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The ultra living room furniture is perfect choice for modern home interior, its come with classic colors, innovative features and clean design. The minimalist white of the wall hanging TV stand creates a dramatic contrast with the black-glass compact coffee table. If you would like to create total white interior, the rotating clear glass table is another option. Visit Compar website for more information about this
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Form and function are the two primary factors in any design scheme. Whether you're designing an aircraft carrier or a sock, the principles must work together to ensure that the outcome is not only attractive, but serves its intended purpose. With this said, it becomes quite easy to discern how business interior design differs from home interior design. The form (the look) of the plan must follow the function (the needs) of the location.
In a home setting, you have a set of needs to meet. They are very different from those of the staff occupying office space. Still, they do have some overlap. For instance, while the sort of chairs used in a living room might differ slightly from those in a waiting room, you'd still want them to be comfortable and inviting. In the same vein, a table meant to seat a family for dinner and a conference table seating sales executives would have many similarities. Still, there are more than enough differences between the schemes to ensure that a separate approach is used to planning the final look for either.
In the office, the functionality of each piece and their seamless integration into the mechanism of the working environment is essential. Interpersonal or interdepartmental, there is a need for the work place to invite shared information and yet, also some implicit boundaries are needed, too. The complex issues involving laying out an office interior are so involved that many designers specialize in just this sort of work when studying for their degree.
In the home, on the flipside, many rooms are separate. Bobby and Amanda's bedrooms don't need to communicate. Plus, home furnishings tend to be softer, comfier and a lot less formal than office pieces. So, you see. Once you understand the differing dynamics of their individual needs, it becomes quite simple to perceive how business interior design differs from home interior design.
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In a home setting, you have a set of needs to meet. They are very different from those of the staff occupying office space. Still, they do have some overlap. For instance, while the sort of chairs used in a living room might differ slightly from those in a waiting room, you'd still want them to be comfortable and inviting. In the same vein, a table meant to seat a family for dinner and a conference table seating sales executives would have many similarities. Still, there are more than enough differences between the schemes to ensure that a separate approach is used to planning the final look for either.
In the office, the functionality of each piece and their seamless integration into the mechanism of the working environment is essential. Interpersonal or interdepartmental, there is a need for the work place to invite shared information and yet, also some implicit boundaries are needed, too. The complex issues involving laying out an office interior are so involved that many designers specialize in just this sort of work when studying for their degree.
In the home, on the flipside, many rooms are separate. Bobby and Amanda's bedrooms don't need to communicate. Plus, home furnishings tend to be softer, comfier and a lot less formal than office pieces. So, you see. Once you understand the differing dynamics of their individual needs, it becomes quite simple to perceive how business interior design differs from home interior design.
Here are some befores and durings...I won't say afters because I'm not nearly finished. But things are looking a little better. Sorry for the poor photo quality, it was getting dark when I took the pictures.


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As you can see, we painted alot. The ceiling beams and trim is all SW Pure White, the walls are SW Believable Bluff, and the ceiling is SW Tidewater. At first we had talked about tearing down the ceiling beams, but after they went white and I painted the Tidewater between them, they became one of my favorite features of the room. We also painted the paneling. If you have a paneled wall, see if you can take off the paneling. We couldn't because those two closets are actually framed in by the panels. So, until we remodel the room, we had to leave the paneling walls. I painted them a bright white, which makes a huge different and adds a nautical feel to the room. They already have such a different texture from the rest of the room, that I felt they called for a different color too. If you paint paneling, make sure you get a good couple coats of primer on there first. I'm just going to say, it wasn't a quick project.
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As you can see, we painted alot. The ceiling beams and trim is all SW Pure White, the walls are SW Believable Bluff, and the ceiling is SW Tidewater. At first we had talked about tearing down the ceiling beams, but after they went white and I painted the Tidewater between them, they became one of my favorite features of the room. We also painted the paneling. If you have a paneled wall, see if you can take off the paneling. We couldn't because those two closets are actually framed in by the panels. So, until we remodel the room, we had to leave the paneling walls. I painted them a bright white, which makes a huge different and adds a nautical feel to the room. They already have such a different texture from the rest of the room, that I felt they called for a different color too. If you paint paneling, make sure you get a good couple coats of primer on there first. I'm just going to say, it wasn't a quick project.
