May 4, 2012

A beautiful old Falsterbo property

This property is located in the heart of old Falsterbo and it dates back to the 1750s. It has a lot of history and all that is now on the market for 24.5 million SEK. Because it had such a rich history, everything has been preserved and the renovation and modernization projects were carefully conducted....

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How to decorate a bedroom without headboard

Posted in Bedroom | by Simona Ganea, on May 4, 2012

How to decorate a bedroom without headboard

Even though the headboard is a very beautiful and practical piece for the bedroom, there are lots of other ways to beautifully decorate this room without a headboard. Some rooms are too small to be able to accommodate a headboard while others just don’t need one. Let’s see what other alternatives there are in this...

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Narrow Console Tables And Their Extreme Versatility

Posted in DIY Projects | by Monica Stavar, on May 4, 2012

Narrow Console Tables And Their Extreme Versatility

Finding a good spot for a console table given the fact that they usually have narrow and pretty simple designs is not at all difficult. These beautiful pieces of furniture fit well just about anywhere, whether you need something to fill up an empty hallway, something to display your collections on or a table to...

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Original Pendant Lamp Shades You Can Make Yourself

Posted in DIY Projects | by Monica Stavar, on May 4, 2012

Original Pendant Lamp Shades You Can Make Yourself

The light fixtures are important accent details in every space. Sometimes they play a central role in the overall décor and ambiance of the room while other times they manipulate them in a more subtle way. Pendant lamps are eye-catching, their shades being the most interesting part. You can’t always find the design you were...

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22 feet advertising agency office interior design

Posted in Office Design Ideas | by Simona Ganea, on May 4, 2012

22 feet advertising agency office interior design

White Canvas is an independent advertising agency and this is its office. It was a project by Kamat & Rozario Architecture and the inspiration came at first from the company’s name. The office is located in Bangalore, India and it covers a surface of 7,000 square feet. The whole project was completed in 2012. The...

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Colorful Jelly sofa with egg shaped pillows

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Monica Stavar, on May 3, 2012

Colorful Jelly sofa with egg shaped pillows

More color, more joy, that’s my motto. And that’s also Adrenalina’s conception, considering that most of its products are joyful and intense colored. Even Easter has just ended, when I first saw the Jelly sofa from Adrenalina I thought about the Easter eggs. The sofa has some fix and mobile pillows which look like some...

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Designing Your Own Side Table – 10 Inspiring Suggestions

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on May 3, 2012

Designing Your Own Side Table – 10 Inspiring Suggestions

Side tables are accent pieces we use when the interior décor of a room doesn’t feel complete or when a side table is actually a crucial piece of furniture for a space such as a reading corner for example. Side tables are, in fact, multifunctional and very versatile. They can also be used as nightstands...

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Traditional English Cottage With Timber Beams

Posted in Real Estate | by Claudia Atudosiei, on May 3, 2012

Traditional English Cottage With Timber Beams

Some people still prefer living into traditional houses, full of antique objects to remind them of their special moments from their lives. At the price of £995,000, a delightful English property dated from the 1490s according to the owner’s information was put on the market through Barton Wyatt agency. The four-bedroom cottage is located at...

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5 Ways To Use and Decorate With Dried Flowers

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Grace Lynne Fleming, on May 3, 2012

5 Ways To Use and Decorate With Dried Flowers

Whether you’re already  a pro at drying flowers or you just so happen to have a box of old boyfriends’ rose petals that you’ve been keeping for not-so-sentimental values, dried flowers can come in handy during your search for new home decor. Even though these dried flowers are essentially dead, they’re still beautiful and can...

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Interior Designer Alberto Pinto’s Residence in Rio de Janeiro

Posted in Interiors | by Simona Ganea, on May 3, 2012

Interior Designer Alberto Pinto’s Residence in Rio de Janeiro

This beautiful apartment belongs to interior designer Alberto Pinto. It’s located in Rio de Janeiro and it’s like a stylish mini-version of Brazil. The apartment features earthy textures and vivid colors. This is the look that the apartment got after it was remodeled. For this, the designer worked with Thiago Bernardes of Bernardes + Jacobsen,...

