The Lover's Chair (by @baekdal) #design Design Art Cartoons Cars About Follow RSS Advertise Search The Lover's Chair - /by @42concepts . Written by Thomas Baekdal | Tuesday, December 16, 2008 The talented Victor M. He is previously known for making the Loopita, which is a striking piece of furniture all but itself. (via Victor's portfolie) Follow: 42Concepts Brilliant Censorship Towel » The Eatable Cookbook » The Secret Forest Cabin, HemLoft » Indy Bag for iPad » A Heffalump Ate My Laundry » Roaarrrr!! The Real Power Nap » Iron, White panelling, Bookcase Wallpaper? Victorian Steampunk Wedding » Your Morning Mug of Coffee » WWII Navy Mines Furniture » A Cradle For Relaxation » Fioriness, Lamps in a Bottle » Bonjour Poupette » Turn Your Drawings into Stuffed Animals » Beautiful Richards' Trunks » MegaPhone for the iPhone » The Breakfast Express » Apple Campus 2 High-res Renderings » Paradise and The Floating Island » BookBook for iPhone - Wallet and iPhone in one » Android Heroes and Villains » Tribeca 1930s Styled Lamps »
Kouichi Kimura Architects Stun With Black-White Contrast The wicked folks from Kouichi Kimura Architects have done it again. This time they managed to impress us with a house that featurers a black exterior and a contrasting white courtyard that gets the eye. Highly modern, with some rooms dark and other rooms light, the house features the minimalist theme like a lot of Japanese architecture these days. Amazing Architecture of Norway | Travel List Photo and Resorts In 2005, Norway initiated a massive 15-year agenda to generate more tourism. The government turned to architects and designers to concept and build tourist routes and architectural rest stops and other property to enhance the experience of the stunning Norwegian landscape. The projects span from the southern town of Jaeren to the northern tip of Varenger. The ongoing project has been aptly named, The National Tourist Routes In Norway, and features an array of architects including Margrete Friis, Peter Zumthor, PUSHAK arkitekter, Code Arkitektur, Manthey Kula, Snøhetta AS, and Jensen and Skodvin to name a few. via
15 Killer Offices by Tech Companies The Architecture. The construction. The systems. The layout & design inside. 15. Somehow they managed to make their office as 'cute' as their website. Images by Dustin Diaz via Officesnapshots.com 14. The most killer office in Cal ? via Blizzard.com 13. In 2008 the Freshview team, makers of Campaign Monitor, set out to create the ultimate office for startup developers. via Campaign Monitor 12. Yada yada yada, Groupon is hugely successful - ok now checkout Micheal's room! Images via Businessinsider.com 11. Dropbox has grown to become one of the top companies to come out of YCombinator. via Dropbox and TechCrunch 10. 37Signals Chicago, Illinois The 37Signals team went with an 'inwardly focused' office layout for their new office; freshly built in summer 2010. via 37Signals 9. A company that makes architectural software should have a pretty damn good office. Taken by Jeff Goldberg at Esto Photography 8. Unlimited vacation time. via HackingNetflix 7. via Officesnapshots.com 6. via officesnapshots.com
Japanese Interior Decorating - A Simple, Sophisticated Style Japanese interior decorating. If you are looking for Asian decorating, or an Oriental interior design style, why not concentrate on a Japanese theme? Japanese interior design is a super look for a modern home - sleek, sophisticated and beautiful... Oh, and don't forget - very calming and practical too... ...so why not check it out today... I help you through the essentials, to get the look in your own home... Understanding the Look Japanese-influenced interior design is a wonderful look for any home. Japanese interior design is certainly a very specific look... And you may need to spend a little time and trouble, tracking down suitable or authentic furnishings, to get the look. But the results will definitely be worth it. A Japanese interior decorating style is very modern and sophisticated – but very relaxing, and easy to live with. There are really some very beautiful Japanese objects and art works that you will love to bring into your home - and make it feel unusual... Walls and Color Windows
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 Tutorial: How to make a Fabric Headboard In my master bedroom, I wanted an extra large headboard that would make a statement.Here are my instructions on how to make a fabric headboard…not just any fabric headboard...you’ll see. Step 1: Find fabric that you love! I found this fabric at my favorite fabric store called Home Fabrics and Rugs. It cost 5.99 a yard, and I bought 10 yards. (I still have some left over, but we’ll just play it safe and say it cost me $59.00 for the fabric. Step 2: Measure your space. Go big or go home right!?!? Step 3: Divide your space into squares. Step 4: Buy 2 sheets of thin backer board and cut them PRECISELY the right size. Step 5: Buy some foam and cut it into precisely the right size. Step 6: Cut the fabric. Step 7: Upholster every square. I’m not going to lie, this part was very frustrating. We had to HOT GLUE to fabric onto the boards and then the staples would go through. We also made pencil marks on the back sides of the boards to use as guides of how far to pull the fabric. Step 8. Step 10.
7 Principles Of Japanese Interior Design - Spacious Planet Japanese interior design is not easy to define. It encompasses both traditional Japanese design and modern. Japanese interior design also incorporates countless styles and design elements that are not easy to draw into a single definition. However, there are several principles that are common features of Japanese interior design: 1. FlexibilityEfficient use of resources is a fundamental part of Japanese culture. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Fusuma(襖) Fusuma are Japanese sliding panels that are typically made of wood and paper or cloth. ShojiShoji are Japanese screens made with a wood frame and panes of translucent paper. Tatami(畳) Tatami are traditional Japanese floors made of rice straw mats. Tokonoma (床の間)A Tokonoma is a alcove that is used in reception rooms such as tea ceremony rooms. For more information check out: TatamiShoji ScreensJapanese Interior DesignInterior Design digg If you enjoyed this article please link it.