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A guide to setting up your perfect craft room Unleash your creative juices on command with a dedicated space built just for the task.
Craft rooms are great additions to any home, as they allow the creative juices to flow more easily, and let you explore new and exciting hobbies where you can always create something new. If you’re trying to set up the ideal creative space from scratch, you might not know where to start. The following guide can help you. Encourage as much natural light as possible Natural light will be a huge help for all different crafts, as they will enable you to see everything you’re doing more easily, and more realistically. This is particularly important for painting or drawing. Not only that, but more natural light helps to set up…
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Sleek and inspiring modern kitchen designs Looks to consider for your next kitchen do-over.
A sleek, modern kitchen design can give your house a homely and relaxed mood and at the same time add a cozy ambiance. Whether you choose a minimalist, comfy, or a spacious outlook, a good choice of color palettes, flooring, cabinetry, and artwork finishes can give it a welcoming atmosphere. If you want to have a kitchen facelift or are in the process of building your own house, here are the things you might want to consider for that sleek and inspiring modern kitchen design. Cabinetry and Countertops In almost every home, the kitchen is the first place where family members meet before going to work, school, or the respective…
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Check out these 9 WEIRD designer beds Going to sleep has never been so strange.
Industrial strength magnets power this magnetic floating bed by designer Janjaap Ruijssenaars. It is held in its position by 4 wires attached the floor. This standing bed is perfect for those days when you want to feel like a marshmallow. The Quantum Sleeper, price tag: $160,000. Why the price? Because it hermetically seals itself to protect you from bio-chemical terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and any kidnappers who might try to snatch you in the night. “It also has one-way mirrors so intruders can watch themselves futilely try to get in while you sit inside and call the police on your mobile, shortwave or CB radio.” Of course the bed also…
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Crashing waves and panoramic views in South Laguna Beach 21 pics, 21 #dreams.
From this vantage point secluded behind stone walls the breathtaking views stretch from Palos Verdes to Catalina and San Clemente Islands to Table Rock Beach and crashing waves. An exquisite 2-level main residence and guest house span approximately 4,350 square feet of French Riviera-inspired elegance and 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2 half baths, 4 fireplaces. Every inch of the property has been thoughtfully and artfully finished with the finest bespoke materials and timeless European coastal style. Both houses are clad in limestone with slate roofs while interiors feature plank hardwood floors of black walnut, accents of limestone and vintage terracotta bricks imported from France, furniture-grade cabinetry and every tech/comfort amenity.…
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12 dramatic contemporary chandeliers born to make a statement Don't show me the price tag.
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11 inspiring bi fold door pictures Bringing the inside out and outside in.
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17 stunning and unusual stairs Stairs to die for.
Stairs have always fascinated me. They are such a simple idea and yet they can project so much drama and beauty.
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6 features no renovated kitchen should be without Do it right or go home.
When you renovate a kitchen, you need to be as concerned about the details as you are about the big picture. It’s all well and good knocking through a wall to connect the kitchen with a living or dining room, but if (for example) the wall colour doesn’t complement the countertops then it may end up looking a bit amateurish. It’s not just about the aesthetics, either – there are certain details that need to be got right in order to ensure that the room is functional as well. We’ve put together 6 features no renovated kitchen should be without. Scotia beading One of these functional details is scotia beading…
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The tantalising Timble Grange
Every so often an estate agent will tease me with a dream home they have listed. This week it was the wonderful team at Beadnall Copley. Set in the picturesque village of Timble, this outstanding stone home is set in approximately 8 acres. The interiors are exquisite, each room has been carefully and stylishly designed with contemporary fixtures. I love the use of dark grey in the living room and the textured wall within the kitchen. Now you know how I swoon over a pantry, well prepare to swoon! Dream Home Features include: 30ft 3in Reception hall, 29ft 6in drawing room, 26ft 2in music room/gym, 29ft 10in breakfast kitchen and…
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Let there be light Attending the May Design Series. Part 1, Lighting.
On Monday I was invited by UBM Live Built Environment to attend the May Design Series in London. The May Design Series brings together five distinct districts, The Furniture Show, Lighting [incorporating Arc], DX, Kitchen & Bathroom and Décor into one huge industry trade show. This was my first time attending this event and I was extremely excited and intrigued to see what wonders would be on display. I was also extremely curious to discover how this show would differ from a consumer show such as Grand Designs Live or Ideal Home Exhibition. The first difference you notice about this event is the scale, thankfully the layout was clear and…