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DIY Hypertufa Outdoor Table

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on May 3, 2012

DIY Hypertufa Outdoor Table

This interesting table is actually a molded planter with a wooden top. It’s somewhere in between a planter and a table. It has the shape and design of a table but the base is a planter and the top also has an opening for plants. Let’s see how you can make one for yourself. The...

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Another kind of modern bookcase

Posted in Bookshelves | by Simona Ganea, on May 3, 2012

Another kind of modern bookcase

Even though we still have that traditional standard design in mind when we think of a bookcase, the reality is that there are many unconventional designs that have nothing in common with that shape. The SSB-1 bookcase is one such piece of furniture. The bookcase features a very simple and small design. It doesn’t have...

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How to make a dark room brighter

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Simona Ganea, on May 3, 2012

How to make a dark room brighter

It’s always nicer to have a bright and sunny room. It’s easier to make a room darker if needed than the other way around. However, sometimes it’s necessary to brighten up the room. If you have a dark room that you would like to brighten up, here are some tips.Obviously, the logical thing that you...

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Fun With Bottles – How To Turn Them Into Vases

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on May 2, 2012

Fun With Bottles – How To Turn Them Into Vases

People have been using glass bottles as vases for nearly as long as bottles existed. This comes as a natural thing to do. But simply filling a bottle with water and putting a flower in it doesn’t really count as a transformation. If you’re serious about using bottles as vases, then perhaps you’d like to...

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Accent Blue Table Lamp

Posted in Lighting | by Loredana Sava, on May 2, 2012

Accent Blue Table Lamp

I like spring because it is full of flowers. Whether you walk in the forest or in the park, you will be surrounded by smaller or larger flowers, all of them beautifully coloured. I like bluebells most of all because they seem so fragile, but also very nice, reminding you of little bells in your...

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How To Build A Vintage Headboard For Your Charming Bedroom

Posted in Bedroom | by Simona Ganea, on May 2, 2012

How To Build A Vintage Headboard For Your Charming Bedroom

A DIY headboard is a wonderful way of adding some character to the bedroom. Headboards are fairly easy to build, especially if you choose to give yours a vintage look. The best materials in this case would be wood. You can use reclaimed wood from previous projects, old floor boards and other sources. Since it’s...

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Comfortable Wooden Shaped Moon Crib

Posted in Kids | by Simona Strachinaru, on May 2, 2012

Comfortable Wooden Shaped Moon Crib

If you prepare yourself to become a parent, you will definitely have a list of all necessary things for your little baby. A baby needs many things from clothes, to bed, pram, special food and other stuff that should provide him or her necessary comfort, protection and normal living. It seems that now I can...

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Contemporary family house in Singapore by AR43 Architecture

Posted in Architecture | by Simona Ganea, on May 2, 2012

Contemporary family house in Singapore by AR43 Architecture

This imposing residence is located in Oei Tiong Ham Park, Singapore. It was a project by AR43. The design for the house started in 2009. The completion date was May 2011. It’s an acceptable amount of time, considering the size of the building. The house is situated on a market housing estate, on a 1200...

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7 tablet apps for the interior designer in you

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Simona Ganea, on May 2, 2012

7 tablet apps for the interior designer in you

We all have this image in mind of a designer with a pen and paper in front of him. This might be true in some cases but the reality is that nowadays technology does most of the work for us. There are lots of apps for iPhone and Tables to help us decorate and elaborate...

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The “Tape” Trompe L’Oeil Floor Mat

Posted in Furniture | by Simona Ganea, on May 2, 2012

The “Tape” Trompe L’Oeil Floor Mat

A funny and creative doormat is a great way of welcoming your guests. You can put a smile on their faces right from the entrance, even before you get to answer the door. All you have to do is find a doormat with a funny and playful design. It can either have a funny shape...

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Hotel Wall-Mounted Medicine Cabinet

Posted in Bathroom | by Loredana Sava, on May 2, 2012

Hotel Wall-Mounted Medicine Cabinet

Medicine should be kept safe, but you do need them in the house, so you’d better find a safe spot for them where you can find easily, but also where you can secure them with a key. Most people use a cabinet that locks with a key and this is usually placed in the bathroom....

