When I came across the image above, I was arrested. It might have been the rust colored, mid-century velvet sectional, seemingly at odds with an outdoor setting; perhaps it was the towering ferns that created the Avatar-like canopy above it or the contrast of the lush greenery punctuated by the tawny red accents. It was likely the combination of all of these elements that struck me as otherworldly and I confess, it stopped me dead in my tracks.I like being surprised by design, particularly in the garden. Designing a beautiful indoor space presents it’s own challenges, yet feels somewhat more…
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Industrial Loft named Hayloft, designed by Loft Buro. “Hayloft is not only a dwelling. It’s a cocktail of a restaurant, experimental kitchen, bar counter, exposition, showroom, DJ place and a friendly atmosphere both for kin and a great many friends. Industrial Loft Hayloft space was found as a derelict commercial and absolutely uninhabitable building. But its potential for creating a truly exciting loft was sufficient to initiate two-years reconstruction of those building and a section as a living apartment. After roof, facade and interior refurbishment, the arrangement of utility lines, terracing and gardening, the building took on a contemporary accommodation, with…
The renovation of a 75 square metre space into a multi-faceted family home presented some challenges for the designer team at Buro White. The brief called for the new layout to include an open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room, a separate children’s area, multiple bedrooms, a dressing room, a family bathroom, a shower room, a laundry room and entrance hall. Since the apartment is located up on the top floor of the Litsa residential complex, Moscow, the interior is endowed with wonderfully high ceilings. This generous 3.6 metre ceiling height meant that the designers could elevate the bedrooms onto mezzanines, successfully presenting…
This minimal modern barn house was designed by Joan Heaton Architects, along with builder Silver Maple Construction, located in Weybridge, Vermont. This property was designed as a simple vacation getaway spot for a family to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. The structure was sited to take full advantage of southern exposure while maximizing views to the west. The design of this home was inspired by traditional barn forms and modernized with a structural system of steel beams. Highlights of this modern barn house includes large expanses of glass in the windows and doors. Additionally, there is a twelve foot wide sliding…
At present, I am particularly obsessed with achieving one of my many lifelong dreams. So much so, that I have been pinning images to do with this dream for a good number of years now. This dream being, what I can only imagine many people would dream of, the opportunity to own a holiday home by the sea. You simply cannot beat waking up next to the sea, in my eyes. sign up for the homed newsletter Advertise with Stuff So there is one absolute must in my future dream beach home. One lust have with practicality thrown in for good measure and that…
The architect Marta Calasans signs a faithful reproduction on a children’s scale of the historic coffee farm in the interior of São Paulo. The house of about 35 m² was designed for a 2-year-old girl. The classic architecture was structured in masonry, using the same tiles of the farm and also has the proper hydraulic points of the mini-bathroom and mini-kitchen. The environment also included old stained glass windows in the little windows, referring to a childhood memory of the child’s mother. The romantic playpen was made to protect and delimit the area of this refuge dedicated not only to the little…
Sarah Habib Designs: An eccentric interior with industrial, modern, and minimalistic features achieves a balance between absolutely divergent styles and shapes. Keeping the palette tightly focused on natural elements, greenery appears throughout the large windows from the great forest outside creating a calm and sophisticated ambiance for the whole space.This compact loft features all of the elements needed for daily life. Introducing several lighting solutions throughout the apartment including pendants, track lighting and floor lamps, table lamps to help brighten the space. The living areas are quite warm and homely. The kitchen and bedroom, in contrast, show a strong industrial influence with the rusted black metal, golden…
Ideas to create your own Japanese Garden; A Japanese garden is a beautiful addition to any yard or home. Here are tips to create your own! NIKKISPLATEBLOG Nikkis Plate Blog {Home decor + Recipes} Load More Follow on Instagram Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links, and every purchase made through these links will give me a small commission (at absolutely no extra cost for you!) AS AN AMAZON ASSOCIATE AND REWARDSTYLE MEMBER, I EARN FROM QUALIFYING PURCHASES. See Privacy Policy for additional info. If you’re looking for a new way to bring the beauty of nature into your home, try creating your…
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PHOTO: COURTESY Supreme vocalist, skillful actress, enthusiastic mentor (she’s a coach on The Voice), and businesswoman Ariana Grande has practically dipped her toes in every facet of the entertainment world — with remarkable success, might I add. Now the singer, affectionately nicknamed Ari, has a new venture launching this week: her highly-anticipated beauty brand. I don’t know about you, but ever since the performer announced her r.e.m. makeup line — which is named after her song “r.e.m.” — with Forma Brands, I’ve been waiting with bated breath to get my hands on her products. After all, the ever-gorgeous Grande says herself that she’s spent countless hours in…
Joining the elite ranks of Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna, Ariana Grande is creating her own Viva Glam lip colors for MAC! On the heels of launching her first fragrance, the star took over MAC’s Periscope account today to reveal the big news, giving us a sneak peek at the deep berry lipstick and shimmery petal gloss. “I am so excited to announce that I am the new Viva Glam girl!” the star said. “We have a dark plum lipstick to represent the bad girl in you and a light pink lipgloss to represent the good girl in you, because I think you should be able to…
