The best architects are building today’s eco homes, which means they are both beautiful and virtuous. In the wake of the Paris accord, perhaps 2016 will be the year when “green” is finally the new normal, in everything from lunch menus to homes. Yet top architects have for years been proving that eco-friendly does not have to mean unstylish. In a new book, New Eco Homes, Manel Gutiérrez identifies...
This futuristic home may soon turn into reality. Once completed, it will be the most expensive house in the history of Arizona. Inspired by the shape of a sea creature, the designe exposes the resident to wonderful 360° views out and down on all sides. The total area planned for the house is 1,500 square meters, including 180 square meters dedicated to a salon, the main one. With six bedrooms, eight...
All of us would like to have in our home one or more pieces of furniture, which are unique, something that nobody else can buy or replicate. One of the easiest ways to have in your house an object, which will leave your guests speechless is to do it yourself! They will ask you where they can buy it and you’ll be able to proudly say “nowhere, it’s a unique piece” Let go your creativity: sometimes...
Here is a special selection of useful DIY creative design ideas for your bedroom. If your bedroom looks old and without interesting elements, it’s time for renovation, then this post is perfect for you! First, well consider your room and think about what is the most important thing in it. Old wooden doors, wall paintings, books, shelves, different mosaics or collages of photographs are just some of...
With a little imagination and our suggestions your dream bedroom can meet your expectations. When decorating a new house, bedroom usually is not on the list of priorities, but this the room where you fill up your batteries, so it needs to be set up as your personal heaven. When decorating, you need to pay attention to the design of each detail. Wood, in its natural form, can meet the need of a beautiful...
Spring is coming soon and it will bring along the colours and lights characteristic of this amazing season. We can bring the same colours and brightness into our homes. You can use fabrics in pastel shades, together with light and clear nuances or soft colors with great contrast at the same time. Here are some examples of how you can make your home look bright and welcoming, both for you and your family,...
Marble is a natural material often used in the finishing of houses. Here are the main reasons: - It looks beautiful - It's resistant - It lasts for a very long time - It increases the value of a house It can be used in several rooms and for different purposes: as a floor, in the bathroom as a sink, in the dining room as a table or in the kitchen as resistant and pratical tops to prepare food. Marble is...
Choosing colours to renovate your home walls or for a brand new house, may seem very diffcult sometimes but, if you follow these suggestions, it will be much easier! First of all, remember that there are no scientific rules to choose and match colours. Follow your taste and try not to make a potpourri of tints. Before you decide what colour you'd like to use, it's good to know that there are three...
Bedroom looking a little bland? These 11 snazzy projects take less than an hour. 1. Wooden Tray A wooden tray is a must-have for in-bed snackers. Load it up with snacks, coffee, and books, and it's a handy way to bring your morning essentials into the bedroom with you. All you need is some wood, hardware, and stain, and you'll be lazing around in bed in no time! 2. Gilded Sconce Need a light? A...
Creating a perfect lounge: 6 ideas for a practical, beautiful and functional space for everyday life, relaxation and family moments. The living room is the most used area in our home, where we spend time watching TV, relaxing or receiving our guests. To furnish the best possible way our living room there are necessary elements that you can not renounce: a comfortable sofa, a bookshelf, a coffee table and...