I have a really small balcony (1m x 4m) which faces north and it’s lovely to sit with a cup of coffee, read the paper or munch on a piece of toast in the morning sunshine – if only I could fit! No matter how many different ways I have tried to organise that balcony, it has been a constant decorating challenge. Small tables and chairs always over-crowd the space making it impractical to move around and walk down to the yard - until I discovered the Hanging Balcony Table.


It looked pretty ridiculous online, but for $59.95 it was worth giving it a try.When it arrived, it was a little larger than I thought and solved the problem perfectly. Coupled with a bench seat from IKEA and these cute little pink and scarlet outdoor cushions, I have the perfect place to sit in the mornings to watch the birds and enjoy the sunshine.
Being a rented apartment I am sort of limited to what I can do, but I’m not 100% happy with it yet. While I have the furniture in position, the next step is to add some plants which I will also hang from the balcony and perhaps some wood deck tiles like these (about $15 - $25 per tile) – to make it a little more modern;


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It looked pretty ridiculous online, but for $59.95 it was worth giving it a try.When it arrived, it was a little larger than I thought and solved the problem perfectly. Coupled with a bench seat from IKEA and these cute little pink and scarlet outdoor cushions, I have the perfect place to sit in the mornings to watch the birds and enjoy the sunshine.
Being a rented apartment I am sort of limited to what I can do, but I’m not 100% happy with it yet. While I have the furniture in position, the next step is to add some plants which I will also hang from the balcony and perhaps some wood deck tiles like these (about $15 - $25 per tile) – to make it a little more modern;
Top: PONTUS. A generously proportioned partner desk combining walnut, oak and painted finish with cable management system and hidden router/hard drive storage built-in. The pigeon-hole unit is available as an option and can be placed directly on the surface of the desk or wall mounted as shown.Above: CLYDE. A 3-legged side table with a turned solid wood top and triangular shelf below. Available in 3 finishes; stained black Elm, Elm and Walnut/Elm combination.Furniture by Pinch
Above: SOREN. The Soren light makes a virtue of its frame, which is apparent through its banana-fibre outer when illuminated. The multi ringed copper frame contrasts with the organic look and feel of the shade itself.
Above: TWIG WALL PANELLING. Twig panelling is made from solid Ash forest thinnings and is designed as sculptural wall finish for large interior walls through to smaller alcoves. The panels are hand built to order and can be made to bespoke dimensions. Recommended for interior use.
Above: BRODY. A club chair with refined proportions offering a wide seat and gentle recline whilst assuming a modest footprint.
Top: PONTUS. A generously proportioned partner desk combining walnut, oak and painted finish with cable management system and hidden router/hard drive storage built-in. The pigeon-hole unit is available as an option and can be placed directly on the surface of the desk or wall mounted as shown.Above: CLYDE. A 3-legged side table with a turned solid wood top and triangular shelf below. Available in 3 finishes; stained black Elm, Elm and Walnut/Elm combination.
This new furniture works collection is designed by Hongkong based design studio, Oil Monkey with their main designer Fuquan Junze. The furniture collection was done in clean and simple way using creative mixture of materials like plastic, oak, wood and stainless steel.
OilMonkeyology:
“The definition of a query has a greater ponder value compared to the query itself, it is because we often neglect what we are actually pondering about, and what needs are we actually asking for. The design should not be purely existed only for the sense of aesthetic, its existence also coheres with its own significance and individual theory; these components are being mutually diverted to generate the indivisible relationship.”
The Perspective shelf is designed on the basis of the principles of perspective drawing and made of oak.
In memoriam: Li Fu Quan & Huang Jing Yun
A Modern Mix
When architect Robert M. Gurney gutted his clients’ 1876 Washington, DC, row house, his intent was to create a clean, minimalist aesthetic while respecting the property’s historic lineage. Its master bath is a case in point. From the bedroom, a crisply detailed bank of oak cabinetry leads into the space. The architect juxtaposed floors and walls in white Calcutta Gold marble—which plays to a historical context—with a long L-shaped stainless-steel sink. Transparent glass tiles echo the simple color scheme. “We wanted to keep the overall palette light,” says Gurney, “and the design timeless but modern.” The sculptural tub, stainless-steel sconces, contemporary faucets and fixtures and sandblasted glass tile in the toilet area—all from Waterworks in Georgetown—reinforce the architect’s vision. These amenities have transformed the once-outdated bath into a veritable home spa. “The shower is basically a water park,” says Gurney, “with a bench, a hand-held shower, two rain showers and a standard shower. You can spend a lot of time in there.”
