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Various types of Petra are available: 90 ° opening door, 180 ° opening doors and internal shear walls. All doors can be made of eight children of a national wood like walnut or chestnut finish combined with 8 handles like red or purple. With all the combinations Petra interior doors can fit as a classic modern interior. Petra New Collection of interior doors Äcem is inspired by the past, but built for the future. Äcem has more than 50 years in the wood work so that all doors are made from clean wood. Although several models have been mated with a cement finish and innovative non-grip handles are highlighted with contrasting colors.
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I'm not sure if you would say this belonged in a ship and it is certainly not a galley, but the nautical details in this photo add to the pure charm of this small kitchen. It must be because I am by the sea atm that I am drawn to this! To me it seems the perfect solution for holiday living - it has everything you need. And what about those chops and sausages you ask? That's what the BBQ is for!
Off to the beach with the first mate!
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Lago storage unit can be positioned horizontally or vertically and can be combined in various ways to make children’s bedroom is perfect. In addition to a variety of colors that give way to the freedom of imagination fantasy. With Lago planning a children’s bedroom, ultra modern not only easy but also very fun. Lago always great when it comes to style and ultra modern furnitur. As furniture, kitchen, bedroom furnitur for their children are eligible for is called “the children truly goods. As usual with their furniture, you can break all the boundaries of form and the standard of seriousness.
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This modern house design is the results of an additions and alterations project of Oliver Residence in Seaforth, New South Wales. The renovation project involved important reconfigurations to the existing dwelling, including a new formal entry lobby at the upper level with direct access to the open plan living area, the creation of a new full length deck to the upper level with integrated sun shading, new master ensuite and walk in robe, new bathrooms, general facade upgrades and building remodelling.
The result is a substantial family home with a single design aesthetic that readily accommodates indoor, outdoor living and encourages constant interaction with the phenomenal view.
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If you are looking for a beds which are simple in its structure, but extremely versatile for any environmental necessity, Romeo Beds designed by Italian furniture house Meritalia will be suits to satisfy your wish. Romeo beds are designed in wholly personally characterized models, whether it is with headboards or backsides, either soft or stiff, [...]
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It's a party! Online shelter magazine, Rue has launched today and it's gorgeous! The magazine's talented co-founders, Anne Sage of The City Sage and Crystal Gentilello of Plush Palete were joined by Managing Editor Alaina Kaczmarski and Market Editor Caitlin Flemming, of the blogs Live Creating Yourself and Sacremento Street.
In her first Editor's Letter Crystal writes, "Fueled by our misson to bring the inclusive nature of blogging to a magazine, the Rue team took a leap of faith with our adventure." And aren't we glad they did? Congratulations ladies, you have worked so hard to get to this moment!
The first issue is full of amazing articles and images featuring some of the most talented in the design industry. Vincent Wolf. Woodson & Rummerfield. Mary Douglas Drysdale. Grant K. Gibson. Heather Clawson. Emily Henderson. And so much more!
Take a peek at Rue for yourself
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I'll either look back at this post fondly or with egg on my face but I have a feeling that red is going to be the Color of the Year in 2011. What do I base this on? It's certainly not any market research but I have been noticing & admiring the color red lately. I emphasize the "admiring" part as I've never been one to care for red and if I'm starting to like it that must mean something (or, nothing at all!) The red beadchandelier is from Julia Edelmann's design studio in Chicago. You may remember the previous version in turquoise. (I've forgotten who designed this chandelier)
Here's the new Rose Line lamp from CB2 - they chose a red cord. Below is a bar arrangement styled by Ken Chrzastek of Chicago's Mecox Gardens. I think Ken creates the best store vignettes ever and if he's drawn to an all red bar palette...
So, what do you think? Could it be RED or am I totally off-base?
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I'm in a philosophical mood today. Yesterday on NPR's Morning Edition, Jessica Queller, author of Pretty is What Changes, talked about her personal journey after learning she had the BRCA breast cancer gene. She referenced a line from a Stephen Sondheim's song - "Pretty is what changes, what the eye arranges is what is beautiful." I happened to be combing through "blog pictures yet to be posted" at the time, and after the interview was finished, my mind wandered back to design. What makes something beautiful? What makes it pretty? Why might you and I look at the same room and have two different reactions? And, does it matter - since it's our eyes that "arrange what is beautiful."
Timothy Whealon
designer Julio Quinones
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This weekend I'm hoping to start-and-finish a cushion for a small bench. The fabric is a white and gray leopard spot that I bought from Pink Wallpaper's Designer's Attic back in October. The gorgeous image of Elvira Manrique de Lara's home from Nuevo Estillo will be my subtle reminder this weekend to get going! (Although I think those chairs are covered in a cheetah print?)
