For those living in apartments, sometimes indoor gardens may be the only source of greenery that they can hope to have. Though they would be short on space it doesn’t mean they cannot be beautiful. Take a look at this vertical garden in AstraZeneca’s office in Sweden designed by Michael Hellgren: Hellgreen has more to . . .
Month: November 2008
More Themed Hotel Rooms
Sometimes, hotels can provide excellent inspiration for home. If you remember, we had previously featured an interesting hotel having some bizarre themes. Here is something more for you. These shots are from Fox Hotel, Copenhagen. 21 international artists from the fields of graphic design, urban art and illustration turned Hotel Fox to a piece of . . .
Stairs
Function wise, stairs enable you to move between different levels of elevation, but form wise they enable expression. In this post, we look at some stairs that deviate from the stereotype. If you have been through our previous post on Ideas for that space under the stairs, you may already be familiar with the book . . .
3D Paintings
We just posted our list of 10 Great Paintings and Prints. But here is something different. 3D paintings by a mystery artist that mimick doors and scenery. Who is he? We have no idea. Do let us know if you know… [tags]3d painting, 3d paintings, 3d doors, wall painting, 3d wall painting[/tags]
10 Amazing Paintings and Prints
Hanging a painting can significantly alter the mood or atmosphere of a room. In this post, we will give you some general tips to keep in mind while hanging a painting and also list out 10 of our top favourite artworks. Painting Hanging Tips 1. Hang the painting at eye level. A common mistake people . . .
Decor For The Geek
Here is a list of home accessories that will satisfy your inner geek. Geek Pillows, geek doormats, geek curtains, we got them all! We will start off with cushions then… If you are using a Mac, you will recognise the icon set immediately. The icon collection from Throwboy helps you get a little closer to . . .
Home Offices and Studios
Most of us have a personal space at home where we do work. Be it knitting or managing a company online, the way we organise this space often determines our efficiency at work. Here are some tips you could consider before designing your workspace. 1. It is important, to analyse your typical workday. How often . . .
Fancy Salt and Pepper Shakers
Update: For a more comprehensive list of salt and pepper shakers you can buy right now, do check out our post: Unique Salt And Pepper Shakers Using fancy salt and pepper shakers add a bit of spice to your dining experience and if you are into this sort of thing, you could consider starting a . . .
Kids Room Ideas – Set 3
Designing a room for kids is very different from designing one for adults. Children use their rooms for playing games, studying, listening to music, day-dreaming and what not! In this post, we will share a few quick tips on designing a kid’s room and also give you some inspiration to work with. Tips for Designing . . .
Bedroom Design Ideas – Set 4
We are just about finished putting togethor a new set of bedroom design ideas that we collected from around the web. These bedrooms are as varied in design as they possibly can be and we have not tried to limit them to a particular style or hue. Scroll and enjoy! by Mazzali Armadi by Yopi . . .
Innovative Flower Vases
We have always been an advocate of bringing plants inside houses (Exhibit 1A: Rooms With Plants , Exhibit 1B: Flowers on Balconies) But we need a provision for containing plants, don’t we? Designers around the world are working really hard at this. Here is the evidence: This 2 piece whale flower vase is a creation . . .
Modern Wall Units
Living room looking a bit dull? Go for the sleek, sexy and stylish Regolo Wall Unit Collection from Italian furniture maker Jesse to bring a little gloss and glamour to your living room. These modern wall units form a convergence of style and functionality and they can transform pretty much any space into a futuristic . . .
Bizarre Themed Rooms
The Propeller Island Lodge in Berlin, Germany, is famous for its bizarre themed rooms. The hotel has about 45 rooms each styled with its own set of unique furnishings. Some of them are beautiful, all of them are odd! These rooms were designed by Lars Stroschen. Take a look at a few of them here: . . .
US Presidents’ Office Interiors
The Oval Office inside the White House is the US President’s formal workspace. This is where he meets and confers with the heads of the state, diplomats and other dignitaries. When a new president assumes office, it is not uncommon for him to renovate the Oval Office to suit his taste. In fact, nearly all . . .
Inside the Burj Al Arab
Being the only 7 star hotel in the world and with services and amenities enough to pamper even the gods, the Burj Al Arab could justify charging visitors an entry fee of around Rs.5000 ($100 approx). After the scenic tour, if you are enticed to spend more time here, your options start from a modest . . .
Contemporary Teen Rooms
Tumidei is an Italian furniture manufacturer that has got some extremely good kids and teen room designs. In this post we show you a few from their collection… If you are seeking inspiration for designing your teen room, we have got more ideas. Check out our teen room designs section for more inspirational photos…
Dining Room Inspiration – Set 3
Mealtime is perhaps the longest span of time that members of a family spend togethor these days. For this period of time the dining room becomes the centre of family life. A well designed dining room not only tackles the functional aspect of serving and dining food, it also encourages conversation among family members. In . . .
Kitchens of the Future
Tomorrow’s kitchens may be radically different from the ones we have now. They need to be space-saving, sophisticated, and more than anything, be kind to the environment. Take a close look at these kitchens of the future for you may be using one sooner than you expect (Especially since some of them are already out . . .