ARCHITECTURE: ROBERT M. GURNEY, Robert M. Gurney Architect, Washington, DC. PHOTOGRAPHY: MAXWELL MACKENZIE.
A Soothing Escape
Overlooking rolling hills and pastures in Ashland, Virginia, this new master-bath addition brings luxury and style to a Southern country manor. Architect Doug Bowman and interior designer Jennifer Stoner created a new wing off the owners’ bedroom, converting the existing bath into his-and-hers wardrobes, each of which opens to angled hallways with separate vanities and water closets for the husband and wife. The hallways converge at an archway leading to dual showers and an octagonal room framed in windows. Here an oversized soaking tub and two chaises create a “light and airy spa-like retreat where the homeowner can come and soak at the end of the day,” says Stoner. The 17-foot-high space boasts a hand-troweled and domed ceiling with a dramatic Currey & Co. chandelier, a mosaic marble floor, granite countertops, a coffee station and heated floors. The owners can enjoy the views of their surrounding farm—or drop the automated shades for complete privacy
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ARCHITECTURE: DOUG BOWMAN, Doug Bowman Designs, Inc., Midlothian, Virginia. INTERIOR DESIGN: JENNIFER STONER, Jennifer Stoner Interiors, Richmond, Virginia. CONTRACTOR: A. D. Whittaker, Ashland, Virginia. DECORATIVE PAINTING: CHRIS LOMBARD, Liquid Concepts, Richmond, Virginia. PHOTOGRAPHY: JOHN MAGOR.
Eco-Friendly Retreat
The concepts of green living and health and well-being often go hand in hand. Ernesto Santalla designed a modern bath retreat that embodied these ideals in last year’s CharityWorks GreenHouse—a sustainably built showhouse in McLean,
Virginia, that was sold to a family who toured it.
All of the materials, furnishings—and even the art—Santalla selected are sustainable. A centerpiece of the space is the shower wrapped in cedar with a wall of river-rock stones and a cascading waterfall (using re-circulated water) that introduces sounds of nature into the mix. Artwork includes a large abstract piece by Dan Steinhilber made with recycled plastic bags (over the day bed) and a delicate hanging sculpture made by Barbara Josephs Liotta from remnants of black granite hanging near the cedar shower enclosure.
Santalla’s creation illustrates how a spa can fit into any space in a home. “A bathroom doesn’t have to be fully enclosed,” he says. “You can expand the notion of a spa to include a living area with a relaxation space.”
ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN: ERNESTO M. SANTALLA, AIA, LEED AP, Studio Santalla, Inc., Washington, DC. PHOTOGRAPHY: GEOFFREY HODGDON.
Worldly Opulence
When a homeowner purchased a McLean, Virginia, residence, he put it on a fast track for renovation. The design team, including architect David Cooper and interior designer William Paley, found inspiration in the many luxe hotel bathrooms their client has visited, and combed the globe for materials of the highest quality that would create a completely unique sanctuary, according to Patricia Tetro, project leader for BOWA, the renovation contractor. Custom elements include lacquered doors from Hong Kong, mosaic tiles from Italy, a travertine tub from Mexico and shagreen vanities from France framed by verre élgomisé panels gilded in platinum-leaf Arabic letters.
From private dressing areas, a stone passage leads past twin vanities toward the tub—which is so large that it had to be lowered into the space by crane. To the left is an open shower with a rain shower and a waterfall shower. Here glass doors open to a soothing steam room with wood slats mounted to the wall and a sculptural bench made of reclaimed timber by Jerome Abel. more
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When architect Robert M. Gurney gutted his clients’ 1876 Washington, DC, row house, his intent was to create a clean, minimalist aesthetic while respecting the property’s historic lineage. Its master bath is a case in point. From the bedroom, a crisply detailed bank of oak cabinetry leads into the space. The architect juxtaposed floors and walls in white Calcutta Gold marble—which plays to a historical context—with a long L-shaped stainless-steel sink. Transparent glass tiles echo the simple color scheme. “We wanted to keep the overall palette light,” says Gurney, “and the design timeless but modern.” The sculptural tub, stainless-steel sconces, contemporary faucets and fixtures and sandblasted glass tile in the toilet area—all from Waterworks in Georgetown—reinforce the architect’s vision. These amenities have transformed the once-outdated bath into a veritable home spa. “The shower is basically a water park,” says Gurney, “with a bench, a hand-held shower, two rain showers and a standard shower. You can spend a lot of time in there.”
