There are many considerations to make when decorating a bedroom for your teenager. To a young adult, everything from the wall color to storage options to decorating style is likely to be a big deal. One major decision is the type of bed you should choose. Platform beds and bunk beds are both popular choices. Determining the pros and cons of each bed type will help you make the best selection for your teen.

Before getting into the pluses and minuses of these beds, it is imperative that you know precisely what they are. A platform bed is one that rests on a solid raised frame. Platform beds do not have box springs; rather, the platform acts as both the support and frame for the mattress. Bunk beds have frames that raise or stack one bed over something else. Typically, one bed is stacked atop another, but they may also be raised over a desk, a futon or simply empty floor space.

Platform beds offer a number of benefits. They come in every size from twin to California king, so you can find precisely the size your teen prefers. Many offer drawers or other space within the platform, offering storage teens so desperately need. In addition, since you do not need to purchase box springs, you can save a nice chunk of money. On the downside, the wooden platform can be very firm. If your teen is a side or stomach sleeper, this could cause excessive pressure on joints, leading to pain and a poor night’s sleep.

Likewise, bunk beds provide numerous advantages. They are usually quite affordable, and provide much-needed space. If you have two teens sharing a room, twin bunks afford the sleeping arrangements you need without consuming the entire bedroom. Even if you only have one teen, the extra bunk is ideal for sleepovers or even storage. Loft-style bunks free up even more floor space where you can setup a desk, store clothing or stash audio and video equipment. One disadvantage is the possibility of a fall from the top bunk, although most teens will not experience this problem. In addition, placing bedding onto the top bunk can be rather difficult.

Deciding which type of bed is the best choice for your teen depends on the size of your room, the way your teenager sleeps and personal preference. Establishing these factors and weighing the pros and cons will help you make the best selection.

Via: Autism United

Recently I received a review sample of the “Clyde soap dish/brush” from Kontextur.com and I’ve been putting it to regular use for the past week to see whether it’s really as good as it looks!

The Clyde soap dish/brush claims to be “multi-functional soap dish/brush that stands out in a crowd”… and I think I can agree with that statement for the most part. While it’s looks are clean and modern, they are also subtle and won’t “stand out” much, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

One thing that struck me immediately was the quality, both in terms of design, as well as material choices and construction. This is after all a $30 USD soap dish/brush, not the cheapest on the market. Regardless of the price tag however, there is real value for money here.

What makes Clyde “stand out”? Simple, the details. Things like the concave bristle surface that snuggly seats your bar of soap and prevents it from slipping away and onto the floor (or worse yet, your shirt… it’s happened), the cleverly textured silicon base that seriously resists slipping and stays put, the FIRM bristles that you can actually scrub with… it’s functional.

It’s the details that separate ordinary products from great products, and Clyde is probably the best in class in regards to soap dishes, or soap brushes that I’ve owned or used thus far. Not too bad considering it tackles both tasks simultaneously.

Any down sides? For some the price might be a turn off, but aside from that I really can’t offer any other suggestions… it’s a nice product and if you don’t mind the $30 price tag, I can’t think of any reason why you shouldn’t consider buying one the next time you’re in the market for bathroom (or even kitchen) accessories.

Like the rest of you, I’m always on the lookout for something interesting (especially when I want to kill some time) online and while I don’t always find what I’m looking for, this time I got lucky.

While browsing the Internet earlier, I came across one of the more interesting DIY projects I’ve seen in a while, and relevant to interior decorating and home improvement. Specifically, it’s a DIY concrete wall hook… made from LIGHT BULBS! Well, the light bulb acts as the mould, and it actually turned out pretty damn nice!

Take a few minutes to check it out if you’re in the mood for a simple DIY project or need a wall hook to hang your winter coat on. This could be just the thing to add a little pop-culture/industrial touch to your interior and help you kill some time if you’ve got nothing better to do!

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Merry Christmas, happy holidays, happy new year… :)

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy holiday season, good health and enjoying the company of good friends and family.

Enjoy yourselves and I hope to see you back in the new year!

Petar.

This amazing house is the brain child of architects Christian Muller and Bjarne Mastenbroek. A great example of modern architecture set into the Swiss hillside

The idea for this house came about in 2004, the house was finished in 2009. It was worth the wait. The house, while essentially a hole in the hillside, is flooded with natural light, has incredible views and is actually quite luxurious… not exactly what you would expect from a “hole house”. Did I mention the 22m (that’s about 70ft) underground tunnel that links the house to a nearby barn? (alternative entrance)

The architects are based in Amsterdam (although Muller is Swiss) and the hole house is a holiday home.

The interior space is just as experimental and modern as the rest of the design, and of course, features a lot of Dutch designed furniture. “This house is not about perfection. It’s an experimental space” says Muller… but I think that they hit the nail on the head with this project.

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