Friday, April 30, 2010

Design tips for smaller bathrooms

    If you have a smaller area designated for bathroom use, you will have to make some adjustments in order to make proper use of this space.Start by figuring out what things you need to have in your bathroom. For instance, if you aren’t planning to spend a lot of time in your bathroom, you can install just the main necessary equipments and items in order to feel comfortable. Another important factor is the wise choice of color because a pastel and light color is likely to make your bathroom look larger. The lighter shades are also more welcoming.

    Even if your bathroom is small, you can still make it look quite elegant by using the right visual accents. You should use subtle wallpapers that can make your bathroom look larger. Floor coloring is another important issue and you should go for neutral or light colors in order to make the space look roomier. Light shades of blues, tans or grays are the best choices for a small bathroom because they can make it look more airy and sophisticated.
    A small bathroom space should be lighted up with additional lights. If you notice that there is no space for such additional lights in your bathroom, you should go for the bulbs that provide a high wattage. These bulbs will make your bathroom very inviting and brighter. Don’t worry about decorating your bathroom either because even a smaller place is likely to be well decorated once you follow the right steps. 
    Start by using only a few mirrors because overdoing with mirrors is likely to provide your bathroom with unwanted effects. Keep in mind that using too many mirrors in a small bathroom will emphasize only the corners of its space. So, you should be careful when it comes to selecting the places where you want to have mirrors installed. For instance, installing the mirrors opposite to each other is not a wise idea. Limit the mirrors in order not to show the real size of your bathroom.
    You should cleat out the bathroom walls in order to create the illusion of a larger space. You should also keep your things floating. For instance, you might install floating cupboards and a wall mounted sink in order to prevent these items from taking too much from the floor space. You can utilize the bathroom floor for other useful things such as putting a plant or a trash can. Using the bathroom door is another useful tip that will help you save some space. The door is more useful and helpful than acting as a simple exit and entrance.  For instance, you can use it in order to install some clothes or towel hangers because this will conserve extra precious space. You will also be left with more space to use for the bathroom design you plan to have.
    You might consider using the collapsible shower screens. Such shower screens come in various types such as sliding or foldable ones. You can also use curtains in order to get the division you want. Allowing natural light inside your bathroom is another wise thing for you to do because having a window installed in this space will make it look more spacious. However, you must make sure that the window is not too big because, if this is the case, you will defeat the initial purpose of trying to conserve wall space. Now that you know all these tips, you are truly ready to start designing your small bathroom .   

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PARK DESIGN HOUSE Minimalist

    Minimalist garden design

    How minimalist design for the home garden?
    Park home owners increasingly become the status symbol. Mix & match style house with a garden can produce a unique look and increasingly reflects the owner.

    At present, the park houses not only as a mere supplement, but it's getting just as important as architecture and interiors. Even for some people has become a symbol of prestige. The better someone's home garden arrangement, reflecting the social class of owners.

    Park in your house. Same personal with home design. It is expected that the design reflects not only personal but also supports the home owner activity and the needs of residents of the space. From the head of the family, wife to the kids.

    For example, one of the lifestyle trend now is to hold a garden party with a barbeque in the evening or late afternoon. Of course, we will gladly run this program when we garden with good design, especially at night.

    If we have children who are active. Obviously need a roomy place to play. Garden elements such as swings and play ground equipment that other children can we match the garden design.

    Certainly many aspects that must be taken into account in designing the park. Although we do get help from the landscaper, still we must pay attention to the important aspects in the design of the park, namely: expansion of existing parks, activities shall be accommodated in the park, the harmony of gardens with buildings.

    Like architecture, garden design known in a variety of gardens. What is the type of garden? There are various types of parks are generally known. Distinguished by the cultural background and geographical origin of the development of the park. Differences in composition and animating characters that used the park.

    There are so many types of garden that a traditional cultural background and geographical. There's Japanese garden, china garden, garden french, American, English, tropical Bali, a tropical Thailand and Japan, there is a growing garden suitable times, such as garden modern, minimalist and dry garden. Each type reflects a strong character and have different effects lover.

    That one architectural style developed today are minimalist. This style emerged after World War II. Nowhere on Those days lots of people's houses destroyed by the war so That the government make a home in modular form (Standard and Poor 'in Aceh now), WHO is easy and cheap workmanship but still with the design well. Key features of this building is a simple form, without ornament and emphasis on function space.

    Simple and without ornament is suitable to the spirit and lifestyle during this period. Simple and emphasis on function. Unfortunately in Indonesia, this minimalist style so expensive because it is not made of modules that are available and must be custom made.

