Luxury Bath

LUXURY BATHROOM FURNITURE

Hitting the ladder made with stainless steel curved shapes, as well as LED outdoor lighting that highlights every inch of this jewel.

CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR DESIGN

Equipped with an automatic filling system, seat heating, as well as advanced features such as automated self-cleaning is ideal for those who demand the most out of your bathtub. And the same 'also available entirely steel.

The European Furniture Fair 2010: between design and style

The European Furniture Fair 2010: between design and style

The 49th edition of the Salone del Mobile in Milan this year will also see the participation of Europe . For the latest news from Europe this year are numerous and mainly including the bedroom closet.

Prestigious collaborations with famous Italian designers who have allowed the creation of beds at the same time sophisticated and functional. Some news that will be present at the Show:

MODERN FURNITURE

The organization of space is essential, particularly in environments where children are forced to decide, in the bedroom , a closet is a function of the primary objectives. L ' corner wardrobe intelligently solves problems of space, optimizing and making best use of every inch helpful. We see the gallery.

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Aura and Cross (Design Tormen Luke ) are two beds with simple lines feature points on the head lights, attention to detail and search for harmony between aesthetics and practicality.

Designer Fausto Boscariol are the bed Feeling , presented this year with a new silky fabric, and Kalos , the sinuous bed and separate from the lights led guidelines to enable a comfortable reading lying in bed and without fatigue view. Feeling, in particular, is characterized by the mechanism of the central arms and lumbar support that allow to take a correct position while reading.

As for the cabinets, to underline is the presence of the new shade tobacco, a strong flavor and color that combines well with any situation of furniture.

MODERN BATHTUB INTERIOR IDEAS

MODERN BATHTUB INTERIOR IDEAS

And 'soft lines, unique design and extremely functional. It's called ego and this is one, to say the least, dramatic and daring bathtub made by designer Luca Veer.

Ego arises from the need to combine the refinement and elegance with the comfort and well being of body and mind. The design transmits natural, style and simplicity.

Raises an important attempt to create a close dialogue between the shapes and volume flexible workforce, not without a particular attachment to the concept of beauty and purity.

LUXURY INTERIOR BATHTUBE IDEAS

And 'soft lines, unique design and extremely functional. It's called ego and this is one, to say the least, dramatic and daring bathtub made by designer Luca Veer.

Ego arises from the need to combine the refinement and elegance with the comfort and well being of body and mind. The design transmits natural, style and simplicity.

Raises an important attempt to create a close dialogue between the shapes and volume flexible workforce, not without a particular attachment to the concept of beauty and purity.

LUXURY INTERIOR BATHTUBE IDEAS

Made of Natural Acrylic Stone is enriched by excellent transparency and resistance to stains as only a few pieces of furniture in the bathroom today can afford . Unlike other areas normally used in the establishment of accessories for the bath , the Natural Acrylic Stone does not absorb stains or odors, and the surface can be cleaned simply with warm water.

Homes Are Made For Living

Homes Are Made For Living

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I am constantly amazed that it is becoming more and more popular to build houses with dining rooms larger than the living room. Men if you don’t help your wife shop for your new house plan you are liable to end up with a house like mine! My dining room is 200 sq feet larger than my living room. A room which I eat in only on Thanksgiving and every 3rd Christmas is larger thanthe room where my family LIVES!

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How did I let this happen! I would suggest that you not only look at the placement of the living area in your plan but that you calculate the square footage dedicated to each and allow for at least a 2:1 ratio dedicated the most used room in your home. A larger ratio makes sense for everyone it allows you to have the guys over and watch a and it gives the wife room for that “book club” she has been planning to start. People don’t make memories in the foyer, or the sitting room, make sure your family has the living you plan to share for years to come.

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It seems that every week there is a new piece of antique furniture in my home. As a matter of fact just last week my $2,000 Lazy boy was explicably replaced by an 18th century park bench, and I can assure that bench does about as much for my back as a sitting on the pavement in my driveway. Not only have all of my comforts been replaced but my 2,000 sq foot house won’t hold it all any more. After doing several calculations I am convinced that I need at least 4,284 square feet in my new home but I was unsure where to find that. Fortunately some websites are offering new not antique house plans for reasonable prices. I have been amazed as I have looked through thousands of plans online how many options there are for me. I was able to search through huge databases of plans by square footage, number of rooms, and other special features.

Men it is time for us to get involved in the process. I know shopping isn’t our thing but, we can make life much easier if we get involved in the process. Maybe this Christmas you should surprise your wife by offering to “shop” together and go with her to houseplancentral.com too to look for a new house together. You can let her pick out the perfect foyer, dinning room and breakfast nook while you look for great storage space, media rooms, and closets to hold all of her stuff!

