Home Interior

5 Eco-Friendly Ways to Renovate Kid’s Rooms

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:15:00 +0700

Children’s rooms and play areas are always an area of concern for parents and care givers. When deciding to change paint color, refinish furniture, or renovate their rooms, being eco-friendly for their health and the Earth’s health need to be considered.

Exquisite Family Residence in Shades of Blue

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:11:00 +0700

Located in Montería, Colombia, this exquisite family residence comes from Antonio Sofan Architecture and Interiors Studio and has a unique design in shades of blue. The house was constructed within the Sinu Valley, known as one of the most fertile lands on the globe and has wonderful views of the Sinu River.

Contemporary Penthouse Interior Design

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 01:25:00 +0700

BUILD LLC is a big designer firm which normally works for designing of pent houses. Shown below is a two storey penthouse designed for a couple who lives in contemporary style. The use of bamboo is extensive throughout the house and lots of walnut furniture to organize and keep things tidy. The glass stairs above a glowing shower enclave is one of the most fascinating interior design ideas. The design is a contemporary design but still very comfortable and warm. Because of its wonderful location the penthouse has amazing views from three sides of the pent house.

Architectural Design Models for Quality Outputs

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 01:21:00 +0700

Architectural design is the art of making models, concepts and information about building the future. In a method of converting the architectural sketches and designs of handmade paper-based to a digital format. Using architectural design architects create 3D models for various purposes such as interior design to make exterior design and floor plan design. Custom design architecture enables users to make changes as required.

Minimalism in Interior Design Homes by Future Studio

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:38:00 +0700

Japan-based Future Studio have a few shots of beautiful minimalist interior design homes in their portfolio which will make you wonder about how the intelligent use of space can be beautiful while being simple. Above is the Wrap House, which has quite an interesting architecture, with some parts of the house exposed at odd angles.

Here’s a photo of the dining area which opens out to the oddly-shaped balcony. You’ll notice the sparse interior decoration of the house. It only uses very conservative, dark-colored and simple dining room furniture and light fixtures.

The picture window above the couch isn’t exactly necessary because you already get plenty of natural light from the clear glass panels, although it’s there to highlight the beauty of the minimalist home design. Interior design homes that are minimal uses the inordinate amount of blank space as a statement or an enhancement to its beauty, which is what the designer achieved in the photo above.

The photo above shows a little pebble garden integrated within the interiors of the home. It shows spaces being subdivided by translucent glass panels. The glass dividers add a pleasant textural dimension to the whiteness of the interior design.

Here’s the bathroom of the house, designed to be consistent with the minimalist intent of the whole home and divided by glass panels for texture

Futuristic House Interior

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:07:00 +0700

Every triangle carries black, white, and rainbow shades. I think that in about 4 or 5 years this idea might be on the market, and then you will be changing the method your studio apartment design looks daily, and who knows maybe design like this will be the future of any modern building interior design.

Top Futuristic House Interior Design Ideas Photos Gallery

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:02:00 +0700

We presents latest top pictures gallery about modern futuristic house interior design ideas with beautiful and colorful styles which can be your design inspiration. Creative living room interior decor designed by Amirko aka Amirkhan Abdurakhmanov, this room design is very enrich full of future technology design that can be applied in the bedroom, living room, or other room that you want. This modern home design concept will offer you the option to completely change the look of a room without having to reach for the paint buckets. Simple decor idea is mainly a big wall of small triangle panels that can be rotated to get the color schemes of your variety. Every triangle carries black, white, and rainbow shades. I think that in about 4 or 5 years this idea might be on the market, and then you will be changing the method your studio apartment design looks daily, and who knows maybe design like this will be the future of any modern building interior design.

Luxury Bathroom Furniture Sets for Minimalist Interior

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:00:00 +0700

These bathroom has unique combination of minimalist interior design and luxury art furniture concept. With minimal colors, this bathroom furniture sets instead blow the luxurious atmosphere. This really stylish bathroom furniture that has art deco curve but created in minimalist design, interior looks spacious and comfort for relaxing area so that you even do not notice that you are in the bathroom.