ARCHITECTURE: ROBERT M. GURNEY, Robert M. Gurney Architect, Washington, DC. PHOTOGRAPHY: MAXWELL MACKENZIE.
A Soothing Escape
Overlooking rolling hills and pastures in Ashland, Virginia, this new master-bath addition brings luxury and style to a Southern country manor. Architect Doug Bowman and interior designer Jennifer Stoner created a new wing off the owners’ bedroom, converting the existing bath into his-and-hers wardrobes, each of which opens to angled hallways with separate vanities and water closets for the husband and wife. The hallways converge at an archway leading to dual showers and an octagonal room framed in windows. Here an oversized soaking tub and two chaises create a “light and airy spa-like retreat where the homeowner can come and soak at the end of the day,” says Stoner. The 17-foot-high space boasts a hand-troweled and domed ceiling with a dramatic Currey & Co. chandelier, a mosaic marble floor, granite countertops, a coffee station and heated floors. The owners can enjoy the views of their surrounding farm—or drop the automated shades for complete privacy
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ARCHITECTURE: DOUG BOWMAN, Doug Bowman Designs, Inc., Midlothian, Virginia. INTERIOR DESIGN: JENNIFER STONER, Jennifer Stoner Interiors, Richmond, Virginia. CONTRACTOR: A. D. Whittaker, Ashland, Virginia. DECORATIVE PAINTING: CHRIS LOMBARD, Liquid Concepts, Richmond, Virginia. PHOTOGRAPHY: JOHN MAGOR.
Eco-Friendly Retreat
The concepts of green living and health and well-being often go hand in hand. Ernesto Santalla designed a modern bath retreat that embodied these ideals in last year’s CharityWorks GreenHouse—a sustainably built showhouse in McLean,
Virginia, that was sold to a family who toured it.
All of the materials, furnishings—and even the art—Santalla selected are sustainable. A centerpiece of the space is the shower wrapped in cedar with a wall of river-rock stones and a cascading waterfall (using re-circulated water) that introduces sounds of nature into the mix. Artwork includes a large abstract piece by Dan Steinhilber made with recycled plastic bags (over the day bed) and a delicate hanging sculpture made by Barbara Josephs Liotta from remnants of black granite hanging near the cedar shower enclosure.
Santalla’s creation illustrates how a spa can fit into any space in a home. “A bathroom doesn’t have to be fully enclosed,” he says. “You can expand the notion of a spa to include a living area with a relaxation space.”
ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN: ERNESTO M. SANTALLA, AIA, LEED AP, Studio Santalla, Inc., Washington, DC. PHOTOGRAPHY: GEOFFREY HODGDON.
Worldly Opulence
When a homeowner purchased a McLean, Virginia, residence, he put it on a fast track for renovation. The design team, including architect David Cooper and interior designer William Paley, found inspiration in the many luxe hotel bathrooms their client has visited, and combed the globe for materials of the highest quality that would create a completely unique sanctuary, according to Patricia Tetro, project leader for BOWA, the renovation contractor. Custom elements include lacquered doors from Hong Kong, mosaic tiles from Italy, a travertine tub from Mexico and shagreen vanities from France framed by verre élgomisé panels gilded in platinum-leaf Arabic letters.
From private dressing areas, a stone passage leads past twin vanities toward the tub—which is so large that it had to be lowered into the space by crane. To the left is an open shower with a rain shower and a waterfall shower. Here glass doors open to a soothing steam room with wood slats mounted to the wall and a sculptural bench made of reclaimed timber by Jerome Abel. more
Designing a garden landscape incorporates several professional disciplines including the need for horticulture knowledge, construction expertise, drainage and irrigation expertise, as well as the need to have an extensive knowledge of design principles and how to incorporate them creatively in the overall plans. Landscape design draws on all of these different disciplines to achieve the unity of design which is necessary to create a safe, flourishing and aesthetically pleasing, functional landscape.
