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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Teenage rooms by manufacturer Hanssem
Friday, March 5, 2010
Home Design
The key to a successful kitchen design is the complete understanding of the true needs of the intended user. Universal Design means planning the spaces that everyone finds easy to use. One of the most basic principles of kitchen design is offering a variety of work top heights.
The first thing to examine is the counter surface area. Look at where you put everything in your existing kitchen and where in your new kitchen design will these things will go in the new space. Kitchens need a personality and a look and feel that can liven up the senses in addition to being a functional place for the preparation of food. A good kitchen design should have sensible work triangles and the right appliance arrangements so it will be easy to move around.
Lighting
Even if the kitchen has generally good lighting, the counter areas can be somewhat dark. For these areas under-cabinet lighting can help provide more light to work in. In addition to decorative lighting which can match any style, remember to but abundant task lighting over food preparation areas. Mood lighting can accent glass front cabinets and cove ceilings. Accent lights can be located under cabinets, against walls, or other areas. Additional lighting can be added in larger kitchen spaces with wall sconces.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Extravagant Apartment Design
Would you like to live in the apartment with two big Oscar statues in the living room? That is possible when decorating is made by architect with great sense of humor. This holiday apartment is situated in Miami so the owner has beautiful Atlantic ocean views through the window. The design of the apartment is quite extravagant and bold. Its never become boring because many involved styles and transitions between them. The apartment’s floor is made from bamboo to add an tropical, exotic touch to the overall look. The entry room is the great example of symmetry with antique carpet and big chandelier in the middle. The guest room has big glass wall with Atlantic ocean at the other side. It’s full of contemporary furniture with addition of two ancient chairs and two Oscar statues. The apartment is great example of how different styles can live together and produce extravagant look.