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How to decorate your living room using black and white

Posted in Living Room | by Simona Ganea, on May 1, 2012

How to decorate your living room using black and white

Black and white are two neutral colors and the combination that results is timeless. The black and white combination is very popular and used in almost all the domains. In the case of the interior design, there are lots of ways in which these colors can be beautifully combined. Let’s see some tips for the...

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Unique shaped wooden tv stand by Leon Van Zanten

Posted in Design And Concept | by Loredana Sava, on May 1, 2012

Unique shaped wooden tv stand by Leon Van Zanten

Some appliances are part of our every day life and we couldn’t see our homes without them, even though people never though of having one a hundred years ago. Well, things and times have changes, so now we are surrounded by technology. So , since every home has at least one TV set, you must...

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How to arrange furniture in a small bedroom

Posted in Bedroom | by Simona Ganea, on May 1, 2012

How to arrange furniture in a small bedroom

When you have a small space to begin with, the hardest part if to figure out a way of including everything that you need without making the room too crowded. This applies for every room of the house and not only. Let’s see what we can do for the bedroom. The bedroom is a space...

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5 Easy Ways to Decorate Simple, Wooden Chairs

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Grace Lynne Fleming, on May 1, 2012

5 Easy Ways to Decorate Simple, Wooden Chairs

Maybe they’ve been in the family for ages or you are just tired of their dullness. Wooden chairs are practical, versatile and quite functional but mostly they’re just dull and boring. Fortunately for you, they are also very easy to change, design and decorate.All of the following tips are easy DIY projects that won’t break...

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Luxury Boat hotel at Cocoa Island Resort in Maldives

Posted in Hotels & Resorts | by Simona Strachinaru, on April 30, 2012

Luxury Boat hotel at Cocoa Island Resort in Maldives

People have all sorts of preferences and, hobbies or things that they just simple adore. There are people who love animals, painting, music, movies, traveling, sports, antique things, planes and many other things.Personally, I love blue color, flowers, kids, English, Sweden, planes and taking photos. All these things bring me satisfaction, joy and make me...

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Ingenious way of saving space by hanging the dining table on the wall

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on April 30, 2012

Ingenious way of saving space by hanging the dining table on the wall

When you have a small home every inch counts. This is why items and furniture pieces that you only use occasionally tend to get in the way. The dining table is one such item. Since it’s only used at dinner time and not even then, it makes the room crowded and busy. It’s not something...

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The soft and elegant Souk Rug

Posted in Rugs & Carpets | by Simona Ganea, on April 30, 2012

The soft and elegant Souk Rug

It’s always nice to walk barefoot and to feel the texture of the rug with your feet. It’s a very nice sensation that you can’t experience otherwise. The Souk rug allows you to experience that sensation with style. The Souk rug is an interpretation of a traditional Moroccan Berber. It has a simple design and...

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A man’s room vs a woman’s room: interior design tips and ideas

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Simona Ganea, on April 30, 2012

A man’s room vs a woman’s room: interior design tips and ideas

Men and women are very different, some might say even opposites. It’s not anural for their rooms to be different as well. Even though men tend to have priority in this case with their man caves, a woman also needs her privacy, a place where she can be herself. Let’s what exactly defines a man’s...

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The Nub beech sofa by Patricia Urquiola

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Simona Ganea, on April 30, 2012

The Nub beech sofa by Patricia Urquiola

The Nub sofa is part of the Nub Collection. It was designed by Patricia Urquiola for Andreu World. The sofa is not the typical living room furniture piece. It’s rather something that can be used for the terrace. It has a casual design and it’s closer to the typical outdoor furniture pieces than those usually...

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How to make the inside-outside transition

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Simona Ganea, on April 30, 2012

How to make the inside-outside transition

One way of making the interior seem bigger and brighter is to open it up and merge it with the exterior. There are lots of ways to do that.Let’s analyze some of them. A simple way of merging these two spaces is to simply let the natural light from the outside get it. You can...