Once the designer understands the site, the client’s needs and the budget constraints, the landscape design starts with the creation of a conceptual plan, which is a rough layout of all of the design elements and there location within the site property boundaries and their relationship to the environment and the adjacent land. With the conceptual design drawn, a meeting between the client or client's representative and the landscape designer brings the conceptual design to a greater refinement based on how much in line the design solution is to the client’s desires, the budget and the design elements they wish to see in the final landscape.
Casa Larga was designed by Swiss architect Daniele Claudio Taddei and is located in Brissago, Switzerland. Overlooking a picturesque landscape and situated near lake Maggiore, the residence sits like a giant monolith which seems to guard the wonderful surrounding views. Here is more from the architects: “Despite its size, Casa Larga appears to be nearly weightless in this solid environment. This feeling intensifies upon entering the building. The light-flooded stairwell connects all the floors with a boyant wooden construction. The building is accessible from the basement floor and reaches up 4 stories in a tower-like fashion. Horizontal corridors have been dispensed with. Vertical lines dominate the building’s motif, which is also echoed in the rhythmically placed, high-reaching windows.” The interiors of this imposing building are dominated by timber which creates a warm atmosphere. The floor to ceiling windows maximize the amount of natural light while in the same time offering stunning views for the inhabitants.by


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Here are some chic bathroom vanities which spell luxury and royal living. In fact, the Cameo collection from Ypsilon is said to be inspired by the profile of Queen Elizabeth. Perfect for the ones looking for traditional bathroom furniture, these stylish vanities also respond to more contemporary tastes.

Unexpected curves and original looking support legs ensure an overall fascinating form. The elegant cabinets feature two unique-shaped drawers with genuine leather upholstering and plenty of storage space for towels, soaps, perfumes and so on. The gold key handles capture the viewer’s attention and increase the feeling of opulence. The drawers come in both pink and beige. As for the sink, it can be either white or black. It is up to the customer to choose the combination that best fits his or her bathroom interior. For more information or for ordering this product you can contact the producers here.- via Trendir
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Unexpected curves and original looking support legs ensure an overall fascinating form. The elegant cabinets feature two unique-shaped drawers with genuine leather upholstering and plenty of storage space for towels, soaps, perfumes and so on. The gold key handles capture the viewer’s attention and increase the feeling of opulence. The drawers come in both pink and beige. As for the sink, it can be either white or black. It is up to the customer to choose the combination that best fits his or her bathroom interior. For more information or for ordering this product you can contact the producers here.- via Trendir
If you want a piece of unique furniture in your home than this table is the right choice for you.This table is not just an usual table it is a round table which, when rotated at its outer perimeter, amazingly doubles its seating capacity and, just as astonishingly, remains truly circular. Very importantly it stores its expansion leaves within itself. Existing tables can seat six persons when small, and twelve or more when expanded, but there are other design possibilities. Operation, which has been described as ‘pure magic’ by Boat International magazine, really is a sight to behold and extremely quick, it taking only three seconds to complete an entire expansion or reduction cycle.Now let’s see the table in action.For more informations about this product visit DB Fletcher Furniture Design.
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Designed by Tamer Nakıscı, this inspiring Cube and Dot collection can turn a common bathroom interior into a fun and cheerful environment. These modular ceramic systems featuring white, gray or black tiles look great and are very adaptable to any type of bathroom furniture with a simple color palette. And as an extra bonus, this set also features an interesting pattern of dots and cubes which make for a playful addition. For some tile models, these colorful patterns appear to be 3D and give the feeling they are suspended decorated items. Another interesting fact is that the customer can create his on design with the Cube Dot online interactive tool. Have fun and be creative! -via Yanko Design

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Balcony needs to be designed in such a way that it ensures the safety of your child. This wrought iron balcony grille by Madeley Designs is made as per the safety norms. The gaps are also not too big which protects your child from slipping down: coz children generally tend to play most of the times in the balcony as it gives them a wider space and also coz they find it very interesting to climb up the iron bars. Gather some seating , Add some greenery , Lay outdoor flooring Follow this Blog Networks Related Search: Balcony, an amazing place for viewing your home Modern Bathroom Designs from Rexa Luxury Bedroom Designs | Bedroom interiors Minimalism in visual art Modern furniture and kitchen design Modern furniture combined with good interior design Small One Room Apartment Interior Design Inspiratif Minimalist design Home Design Interior Minimalist Design House with Black Parallel concre
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