    Distinctive minimalist building is at least ornament and color who tend to be styled 'industry' is a white, gray and black.

    Houses do not have minimalism minimalist garden as well. Mix & match (solid-match) of the various garden-style residential homes can make you look more stylish.

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PARK DESIGN HOUSE Minimalist

    Minimalist garden design

    How minimalist design for the home garden?
    Park home owners increasingly become the status symbol. Mix & match style house with a garden can produce a unique look and increasingly reflects the owner.

    At present, the park houses not only as a mere supplement, but it's getting just as important as architecture and interiors. Even for some people has become a symbol of prestige. The better someone's home garden arrangement, reflecting the social class of owners.

    Park in your house. Same personal with home design. It is expected that the design reflects not only personal but also supports the home owner activity and the needs of residents of the space. From the head of the family, wife to the kids.

    For example, one of the lifestyle trend now is to hold a garden party with a barbeque in the evening or late afternoon. Of course, we will gladly run this program when we garden with good design, especially at night.

    If we have children who are active. Obviously need a roomy place to play. Garden elements such as swings and play ground equipment that other children can we match the garden design.

    Certainly many aspects that must be taken into account in designing the park. Although we do get help from the landscaper, still we must pay attention to the important aspects in the design of the park, namely: expansion of existing parks, activities shall be accommodated in the park, the harmony of gardens with buildings.

    Like architecture, garden design known in a variety of gardens. What is the type of garden? There are various types of parks are generally known. Distinguished by the cultural background and geographical origin of the development of the park. Differences in composition and animating characters that used the park.

    There are so many types of garden that a traditional cultural background and geographical. There's Japanese garden, china garden, garden french, American, English, tropical Bali, a tropical Thailand and Japan, there is a growing garden suitable times, such as garden modern, minimalist and dry garden. Each type reflects a strong character and have different effects lover.

    That one architectural style developed today are minimalist. This style emerged after World War II. Nowhere on Those days lots of people's houses destroyed by the war so That the government make a home in modular form (Standard and Poor 'in Aceh now), WHO is easy and cheap workmanship but still with the design well. Key features of this building is a simple form, without ornament and emphasis on function space.

    Simple and without ornament is suitable to the spirit and lifestyle during this period. Simple and emphasis on function. Unfortunately in Indonesia, this minimalist style so expensive because it is not made of modules that are available and must be custom made.

    Distinctive minimalist building is at least ornament and color who tend to be styled 'industry' is a white, gray and black.

    Houses do not have minimalism minimalist garden as well. Mix & match (solid-match) of the various garden-style residential homes can make you look more stylish.

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SOPRAELEVARE CON LE CASE PREFABBRICATE

    LA LEGGEREZZA DELLE CASE PREFABBRICATE IN LEGNO CONSENTE DI INTERVENIRE AGEVOLMENTE IN SITUAZIONI STRUTTURALI CHE RENDONO SCONSIGLIABILI LE TECNICHE COSTRUTTIVE TRADIZIONALI.

    Gentilissimo arch. Crivellaro, siamo una famiglia composta da 4 persone (2 bimbi piccoli ) ed attualmente viviamo sopra alla farmacia di mio marito, in provincia di Como, in quello che era nato come appartamento per i turni e ci si presenta quindi l'urgente necessità di un ampliamento tramite sopraelevazione al fine di ricavare almeno 2 camere da letto ed un bagno.
    Documentandoci, anche tramite il Suo interessante blog, saremmo indirizzati verso una struttura prefabbricata
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    Quale può essere un percorso utile a chiarirci le idee e trovare la soluzione più adatta a noi?

    Le case in legno presentano, a parità di volume, un carico permanente dovuto al peso dell’edificio estremamente basso rispetto a quelle tradizionali.
    case in legno, case di legnoNel caso pratico di una sopraelevazione, va evidenziato che una struttura interamente in legno (tetto, pareti) andrà a gravare in misura assai inferiore rispetto ad una realizzata in muratura piena con tetto in laterocemento.

