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Bird’s nest where humans rest

designcot — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:23:55 +0000

This sky high house plan by Japanese architecture firm Kimihiko Okada certainly raises the standard of modern living! Designed as a series of platforms with a central interior courtyard, this raised house plan in Hiroshima boasts a distant view of the Inland Sea and Miyajima, and definitely has one up on its neighbors in terms [...]

The Green Pet – Eight Great Products Your Must Try

Guest Author — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:50:08 +0000

The green movement is more popular now than ever before, and natural and organic options are available for almost anything you want to purchase. Your beloved pet doesn’t have to be left out, because there are lots of options for green pet products available. If you want to make some eco-friendly purchases for your furry [...]

10 Fantastic Examples To Help You Design Your Home Office on a Budget

Guest Author — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:53:44 +0000

Having a home office is a great step towards organizing your life. From working freelance to bringing work home, or just having a place to relax, read or pay bills, you can get a lot from such a simple room. But one of the keys to enjoying this office is decorating the space for both [...]

Bangor Castle Town Hall made from sugar cubes

designcot — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:16:17 +0000

Sugar Cube Sculptor Brendan Jamison rejuvenates Bangor Town Centre’s empty spaces at Queen’s Parade development site at Bangor, N. Ireland. It is schedule to launch on 6th September 2011. Brendan Jamison’s sculpture of Bangor Castle Town Hall carved entirely from sugar cubes! The sculpture is on show at the North Down Museum and is accompanied [...]

Double Illumination concept from Junwon Yang

designcot — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:41:44 +0000

During night we often find it difficult to evade darkness and even small pebble can also became a hindrance to our path. Our regular lead battery illuminates only the front side, but, Junwon Yang’s Emergency Flashlight concept beat the deficiency as its special design illuminate both the path in front of you and the one [...]

Atmosphere could be an India’s most beautiful building

designcot — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:03:49 +0000

Taj Mahal is considered a most beautiful architectural design in India, but now we have to look at space station-style structure called Atmosphere before naming any buildings in India. Atmosphere is in a design form and designer has imagined it for Indian city Calcutta and is inducted in a competition as part of the World [...]

Controversial Carving by Ben Turnbull on School Desks

designcot — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:05:26 +0000

Ben Turnbull a London-based artist has dedicated his creativity to childhood nostalgia, mixing iconic toys and figures with the dark truth of American violence. He was expelled from two schools where he used to spend time drawing and carving out some exquisite caricatures on to a desk which today led him to be one of [...]

Dragon Gullwing by MohammadReza Khosravi

designcot — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:34:10 +0000

Everyone wants car to be pimped with the designer theme and what if it got design like Dragon Gullwing. Dragon Gullwing car design is based on the legendary Mercedes Benz Gullwing 300 SL. The headlamps of this car are installed inside a dragon’s head ornament with bright red eyes, whereas designer has designs its door [...]

5 top stunner at 2011 Pebble Beach Auction

designcot — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:03:20 +0000

2011 Pebble Beach Auction will be remembering for the record Auction of a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa that is sold for an eye-popping $16.4 million at Gooding & Co.’s Pebble Beach sale. This auction breaks a record believed to have been held by another superlative Ferrari—and also a 1957 250 Testa Rossa. That one [...]

Cadillac Ciel appears at Pebble Beach

designcot — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:21:49 +0000

A new concept Ciel from Cadillac is presented at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California. It is said that Ciel is inspired by the natural beauty of the California coast and its aromatherapy is controlled from the rear armrest. The concept form of Cadillac Ciel is powered by the 3.6 liter bi-turbo V6 petrol [...]

Top Tips For Selling Your Home

admin — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:57:58 +0000

Start to think of the house as somebody else’s – when you’re doing your home up to sell, remember that your tastes don’t matter anymore. You need to make the property appear as neutral as possible so that potential buyers can easily picture themselves living in it. Don’t skimp on doing the property up [...]

