Friday, April 30, 2010

PARK DESIGN HOUSE Minimalist

Minimalist garden design

How minimalist design for the home garden?
Park home owners increasingly become the status symbol. Mix & match style house with a garden can produce a unique look and increasingly reflects the owner.

At present, the park houses not only as a mere supplement, but it's getting just as important as architecture and interiors. Even for some people has become a symbol of prestige. The better someone's home garden arrangement, reflecting the social class of owners.

Park in your house. Same personal with home design. It is expected that the design reflects not only personal but also supports the home owner activity and the needs of residents of the space. From the head of the family, wife to the kids.

For example, one of the lifestyle trend now is to hold a garden party with a barbeque in the evening or late afternoon. Of course, we will gladly run this program when we garden with good design, especially at night.

If we have children who are active. Obviously need a roomy place to play. Garden elements such as swings and play ground equipment that other children can we match the garden design.

Certainly many aspects that must be taken into account in designing the park. Although we do get help from the landscaper, still we must pay attention to the important aspects in the design of the park, namely: expansion of existing parks, activities shall be accommodated in the park, the harmony of gardens with buildings.

Like architecture, garden design known in a variety of gardens. What is the type of garden? There are various types of parks are generally known. Distinguished by the cultural background and geographical origin of the development of the park. Differences in composition and animating characters that used the park.

There are so many types of garden that a traditional cultural background and geographical. There's Japanese garden, china garden, garden french, American, English, tropical Bali, a tropical Thailand and Japan, there is a growing garden suitable times, such as garden modern, minimalist and dry garden. Each type reflects a strong character and have different effects lover.

That one architectural style developed today are minimalist. This style emerged after World War II. Nowhere on Those days lots of people's houses destroyed by the war so That the government make a home in modular form (Standard and Poor 'in Aceh now), WHO is easy and cheap workmanship but still with the design well. Key features of this building is a simple form, without ornament and emphasis on function space.

Simple and without ornament is suitable to the spirit and lifestyle during this period. Simple and emphasis on function. Unfortunately in Indonesia, this minimalist style so expensive because it is not made of modules that are available and must be custom made.

Distinctive minimalist building is at least ornament and color who tend to be styled 'industry' is a white, gray and black.

Houses do not have minimalism minimalist garden as well. Mix & match (solid-match) of the various garden-style residential homes can make you look more stylish.

In Bruges Set

Halley DeVestern recommended I check out this set from the movie In Bruges, of a shabby opulent gun dealer's home.



I agree, it's great in it's cluttered, antiqued, fabulous look!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Tech Furniture with Changing Color Fibers, Milan 2010

Some of the showrooms we saw in Milan were just so inviting, that we just had to go in and take a closer look. Michael was particularly drawn to the Fokas Fiber showroom which could be easily observed from far away due to the cool changing colors embedded in the furniture. We spent at least a quarter of hour there, enjoying the way the sofas, chairs and even carpets changed colors. The technology used to create this designs is fiber optics. Here are a few words from the official web page of the producers: “Fiber optics may be good for the internet, but it is also very eye-catching in furniture. One of a kind sexy sofa that you have never seen before. Fokas Fiber is the only company in the world to produce them and had its worldwide debut in Dubai at the Index 2006 show. Fokas is a Greek company based in Thessaloniki and has been around for 35 years.” Don’t forget to check out the video in order to see how the system works. Would you go for this type of furniture or do you consider it to be too flashy?






Amanda's Before & After

Remember Amanda's living room? The one I brainstormed a "makeover" of? Well, Amanda's finished it now (as much as any room is every done), and she has done an incredible job.

Here's what it looked like "before"


And here's some "afters"




One of the best things she did -- I don't think I would have been this brave -- was to paint the floors. Dark.
Before:


After:
Such a big, dramatic change.