    Lo spessore delle pareti richiesto dalla normativa per un muro tradizionale comporta un ulteriore aumento del carico permanente, non sempre compatibile con il dimensionamento originario dell’edificio sottostante.
    Le case prefabbricate in legno possono essere montate a secco in pochi giorni, agevolando le operazioni in cantiere e minimizzando i disagi, qualora l’abitazione sottostante richiedesse uno sgombero temporaneo o fosse permanentemente abitata.
    Le ditte di case prefabbricate pongono solitamente un limite dimensionale al cliente, imponendo un minimo di 50-60 mq. (esistono comunque aziende più flessibili, ben felici di realizzare fabbricati di dimensioni minime).
    L’unico scrupolo sarà la preparazione del piano di posa della sopraelevazione in legno che andrà eseguito secondo le specifiche tecniche fornite dalla ditta, solitamente con la realizzazione di un cordolo perimetrale in cemento armato ed un bordo superiore del solaio perfettamente livellato. Tale piano andrà comunque verificato da un tecnico della ditta di case prefabbricate prima della messa in produzione dell’edificio.
    Va comunque fatta a priori un’attenta verifica statica rispetto alla capacità di sopportazione del carico da parte della costruzione sottostante e delle strutture di fondazione esistenti.

    Al carico permanente dovuto all’edificio in se andrà aggiunto il carico accidentale dovuto alla presenza di persone e mobilio, oltre al carico neve (tenendo conto dell’antisismica), che potrebbero richiedere costosi interventi di consolidamento e rafforzamento statico.
    Riassumendo, le case prefabbricate in legno si prestano ottimamente agli interventi di sopraelevazione di edifici, grazie al peso leggero ed ai tempi di realizzazione ridotti, ma si dovrà preventivamente verificare le caratteristiche della struttura portante sottostante e i costi di costruzione complessivi derivanti dall’acquisto della casa in legno (che, se di piccole dimensioni, potrebbe risultare alto rispetto ai metri quadri coperti) e dagli eventuali interventi di rafforzamento strutturale sull’edificio esistente.

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Beautiful Baths, Creative Storage

    Almost every one needs more storage in their bathroom. Perhaps we all need to get a bit more organized, but if you are clutter challenged like me, I wanted to show you some wonderful baths by designer, Molly Frey. You may remember a previous post on a fabulous coastal house by Molly here.
    I love the bath above. Let's take a look at some of the elements that make this bath fantastic. First, the overall design with the sink sitting upon an open turquoise glass tiled cabinet - a perfect spot for storing extra towels. The wall mirror is framed out with sconces adding the perfect lighting.
    A capiz shell chandelier adds a bit of whimsy to the space. I imagine the french doors lead you outdoors to a secluded hot tub - wishful thinking? I also love symmetry and this bath is a great example.

    Of course Molly's marble baths are what generally catch my eye. Here is lovely example that was published in Traditional Home Magazine. The middle cabinet is open - again a nice spot for baskets or extra towel storage. Notice that the cabinets have "feet" to give the sink base the illusion of free standing furniture. I also love the sconce in this bath.

    The tub is tucked under the eaves of the home in front of a gorgeous window and next to it we see another area for storage.
    Here is a more streamlined, contemporary feeling bath. Two small boxes topped with limestone add the additional storage here. By not putting small doors on these, the look stays very open and contemporary - Interesting!
    A more traditional design also shows you some ways to increase storage. Here the cabinets flanking the pedestal sinks sit directly on the counters. Unlike a kitchen, counter space in the bath can be more narrow to support your toiletries. The small ledge behind the sinks also add a space for lotions and creams.
    Here we see a shallow medicine cabinet with mirrored doors built into the design. Not only is this cabinet functional, it becomes a wonderful focal point. This bath also has "feet" on the cabinet base.
    The final bath has this cute little cabinet on the left side. A great spot for a razor and shaving cream - or perhaps it hides electric outlets and a blow dryer.
    Above are several ideas to add a bit storage to your bath. To check out more of Molly Frey's work click here to her website or here to her blog!
    (all photos property of Molly Frey)

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Modern Minimalist Exterior of House

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    minimalist design of the house like in the consumer today, we give an example of minimalist design house, modern style, designed by dian

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7 Home Decoration Secrets

    7 Home Decoration SecretsWe always want our homes to be perfect. That is understandable since our home is our abode, our personal sanctuary, the place we look forward to go to after a whole day of stressful work. This is why, one of the most important things a homeowner has to do is to decorate his or her home in such a way that it will be a nice and relaxing escape. This article reveals top 10 home decoration secrets that you surely would want to know.

    7 Home Decoration Secrets
    1. Visualizing is the key

    Do not simply make an exact replica of the living room you found on the home interior magazine. Visualize on your own how you want your home to look like, how you want home decors like your wall plaques and paintings to be hung on the wall. Visualization of each room will make it easier for you to do your planning and decoration.

    7 Home Decoration Secrets
    2. Start with a focal point

    Any veteran interior designer knows how important it is to start with a focal point in any room so that other home décor items will flow easily around it. It is always a great idea to select an item that gives a big impact like the fireplace, a piano or a sofa.

