Today, the 31rst of May, is observed as World No Tobacco day around the world and it was created by the World Health Organization(WHO) to spread awareness of the harmful health effects of tobacco which lead to 5.4 million deaths worldwide annually. We won’t pretend to be a health blog, but we believe that besides . . .
Month: May 2011
Portuguese House Reveals Multiple Meanings
This vacation home came about as a result of a competition between three offices. Its official designer was Pedro Reis. This subtle two-story centers around the kitchen, in concurrence with the trend all over the West. Its program is divided into two, intersecting spaces: half is reserved for service and private areas; the other is . . .
Living Rooms Show Range of Modernist to Traditional
This series of photos reveals a variety of trends in living room interiors and architecture as interpreted by a sampling of young designers. Recommended Reading: 20 Modern Sofas To Go With Any Type Of Decor
Skype’s Stockholm Office Sparks with Contrast
You may already be familiar with Skype’s US offices, which we featured a while back, but have you seen their Stockholm digs yet? Working for a tech company such as Skype, one would expect eclectic interiors. In the case of Skype’s new Stockholm setup, the results don’t disappoint. Colorful designs and fantastic murals line otherwise . . .
Nordic Kitchen Design Inspiration
Consider these kitchens by Norema, a Norwegian designer and manufacturer of kitchen cabinetry. Any theme comes magically. Rustic designs appear fresh and inviting, especially when accentuated with abundant cabinet space. Retro designs like mid-century Modernism are clean and efficient. Traditional contemporary designs using this modular cabinetry seems timeless. That’s part of what gives this designer . . .
Stimulate Kids’ Minds with Fun Design
Children too have preferences– in color and bed styles and themes. To encourage their growing minds to sprout their individuality and creativity, Italian furniture design company ColombiniCasa offers innumerable themes and furniture designs. The furniture reveals the same space designs as we as parents might buy. For instance, raise a bed like a bunk version . . .
New Interior Design Trends Are Revealing
These photos by Uydurrukcu reveal some new patterns in interior design and space design after the global recession and green movement. First consider that these photos illustrate that minimalism doesn’t always equate to modernist design. In fact spaces are designed more with efficiency in mind than strict, often cold, austerity. Most of these illustrate a . . .
Designer Clocks & Watches
Some people prefer to learn the time on a vintage grandfather clock that resonates through a tile corridor. Others like the chime of their rare tabletop Philippe Patek. Then, of course, there’s the old standby of the large wall clock. No matter what our time-telling preference, we do not expect to exact significant effort to . . .
10 Living Rooms That Sport Style and Substance
Few boundaries exist in decorating contemporary living rooms. Beige is still acceptable, though today designers are blending hues within the color scheme to formulate texture, to help various elements pop out, and to prevent the homeowner from boredom. Deep textures have other effects on a living room. They may lend warmth and invite guests or . . .
Stunning Home in Hollywood Hills
Its asking price of $10 million holds a bit of contention amongst Hollywood area real estate junkies, but a few photos of this listed West Hollywood house offer a clue as to why. Savor the vast great room plan, three bedrooms, airiness and walkability. It also features a media room for those screening their own . . .
Rainbow House: House of Fun in London
Among some people, the inner child screams for release. Such people might live in London’s Rainbow Home, designed by Ab Rogers Design in collaboration with DA Studio. The project presents an other worldly cartoon-like feel made for those young at heart. Bibulous colors and designs compete with oversized furniture and an indoor playground for attention . . .
KUAN Studio Contemplates Senses
KUAN Studio takes its name from one of the divination symbols in the classic Chinese book the I Ching, which is also known as the book of contemplation. The firm, based in Montevideo, Uruguay, manifests this essence through projects that seem to encapsulate the nature of the senses as they relate to design: sight, smell, . . .
Designer Bathtubs
It’s as if these bathtub designers had poetry in mind when they compiled these designs. Each tub seems pure metaphor. Lying in them, enjoying their hydrotherapeutic essence, will feel like Calgone has taken you away. Recommended Reading: 50 Unique Faucet Designs (You can find some great options for the bathroom there)
Contemporary Bedrooms from Presotto
Platform beds are the much healthier, far more attractive version yet possibly the trend equivalent of the 1970s waterbed. In fact today’s platform beds are outright artful when originating from certain design firms. Furniture designers are turning them into self-sufficient islands, bachelor-ready suites, floating squares, and textured clouds. Beds like these by Italian Presotto, a . . .
Unconventional House: VMX’s Minimalism Marries Ruralism
It’s not warm. It’s not inviting. And to a novice its aesthetics wouldn’t likely be considered attractive. The Sodae house by VMX Architects bears a vast floor plan that opens more like an urban loft than an island house. Some might see the Eastern European or Russian Communist austerity in its facade. The house was . . .
Palace Like Interiors
Whether the middle classes consider these designs extravagant or ostentatious, it’s worth realizing that excessively wealthy homeowners such as belong to the royal class are the first to experiment with interior design styles. It’s from them the masses glean ideas of how to adopt the high life without paying heavily for it and without being−perhaps− . . .
Belkin’s Bright and Colorful Office Spaces
Tech accessory maker Belkin’s headquarters developed by South California based builders HBC looks like a fun place to work. Spanning an area of 80,000 square feet, the office area includes an open ceiling design, systems furniture, private, exterior offices, conference rooms and a 7000 square feet (beautiful) cafeteria and kitchen. Bright lighting and warm welcoming . . .
Japanese House in the Forest (Visualized)
Here is a neat little structure rendered by Israel based designers Ando Studio for TNA Architecture. The house set in a forest environment looks like the perfect kind of place to move in if you are planning to escape the noisy city life. We at Home Designing are big fans of these type of houses . . .
Villa in Mykonos
Mykonos is a tiny little island in Greece that has a modest population of about ten thousand people. Though small in area, the island is a popular tourist destination thanks to its fabulous beaches and vibrant night life. Much frequented by cruise ships and jet-setters, Mykonos indulges its visitors with luxury destinations that are blessed . . .
Vastu House
Bangalore-based Indian architecture firm Khosla Associates possesses an uncanny ability to forge high-contemporary composition with traditional Indian methods. One such recently completed project incorporates the 5000-year-old Indian design practice called Vastu. Vastu might be likened to feng shui. This design theory is no trend, however. It originated from sacred Hindu texts known as the Vedas . . .