Good job, Amanda! If you want to find out more, she has a lot of posts about the process -- including her very tight budget -- here.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Minimalist Design Style House Widely Used


Architect Design minimalist house developed very rapidly in recent years. We met many people who wanted to use a minimalist style to follow fashion. Usually those who like to force the youngsters, an executive with a dynamic lifestyle, urban lifestyle, and all kind of simple, neat and elegant and this express themselves.

very clear and nothing wrong if the force is not only one of the main architectural styles, but also answers the times are getting "the most out of something at least." These funds may be construction of a minimal, or even a lifestyle that is minimized. various reasons ejected, this force was used because of limited funds, but it can still be reversed limitations of trend following. yes legitimate reason, but there is another sniper stance-a stance that could reduce the cost to be affordable.

Check out the look of the Home Design Minimalism without excessive ornamentation, no trinkets, wearing materials exposed impressed with what is "honest" in appearance, not "lebay". Bak is an executive job with the look of a clean, neat, elegant, practical and express themselves, and for many people this is fun.

There is a reason that this style is one of the main form of protest by the followers understand minimalism on the exploitation of natural resources in an all-out used in vain. There is also that suggests that this "back to basic" because when the incidence in the United States is considered a very positive of a modern movement.

modern office furniture – best suited for modern business works



 
This is modular office furniture design to decor your interior home office design with minimalist and modern styles. Modular furniture is the perfect solution for the changing needs of your office. Computer furniture has increasingly become trendier and contemporary to blend into the décor of your office or home office. Modular sets of modern home office furniture usually include a desk, office chair, and some form of storage unit.

Interior Design Ideas for Apartments

Interior Design Ideas

If you are staying in an apartment that needs some refurbishing then, this article will definitely help you. Apartments usually tend to be smaller and hence, designing them in the right way is essential. Remember that while you decide on the interior design ideas for apartments, you need to ensure that adding an element does not give a cluttered appearance. Giving a spacious feel to the apartment must be the primary aim while you work on its interiors. So go through these interior decorating ideas and have the place designed in a classic way.
Interior Design Ideas
Cool Interior Designing Ideas for Apartments

Create Maximum Space
Before you look at the various interior design ideas for apartments, start decluttering the area. Believe me, useless items occupy a lot of useful space in our house! So, make sure that you get all such items out of the apartment. Also make sure you make a list of big items you need to add to your apartment, which might occupy considerable amount of space. For instance, if you are opting for a new electronic appliance which needs to be placed on the floor, you need to ensure that certain area needs to be dedicated for this item in the new plan.

Consider Having More Storage
Well, in apartments where space is a concern, you need to get some more storage spaces. Let me tell you that this needs to be smart storage that will help you pack in the objects and add up to the decorations as well. One of the ideas for decorating apartments is to have decorative cabinets and other storage units. Having colorful wall cabinets on one of the walls of your bedroom is the best decorating tip for small bedrooms. You can give it a look of wood wall paneling, hence, hiding the storage idea.

In the kitchen if you have a kitchen island or planning to install one, this must be storage oriented. You can have a lot of drawers and closed shelves in this. In the living room you can have the floating wall shelves which will help place the decorative art pieces on these. You can also plan to have shelves for the entertainment center, hence releasing the floor space, which is one of the smart interior design ideas for apartments. You can also opt for a flat screen TV that can be mounted on the wall.

Interior Design Ideas

Arrangement and Decoration
Start with the flooring. It is best to expose the wooden flooring. If you have been covering it with rugs and carpets, get them off. The view of wood flooring gives an elegant and spacious look to the apartment. Opting for the right furniture arrangement is the primary element of interior design ideas for apartments. Go for the posh leather sofas and pick the style according to your living room. You can choose from the large variety in leather sofas and chairs available in the furniture stores.

You can just place a round or square rug in the center of the seating arrangement. Wall decorations should not be forgotten. For small walls you can have long rectangular frames to give the wall a stretched look. Also have the floating wall shelves on the larger wall, so that it doesn't give a cluttered look. You can display other artworks on the passage wall, which often gets left out. If your apartment has a large living area or a common, living and dining area you can opt for opaque partitions or translucent panels to divide the area and maintain the privacy element. These room dividers will also help you have defined spaces.