    7 Home Decoration Secrets
    3. Colors have psychological effect

    Colors are important design elements not only because it determines the ambience and feel of the room, and gives the illusion of space but also because they have psychological effects on people.

    For example, blue, which is the least appetizing color is not a good shade to paint in your dining area or kitchen. Meanwhile, light and pastel colors, which can relax the mind, are a good idea for the living room. Make sure that the colors you choose complement well with each other.

    7 Home Decoration Secrets
    4. A theme makes it easier to achieve unity and harmony

    A décor theme not only makes home decoration a lot easier but is also important because it reflects the homeowner’s personal taste and style. Your theme can be classic, modern, nautical, tropical, European, Asian or whatever you can think of.

    Buy furniture and home accessories that match the theme that you have chosen. For example, if the theme of your home is contemporary, modern metal wall plaques would be a great addition while if you have a coastal theme, you might as well go for nautical wall art.

    7 Home Decoration Secrets
    5. Clutter can ruin even the nicest home decoration

    Get rid of everything that you do not need or hardly ever use and neatly store them in the storage room. Even if you have the most expensive or most gorgeous home decor, all these are useless if your room is filled with clutter.

    7 Home Decoration Secrets
    6. Lighting is just as important as furniture

    Lighting is important because of two things. First, it illuminates the room and allows people to do the things they need to do. Second, it creates an ambience and feel of the room. Because of this, you need to choose the proper kind of lighting, which will make you achieve both objectives. Lamp and fluorescent are great for general and task lighting while candles and smaller lamps are ideal for accent lighting.

    7 Home Decoration Secrets
    7. Strive to achieve a balance between form and function

    Form is just as important as function and because of that, it is necessary to achieve a balance between the two when buying furniture or decorating your home. To put it simply, you must be able to decorate your home in such a way that it will be both practical and beautiful

    We all know that home decoration is not as easy as we want it to be. However, it is also true that we do not need a doctorate degree on interior decoration to get the job done right. With a dash of creativity, resourcefulness and patience, we can have a home that looks like one of those featured in interior designing magazines.


    7 Home Decoration Secrets

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DORMITORIO TURQUESA PARA JOVENCITA

    Video de dormitorio juvenil ideal para chicas a las que les gusta colores relajantes y suaves como el beige, blanco, hueso y el color turquesa con toques de chocolate. Esta lindo, tienen que verlo, es un dormitorio de ángulos y formas irregulares, que con poco espacio, un buen diseño y muebles a medida, quedó genial.Es una habitación de 15m2, donde se ha instalado un escritorio compuesto por un

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Home Interior Design With Wood


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    interior design with wood materials. Minimalist design in the house

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Home Interior Design With Wood


    Home
    interior design with wood materials. Minimalist design in the house

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Decorating With Mirrors

    Coastal Living Designer Jill Johnson; Photographer Grey Crawford

    Mirrors can be a great way to expand a space, add interest, make a statement, reflect light or a great view and generally add sparkle. Here are some ideas for incorporating mirrors into your space...

    Designer Jeffrey Billhuber layered an antique mirror over the window for use with this floating dressing table.

    Architectural Digest Photo: Peter Vanderwarker

    Stylist and designer Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo of ABCD Design created this huge dramatic wall with black paint and 48 rectangular mirrors (via Canadian House and Home)



    Framed mirrors also make a dramatic statement in this bedroom...

    Coastal Living Photo: Jean-Philippe Piter


    House Beautiful photo credit: Lisa Cregan

    Designer Vincent Wolf likes using massive, over-scaled mirrors leaning against walls, as you can see in the bedrooms he designed above and below. This is some of what he told House Beautiful about that. "It's taking an architectural approach to a decorative object — like cutting open a wall onto a space beyond. It's also more casual and interesting to lean something than to hang it. Once a mirror is hung, it's isolated on the wall. But when it leans, the floor runs right into the glass."



    I love the idea of layering mirrors like designer Mary McGee did in her living room. You could also just layer a great frame over a mirror and it would work just as well.

    House Beautiful Photo: Miguel Flores Vianna

    The mirror used in this bedroom designed by Gary McBourne (House Beautiful - Photo: James Merrell) was too small so they added what Gary calls a "sash" to give it scale. I'll admit that, even though this room is beautifully designed, it isn't my style but that doesn't matter. The basic idea can be used in any room from casual to formal and contemporary to traditional and there are a variety of items (fabric, ribbon, rope, etc.) you could use to make your "sash". Just hang the mirror on the wall and then attach the "sash" to the back of the mirror and the hook.


