Sky Garden House. I think one of the reasons that many are skeptical about environmental design is because they think its terribly complex and costly.
It does take a bit more effort on the front end, but it's definitely not rocket science. This architecture by Guz Architects is a wonderfully developed minimalistic design with a curvilinear flare that really brings out the organic coverings. I'm most impressed with how design facilitates the needs of the plants and shrubs located throughout the house. See more at Guz Architects. Soft as a Rock (by @baekdal) #design. Rocks, stones and pebbles have been used as decorative objects since... well... the stone age actually.
But, rocks are usually a bit hard to be around. They often look cool, but you wouldn't exactly hug one - until now! Stephanie Marin is the creator of these amazing looking stones, which is actually very soft and comfortable cushions. Made of 100% virgin wool no less - although I have absolutely no idea what makes wool "virgin"... was it never used before? Or is it from sheep that have never had sex? Update: See also Ronal Jordaan's Rock Cushions (much better looking than the ones above) Follow: 42Concepts. Beds in Bedrooms: 10 Furniture Pictures Set in Real Spaces.
Until you get the bed in the bedroom, it may look contemporary, cozy and cool but might ultimate mismatch your interior space.
As these ten pictures illustrate, furniture design is not just about the bed-as-object but about the bedrooms-as-context in which these designs are placed. Presotto Italia presents these design ideas in a gallery context. On the plus side, this helps a potential purchaser to evaluate a bed as part of a large whole before buying one. On the down side, you have to remain realistic: does your own home bedroom interior design – from the architecture and colors right down to the decor – look as impressive as the ones in these photos?
Will a rounded headboard or entirely circular frame match with right-angle bedroom walls? One Size and Style Fits All, or None? Seriya108. Nest Rest: Huge Hanging Birdhouse-Shaped Hut for Humans. Tree house meets bird house, with a dash of hammock thrown into the mix.
While it is not large enough to house the amenities of a true tree home, it is certainly a step up from a simple outdoor couch or recliner – and can be hung at a variety of heights. The resemblance goes more than skin deep, with a woven wood-like structure that parallels the way in which nests are built in nature. ? The result is a semi-enclosed, seclusion-granting space to relax that nonetheless breathes (though, to do so, sacrifices potential rain protection).
Almost as neat as the organic design by Dedon itself are the suggested implementations. Some are a bit fanciful, but others seem realistic assuming you have access to a large and sturdy tree. Tiny victorian cottage « Sharona Design. How to Think Like an Interior Designer. Not Just for Kids: 7 Space-Saving (& Adult-Sized) Loft Beds. Adults sometimes have trouble with the associations a bunk bed conjures to mind.
Lofting full-sized beds may be the best-kept secret when it comes to bedroom layouts: they can make room for entire desks or dressers below and represent a far cheaper alternative to moving apartments when you run out of space. Consider, for example, these stand-alone ideas and built-in solutions from via Remodelista. Minimalist metal ladders and railings can make a lofted sleeping area feel much less childish, while decorative touches can integrate an elevated portion of a bedroom without rendering it visually detached from core themes of material, color or decor. Of course, building out an entire section of a room is not a simple do-it-yourself project. There are other prefab solutions available, like ceiling-suspended beds that hang from heavy-duty supports tied in above (and reinforced by structural connections along adjacent walls).
21 Rooms in 1 Flat: Creative Space Saving Condo Design. On a budget in a big city, how do you work 350 square feet of apartment space into luxury living quarters?
Using a series of amazing space-saving strategies and mobile architectural elements, Gary Change converted his simple apartment-turned-condominium into a vast and varied place filled with twenty-one distinct, unique, useful and luxurious spaces. This fascinating experiment with transforming interior spaces includes a steam room, home cinema and many other high-end amenities not found in most living spaces of comparable seize. A series of sliding walls contain spaces within them but also hide drawers, shelves and other useful storage places for DVDs, CDs and other objects that normally displace interior space.
In short: they define space as walls but also double as doors and dividers. Fold-down desks and other fold-out design elements are another essential part of his space-saving strategy, converting empty space into seating, surfaces and beds as needed.