Best Choice of Colors
Another interior design ideas for apartments is to go for lighter shades, white being the best. While you might wonder that white is so common, let me tell you that this allows you best to play with colors. With white wall you can have any color of furniture, cabinets, shelves, wall paneling, flooring and mainly the furnishing.

Interior Design Ideas

The next decorating ideas for apartments is to get some bold colors for the furnishings. Check out the amazing appearance of your apartment. You can also have a red and white, violet and white, gray and white combo to spice up the home decorations. Get those vases and decorative items to match these wall colors and place in the corners. Get more apartment decorating ideas.

Illumination is the Key
One of the contemporary interior design ideas for apartments is to focus on the sunlight. That is, get maximum sunlight to light up your area. Have the huge glass windows which welcome the sun rays and naturally illuminate the rooms. Of course don't forget to have the lovely window blinds which can be pulled down when required. Place the lamps in corners in various angles to create beautiful light patterns on the walls. You can go for decorative embedded lighting for the living and dining area. These come in large decorative patterns as well. Hanging a chandelier above the dining table or kitchen island and in the living area is a great idea. Don't forget to consider illumination for each wall art, shelves and passage area.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Dennis Slootweg Furniture

Allison sent me the following:

The Storque describes this furniture as looking "as though it was rescued from the rusty depths of a long-since-sunken submarine".
Pretty cool stuff by Dennis Slootweg:

And, indeed, it is very cool furniture:

Can't you see this lit up for a steampunk ball?
He calls these rust cupboards. Charming...






Me, I think these would fit in a rusty, bucket of bolts spaceship, cruising the stars while experiencing swashbuckling adventures and engaging in barely legal but morally upright shenanigans.

Tropic Minimalist Home Design Architecture in Indonesia


Tropic Minimalist Home Design Architecture in East Java, Indonesia

The architectural design minimalist house at home is not difficult as the size. We can make some small areas look even bigger then actual size. In Malang, East Java, Indonesia, several small houses adapt to minimize the architectural design tropical house. It uses some of gardening, wall color composition, texture and some home decor.

Minimalist House Design

Minimalist home decor could use some elements such as the use of a small gate, textured floors and gardening. minimalist home architecture design is not really good in the tropical climate. The cause of the high temperature makes the house hotter than a bigger house. But, if the small house architectural design to adapt good air circulation, it will affect the heat problem.

architecture necessary for a small area of the house. It can explore a small area appear larger than it is real.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Simply Elegant Minimalist Home Design

Simply Elegant Minimalist Home Design

Only a few plans to start building a house of minimalist elegance. We started small so that we can focus on quality. As we grow our commitment is to always represent the only plan that offers high-quality design inside and out. Architectural styles we offer will usually be a modern, livable house interpretation of American Classics. Unique house plans and sophisticated yet simple design of the house like Country, Craftsman, Bungalow, Shingle Style, Cape Cod, Cottage, Colonial and Farmhouse. Can not find the plan you're looking for? Please drop us a note with your suggestions or our custom design one for you.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Creating a Minimalist Home Design That Embodies "The Luxury of Enough"

Why Houses Minimalist
Creating a minimalist home design that embodies "the luxury of enough" | Minimalist House Design

Why Houses Minimalist?
Many Americans long for a simple life and there are so many books and guides to help us find it in their daily routine and in the workplace. However, most of us are unpracticed in explaining to others (or even ourselves) what a simple house or a minimalist for a truly life would look like. We feel that there is something missing in our hurried routines, but we do not know where to start editing the complexity.

In my book, we began a simple exploration of the 21 homes across the country and the experiences of people who built them. The houses and their owners travel offers an interesting counterpoint to the way most people buy a new home developers in the market today.