    In this Coastal Living idea house they mirrored the doors of this dual vanity which draws your eye to the detail. (Photo: Tria Giovan)


    This is much more subtle but these vanity doors and drawers are also mirrored.

    Coastal Living Photo Dominique Vorillon

    Mirrored night stands are so pretty, aren't they?

    BHG.com

    The next four images are from Homes and Gardens. You can see the rest of their slideshow, How to Decorate Using Mirrors, on their site. (Photos: Carolyn Barber)

    Displaying a variety of mirrors on ledges is a creative and fun idea to punch up your space.

    Adding mirrors to an armoire in a bedroom is a great idea, especially if you're short on space to add one anywhere else.



    Reflective drum shades could be stunning in the right space!


    Using a mercury glass mat for a centerpiece. I've used a framed mirror in the same way in the past, which also works well.

    Just for fun... Can you tell what this frame is made from? I'm sure you probably can. Colored plastic spoons! :-) Country Living


    Cute tennis racket mirrors from Country Living. Imagine how many different things you could repurpose as mirrors once you start thinking outside the box...


    Hmmm... Any ideas on how I can get my mirror to reflect the same view that this mirror is reflecting? :-)

    myhomeideas Photo Keith Scott Morton

    If you're interested in more inspiration for decorating with mirrors, check out the mirror image post that I did back in August.

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Decorating With Mirrors

    Coastal Living Designer Jill Johnson; Photographer Grey Crawford

    Mirrors can be a great way to expand a space, add interest, make a statement, reflect light or a great view and generally add sparkle. Here are some ideas for incorporating mirrors into your space...

    Designer Jeffrey Billhuber layered an antique mirror over the window for use with this floating dressing table.

    Architectural Digest Photo: Peter Vanderwarker

    Stylist and designer Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo of ABCD Design created this huge dramatic wall with black paint and 48 rectangular mirrors (via Canadian House and Home)



    Framed mirrors also make a dramatic statement in this bedroom...

    Coastal Living Photo: Jean-Philippe Piter


    House Beautiful photo credit: Lisa Cregan

    Designer Vincent Wolf likes using massive, over-scaled mirrors leaning against walls, as you can see in the bedrooms he designed above and below. This is some of what he told House Beautiful about that. "It's taking an architectural approach to a decorative object — like cutting open a wall onto a space beyond. It's also more casual and interesting to lean something than to hang it. Once a mirror is hung, it's isolated on the wall. But when it leans, the floor runs right into the glass."



    I love the idea of layering mirrors like designer Mary McGee did in her living room. You could also just layer a great frame over a mirror and it would work just as well.

    House Beautiful Photo: Miguel Flores Vianna

    The mirror used in this bedroom designed by Gary McBourne (House Beautiful - Photo: James Merrell) was too small so they added what Gary calls a "sash" to give it scale. I'll admit that, even though this room is beautifully designed, it isn't my style but that doesn't matter. The basic idea can be used in any room from casual to formal and contemporary to traditional and there are a variety of items (fabric, ribbon, rope, etc.) you could use to make your "sash". Just hang the mirror on the wall and then attach the "sash" to the back of the mirror and the hook.


    In this Coastal Living idea house they mirrored the doors of this dual vanity which draws your eye to the detail. (Photo: Tria Giovan)


    This is much more subtle but these vanity doors and drawers are also mirrored.

    Coastal Living Photo Dominique Vorillon

    Mirrored night stands are so pretty, aren't they?

    BHG.com

    The next four images are from Homes and Gardens. You can see the rest of their slideshow, How to Decorate Using Mirrors, on their site. (Photos: Carolyn Barber)

    Displaying a variety of mirrors on ledges is a creative and fun idea to punch up your space.

    Adding mirrors to an armoire in a bedroom is a great idea, especially if you're short on space to add one anywhere else.



    Reflective drum shades could be stunning in the right space!


    Using a mercury glass mat for a centerpiece. I've used a framed mirror in the same way in the past, which also works well.

    Just for fun... Can you tell what this frame is made from? I'm sure you probably can. Colored plastic spoons! :-) Country Living


    Cute tennis racket mirrors from Country Living. Imagine how many different things you could repurpose as mirrors once you start thinking outside the box...


    Hmmm... Any ideas on how I can get my mirror to reflect the same view that this mirror is reflecting? :-)

    myhomeideas Photo Keith Scott Morton

    If you're interested in more inspiration for decorating with mirrors, check out the mirror image post that I did back in August.

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