Futuristic Bedroom Set With Suspended Bed

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:58:00 +0700

Its collection Aladino Up from Alf consists of glossy white furniture for bedroom which is very fashionable nowadays. This collection reflects the latest trends in contemporary bedroom design and looks even minimalist. And also more interesting because the original futuristic bed. One more interesting feature of Design Suspended Beds is very practical headboard. With it you could forget about storage problem of all necessary things, which you use right before sleeping or after waking up. Its soft insertion also adds comfort for relaxing on this attractive bed. Alf Group is one of popular Italian companies which produce modern furniture for home design. It has a wide range of furniture for stylish bedrooms and living rooms.

Bathrooms of the Future

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:54:00 +0700

Ever wonder how tomorrow’s bathrooms would look like? Will they be radically different from the ones we have today? What technologies would these futuristic bathrooms incorporate?

Here are some concepts that could give you some idea about what is in store. If you come across some ideas that you think need to be featured here, please mention them in the comments. Also we run a steady stream of cool posts like this at Home Designing and if you like to be notified when we have more such inspiring posts, please subscribe to our feed or newsletter!

Let’s get started now, shall we! The first three are via Yanko Design, a terrific blog that features new concepts in design. Check them out if you haven’t already.

There is a good chance that water might become a precious commodity in the future. Designer Jang Woo-seok keeps this mind while designing his concept bathroom which cleverly reuses the water drained from the sink for flushing the toilet.

Perspective Freehand Style of Home Design in Japan Purified, Abstract Design Style

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:17:00 +0700

In order to pursue a more comfortable and convenient living environment, in virtue of home design, Japanese try to take full advantages of spaces and setting modern appliances, furniture in their current narrow residential space.

In past time the demand rank of life in most Japan families was arranged according to food, clothing, transportation and living, now that has shifted to a new order as living first, transportation next, then clothing, and food last, which put the improvement of home living conditions to the first place.

Famous post-modern architect Hans Hollein had been engaged in a lot of architectural designs and interior designs, whose work has broken traditional frame and very different from modernist architectural designs. His designs mainly used symbols, metaphor techniques, and applied to modern technique materials and combined with special colors and patterns, thus to create a purified particular ideal environment.

Hans Hollein’s design has put a considerable influence on the world, as extended to his design idea, many Japanese designers follows a step forward, they applied with implied functions and the same time emphasis on the simplicity and abstractness of design, they applied with geometric form elements and managed interlaced arrays of simple lines and surfaces to avoid pop out of objects and shapes, and try best to eliminate all excessive marks; they also adopted the restrained method of removing detailed decorations to embody the essence of space, and make the room space take on concise and lively modern effect.

Modern Minimalist Bedroom Design Ideas

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:16:00 +0700

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Minimalist bedroom furniture designs

Minimalist Bedroom Designs

25 Inspiring and Delightful Traditional Kitchen Designs

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:03:00 +0700

Since we recently had a post on Freshome about modern kitchen interiors, we decided to make a little research on classic ideas as well. So here you have it: 25 inspiring traditional kitchen designs that will take you back to the beauty and elegance of the latest decades.

Apartment Design in Timisoara with Ingenious “On Sale” Decorating Items

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:01:00 +0700

This stylish and highly functional apartment was redesigned by Ştefan Lazăr, a Romanian interior designer and real estate specialist. The loft is located in Timisoara, Romania and represents a family gift for their son.

5 Ways to Make Your Home Office Space Productive

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0700

Let’s be honest, do you have a home office? Not the kind of home office that you have beautiful office furniture in, yet you only use it to store books. I mean the kind of home office that you have to be productive in.

Amazing Folding Shower for Small Bathrooms

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:58:00 +0700

You’ve seen a lot of unusual indoor designs here on Freshome, including ones that can considerably decrease their volume for an easier storage. Still, this amazing folding shower is definitely a first. From Supiot, this ingenious design can make a small bathroom feel much spacious.

Extreme Design Makeover: Garage Turned into Modern Living Area

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:56:00 +0700

SHED Architecture & Design is a team from Seattle that has recently redesigned a 320-square-foot garage, turning it into an amazing living space. This renovated garage has so much to offer, that it resembles in functionality with a common all-equipped apartment.