Pathways to Home Search
21 houses are arranged in six lines that people use simple ask what really matters to them well in their lives and homes. Ranging from saving for flexibility in design, this track can help you consider your own home and how to simplify it. Roads are as follows:

Simple and minimalist design of the house is enough - A house is minimalist and simple is a positive affirmation of "the luxury of simply" By this we mean that a simple home design begins with finding out how much you really need and what you can eliminate .. Luxury of sufficient means to face the fact that you really do not need eight-burner stove and a larger kitchen for the house. Forty years ago, the utility used to be a bad word in home design. In the 1950s rambler, the utility room is not really a showplace for our guests. But today, many utilitarian buildings such as warehouses and an old barn, is a highly desirable location for new housing and work space. They are designed for pure function for storage and industry, but this time they worked brilliantly for the open-plan living. They offer the luxury of living in a world apart.

simple, minimalist home is often a rectangular, sometimes square, and was always "enough," whether in terms of dormers, the number of bathrooms, or square recordings. At this point, we visit homes that reflect their owners choosing to live instead of images they want to present to the street. This design for "adequate" appear deceptively simple because they really grew out of a lot of careful decision making.

The ModVic House

Bruce and Melanie Rosenbaum -- also known as ModVic -- have not only created the most steampunked house ever, they are also opening it up for tours as part of the Sharon, Massachusetts Old House Tour on May 2nd.

Here's a sneak peak of the house -- there are many more images, projects, and how-tos at the online property showcase and the ModVic site.

The Kitchen

The Stove -- but wait!

The stove is modernized with a drop-in Miele stovetop!

The office

The Media Room -- I love the stained glass windows as wall art and the muted browns and greens.

The workroom (yes, there's a workroom & an office!)

ModVic is also sponsoring a Steapunk Form and Function Design Competition, with entrants exhibited at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation in Waltham MA from October 22, 2010 to May 10, 2011. Pretty neat!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Amazing Interior Design of Modern Duplex Penthouse

This duplex penthouse has an amazing corner position with dramatic diagonal views of the San Francisco’s downtown. These views are framed in discontinuous groupings of conventional double hung windows within openings that are painted in grey and blue colors. These openings visually blends with the actual skyline very well. There are two living zones in the duplex. A darker inner one, lined with natural materials – walnut paneling and banquettes upholstered in deep blue mohair – defines the entry, stairwell and second floor pool/guest room. A bright outer zone, lit by windows, defines the double height corner living/media room and kitchen/dining area on the first floor and the master bedroom suite above. It’s contrasting neutral palette of white and grey synthetic materials – concrete, fritted-glass, and stainless and powdercoated steel – focuses attention on the “sky zone” that frames city views.





Minimalist House Design of Wood


Example of minimalist design of the wooden houses. Design by http://minimalist-home-designs.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Minimalist House Plan Design by Craftsman


Simple and minimalist design house plans directly from the many houses have been built.

This has been one of the most popular of the Craftsman home design and shown here has been slightly modified from the plan first, modifications and improvements that have been suggested by different people who have built homes, so they are all very valuable as a result of practical experience. Although the picture shows the patch walls and foundations of field stone, the design lends itself quite as easily to a wall of brick or stone, or even for shingles or clapboards, if a wooden house as desired.

Outside the kitchen at the back is only recommended if the house built in this country, because in that city would not be necessary. In such a farmhouse outside the kitchen because it affords the easiest place for outdoor work such as laundry and ironing, canning, preserving and other tasks much less tedious if done in the open. The position of the chimney at the rear of the house to allow the stove to be placed on the porch he was to use it. This house was designed so that the kitchen in the vicinity may be added to or removed, as desired, without making any difference to the overall plan. Plan of the lower story shows the composition of ordinary open Craftsman houses. The entrance opens into the small entries are filtered from the living room by portieres weight, so no draft from the front door is felt on the inside.

Home Design Ideas Home Design Ideas

Home design interior: Outside the living room wall is a fireplace and bookshelves settings, as shown in the picture. A large table was placed in the middle, settle for it by coming back and facing the fire.
Floor Plans minimalist home design

Floor Plans simple home design