Bathroom

Grande Quadra inset bathtub

2 Comments 11 January 2012

Grande Quadra, the brainchild of Italian Architects and designers, Ludovica and Roberto Palomba of Kos, is a large sumptuous inset bathtub. The tub sits 500mm into the floor, with a step 200mm above which forms the edge of the bath. At 1800mm squared, the tub is more than spacious, providing enough room for four if [...]

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Furniture, Living

Variare sideboard

3 Comments 10 January 2012

The Variare sideboard, by LEF!, is a complete storage system consisting of varying degrees of compositions of lines, colours and panels. A modular system, the sideboard can be constructed in a number of different ways. The basic elements can be placed horizontally or vertically, and each compartment can be fitted with a rear panel, a [...]

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Seating

Sitting On A Snail – Karmelina Martin Helix Chair

2 Comments 09 January 2012

Ever wondered how it feels like sitting on a snail? Or at least something that looks like a snail? Welcome nature into your home with the latest chair design from Moroso Furniture. Get yourself into purchasing the Karmelina Martin Helix Chair. Designed by Karmelina Martina, snails were the obvious inspiration when it came to this [...]

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Furniture

Total Flightcase – modern sideboard by Diesel

2 Comments 08 January 2012

Diesel, famous for their modern clothing and accessories, have branched out into furniture, and the results are stunning. Transferring their unique funky and contemporary look, their new furniture range is exquisite, none more so than the Total Flightcase. Think of the bulky cases used to transport precious goods by air, or even a DJs record [...]

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Kitchen

Bi-Axis – a modern elegant fridge design

2 Comments 07 January 2012

Accent pieces for any place in your home whether indoor or outdoors make your living area more appealing. Undeniably, when it comes to the kitchen, we normally furnish it with beautiful tiles, table runners, potted plants and other accent pieces but have you ever given thought to the kitchen furniture and appliances? Accent pieces work [...]

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Bathroom

Box – the modular and ecologic bathroom

3 Comments 06 January 2012

One of the finalists of the Jump the gap at 100% design London was this cool and innovative modular bathroom idea by Spanish design company Yonoh. Made up from five modular components, Box can easily be transferred from one location to another and reassembled with ease. It has all the comfort and functionality of a [...]

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Accessories

Important guidelines for choosing an area rug

1 Comment 05 January 2012

Most area rugs are available in basic standard sizes. These sizes are 4’x6’, 5’x8’, 6’x9’, 8’x10’, 9’x12’, and 12’x14’. In addition to these standard sizes, it is also possible to find rugs in different sizes, and I’m not including oval rugs or round rugs, but these sizes give you a good guideline for rectangular shaped [...]

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Styles

Transform your home into a beach bungalow

1 Comment 04 January 2012

Whether you’ve just purchased a holiday home or moved to a new property near the beach, you may consider decorating your house into the style of a beach bungalow. This can easily be achieved with the bright color schemes and the addition of switchplates, posters, signposts, sandpails and many other items to jazz up rooms [...]

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Seating

The flamboyant Chantilly sofa by Inga Sempé

2 Comments 03 January 2012

From Paris design studio Inga Sempé the Chantilly sofa is an unusual and flamboyant style of contemporary seating which is best at home in a grandiose setting. The fabric is loose-fitted and the folds give the effect of a sumptuous ball gown. Chantilly is a modular seating system, whereas the components come apart into individual [...]

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Furniture

3 in 1 coffee table, photo album and storage unit

No Comments 02 January 2012

Designed by Mitch Steinmetz from the NMU School of Art & Design, this innovative coffee table performs two further functions other than that of a simple table – it is also a photo album and a place to store items. As the designer explains: The coffee table is the center of any living room: a [...]

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Accessories

Metal Decor – a unique and novel way to decorate walls

No Comments 01 January 2012

Picture your new home…a new living room before you put the furniture in… The walls are looking a little lonely right? Discover the METALdecor Big streaked wall panels and customize your interior at your liking and convenience…create a vertical border on one side of the wall and cover a much larger portion of the opposite [...]

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Accessories, Styles

How To Clean Roman Blinds

1 Comment 30 December 2011

Roman blinds are window shades that have no openings or slats. The blinds often appear to be one piece of fabric, and they can be easily raised or lowered with a drawstring on one end. Their popularity lies in their versatility and appearance. They can be made from a number of different fabrics in a [...]

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Styles

Gateway Homes – Remodel and raise the value of your house

No Comments 30 December 2011

In today’s economic client people have gotten into the mindset that not only selling their house is difficult, but that they also expect to lose money on the sale. This isn’t always the case, and with a little bit of planning and hard work it is possible to get a good price and selling your [...]

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