Design

We recently received this amazing interior design project from  Sybarite , an architectural and design studio founded in 2002. Here are some extracts from the press release they sent us:  “This complete refurbishment of a four floor / four bedroom Victorian townhouse in West London’s Brackenbury Village required  sensitivity. The brief was to completely gut this wreck of a house An important element of the brief for this area was to maximise storage so that the whole family could easily share this space without it becoming too cluttered. Deep, floor to ceiling lacquered cupboards run along one whole wall, providing ample space to pack away toys and games so the room can be easily transformed from child’s playroom to relaxed entertaining area for grownups.”

What if we could turn our small apartments into diverse living spaces with a minimum of effort? Today we have a practical and ingenious solution that should inspire you when it comes to doing such a transformation. “Switch” is a project belonging to Yuko Shibata from Japan, who thought about adding two mobile walls in order to create extra working areas within the apartment .  Here is more information from the designer: “ The addition of two bookshelves, each with a large door, allowed us to create a space with the ability to adapt from home to office or from office to home, while leaving the original floor plan intact. The first bookshelf was added to the meeting room. By moving the large door, the meeting space can be divided in two. The second addition was in the bed room.The opening in the bookshelf creates a passage making it possible to approach the shelf from the office, without passing through the bedroom .” Check out the photos below and the detailed plans at the end of t...

Small House for little people, made out of cardboard complete with stickers for personalization. Not to take away from Javier Mariscal’s whimsical design , but this house is reminiscent Jean Dubuffet. A great place for children to let their imaginations run free, they can color and add whatever delights them to the facade and interior of their play house . Guaranteed to provide days and days of entertainment. For More  Children Related Search : Modern Furniture for Children by Tolix Lee Corbusier's  Collection for Children Modern Dream House Minimalist Design House Modern Minimalist House Design Inspiration

The high-end villa rental business is quietly thriving as optimism returns around the world and well-heeled, savvy, hedonists seek privacy, but with all the services one would expect of a top-class hotel.  Focusing on that trend, with their access to multi-million dollar private homes,   Villa Crew  have launched their summer 2010 season in Mykonos, Greece Villa Eurydice and Villa Orpheus by Villa Crew are the best, large private villas available on Mykonos, the most elegant island holiday destination in Greece, which over the last quarter of a century has welcomed a jet set, and bohemian, party-loving crowd. Perfect for those that like to party past sunrise and want to throw their own house party, or for an intimate family holiday (tipped by Vogue as one of their Ten Best Summer Houses 2010).  The villas, in their own private grounds, are recently constructed in a traditional Greek island ‘sugar-cube’ Cycladic style but interior designed with a distinctly modern fee...

Pool-party season is around the corner and everyone with a backyard is gearing up for the festivities.  Now just because you live in an apartment building, doesn’t mean you can’t turn your balcony space into an area that’s style and social friendly! Here are a few tips to get you started.. •    Remember to ask the management about weight limits or any regulations they have about redecorating the balcony.  You have to know these things if you’re going to be successful in turning your “outdoors” into a safe and inviting area. •    Take careful measurements so that you don’t have to waste time or money returning things that don’t fit correctly. •    Take into consideration what the weather might bring:  extreme sun exposure or harsh rain.  Look into some kind of protection; such as an awning or a large umbrella or parasol. •    Draw out some sketches of potential design ideas so that you can truly see what lo...

Last week I was in Bucharest to meet a few people that I knew from the internet. We spoke for a long time online but we never saw each other in real life, and I’ve decided that right now I could go to visit Bucharest and meet a few of my “ digital friends “. Now to avoid paying between 50 - 100 euro/night to stay at a hotel a good friend of mine (  Adi  ) took me to his little one room apartment, and how I have a blog about  architecture ,  interior design , furniture, etc …I’ve decided to take some pictures, because I really liked how Adi made that small place look really good. Now let’s take a look at this small one room apartment, that is a great example of how you can make a small apartment look really good. At night these red lights make a very romantic and calming atmosphere. Here you can see the bed and a small part of the  kitchen  …yes I know is very small.

Are you need  modern bedroom design  for your interior home. bedroom as place for relax and spending much time on it we have to make our  bedroom  as comfortable place for sleeping.These are few  modern bedroom  which may inspired you to get your imagination.This  modern bedroom design  with variegated wood furniture and furnishings for a pleasantly mixed aesthetic experience. At the opposite end of the spectrum, how would you like to have your bedroom be in the middle of your pool room? You would have to loving swimming to be willing to deal with the moisture issues and harsh lighting that would come with this design strategy. Luxury Bedroom Designs Luxury Bedroom Designs

There are so many  decorating ideas  for  small bathrooms  that you need to choose the very best that suit your own design and taste. There are however some general rules to follow that ensure you will complete it much faster and attain a better finish. The first idea is to make the  small bathroom  warmer and more relaxing. This is great for increasing your enjoyment of the bathroom and making it a place that you enjoy. For many people, the bathroom represents a place of privacy and total relaxation. For this reason, it is important to pay attention to the decoration. The decoration should match a general theme. For this to work, you need to have a consistent color scheme. One of the best color schemes is a neutral or pastel color scheme. It must be something that you like and could imagine yourself spending time around. There is also a growing trend of brighter and warmer colors. Implementing this design with mirrored cupboards can produce a really sensat...

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 ...

We 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. 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 . 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...

We received these pictures not too long ago from Conor Musgave, one of our readers. This house is located in Port Madison Bay, Bainbridge Island, WA. We like the peace and comfort inspired by the exterior as well as its “green” location. But above all, we like to see homes with an impressive interior design sent by our readers. This particular residence can be characterized by airy arrangements and plenty of functionality. Large windows are present all around, increasing the feeling of space and allowing natural light to “flood” the rooms. There is a subtle use of color that manages to sensitize the whole place. More information on this home can be found on  Bainbridge Island Coastal Living.