Double Garage Converted to Contemporary Home. It seems small spaces are what’s hot these days as we continuously encounter stunning projects revolving around the smallest of spaces including our personal favorite in the Hong Kong Domestic Transformer project.Earlier this week we took a look at beautiful garage to mini house transformation, and it appears as though this trend may be catching on as we feature another garage to mini house conversion.
French architectural firm Fabre | de Marien converted a small 441 square foot double garage into the perfect size residence for a single individual, and perhaps even a minimalist couple. The dwelling features all the necessary amenities including a shower room and its functionaries, the boiler, washing machine, a dressing room, a sofa/bed convertible when needed, an office, storage space, a staircase and a sleeping space above. Photography by Jérémie Buchholtz Via HomeDSGN. The Magic With Corks. 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.
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Christmas Craft Ideas - 50 Pics. I have exclusive invites for TouchOfModern.com, daily sales of modern designs. +-0 Humidifier Version 3 by Naoto Fukasawa Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen Therm-O by Manuel Desrochers NEA Intimate Massager by Lelo QLOCKTWO W by Biegert & Funk Meeting Knives by Mia Schmallenbach Silhouette, Floating Lamp by Angela Jansen Erosion II Dining Table by Joseph Walsh. Photos | The HemLoft. 31 Insanely Easy And Clever DIY Projects. Most 10 Of Everything. Erkan | On 20, Oct 2012 Creative packaging is regarded as one of the most commonly seen illustration of graphic design. Aside from showcasing relevant and essential product properties, details and facts, the packaging is now a fundamental sales instrument as most consumers choose a product with creative, eye-catching packaging design when deciding on which products to buy. Therefore, having a captivating and exceptional and unique package design will make it a major competitive edge for companies and suppliers.
The colors, illustration, typography and how items are wrapped and presented are just a few elements that designers need to pay attention to come up with an effective packaging which can impress the customers through it creativity. Here 10 eye-catching and informative pet product package designs for your inspiration. 10 – Ampro Bottle Ampro Bottle Designed by Ampro Design 09 – Birdy Juice (Concept) Birdy Juice Designed by Mats Ottdal, Norway. 08 – Rellana Wool Rellana Wool NYC Spaghetti. Piano stairs - TheFunTheory.com - Rolighetsteorin.se. A dream treehouse. I've always wanted a treehouse when I was a child but living in a city made it a little difficult.
Instead, we would built forts, tents or just crawl under the bed to play. It's weird right now but back then we really loved having those hideouts where nobody could find us. We could stay there for as long as we wanted. Telling horror stories and feeling like these were the safest places to be. But what happens if you're an adult and still dream of a treehouse? I did a little web research for treehouses all over the world and oh my what I found. Safe Arbor in Switzerland. Trillium. The enchanted forest. A modern, pitched roof treehouse. A treehouse morning. A dream treehouse. Those are just a few of many treehouses. Design for Life: Recycled Wine Bottle Tiki Torch. 08.09.09 | by Erik Anderson Whether it’s product branding, package design or projects for ourselves, we’re pleased when we find a solution that’s very effective and creative, while keeping resources to a minimum.
This idea is very inexpensive idea and it’s a great way to recycle a wine bottle. See how this simple idea inspired this brand and wine bottle design. It’s been a record year for mosquitoes here in Indianapolis, Indiana and I’d been wanting to add some Tiki-esque torches to the patio to combat the little buggers, and add a little ambiance. Here’s what you’ll need. Empty Wine Bottle (Use any bottle as long as it’s glass and the neck is 1” in diameter. Helpful Tools: Channellocks, adjustable wrench, hacksaw, power screwdriver, and a funnel. Safety Note: This is for outdoor use only. Building Instructions The Hanger Decide where you want to mount your Recycled Bottle Torch.
The Bottle Carefully and tightly wrap the 1/2-inch end of the Coupling with your Teflon Tape. Good Luck! -Erik. 10 Notable Staircases - Mental Floss. Staircases can be so much more than just a means of getting to the next floor. A staircase can be a work of art, a conversation piece, a place to meditate, or a historical marker. Floating on a Wall This floating staircase above by designer Jordi Vayreda looks dangerous, but the steps are made of steel welded to a thick beam inside the wall. The top of the wall can be used as a handrail for the upper half of the staircase. See more pictures and an explanation here . Hanging Spirals This design makes sweeping under the stairs easy!
Bookshelf Stairs Levitate Architects of London designed this bookshelf staircase to combine storage space with access to a loft bedroom. Staircase Drawers Another way to use stairs for extra storage is to put drawers in the risers. Alternating Stairs Gabriella Gustafson and Mattias Ståhlbom of TAF designed this unusual staircase for a private residence in Stockholm, Sweden. Step Up, Slide Down The Stairway as Art Stairs to Nowhere The Miraculous Staircase. Forget Airplanes, Travel Via Cloud: Floating Zeppelin Network by Tiago Barros. Images: Tiago Barros In a world where everything seems to operate at hyper-speeds (often at the expense of the environment), we're well aware of the apparent benefits behind such movements as "slow food" "slow cities" and "slow design.
" But what about "slow travel"? To answer that question, from New York-based architect Tiago Barros comes this oddly intriguing proposal for a network of huge inflatable clouds that travel from place to place, riding on the predominant winds. Funny enough, this design was an entry in a competition for a high-speed rail network. This project envisions a distinct approach towards moving around the United States being also a revival of the act of traveling. The project, dubbed "Passing Cloud," is inspired by the zeppelins of yesterday and features a conglomeration of high-tensile nylon balloons, supported on the inside by a stainless steel framework, all of which give the impression of an enormous cloud.
Efficient, punctual and common-sensical? Like this? Artist Crochets Fabulous Playgrounds for Children. Once upon a time, Japanese-born fiber artist Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam was exhibiting a large crochet sculpture in a gallery in Japan, when children started playing on the piece. Three years later, MacAdam completed her first large-scale crochet for kids.
The lovely, loopy play structures have been a hit ever since. The whimsical net structures offer children an explosion of color, texture and the bounciness of net — no cold metal or lifeless plastic here. Happiness ensues! In 1990, Toshiko and her husband, Charles MacAdam, established Interplay Design and Manufacturing in Nova Scotia, Canada, to develop the concept of play "sculptures" on a commercial scale. The structures are as strong as they are lovely to look at and rely upon specially designed net which is resilient and responsive to the slightest movement. The innovative designs allow tension to be maintained as the fiber stretches, ensuring safe play. This story was originally written for Treehugger. Related posts on MNN: Don't Throw That Old Pallet Away [35 PICS]
52 Totally Feasible Ways To Organize Your Entire Home. Creative Window Seat Ideas. Redesign your window to create a cozy corner to curl up in the sun. What would you wish for? For the second part here. "Flexible Love" Folding Chair. Victor - en bildblogg.