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First, a huge thank you to Lauren of Pure Style Home for including my pepto-pink "master" bath redo in her guest blogger Before & After series. Why the word revealed in this post title? Well, I still can't believe I actually showed just how bad the condition of this bathroom was before doing something about it.(I promise the peeling paint thing happened mostly all at once...) Go here to see the full post on Lauren's blog - including a cost breakdown. Thank you Lauren!
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A new headquarters office for Facebook in Palo Alto, California have been designed by San Francisco based interior design firm Studio O+A. A new headquarters that facilitates interaction and connection, reflecting the company’s mission as a social networking website provider.Formerly a laboratory facility for high-tech manufacturer Agilent Technologies, the 150,000-square-foot structure at Palo Alto’s Stanford Research Park brings together more than 700 employees originally scattered throughout 10 locations in and around downtown Palo Alto.
The design of the space relied heavily on input from the users, appropriate for a flatly structured company that weights every employee’s opinion equally. O+A designers interviewed employees about what they wanted from their new headquarters.
The Facebook platform was used to conduct company-wide polls about design decisions, post construction photos and updates, and keep everyone informed of the thought process behind the project. An advisory board of employees from every department collaborated with the design team on the design process, from space planning to finishes to final move coordination.
Because the new facility houses employees coming from various locations, the company wanted to maintain each division’s distinct identity. The design takes its inspiration from the patchwork nature of Facebook users and employees, bringing together seemingly disparate elements to form a cohesive pattern and using color and interior spacing to create neighborhoods within the open plan space.
The company’s executives sit in central areas, accessible to all employees. Large lounges and open spaces provide venues for the community to come together. A kitchen and café continue Facebook’s tradition of providing gourmet meals to staff at all hours, while drinks and snacks are available at micro-kitchens throughout the headquarters.
Reflecting employees’ desire for a green headquarters, the facility is the first commercial project completed under Palo Alto’s 2008 Green Building Ordinance, making extensive use of existing architectural features, recycling millwork from the original lab, and repurposing industrial components for post-industrial use. Other sustainable features include high recycled-content carpet and energyefficient lighting.
The design goal for the new facility was to maintain the history and raw aesthetic of the building and create a fun dynamic appropriate for the company’s youthful staff. Many walls and spaces are left unfinished: employees are encouraged to write on the walls, add artwork, and move furniture as needed, allowing the building to evolve continuously.
An opportunity to experience a room by Mary Douglas Drysdale is not to be missed. Last Friday I had the chance to do just that at the Richmond Symphony Designer Showhouse. Mary designed the living room with a nod to America's past and an eye to the future. It is an unparalled combination of bold pieces and subtle, meaningful details. The result is an elegant, seamless room that is both welcoming and stunning.
A Great Dane sculpture by Mark Perry is the focal point above the fireplace - unexpected and enjoyable all at once.
A curved settee is paired with a monochromatic graphic pillow. The seating in the room was enveloped in Sandra Jordan's alpaca and curved and straight lines were balanced throughout the space. Artwork subtly referenced our nation's past and its future direction.
Here's Mary with the uber talented Tobi Fairley who created a stunning Stair Hall with traditional furniture treated with modern painted finishes and fabrics. I loved the color palette too - light blues with accents of red. 
My dear friend Anne with Mary - who was the epitome of graciousness. You may have noticed the bare feet. Depending on the shoes you had, the protective foot coverings could be a bit slippery. But this brings me to another element of Mary's design - pattern. The gorgeous patterned cognac floor with light and dark accents (hard to see in my photos) and the pattern on the curtains were designed by Mary. Tom Hickey of Rising Tide Inc. is the decorative artist that beautifully executed the floor design.
Located in the hills of Oakland, California, this contemporary house is absolutely stunning architecture. Finished by Kanner Architects, the Oakland House is aimed to take advantage of the amazing landscape of the San Francisco bay. The house is carefully perched in the hills with unobstructed views of the surrounding nature. This family residence is built with an amazing exterior design that combines glass panel and strong concrete foundation, providing plenty of natural light and safety. The house consists of several rooms; the master bedroom becomes the center piece that is surrounded by four bedrooms, living room and kitchen. The second floor is used for glass garage and secondary bedrooms. The house structures are connected by a glass bridge spans a bamboo garden, providing dramatic visual impact. This house is mostly finished in calm white color, which makes it looks even more beautiful and highlights the structure, exterior and interior design.