10 Must Have Summer Accessories

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:04:09 +0000

Accessories this summer are nothing understated or boring. The hot trends are big bold and lots of it! Hats are a hug hit this summer unlike past summers where maxi dresses are back again for another go around. Here are the top 10 must have accessories for summer 2011. 1. Statement Jewelry – Stacked and [...]

3 Additions to Your Backyard to Guarantee Summer Fun

admin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:18:03 +0000

No matter how large your backyard is you can make it your at-home getaway, thanks to these 3 additions. 1. Fire Pit A fire pit is the perfect way to enjoy a summer evening. And thanks to the newest designs, they make a great aesthetic addition to your backyard. When choosing a fire pit, [...]

10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit Before You Die

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:06:27 +0000

There are so many unique and beautiful places scattered all over the world. With all the sights to see and wonders of the world, traveling should definitely be on your list of things to do before you die. 1. South Island of New Zealand The South Island of New Zealand is a fantastic place to [...]

5 Top Tips For Decorating A Child’s Bedroom

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:18:40 +0000

When it comes to decorating your home you probably go to great lengths to make sure it’s elegant and tasteful and at the back of your mind you’re always going to be thinking about your property value. All this needs to go out your head when you’re decorating a child’s bedroom because ultimately it needs [...]

4 Ways To Reinvigorate your Kitchen

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:45:35 +0000

The kitchen is a special place in the home. It’s a natural gathering place and the most active room in the house. Think back to your childhood and all of the meals, conversations and memorable times that are tied into the kitchen. With all of the activity taking place there, it is the most important [...]

Simone Micheli’s IT-IS – The new age Kitchen and living area combined

designcot — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:18:19 +0000

Here’s the ultra-contemporary kitchen with vivacious design. Designer Simone Micheli has melted the typical Italian aesthetics into a contemporary kitchen design for Euromobil. Dubbed as the IT-IS, the modern kitchen combines the kitchen with living area in a way that it looks simply irresistible. IT-IS features meticulously crafted details, tall units with central coplanar sliding [...]

Asus NX90 embellished with 40,000 Swarovski crystals

designcot — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:52:37 +0000

The already-sultry Asus NX90 notebook has been rendered even sultrier with Swarovski treatment. The Asus NX90JQ has already been embraced well by the market for its attractive design, solid power unit and great BANG & OLUFSEN sound system. Now, the designer company “Crystallize your design” has embellished it with dazzling 40,000 hand-made Swarovski crystals. The [...]

Tisettanta NU-OVO- the dream envelop for the serious readers

designcot — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:22:30 +0000

For whose world lies in books, here is an irresistible design. Conceived by Turin Paul Maldotti, the NU-OVO, is an egg-shaped cabinet with multi-purpose storage. Maldotti has rendered this spectacular minimalist creation for the well-known company Tisettanta. The wondrous study has eight sections, out of which six are fixed and two are movable. Pus, there [...]

Arash Karimi’s intuitive touch-sensitive clock

designcot — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:03:30 +0000

Designer Arash Karimi has rendered a sweet touch-sensitive clock with a super-magical app. Not only it is a design-treat to look at, but also works quite spontaneously with its App. You can either wall-mount it or simply place beside a table, it will surely be a piece with an ultra-modern appeal. Source: Yanko Design

Domsky Glass’ stunning Cosmo Hanging Sculpture

designcot — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:39:19 +0000

Glass sculptures never fail to create the spectacular effect, which is hard to resist. Domsky Glass in Las Vegas has been creating magic with their glass sculptures, which not only accentuate but transform your décor to a level, which is beyond words. Here is the brilliantly sculpted Cosmo Hanging Sculpture! The massive chandelier has got [...]

Outdoor Terrace In Hotel Blues Point !!!

Ramika Thakur — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:05:41 +0000

When it is about having meal in hotel, everyone looks for some soothing place where they can enjoy their meal to the fullest. To enjoy a meal in an open place is quite exciting. Well, Blues Point Hotel in Sidney has made an outdoor terrace to offer you the best meals in an outstanding environment. [...]