House Beo (by Office for Word and Image) definitely doesn't look like your ordinary house. The architecture is a balancing act between what you can and cannot see. The internal configuration makes good use of the clear glass facade, featuring two strategic viewing positions from inside the house on 2 levels.
Inside the minimalistic house, plenty of daylight falls through the roof to provide ample illumination during the day.
Choosing a curtain that is the same color as the room isn't wrong, but your room may end up looking a tad boring. To avoid this, you can try fabrics in different design, even if you are working on a single color palette. Light and flowing fabrics will make the room appear airy. Shimmery fabrics will an air of elegance into the space. Textured fabrics in the same shade as the walls wouldn't shout for attention, yet provide a layered dimension to the whole look.
Contrast, on the other hand, is good - provided you use it right. To play it safe, try using fabrics in a tone which is a shade or two darker. For the more adventurous, go for high contrast but always keep the word 'complementary' in mind. Think red curtains and walls painted a plain tan color. Make sure the colors on the walls and fabrics do not clash (unless you purposely wanted it so!), and things should turn out well.
Stan
I am now so sure walls or doors are not the only devices left to screen off a messy kitchen. Oh, did I mention it works for a tidy kitchen too? Link
"The ever innovative Belgian company Extremis takes a new approach to the market and gives consumers the choice to buy an actual Extremis product or to buy the rights to make a replica of the product they desire. There are multiple reasons for this radical approach. On the one hand, it’s a test case in Extremis’ search for the ultimate ecological production system. If people can build Extremis furniture themselves, no finished goods need to be shipped. On the other hand, it’s a statement affirming that the value of Extremis products does not only lie in the products themselves, but that the protected creative work behind them also has its value." Link
This looks like it came right out of Star Wars. No, doors don't need to look simple and boring. But it doesn't have to look that complicated either. Just my two cents... Link
Now this really takes things a little too far. A game of Ping Pong on the door?! Link
Based upon the late Antonio Gaudi’s modelling method used to design arches of optimum strength, Gaudi Chair is made of a carbon-fibre weave and a glass-reinforced nylon rib structure.
We love seeing recycled wood in use. Paul Coudamy's Bears Cave is a fine example of how a stroke of genius can take waste pieces from drab to fab.
Alison from SUITE New York sent us a link to this beautiful Terraliquida low table today. With its elegant limestone-glass combi, it easily commands attention in any room.
Blik's wall decals show that headboards can be made redundant (well, almost) and art is not solely meant to be hung up high and admired by all. That piece of peeling mantel or door you salvaged from some dusty construction sites will most probably serve fine too...
And gosh, who ever imagined chalkboards to invade the bedrooms one day? We surely didn't see it coming!
Are you feeling you are hoarding too many things but have too little space to keep them? Are your cupboards overflowing, and your stuff slowly invading every corner of your home? You are not alone, considering that apartments are getting smaller by the day. Below are some effective ways we like to use to create space within a current apartment and add to the existing storage facilities for our clients.- When floor space is scarce, it is a wise idea to think upwards. Build or add storage right to the ceiling to make use of the height of the space.
- Think multi-functional. Innovative furniture ideas will help you find additional spaces to keep those things you may have collected over the years. Invest in beds with bottom storage, buy tables with drawers and use chests as center tables etc.
- Most people wouldn't think of the hallway as a storage area. Hallways are often thought of as a waste of space but they are necessary since they connect all the rooms. They can be utilized by leaving a clear walking passage and the rest of the space fitted with tall cabinets or bookcases. If these are left open, the shelves can be tastefully arranged with books or decorative pieces.
- If the ceilings are high enough, you can also think of making a loft with a wooden framework. The additional space is definitely a boon!
Stan
I'm so in love with TAF's Wood Lamp. It looks so simply constructed one would be forgiven for thinking it is a weekend DIY project. Made of pine, the lamp achieves articulation via wing nuts. Yes, good design can be that simple.
