Building a climbing wall at the top of the stairs. When Christy and I lived in Somerville, just outside of Boston, our house had this great big open area on the third floor over the stairs. I just couldn't stop imagining an indoor climbing wall in this space; considering that in Boston you can only climb outdoors half the year, once winter came, I just started building. It took a couple of years to actually finish because a number of things got in the way (learning to kitesurf, getting a Ph.D. etc..), but once done, I absolutely loved being able to climb for 20-30 minutes everyday with almost no setup time. I obviously didn't take as many pictures as I should have, but you can get some sense of the project and how over-engineered it was. Before I attached the plywood panels, friends who came over would joke that if the house fell down, my climbing wall would be the last thing standing. We framed it out with 2x4s and 2x6s lag-bolted into the studs, and made a floating arch to avoid actually tapping into the joists.
14 of the Most Simple & Satisfying Indulgences for the Home. Fresh flowers, candles, that pricey but amazing-smelling hand soap... These are a few of the little "luxuries" that can make home life a little more satisfying. Despite the weather outside, the leaky rain gutters, or the crying child in the next room, finding pleasure in a simple little extravagance can make your days brighter and make you smile when you least expect it -- an effect that can go a long way. Today we're celebrating these happy pleasures and sharing 14 indulgences for the home that we hope you can enjoy, too.
After all, every household needs at least one guilty delight. 14 of the Most Simple But Satisfying Indulgences for the Home 1. Amanda Blake Soule, otherwise known as SouleMama, says fresh flowers are the big indulgence in her house. 2. "I’m a sucker for art books," admits Abbey Hendrickson of Aesthetic Outburst. 3. Don't underestimate the power of a refreshing scent. 4. 5. In most any room, a little green can be so pleasing. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Hug Chair by Ilian Milinov. A Chair for Clingy Lovers If you’ve ever had someone sit in your lap, you know that 15 minutes is about the max your legs can handle.
It’s really not fair. The Hug chair brings simple design and human gesture together for that extra time you want to sit with your significant other. When you’re away from your special someone the extra seat doubles as a convenient space, perfect for catching up on video chat. Designer: Ilian Milinov. My first project. A completely renovated first apartment. Pages Search Eames Lounge Chair, Barcelona Chair, Marble Tulip Tables - Exclusive at Rove Concepts Colorado real estate and homes Kim's personal links MY FAVOURITE DECOR SHOPS IN OTTAWA kitchen remodel in my last house my twin sister's mostly kid's rooms decor blog « WINKS | Main | Valerie and Alan's bathroom remodel » Friday Aug132010 A completely renovated first apartment Posted on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 by kim 540 Comments We received an email from Ron and it started off like this: "I'm 27 years old and live in Tel Aviv Israel, currently an industrial design student.
And some info on what went on after they had their way with their new apartment: "In short we re-did the whole place:Tore down the wall in the kitchen opening it up to the living room and dining area. I cannot even put into words how in awe I am of Ron's talent. And SO MUCH MORE after the jump. Reader Comments (540) Wow! 13 Aug 2010 | Mike The green bedroom is fabulous! Michelle Okay, that faucet/towel rack in the bathroom is genius! Erin Racu ab m. Creative Curved River Sinks Flow through Countertops.
Elkay has created a number of creative sinks for virtually any style or occasions, coming in a variety of shapes, styles and sizes for both residential and commercial use. The Mystic flowing sink, however, has to be their best yet. As shown above, this sink design curves and winds its way through a chosen surface. It can be set into something that is shaped like it is or can be set against the more standard rectangular surfaces found in most kitchens. It can be filled with ice, fruit and/or beverages for parties. Other sinks by Elkay come in all kinds of innovative forms with various purposes. Some are borderline kitch, shaped like things such as martini glasses which are great for parties but hard to envision in most homes.
Others have creative drying surfaces or other additional functions.