Archipelago House by Tham And Videgård Hansson Architects in Sweden

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:51:00 +0700

The summer house, Archipelago House is built in the outer Stockholm archipelago. Conceived as a light weight construction in wood and glass, this summerhouse was designed by the Swedish office, Tham & Videgård Hansson Architects.

The starting point is the direct relation to the dramatic archipelago landscape with the objective to offer within a simple frame – a platform – several diverse readings of the relation space-nature.

The horizontal character of the black stained exterior relates to the verticals of tall grown pines and the mirrored views of the Baltic Sea.

The geometry of the plan is generated by the specifics of the site, the house being fitted into the flat surface between two mountain rocks and turning simultaneously towards the sun in south and frontally towards the sea in west. With the small rooms placed in the back, the social areas of the house stand out as an open platform crisscrossed by sliding glass.

The zig-zagged layout also creates a series of outside places sheltered from the strong winds.

Modern Design Green Japan House Like A Museum by Edward Suzuki in Kamakura

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:42:00 +0700

This green home was designed by Edward Suzuki Associates Inc. with modern design concept that adapted from traditional Japanese design vocabulary. The House like a Museum is one of the International Architecture Awards for 2009 The Best New Global Design that located in Kamakura, Japan, a five-minute walking distance from the railroad station, sits in a commercial and residential zone. As such, the neighbouring houses and shops encroach upon the site rather closely, so much so that from the start the idea to ‘look out’ from the property was abandoned, an instead ‘look inward’ approach was adopted.

Since the client-owner had a vast amount of art collection and wished to display such art in the new green house design, the theme ‘House like a Museum’ became the design generator. The theme ‘Go in to go out’ was applied to the design of this sustainable house design and the rectangular silhouette of the green home design was pushed to the boundary limits of the 776 square meter property in the center of which was placed a 15-meter diameter circular patio. The thrust of the planning was to allow each and every room to face and to have a view of this central garden.

Finish material for the exterior is basically diatomite over exterior insulation, while for the interior it is predominantly Japanese stucco-paint for walls and ceilings and either bamboo laminates or limestone for the floors. Bamboo laminates are used for all built-in and movable furniture as well, the reason being bamboo, in contrast to wood, grows much more rapidly and hence more eco-friendly house.

In the same vein, much effort has been made to borrow from and apply the wisdom of traditional Japanese sustainable green design, such as the ‘Engawa’ (peripheral corridor) that fuses or separates as required the inside and the outside, ‘Tsuboniwa’ (tiny patios), ‘Hisashi’ (roof overhangs), ‘Tsuufuu’ (cross ventilation), selected use of evergreens and non-evergreens and roof gardens for extra geothermal insulation. All these are ‘passive’ means of applying natural energy efficiency instead of ‘forced’ mechanical methods expending unnecessary green energy.

Vila Romana Residence by MMBB Arquitetos in Brazil

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:32:00 +0700

The Vila Romana Residence, the building houses and working studio was designed by MMBB Arquitetos is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The design of the Espirito Santo Residence is derived from the twin imperatives of topography and usage. It is situated on a corner plot with views of the town’s principal valley, with a drop of 10 meters from one side of the plot to the other. The first question to be tackled was that of creating an artificial terrain that would allow for easy transit around the external areas and their use for day-to-day activities. The landscaping was determined by the creation of these areas. The second question was that of the residence’s dual usage. The building houses not only the residence but also the working studio of the artist owner.

Vila Romana Residence by MMBB Arquitetos in Brazil

The strategy adopted was to divide the building into two autonomous blocks. In contact with the terrain is the studio block, partly embedded in the hill and illuminated only by an overhead opening. Its interior is divided by a series of walls which serve as supports for the works to be created there. Suspended above the terrain is the block containing the residency itself, open to the views that surround it. Its internal layout is designed to facilitate integration and fluidity between separate sectors for living, sleeping, cooking and the service area.

