Home Design & Life Style

Marvellous & Inspiring Vertical Garden Designs [PHOTOS]

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:08:00 -0400

When the sunny season finally arrives, I'm sure you all would like to chill out in a refreshing, green environment either indoors or outdoors. Vertical gardens are all the rage now, and even though technically they are not fully functional gardens, they have the means to attract, unwind and entertain, while reflecting your unique, individual style. Would you like to create one for your home? Check out the following marvellous vertical garden designs for inspiration!

"No, Sweat!" - Unique Fitness Furniture By Darryl Agawin

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:36:00 -0400

You are interested in maintaining good health and physique, but too busy with work or cannot afford dedicated home gym equipment? Canadian designer Darryl Agawin comes to your rescue! Agawin has created the ultimate solution dubbed "No, Sweat!", a unique three-piece workspace that can be easily converted into home gym equipment. Have a look at the photos below to find out what you can do with this creative and multifunction furniture set!

Aesthetic & Cool Cable Organizers

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:48:00 -0400

We all need our computers and other gadgets to work with and to entertain us at our convenience. However, there is a little trouble with those untamed cables that make the home look unorganized and messy. Don’t worry! We would like to introduce you 9 cool and useful cable organizers for an aesthetic looking interior. Feel free to apply these techniques, and forget the mess!

Awesome Tree House Beds For Kids [PHOTOS]

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:22:00 -0400

Ok, I see you're not too keen on allowing the kids to sleep outdoors in a tree house, but why don't you bring the silhouette of the tree house inside? Here are some creative tree house beds that will surely transform the kids' room into an ultimate venue of fun and inspiring dreams, while allowing you a peace of mind. Take a peek!

How to Grow Stylish Edible Gardens

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:13:00 -0400

Take a look at these stylish and edible gardens below to find inspirations to grow your own right at your doormat. With the help of carefully selected vegetables and smartly designed patches, you'll own an eye-catching and healthy green space outdoors.

Stylish Shoe Cabinets for Modern Homes

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:43:00 -0400

A shoe cabinet is an essential storage furniture, which helps keep the home clean and in order. Featuring various materials, subtle or vibrant colours and different designs, the following stylish cabinets offer wonderful shoe storage solutions for modern, urban homes.

Go Green: Eco-Friendly Home Decor Items

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:24:00 -0400

What's the hottest trend in today's home decor? Perhaps, it is sustainable, eco-friendly interiors with their natural and rustic feel. To welcome Earth Day on 22 April, why not create an earth-friendly atmosphere and update your home decor with a green touch? From clean-lined furniture made of reclaimed wood, through organic cotton bedding to solar-powered string lights and sculptural decor made from recycled metal, here are some environmentally-friendly ideas that are worthy of following.

Simple Tips for An Expensive Looking Home

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:15:00 -0400

Everyone would love to live in an expensive home with perfect architectural fixtures and oversized windows with extensive views of magnificent mountains, city skylines or the ocean. We cannot help you arrange the perfect view but we can help you make your home LOOK more luxurious by applying the following simple and immediate solutions. Step by step, you'll transform your home from ordinary to extraordinary with luxury in all the details.

Amazingly Creative Auto-Inspired Furniture [PHOTOS]

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:34:00 -0400

If you are a car lover, you may have already thought about displaying your passion by using automotive-inspired pieces as a part of your home decor. These unique designs can reflect your motoring taste and has the power to impress your guests. Get ready to add a touch of novelty and individual style to your living space with the following amazing and fun auto-inspired pieces of furniture.

Creative Bamboo Houses Designed To Float It Floods

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:24:00 -0400

For people living in low-lying areas in Southeast Asia, flooding is a huge problem. A Vietnamese design firm, H&P Architects found a great solution by creating basic, low-cost houses with a recycled oil container base that can float on water when floods arrive. These creative homes are made from bamboo and leaves, and the roof can be opened for ventilation and closed in heavy rain. These bamboo houses are modular; they can be expanded for larger families, schools, libraries, health clinics or other community needs.

Pet-Friendly & Stylish Dog and Cat Homes

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:04:00 -0400

Pets are part of the family and man's best friends, so they deserve all the spoiling. Here are some extremely stylish ideas for dog and cat homes that may help you create comfortable and exciting living conditions for your pets.

Unreal Undergrounds: The World's Most Spectacular and Impressive Subway Stations [PHOTOS]

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:01:00 -0400

In urban life, subway trains are the most popular means of public transportation due to their speed and efficiency. However, passengers may not only use the stations to transit from one place to another, underground stations can also become eye-catching art exhibition halls, putting a country's or a city's cultural treasures on display. Enjoy the following photos of the most spectacular and impressive subway stations from around the world. Pay attention to the details and you'll be amazed by the abundance of exquisite embellishments. Enjoy!

Sshower: Eco-friendly, High-Tech Shower For Roca

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:49:00 -0400

Spanish designer Marco Antonio Esquiró San Román has created this smart and state-of-the-art shower, named 'Sshower,' for Roca. The aim of the high-tech device is to cut water waste. The Sshower has a big touch screen on which you can simply adjust water temperature and the volume of water consumed. The control panel can provide you with the latest stock prices, weather forecast or play music while you wash, due to integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies and smartphone connectivity. Thanks to its built-in sensors, the shower can automatically detect when you are actually standing under the head, and will let off the steam until you are ready to rinse off.

Inviting and Cozy Barn Bedroom Design Ideas

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0400

If you are a fan of rustic charm, you may have already thought about turning an old barn into living space. How about experimenting with your BEDROOM and creating an inviting and cozy sleeping quarters with a vintage touch? Here are some really stylish and original barn bedroom designs that may provide you with some rich inspirations.

Amazing Chocolate Lamp By Alexander Lervik

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:52:00 -0400

A chocolate lover, Swedish designer Alexander Lervik has created this unique chocolate table lamp called "La Lumiére au Chocolat". Inspired by the images of sunrise, the creation is the combination of a light bulb and a pyramid-shaped chocolate shade. When you first turn the lamp on, the light does not reach the outside, but as the time passes, the heat of the light bulb will gradually melt the chocolate, and the light begins to spread just like sun rays at dawn.

Floating House By Two Islands Wins First Prize at Flat Lot Competition

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:19:00 -0400

Two Islands, a team of architects and designers from London, has won the first prize of $25,000 in the international Flat Lot Competition for their innovative and futuristic design, a temporary summer pavilion called 'Floating House'. The structure, a Tudor-style house equipped with reflective panels, which seems to float atop a mirrored pedestal, is located on Flint's (Michigan) central downtown parking lot and will be made public at Flint Art Walk as of June 14 through autumn.

Wacky Bath Rugs & Mats

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:46:00 -0400

A proper bath rug or a mat may not only be a practical and comfortable bathroom accessory, but can also complement or spice up the look of the room, while creating a safe environment. For those of you, who are looking for a fresh and fun update to your bathrooms, check out the following unusual and wacky bath rugs and mats ideas.

Amazing 3 in 1 Cabinet+Folding Bed+Table Designs by Bed Habits

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:56:00 -0400

Designed by Bed Habits Amsterdam, these creative, multi-functional cabinets below feature 3 smart living solutions, incorporating a modern, minimalist dining table, a folding bed and a hidden cabinet. The innovative furniture sets are just perfect for urban interiors.