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5 Ways to Decorate Your Bay Window

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Grace Lynne Fleming, on April 29, 2012

5 Ways to Decorate Your Bay Window

If you are lucky enough to have a bay window somewhere inside you’re home, then you must have figured out by now that it needs just as much catering in terms of styling as any other part of the home. But don’t sweat it, it’s not as hard as you think it may be to...

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The Youth Republic Office Interior Design From An Older Atelier Building

Posted in Office Design Ideas | by Simona Ganea, on April 29, 2012

The Youth Republic Office Interior Design From An Older Atelier Building

This is the Youth Republic office. It was designed by Turkish design studio KONTRA and it’s located in Istanbul. The office was originally an old atelier building. It was a 1300 square meter space that was then turned into a contemporary office for a youth agency with nine departments. For the interior design, the prestigious...

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Innovative wine bottle hanging planters

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on April 29, 2012

Innovative wine bottle hanging planters

These planters have a very original and interesting look. It’s because they are made from recycled wine bottles. It’s a great DIY project that can be easily replicated. We all like to have an occasional glass of wine. This means that the bottles will need a new purpose. So why not turn them into something...

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Put A Spring In Your Step

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Catherine Alford, on April 28, 2012

Put A Spring In Your Step

Spring is in the air, and it’s easy to get inspired by the beautiful outdoors, blooming flowers, and fun, bright fashions. So, why not make your home reflect this wonderful season by brining in fun accessories, new pillows, or even painting your living room a new color?Spring brings to mind pastel colors such as muted...

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Crashed Ferrari turned into a coffee table

Posted in Design And Concept | by Simona Ganea, on April 28, 2012

Crashed Ferrari turned into a coffee table

When you crash a car you think that that’s the end of it. If the car can’t be repaired anymore there’s nothing else you can do about it. Well, that’s not what Charly Molinelli thinks. Charly Molinelli of Molinelli Designs created a very interesting and unusual coffee table. It’s a table shaped like a box...

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Teak Folding Stool

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Loredana Sava, on April 28, 2012

Teak Folding Stool

We are all modern people, living in a modern society, but we should stop for a while, every now and then, and take a look back, in the past. That can teach us a lot and we can find inspiration there and we can learn from the mistakes made in the past. We use all...

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How To Save Space With Door-Mounted Storage

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Loredana Sava, on April 27, 2012

How To Save Space With Door-Mounted Storage

What can you do when there’s no more available floor space for storage? Usually you turn to the walls trying to find some extra space there but there’s also another solution which is often overlooked. We’re talking about door storage. You can use the inside of your bedroom door or the cabinet or pantry doors...

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Stylish Swiss residence with a Scandinavian interior décor

Posted in Interiors | by Simona Ganea, on April 27, 2012

Stylish Swiss residence with a Scandinavian interior décor

This lovely place is a Swiss residence with a very inviting and beautiful interior. The house actually belongs to industrial designers Anette and Fredrik. It’s located in Tensberg and it features a very beautiful Scandinavian interior design. This style is the perfect choice for those who want a fresh, airy and simple home. The house...

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DIY forward facing bookshelves for the children’s room

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on April 27, 2012

DIY forward facing bookshelves for the children’s room

Forward facing bookshelves can be a very practical addition to a home. They add valuable storage space for small things such as books or small objects. The great thing about them is that they can be added anywhere you have some free space. In this case, the shelves were put in the wasted space behind...

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Bright house interior design with a wooden floor

Posted in Interiors | by Simona Ganea, on April 27, 2012

Bright house interior design with a wooden floor

This is a typical house with average dimensions and a common internal structure. What differentiates it from the other similar houses is the interior décor. This residence is both stylish and functional. Each room is different but there’s also a certain continuity throughout the house. The whole place is bright and airy and there are...

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Armadillo Breadbin

Posted in Kitchen | by Loredana Sava, on April 26, 2012

Armadillo Breadbin

Animals are very strange sometimes by the way they choose to protect themselves. For example the Armadillo, a small animal from America that has its entire body protected by a leather armour that is pretty strong and hard to penetrate. The armour is made of plates that come on top of each other with a...