Between the two blocks, on the slab that forms the roof of the studio, a large veranda has been created, partly in shadow. Another space, uncovered, occupies the slab over the residential block, increasing the total external ground area. The suspended block is supported on only four points, with prominent overhangs. The two solid slabs that support it are constructed from exposed prestressed concrete. A further layer of concrete conceals the steel reinforcing elements. This concrete and the window system form the facade of the building.

The concrete slabs, once polished, form the floor of the interior environment, with no need for additional surfacing. Conical niches in the concrete allow for the direct installation of lighting, with no need for additional fixtures. It is this succession of constructional features that defines the project as a whole.

Clean State Living Interior

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:32:00 +0700

Yesterday when i was picking up some flowers, i ended up having a long conversation with the florist about how designers who are known for their love of bright color and pattern often have very clean, minimalist homes. he was really surprised (and disappointed), but i was trying to explain that it’s often the simplest of interiors that let you really relax and unwind when you spend your days surrounded by inspiration, color and pattern. i was reminded of that clean slate type of living when i saw this beautiful home built by susanne (and her family) in sweden. i’m not normally a white wall kind of girl, but i love the way that this home balances some darker colors (like the black kitchen and bold rugs) with clean, simple walls and furniture. it’s the kind of place that seems like it would let you completely relax and empty your mind, and then inspire you to start fresh again the next morning. although i’ll never give up my obsession with stripes and polka-dots, i could definitely see escaping to a home like this for a long weekend to escape from the pattern-overload.

Sweetest Dreams Lamp

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:31:00 +0700

Contrary to popular belief, your kids don't need a crucifix or a chain of garlic to keep the boogeymen at bay, or the vampires from flying in. Safety can be found, quite simply, in the soothing illumination emitted from the table lamps designed by Mill Valley-based 2modern.com cofounder, Jennifer Sitko. The linen shades diffuse light into warm hues, and the graphics—from animal silhouettes to cheery prints—take their cue from Sitko's own exotic travels and love of vintage fabrics.

Alysa And Ryan Design

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:27:00 +0700

Today’s colors are pulled from the house of Alissa and Ryan of Horne (and our Behind the Bar column). This couple has beautiful taste! In their living room, the lavender and vintage blues mixed with the warm red and orange tones produce a soft and inviting palette. In the dining room, the brighter, more vibrant pops of color are exciting, and nicely contrasted against the dark chairs and cabinets. Not to mention the gorgeous artwork displayed in both rooms.

Best Kids Room

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:21:00 +0700

Because most us here at d*s don’t have children yet, we don’t tend to focus on design for little ones yet. but, when we started building these “best of” roundups, we couldn’t leave out these amazing rooms designed for kids! when i was building this post i couldn’t help but laugh because i could pretty much see myself living in any of these rooms! kids rooms sure have changed since i was young. enjoy and have fun with these spaces for children.

Design Sponge

halloweedby@gmail.com (Kemplang) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:09:00 +0700

kate lydon is an architectural designer at IDEO who also works as a graphic designer and creates silkscreened goods as saturate. anton willis is an architect who also designs furniture and products. together the two run civil twilight, an award-winning design-build studio with a focus on thoughtful, sustainable design. today’s sneak peek is another great collaboration between the two – their sunny oakland, ca apartment where they’ve surrounded themselves with pieces they’ve made, collected and inherited. much of the furniture is from kate’s grandmother and i love how it comes to life in a new context. enjoy the full peek below and click here for additional images!

The living room flows directly into the dining area; one end is anchored by a charcoal Danish sofa. The coffee table, made of reclaimed douglas fir, is a favorite Christmas present; Anton made it for me, and it’s the perfect merger of bench and table. The chairs, from my grandmother, are covered in Ikea fabric. The poster I found on the street in Chicago years ago.

Overflowing bookshelves are a constant source of inspiration, and provide color and texture. The pillow and lamp are two of my favorite things from Ikea.

We love utilitarian design—like the orange c-clamps that hold our bookshelves square. A box of Saturate goods sits atop the shelves, where books are mixed in with random stuff like a cool package of Greek nougat. The credenza and bullet planters are from my grandmother.

The photograph, of Kyoto, is by our good friend Christina Seely and is one in her incredible series called Lux. We inherited the dining room set; the tablecloth is fabric from Britex.