The Contemporary Hillside House by SB Architects. The Contemporary Hillside House by SB Architects Designed by San Francisco-based SB Architects, an international firm well-known for the design of site-sensitive resort and mixed-use projects around the world, and built by well-known green builder McDonald Construction & Development, this home is a statement of what is possible combining “high design with high sustainability.” Nestled in the hills of Mill Valley, California, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, Hillside House has just received certification as the first LEED for Homes Platinum custom home in Marin County, and one of only a handful in Northern California.
Photograpghy by Mariko Reed. The four-story home – clad with beautiful, sustainable Western Red Cedar siding – is set on a steep hillside site that provides for a very vertical design with living and private zones situated on multiple separate floors. About Richard Barker Adelto Love Interior Design & Exotic Travel? Small Attic Loft Apartment In Prague.
The design of this modern loft conversion located in Prague, Czech Republic uses natural materials such as stone, brick and wood to enhance the flat and angular surfaces. Designed by architect Dalibor Hlavacek, the two-storey attic loft makes good use of limited floor space. The living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom are on the lower floor. The upper gallery, accessible via staircase and a steel footbridge, creates an intimate space for the study, which can also be used as a second bedroom. Via: ArchDaily.
Discarded Drawer Dressers by Entwurf-Direkt. German studio Entwurf-Direkt was established in 2001 from the desire to create a shop/event/art venue; a space that could be used both as an art studio and as a shop open to the public providing unusual furniture, exhibitions, lecture series, discussions as well as other events. Their furniture is built in cooperation with a couple of young carpenters and each piece is unique and made in close collaboration with the clients. Entwurf-Direkt’s Per Schumann explains the idea behind using old drawers: I have always been fascinated by all things used or discarded; in particular, old drawers are just “my thing.” They are the mute servants that help us through our daily lives, containing all kinds of secret things or just bric-a-brac.
Drawers that stand out for their attractive craftsmanship or else for their being slightly bizarre or telling us a story or two, reflecting life in all its facets. These dressers kind of remind me of Tejo Remy’s chest of drawers. Would You Buy a 10 Foot Wide Home for $849,000? Located in the heart of Cole Valley, a small neighborhood in San Francisco, California, this two-story contemporary home was built in 2004. The 1,030 square foot residence features two bedrooms, one bathroom and a half, and is only 10 foot wide! Originally offered at $1 million, the asking price has been slashed by $151,000 a few days ago, and the property is now sale pending!
Photos courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty Source: Sotheby’s International Realty Click any photo to see a larger image - Use buttons or j/k/arrow keys to navigate through the articles. DIY Heat-Up Snuggly Brown Owls. Life» DIY Heat-Up Snuggly Brown Owls One of the best things about this time of year is cuddling up next to the fire with a good book or a great movie.
Warm as toast on a cold winter's night. But what do you do when it's time for the long ol' trek up to bedfordshire? Racing up the stairs, wriggling out of your clothes and flinging them onto the floor as you dive into ice cold sheets, teeth chattering away as you go! If, like me, you were made for warmer climates, you'll love these snuggly, warm owls. You just pop them in the microwave before bed, slip them between the sheets & spoon them all night long. I've made mine as Christmas gifts for littlies and oldies alike. To make your own Snuggly Brown Owl, you will need- 1. First- Draw your basic owl shape onto a piece of A4 paper. Separate the layers & sew two white felt circles onto one piece of your fabric. Next you'll need to hand sew two smaller black circles on as pupils & a little yellow diamond as a nose. DIY Month: Home Decor Ideas from Our Favorite Bloggers - iVillage. 25 Cool Ideas To Display Family Photos On Your Walls.
Family portrait by Lori Andrews (via designcrushblog) We all have family photos that we love. Most of them live well in photo albums but the best of them could and should be displayed throughout the house. It’s one of those things that add a personal touch of coziness to any interior decor. Besides, nowadays there are so many cool ways to display them that your family photos could even become a real design element. Some time ago we’ve already shown you a bunch of cool ideas how you can hang your photos and art in creative ways. Today is the day when we’re going to specify and show you amazing ideas to organize family photos on your walls.
Displaying pictures could be challenging but we can and will make the process more easy for you. Mixed and matched family photos Family photo heart display Family photo ladder Family photo tree Family photos above your sofa Family photo clocks Family photos around tv Family photos on wires Modern family photo tree Family photos on the whole wall (via pinterest)