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Save space on your house with a bike rack

Posted in Home Gadgets | by Simona Ganea, on April 26, 2012

Save space on your house with a bike rack

When you live in an apartment you usually have to give up some things. For example, you can’t have a bike in the apartment. At least, that’s what most people think. However, there are ways to change that fact. The Delta Michelangelo bike rack is the perfect item to help you do that.Not only that...

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Layered bedding for a cozy spring bedroom

Posted in Bedroom | by Simona Ganea, on April 26, 2012

Layered bedding for a cozy spring bedroom

If you want a change of look for your bedroom, maybe you should think of changing the bedding first. After all, the bed is the most important element in that particular room and the way it looks influenced the whole décor. The Layered Bed Look is a collection of duvet covers and shams featuring elegant...

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Open space apartment interior design in Madrid

Posted in Apartments | by Simona Ganea, on April 25, 2012

Open space apartment interior design in Madrid

This apartment is located in Madrid and it features a very beautiful and exquisite interior design. The apartment is functionally divided into separate areas. The living room and dining room form a shared space. This area is decorated with tones of beige and brown. The atmosphere is casual and relaxing but also elegant. Small touches...

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“Revenge”- a Warm  Setting

Posted in Interiors | by Simona Strachinaru, on April 25, 2012

“Revenge”- a Warm Setting

There was a time when TV soaps were a fashionable type of movie that everybody was watching. Here you could notice besides the story of the movie some other surprising and beautiful things. Usually this type of movie presents wonderful settings, with luxury villas and a glamorous world where everything seems perfect. The characters wear...

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6 Ways to Use Vases in the Kitchen

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Grace Lynne Fleming, on April 25, 2012

6 Ways to Use Vases in the Kitchen

When it comes to the kitchen, style is one of its biggest hardships. Because the room is built upon its functionality first and decor second; it’s simply harder to find something to help out with the fashion of it all. That’s why vases are a genius way to design and make-do.Using vases in the kitchen...

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Finger lock Door Handle

Posted in Home Gadgets | by Ionut Ciofu, on April 25, 2012

Finger lock Door Handle

Fingerprint locks are not anymore part of the future and comic books. They are being used today everywhere in the world; whether it’s a secure bank vault, a very well-guarded laptop, a C.I.A.  Secured chamber, fingerprint locks makes your job easier and gives a strong confidence feeling.  Until now, door locks that use a fingerprint...

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Measuring Colander

Posted in Kitchen | by Loredana Sava, on April 24, 2012

Measuring Colander

When you look up a recipe in a cook book, they all give you all kinds of instructions and you are given specific quantities. But many times you can’t measure all the ingredients easily. Here is the perfect kitchen tool – Measuring Colander. It is very useful and very easy to use and allows you...

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Elegant 65-square meter apartment from the 1800s

Posted in Apartments | by Simona Ganea, on April 24, 2012

Elegant 65-square meter apartment from the 1800s

This lovely apartment has a very long and interesting history. It might seem now like a relatively modern home but it’s not the whole story. The apartment is located in a building that dates from the 19th century. Back then it had traditional roofs and balconies facing the street. It was not an apartment building...

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Green Facade House in Austria

Posted in Architecture | by Simona Strachinaru, on April 24, 2012

Green Facade House in Austria

Although I am a traditionalist I love special places, things and special people too. I love organized things, to know what I have to be and organize my activities in an efficient way but at the same time I hate routine. I do not like to do the same ordinary things every day. So most...

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Silver Plated Plateau

Posted in Design And Concept | by Loredana Sava, on April 23, 2012

Silver Plated Plateau

My mother often says:” My dear girl, things aren’t what they used to be”. And she is absolutely right. Things change and people change, too. And what is very fashionable at a certain point in time is really stupid or out of line some decades after that. Nowadays people are very practical and tend to...

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Top 11 ways of turning pallets into furniture for outdoor

Posted in DIY Projects | by Stefan Gheorghe, on April 23, 2012

Top 11 ways of turning pallets into furniture for outdoor

Wooden pallets keep on coming into our lives as opportunities to create a huge diversity of useful item. Since people can get enough of them we decided to show you a top 10 outdoor pallet designs. After 21 ways of turning pallets into unique pieces of furniture and 25 more ways of turning pallets into...