Handsome but deceptively low maintenance, gravel is a popular choice for homes of all sizes and genres. Gravel not only eliminates the need to water and maintain a grassy lawn, but calls for no harmful chemicals and pesticides that could possibly jeopardize the health and safety of your family. A compliment to any landscape, stone and gravel lends a more sophisticated note to the traditional sprawl, with a variety of accessible options to implement as soon as today. Lava rock, crushed granite, and even colored glass gravel are just a few cutting edge options being introduced by the world’s leading…
A Cape Town apartment in need of a complete overhaul was the perfect creative project for an interior designer to work her monochromatic magic. Who lives here: Kim Smith, an interior designer and the director of furniture and homewares store Weylandts.Style of home: A one-bedroom loft apartment in Cape Town, South Africa received an industrial-style reno.Timeline: Kim bought the apartment in early 2017. The project started in May 2017 and all major changes were completed by August that year.Budget: The cost of the reno was almost half of the purchase price due to essential electrical and plumbing work. Living area A Vintage Reloaded rug, Marconi…
Are you considering an upgrade to your curb appeal, but don’t want to spend a fortune on it? Well, we’ve got some beautiful landscaping ideas with “white rocks” for a total makeover of your house’s outdoor area. X If you have an area in your garden where you need to create different textures, zone, or borders then white rocks would be a nice option as their pure white color will create a feeling of stylish and tidy outdoor space. White rock is a popular choice for different types of garden designs. You can use it for Zen gardens, rock gardens,…
Mezzanine is an intermediate floor that is between the ground floor and the upper floor of the building. It has practical functions and has a strong visual appeal, composing the environment of the space where it is inserted. In this sense, access is via stairs that go to the next floor, also passing through the mezzanine. It is an intermediate floor that is between the ceiling and the floor, the main levels. X The mezzanine is the solution to take advantage of spaces inside a home or industry. The optimization of square meters can be a differential for your space…
Coming in at 280-square feet, the Honeycrisp Cottage in Southern Vermont is a dreamy energy-efficient getaway, and a tiny house design worth bookmarking for your future build! This home (@honeycrisp_cottage on Instagram) would make a perfect granny flat because of the open floor plan and downstairs bedroom, but really anyone interested in going tiny could enjoy this space! The Airbnb hosts designed the home themselves and included a floorplan (you can see below). They hired out some work and DIYed the rest, and the total cost to build was around $75,000. Book your stay on Airbnb! Don’t miss other amazing…
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Adding stepping stone pathways into your garden can be an excellent addition, enhancing the aesthetic and helping to lead visitors on a stroll through your landscape. Stepping stones look very natural and are easy to maintain, if they are on your lawn, they can be mowed right over. You can use them to help create a fun pattern and if you have a lot of space and gardens on your property, you can use them to create a multitude of pathways. Stepping stones can be a great way to lead people to a hidden area, such as a secret…
“Splendor in the shade” might be the old-fashioned way to describe the elegant use of the pergola, but today’s designs add a bit of edge to this outdoor must-have. Freestanding or an extension of one’s backyard patio, the pergola’s flexibility makes it an ideal addition to one’s home. Landscape plays a huge role in the pergola’s layout, with everything from surrounding trees, flora & fauna, and even your own house providing the ideal canvas on which to incorporate the pergola. Erected under the shady branches of a beloved family tree or built as a stand-alone structure complete with a fireplace…
Pergolas are ideal for creating outdoor rooms for your backyard patio, as they are typically attached or placed right next to your home or other structure such as a pool house. It is an open overhang with columns used for supports. Pergolas can also be used to grow plants, such as winding vines through the open roof structure. The purpose of a pergola for use in your backyard is to have an open space that is defined. It is also ideal for providing partial shelter from the elements. Add shade and style to your outdoor living space with the collection…
Hayloft space was found as a derelict commercial uninhabitable building, with a potential for creating a truly exciting loft. After the two-year roof, facade and interior refurbishment, an arrangement of utility lines, terracing and gardening, the building took on a contemporary accommodation, with state-of-the-art heating technologies and energy-efficient solutions. Interior design was coordinated alongside with cavity design, the search of antiques and art objects. A few antiques became the icon for Hayloft and shaped a remarkable atmosphere. Hayloft tells about tradition and memory, the ability to preserve history and create legends, family values, creativity and art objects as a life…
The Clover Tiny House on Wheels by Modern Tiny Livingon July 27, 2018529SHARESShareTweet This is the Clover Tiny House on Wheels by Modern Tiny Living. With poplar throughout, concrete countertops, a full gourmet kitchen, full bath, and Modern Tiny Living’s popular social area, the Clover is the perfect full time home or travel home. The Clover Tiny House by Modern Tiny Living Images © Modern Tiny Living Images © Modern Tiny Living
The creation of this home in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, was truly a labor of love. The owners of Bear Meadow Farm had a strong vision for the home they wanted to build—a mountain retreat with a sense of heritage, reflecting the resilience of the early pioneers, and the western lifestyle those pioneers both encountered and created when they arrived in the Yampa Valley. The new build took four years from conception to completion, but the final product exudes that “old homestead” feel and appears as if it’s been nestled in the valley overlooking the meadow and Lake Catamount for over…