An Eco-Friendly Apartment in New York City. A New York City family of five outgrew their Chelsea loft and instead of moving decided to purchase the identical apartment above theirs and merge the two.
The owners brought in Design Development NYC to oversee the construction of the eco-friendly renovation and they incorporated a number of health-conscious systems and sustainable materials and with the help of architecture studio wUNDERground and Damon Liss Design handling the interiors, the family got the healthy urban home they desired. Both apartments were gutted and the work began to reconfigure the 3,600 square feet of space.
The bottom floor was transformed into the public living spaces, including a large eat-in kitchen, a playroom, and a living/dining room. The upstairs features a study, laundry room, three children’s bedrooms, and a master suite. CityProof windows were installed along the exterior facing the street to improve thermal performance, as well as to help minimize noise. Home Design Board. Home Dream Home - Part 4. Turn these ideas into reality and transform your house into a home.
For more inspiration check our previous collection. 23 super creative repurposed items. Small Cool 2012. U.S. Winner Daniel's Amazing Bones Daniel's 614 square foot home is full of DIY goodness, NYC style. Located in Brooklyn, it is "one of those elusive NYC apartments that was rough around the edges but had amazing bones". Willing to make bold design choices, he's created a home on a budget that makes the most of the vintage details of the apartment while still feeling contemporary. One lesson to take away from Daniel's small scale home is to always keep an open mind so you can see the possibilities instead of just the drawbacks. View Daniel's Entry » International Winner Geoff's Southern Exposure Studio Congratulations to Geoff, our International Division winner for 2012 with his sunny small space in Vancouver, Canada! From his clean and organized styling of a pint sized kitchen (with cabinets that many renters will recognize!)
View Geoff's Entry » We're On the Hunt for Small, Cool Homes Good things come in small packages! Home Decorating - Design And Ideas. If you enjoy in good wine and you didn’t trow away the old corks you can create interesting home gadgets that are both interesting and creative.
Home decorating can be improved using one of the 25 home ideas with corks we presented here. You don’t need to spend money for your home, you can easily recycle and reuse the old corks for coasters, maths and much more. Stamps Thread Spool Corks Wreath Magnetic Cork Planters Cork Ball Key Chains Coasters Cork Letter Placecard Holders. High Functioning Coat Hooks.
Back in Los Angeles, any old coat rack or a few hooks by the door would do.
Most of us would just toss a jacket in the back of the car in the winter months. But here in Vermont we need a little more. Many of the vernacular farm houses I visit have at least a half dozen hooks per person lined up in their mud rooms. My wife and I each will have several different coats, jackets and vests in play all winter long. Add to that assorted scarves, hats and gloves, several of each for both of us, and your average coat rack doesn’t stand a chance. Materials, for each hanger you'll need: One cleaned or refinished paint can. 2 screws long enough to reach into wall studs. Tools: Long handled screwdriver or screw gun with sufficient extensions to reach bottom of can.
Step one: With the handle in a horizontal position, layout and make 2 small mounting holes at the top and bottom of the can within an inch or less of the edge. Step two: locate and mark stud position on wall for upper screw position. The 20 Most Awkward Ad Placements Ever. Vintage Decor in an Industrial Loft. Brilliant Stairs photos. Sometimes All You Need Is A Little Inspiration to Keep Rolling.