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All-in-One Modular Fold Out Living Room Furniture Set

All-in-One Modular Fold Out Living Room Furniture Set
This incredible all-in-one furniture set from Matroshka is still looking for funding – so if you want to have one you might need to become an investor. Named after Russian nesting dolls, this remarkable furniture collection packs down to just 13 square feet but includes: bookshelves, a double bed, corner couch, dinner table, four stools, working space, drawers, a wardrobe and additional storage. Whether or not these are ever mass-produced this great step-by-step furniture photo shoot should at least inspire do-it-yourselfers to think about how you can create your own highly portable and yet remarkably simple modular furniture sets to suit your own spatial needs:

Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover... & Elements of Style Blog If you drove by this house in Bedford, NY renovated by Alisberg Parker Architects you’d probably expect the interior to be chock full of traditional classics, right? I really do enjoy a home that has a traditional architectural exterior (and interior- notice all thought molding and trim painted over glossy white) paired with really modern furniture. It’s so unexpected. And that pool house? But I alos love that this design team is capable of doing funky traditional decor as well.

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Jessica Helgerson Interior Design Modern Small Apartment With Delightul Details Advertisement Looking planning solutions for tight spaces? Development of a small apartment with a modest surface is always a challenge for anyone. The experience and professionalism of designers, but also the original concept, creativity and imagination put their stamp on the work done over time. Economy, functionality and privacy describe perfectly this project. Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture (JPDA) find a great solution to transform a sixth floor small home office studio from East Village neighbourhood in New York into an area both functional and aesthetically attractive. It displays interesting features that range from the floor plan and sculpted-wooden volume that contrasts very well with beautiful minimalist furniture. Design Team: Jordan Parnass, Darrick Borowski, Danny Orenstein, Sean KarnsPhotography: Frank Oudeman, Sean Karns

Wall Decals inspired by Mother Nature - WALLTAT.com Wall Decals have been creating quite the buzz lately and more and more people are using them to decorate and transform everything from living rooms, kids rooms and nurseries, even bathrooms and glass. The designs are fun and installation is a breeze. However, as you are searching for your perfect design it is important to note that not all wall decals are created equal. Here are a few things to consider when purchasing wall decals online Size of Wall Decal: this seems like an obvious one but be sure to review the dimensions of your product with the picture shown. Creative and Clever Anti-Smoking Ads Here is a selection of creative and clever anti-smoking ads … KellyKAshcraft lucaszoltowski vartcn Smoking kills danielslee Clear Marketing Communications Chi & Partners, London, UK Advertising Agency: BDDP Unlimited, Paris, France Advertising Agency: Neogama BBH, Brazil Advertising Agency: Draftfcb Kobza, Wien, Austria Advertising Agency: CHI&Partners, London, UK Voici une sélection de publicités créatives et intelligentes anti-tabac …

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design | I love Jessica Helgerson’s Interior Design. Her interiors are typically clean and uncluttered. For any project, her goal is to ensure that the fundamental design and the materials are classic, long lasting, and appropriate to the building and its period. The house is an interesting experiment in reduction and reuse not only because it is only 540 square feet or because it was remodeled using nearly exclusively reclaimed materials, but because the building itself is now being recycled for the fourth time. When Jessica and Yianni bought the property in late 2008, they decided to remodel it without adding to the existing footprint. I love Jessica Helgerson’s interior design. Their first step was to redesign the interior for maximum space efficiency. Despite its size, the house is welcoming and comfortable and nearly every weekend it is full of family and friends coming from Portland to enjoy a day in the countryside. — Melina Divani Melina Divani is the owner and creator of Decoholic.org.

The 10 best treks in the world - travel tips and articles These 10 classic treks are for serious walkers. All of them require a sturdy pair of lungs, fit legs and a good amount of preparation. However, if you choose to go on any of these trails then you will be rewarded with experiences that last a lifetime. In no particular order: 1. Image by Jean-Baptiste Bellet This demanding 15- day (168km, 104mi) slog through Corsica is legendary for the diversity of landscapes it traverses. 2. Image by funkz This 33km (20mi) ancient trail was laid by the Incas and is currently traversed by thousands each year. 3. Image by Crazy Joe Devola ‘The land of the Dogon people’ is one of Africa’s most breathtaking regions. 4. Image by lampertron Reaching a height of 5,545m (18,193ft) at Kala Pattar, this three-week trek is extremely popular with those who want to be able to say, ‘I’ve been to the base of the world’s highest mountain’. 5. Image by Chandramohan Burly V Fewer folk trek on the Indian side of the world’s greatest mountain range. 6. Image by brewbooks 7. 8.

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