If you had any doubts regarding the direction in which technology is headed, you can lay that to rest. Whether you like it or not, it is going to creep into every corner of your home at one point of time. And yes, this would include your bathroom. Researchers at New York Times Lab have . . .
Author: Hanna
Retro Poster Prints
Recent sojourns took us to this neat Etsy shop, ReStyle, which has a fantastic range of fresh poster art prints for us to adorn our walls with. Creator of the posters, Jan Skácelik, of Olomouc, Czech Republic, uses clean lines and layouts, showing a clear background in Graphic Design and Illustration. Along with an unexplained . . .
A Scandinavian Beauty
A cool Scandinavian palette of white walls may seem a little stark to some, but we think this example of blank canvas living perfectly illustrates how you can color a space with little more than your personality. Your existing collections of books, artwork, kitchenware and even good food packaging can create beautiful pockets of color . . .
A Beautiful Ivy Overgrown House in Hungary
These fabulous renders by Viktor Fretyán showcase a breathtaking forest house, designed by architect Satoshi Okada. Located on the sloping terrain of the Svab Hill, this family residence is home to renowned photographer Tomasz Gudzowatyon. In the heart of the Hungarian capital, on the border of the nature protected Buda Hills, Normafa is one of . . .
Modern Kitchens From Elmar Cucine
We were browsing through Italian kitchen maker Elmar Cucine‘s catalog the other day and liked what we saw. The forms they use are simple with bold lines and sharp edges giving their designs somewhat of a masculine touch. This emphasis on simplicity is no accident and is expressed quite clearly in their philosophy: Elmar is . . .
Airbnb’s Beautiful Offices
Office Snapshots has the scoop on holiday home rental company, Airbnb’s move to new premises. The new space means the team can spread their wings over 25,000 square feet, in airy surroundings designed by Michael Garcia and Farid Tamjidi of Garcia-Tamjidi. The impressive headquarters can be found in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, with light flowing . . .
Warm and Cozy Rooms Rendered By Yim Lee
We came across the gorgeous work of designer Yim Lee on Flickr. It is fascinating to watch the way he plays with textures and colors to liven up the room. For example, he combines dark wood furniture, hardwood or marble floor with a fluffy carpet and sheer curtains that let the space fill up with . . .
Apple’s Beautiful Retail Stores
In 2000, Apple (under Steve Jobs) decided they needed to completely rethink their retail strategy. They no longer wanted to be dependent on other retailers to sell their products and yearned to offer customers a unique experience. For this they put together a team of retail/architecture experts and embarked on a journey to design the . . .
Stunning Quilling Designs By Yulia Brodskaya
We here are kind of blown away seeing what this artist can do with paper. Russian born, UK settled illustration wizard Yulia Brodskaya’s portfolio should leave no doubt as to the power of paper as a medium for expression. Her expertise in quilling(the art form that uses paper to create decorative designs) is probably only . . .
An Amazing Mansion in Madrid
First of all… WOW. Chew on these images while we take a moment to catch our breath here.
Inspiring Coworking Spaces
Wikipedia defines co-working as ‘a style of work which involves a shared working environment, sometimes an office, yet independent activity’. Considering the fact that there are more and more people telecommuting these days, this is a concept that is quickly gaining traction especially among techies, internet entrepreneurs and freelancers. Today we are featuring co-working spaces . . .
Super Small Apartment Design in Manhattan
Here is a 450 square feet apartment in Manhattan that makes use of every tiny inch of space available. Owner Eric Schneider entrusted the task of making this little space beautiful and livable to New York based firm MKCA. Here is what they came up with: Pictures… The whole project amounted to $305,000 (includes home . . .
Kitchens From Alno
German kitchen brand Alno first previewed the Marecucina concept in 2010 which explored a boat-like form for the kitchen counter. This unique shape created quite an international stir in 2010 and Alno ended up winning several prestigious awards for it. Still popular, the Marecucina concept is displayed prominently in the company’s 2012 ebook. Check out . . .
A Massive Home Entertainment Setup
Okay here is a guy who is serious about his home entertainment system. Serious enough to mock it up using a sketch up program… Recommended Reading: 50 Insanely Useful Smart Home Products You Can Buy Right Now
Inside The Cool Digs Of Rackspace
Offices are spaces that people often find dull and boring. Not only because we relate them with work that needs to be done, but for the hours many of us are desperately counting until that wonderful moment when the little handle on that clock hits 5. But what if we have an office with areas . . .
Home Designing Is Now On Google+. Add Us To Your Circles!
The blogosphere is abuzz with news of Google+ now opening its gates for brands and websites to establish their presence. We would like to invite our readers to add us to your circles there! [Just Click on the red ‘Add to Circles’ button you see there]
Rooms That Make Us Keep Coming Back
Iceci3 on Flickr sure knows how to make us keep coming back. Having been featured in HD this April, he is back again with another set of gorgeous designs that capture our imagination. It is a true mix of spaces you will find here – ranging from scooter parked living rooms to PC retail stores. . . .
Architectural Renderings By Dbox
New York based creative agency Dbox showcases some excellent architecture in their portfolio. Though they primarily focus on the non residential segment, there are some striking interior visualizations of luxury housing as well. Dbox introduces themselves: It was a class we taught called ‘dialog box, Arch 372’ in the mid 90s. To us it meant . . .
Creative Wall Tiles From Japan
Japanese company INAX has come up with some wonderful tiling options. Dent Cube, first presented at Cersaie 2011 in Bologna, is a three-dimensional porcelain stoneware cladding that can be used to create indented pattern walls. Its design is interesting, because it produces a mixture of geometric structures and colours, that can bring a harmonious twist . . .
Beautiful Office Interiors of a Canadian Media Company
Contemporist tips us on this fantastic office space of Canadian company Astra Media designed by Lemay Associés. Planned to accomodate 350 employees in 4 flours, this headquarters reflect the company’s intention to transform to a more youthful and modern image. Check it out… The colors kind of remind us of eBay’s workplace prototype.
The New Stuttgart City Library
How often do you read? Of course, we’re not talking about our articles, because we are sure you love to go through those, we are talking about physical(read non electronic) books. Books you can lend from a library, take home, snuggle in a warm blanket and lose yourself in some quality spent time with your . . .