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The funny and friendly Box wall cabinet for kids

Posted in Bookshelves | by Simona Ganea, on April 23, 2012

The funny and friendly Box wall cabinet for kids

When it comes to children’s furniture, there are, of course, lots of different designs and child-friendly pieces of furniture. Still, those which also have a funny shape seem to be more successful. It’s understandable. The first impression is always very important and the impact these pieces have on the kids the first time they see...

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Hot Trend: The Paint Dipped Look

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Catherine Alford, on April 23, 2012

Hot Trend: The Paint Dipped Look

One of the latest, hottest trends in the design world right now is the “paint dipped” look. Whether it’s on utensils, furniture, or gorgeous accessories, we’re loving what a little color contrast can do to everyday objects. Below you’ll see some sleek furniture, gorgeous wine glasses, and other fun objects that look as if they...

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10 Tapestries For Around Your Home

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Grace Lynne Fleming, on April 23, 2012

10 Tapestries For Around Your Home

Tapestries have movement and add warmth to whatever space they’re added to.  But they’re completely discredited as a design piece. It’s a unique way to bring inspiration into a home and a unique way to transform the personality of a room.They add color, they add that decor element and they add functionality! And what’s even...

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How To Beautify Your Bedroom Nightstands Using Paint

Posted in Bedroom | by Simona Strachinaru, on April 23, 2012

How To Beautify Your Bedroom Nightstands Using Paint

Not everyone agrees that painting a piece of furniture is an acceptable way of changing its look and making it more beautiful. The strategy doesn’t work in all cases. Large pieces of furniture often pose problems. However, smaller ones such as the nightstand, are easier to work with. There are many reasons why one would...

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“Good Luck Charlie” Home Interior

Posted in Interiors | by Simona Strachinaru, on April 23, 2012

“Good Luck Charlie” Home Interior

The period I was pregnant I visited one of my friends who had two kids. She was telling me how she succeeded to know all the cartoon characters and cartoon channels since she has been staying at home with the two kids. The same thing happened to me now. I can tell you all the...

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Knife Safe

Posted in Kitchen | by Loredana Sava, on April 22, 2012

Knife Safe

House safety is very important. It is equally important to feel safe in the house against eventual threats from outside but also from the inside. And, despite what you may think and despite the feeling of comfort and safety in your home, you can get hurt indoors if you do not pay attention to the...

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The Karuselli armchair by Yrjö Kukkapuro

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Simona Ganea, on April 22, 2012

The Karuselli armchair by Yrjö Kukkapuro

The Karuselli armchair might seem like an odd piece of furniture at first sight. It doesn’t have an unusual shape. However, it wasn’t all for the looks. The odd shape of the shell was carefully designed to follow the human body’s shape and to offer the maximum of comfort to the user. All that was...

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Trendy Color Combo: Hot Pink & Lime Green

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Catherine Alford, on April 22, 2012

Trendy Color Combo: Hot Pink & Lime Green

With spring just around the corner for a big part of the world, it’s time to brighten up your homes with fun, fresh colors in new combinations. One of our favorite color duos in décor is pink and green. If designed in the right way, this color combination can actually be gender neutral as well...

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10 Chair Covers that Can Transform Your Dining Room

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Grace Lynne Fleming, on April 20, 2012

10 Chair Covers that Can Transform Your Dining Room

When it comes to decorating, the last thing most people think of is using decor for their chairs. And believe it or not, it’s quite easy to turn a boring dining room chair into something extra special. How do you do that you ask? It’s called a chair cover people. Learn about them, find them,...

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Cute Kids’ Furniture Made Of Wooden Pallets

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Strachinaru, on April 20, 2012

Cute Kids’ Furniture Made Of Wooden Pallets

Pallets are extremely versatile and there’s no doubt about that. Still, we’ve rarely seen furniture designed for kids that was made out of wooden pallets. This is a whole new branch we still need to explore and we’re going to start with a few cute examples. The following tables, chairs and all other cute things...

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DIY bulletin board with shutters

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on April 19, 2012

DIY bulletin board with shutters

A bulletin board is not a very common item in most homes. However, it can be a very practical addition. The best thing about this one is that you can make it yourself. Let’s see the materials that you’ll need for the project. Since it’s a bulletin board with shutters, first you’ll have to find...

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Remaking a Vintage Couch

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Strachinaru, on April 19, 2012

Remaking a Vintage Couch

People are sensitive human beings and tend to become fond of different things they owe. As many things do not last forever it becomes really hard when the moment comes to get rid of them and replace them with something new. Think of your favorite bunny-toy which is deteriorated now or your rocking chair where...

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Floriano kitchen faucet from Brizo

Posted in Kitchen | by Loredana Sava, on April 19, 2012

Floriano kitchen faucet from Brizo

I like spring flowers because they are so delicate and gentle, barely daring to come out of the snow into the still cold weather. And my favourite spring flower is the snowdrop, the small flower that tells everyone winter is gone and spring has arrived. This Floriano kitchen faucet from Brizo looks just like a...

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How to make hemp string pendant lamps

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on April 19, 2012

How to make hemp string pendant lamps

It’s hard to believe that these beautiful pendant lamps were made of hemp string. As you’ll see next, it’s not as difficult as it seems. You might even be able to make one yourself if you follow the instructions. First let’s see which are the supplies and tools sued for this project. It might sound...

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How To Revive an Old chair Using Paint

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on April 18, 2012

How To Revive an Old chair Using Paint

All furniture starts to look old and ugly at some point but some pieces are more long-lasting than others. This also has to do with the ease with which they can be transformed and revived once they start to lose their appeal. Chairs are really great from this point of view. Transforming an old chair...

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Tiny apartment renovation featuring white walls

Posted in Apartments | by Simona Ganea, on April 18, 2012

Tiny apartment renovation featuring white walls

Even though we all wish to have big homes and to have all the space we can use, it’s usually just a dream. Some of us have to deal with small apartments such as this one. This apartment measures only 45 square meters. It might be tiny but it’s still a cozy home. When you...

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The Arabesk fabric armchair by Folke Jansson

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Simona Ganea, on April 18, 2012

The Arabesk fabric armchair by Folke Jansson

The Arabesk armchair is a simple and elegant piece of furniture with a modern look. However, despite its modern appearance. the Arabesk armchair was designed back in 1955. It’s still considered a very beautiful anf fashionable item, great for both modern and traditional homes.The Arabesk armchair was designed by Folke Jansson. It’s not a typical...

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Modern house in Portugal by Rui Grazina

Posted in Architecture | by Monica Stavar, on April 18, 2012

Modern house in Portugal by Rui Grazina

The great art of architects, besides creating amazing designs and comfortable houses for you to live in, is managing to trick the nature and build impressive homes even there when the topographic circumstances don’t allow it. The net house, even it was build on a sloping land, and the architect had to invent ways of...

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6 Homemade Coffee Tables With Wooden Tops

Posted in DIY Projects | by Loredana Sava, on April 17, 2012

6 Homemade Coffee Tables With Wooden Tops

A coffee table is one of the things you could easily build yourself if you wanted to. Consider the classical approach: a simple table with a wooden top. There are plenty of things you can customize about such a piece of furniture. For example, you can give it any type of legs you want. The...

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File Storage Ottoman

Posted in Sofa and Chair | by Loredana Sava, on April 17, 2012

File Storage Ottoman

I spent a couple of years staying at home and raising my kids, but I also worked at home, so I have a pretty good idea what it is like having to arrange a special place for your business papers in your home. It can be rather difficult if you do not have too much...

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4 Tips on How To Use Black Walls Inside Your Home

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Grace Lynne Fleming, on April 17, 2012

4 Tips on How To Use Black Walls Inside Your Home

Sometimes seen as taboo, black walls may be more in than we all once thought. Not just for vampires or other creatures of the night, black on the walls can be used to create a posh space, a calming room or as a statement in a very mellow home.It seems a bit scary, painting a...

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Clean White Dental Office Interior Design in Spain

Posted in Office Design Ideas | by Simona Ganea, on April 17, 2012

Clean White Dental Office Interior Design in Spain

If there’s one thing we all hate it’s going to the dentist. As tough as you may be, there’s no way you like that. But when the dentist’s office looks so elegant and beautiful, you’re beginning to hate it less and less. This is the Dental Office designed by Estudio Arquitectura Hago. It’s located in...

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How To Make Pallet Wall Art To Personalize Your Home With

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on April 17, 2012

How To Make Pallet Wall Art To Personalize Your Home With

If, for any reason, you’re trying to find a good way to recycle a wooden pallet, consider turning it into wall art or into a decoration which you can either display inside your home or outside, in the garden or on the deck. We’re offering you a few design ideas which might inspire you. Each...

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Luxurious Anjelique Restaurant Interior Design

Posted in Interiors | by Monica Stavar, on April 16, 2012

Luxurious Anjelique Restaurant Interior Design

Istanbul, once called Constantinople, was the second capital of the Roman Empire. Then it became the symbol of the Ottoman Empire. However we consider it, Istanbul has always been in the center of great civilization, characterized by luxury and opulence. Nowadays, to maintain the luxurious tradition, everything must be expensive and sophisticated. One example of...

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How to make your own colorful screen

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on April 16, 2012

How to make your own colorful screen

Today we’re going to show you how to build yourself a screen/rack. It might be a useful addition to your home and you can also adapt the project to suit the space you have available and the style you prefer for your home. First, let’s see what you’ll need for this project: 3 or 4...

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The Share office interior design by ReBITA

Posted in Office Design Ideas | by Simona Ganea, on April 16, 2012

The Share office interior design by ReBITA

The Share office was an unusual project developed by ReBITA. The office is located in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. The building covers a total area of 3,155.46 square meters and it was completed in January 2012. The main idea was to create an interactive design that would allow users to communicate by using the “Share map”....

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Only 23 square meter Coquette small Parisian apartment

Posted in Apartments | by Monica Stavar, on April 16, 2012

Only 23 square meter Coquette small Parisian apartment

You don’t need a large apartment to feel comfortable in your own space. As a matter a fact I think sometimes a smaller apartment makes you feel even better because it give you the sensation of a cocoon, of a shell, as a protective environment. A small apartment probably suites a single person and it’s...

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Ingenious Wall Art Made With Wooden Pallets

Posted in DIY Projects | by Simona Ganea, on April 16, 2012

Ingenious Wall Art Made With Wooden Pallets

Given how versatile wooden pallets are, it’s not surprising they can also be used as wall decorations. Of course, we’re talking about somewhat complex DIY projects that use pallets as the main material resource in combination with a set of other things. We’ve compiled a list of such projects so have a look and let...

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Black Summer Cabin Into The Woods

Posted in Architecture | by Monica Stavar, on April 15, 2012

Black Summer Cabin Into The Woods

I am one of those people who love nature. I like to camp, to sleep outside and to live as natural as possible, at least in my vacations. There are many people who say they love nature and they make themselves luxurious sophisticated house just in the middle of nature. That is something that I...

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Carved Wood Magazine Holder

Posted in Office Design Ideas | by Loredana Sava, on April 15, 2012

Carved Wood Magazine Holder

Some magazines are meant to be read on the spot and then thrown away in the garbage bin because they only provide information that is good for a limited period of time like TV programmes or maybe newsflash from the life of celebrities. However, some magazines are deeper than that and offer information on the...

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5 Ways To Use Fabric Doors in Your Home

Posted in How To, Tips, and Advice | by Grace Lynne Fleming, on April 14, 2012

5 Ways To Use Fabric Doors in Your Home

Whether a piece of leftover fabric, a curtain, blanket or tablecloth; using cloth doors around your home will add movement and a bit of surprise where least expected. Utilize the fabric you already have but aren’t using as a means to bring some excitement and flair to a less than stylish space. What’s great about...

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Gorilla Playset Play-Zee-Bo

Posted in Outdoor | by Loredana Sava, on April 14, 2012

Gorilla Playset Play-Zee-Bo

As summer approaches we want to spend more and more time outdoors in the fresh air and so do our children. They want to play and have fun and we want them to stay in a secure area, that is why we often organize a spot for them in our gardens where they can play...

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