Kevin Carden is a publisher of several stock house plan websites and informational resources, the most famous being www.houseplancentral.com . House Plan Central has a large collection of home plans and unique house plans in many different architectural styles, from the nation's top house designers and architects.

Decorating: Creating Special Places in Your Home

In your house, you probably have two types of spaces to decorate: your "predetermined spaces" and your "free spaces." Your predetermined spaces (or entire rooms, in some cases) are those that you know you need, you know exactly how you'll use them, and you know what type of furnishings you need for them. In your bedroom, for instance, you know you'll need a bed and something that stores In your house, you probably have two types of spaces to decorate: your "predetermined spaces" and your "free spaces." Your predetermined spaces (or entire

In your house, you probably have two types of spaces to decorate: your "predetermined spaces" and your "free spaces." Your predetermined spaces (or entire roomsIn your house, you probably have two types of spaces to decorate: your "predetermined spaces" and your "free spaces." Your predetermined spaces (or entire rooms, in some cases) are those that you know you need, you know exactly how you'll use them, and you know what type of furnishings you need for them. In your bedroom, for instance, you know you'll need a bed and something that stores clothing, such as a dresser. In your living , you'll need some sort of seating, such as a sofa.

Free spaces don't fall neatly into place as predetermined spaces do. In fact, some free spaces come about almost by accident. Let's say you've just moved into an apartment, you've set up all your furnishings, and you realize you have a little more space than you thought or that you could shift your belongings a bit and end up with open areas that could be put to use. These areas can also be as compact as a corner of a room or even an unused closet or as large as an entire room.

A wonderful way to get the most out of a "free area" is to dedicate it to a favorite interest or hobby. Some popular hobbies that could benefit from such a space include these:

Artwork. If you're an artist, setting up a studio area-even if it's a small, cozy one-can help foster your creativity. (Areas without carpeting work well in case of spills, or you can cover flooring before tackling messy projects.) An art table, some shelving, and ample space for storing supplies will likely be needed.

Sewing. Sewing supplies can take up lots of space, unless you plan carefully. Setting up a sewing machine on a table is a must. To keep fabric neatly stored, fold pieces then stack them neatly on book shelves, or tag baskets (e.g., by color or fabric type) and either hang them on a wall or line them up on a table or the floor. Other supplies can be accommodated by using wall grids.

Reading and writing. Whether you're writing the great American novel or just want to read it, you can create a cozy corner with a desk, a lamp (or two), a bookshelf stuffed with great reads and reference materials, and a warm

fleece blanket so you can get comfy when you read.

Computer work. Computer desks and workstations come in every size, shape, and color you can imagine. Look for them used at flea markets and yard sales, or hit an office supply store if you're looking for a larger selection. (At least a few should be reasonably priced.) Also opt for an adjustable chair with appropriate back support, ample lighting, a printer stand, and a filing cabinet if you need to store files.

Modern Lifetyle and Architecture Garden

Bob Haney transforms a five-acre blank slate into a playground full of meandering paths, lush plant life and water everywhere

Interior Design Garden and Nature

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Interior Design Garden and Nature

An open-air gazebo overlooks a spring-fed pond on Bob Haney’s Howard County property.
In the northern reaches of Howard County, Maryland, despite new development, you still encounter narrow and winding country lanes, pastoral farmsteads and gently rolling verdant hills alive with native meadows, wetlands and natural ponds. It was just the kind of setting that attracted Bob Haney back in 2001, when he was looking for a new family home.

He found what he wanted in Woodbine, Maryland, on the site of a former farm: five acres that included a spring-fed pond, a new 5,600-square-foot Cape Cod-style home and not much else. “There was no landscaping, no driveway, not a stitch of anything here,” says Haney. For the owner and president of Town Creek Landscaping, Pools and Construction, the site was the blank slate he’d often dreamed of, a place he could craft into a distinctive residence with plenty of for large gatherings outside around a pool and patio and lots of play space for his three children and all of their friends.

Interior Design Garden and Nature

Interior Design Garden and Nature

Architecture Garden and Modern Lifetyle Haney created a series of falls that draws water from the pond and cascades into a lily pool.
The addition of a sunroom on one wing of the house drove the design for the entire backyard. An elegant upper-level mahogany deck arcs around toward the back of the house, joining a paved entertaining terrace off the family room. A curved colonnade is enclosed by clear acrylic panels topped with a laminated mahogany railing. A box beam supported by white fiberglass columns contains recessed lighting that provides a soft glow akin to moonlight at night.

Haney repeated the curved colonnade along the second-level terrace, which includes a dining area with plenty of seating, a full-size bar and a kitchen with built-in grill, wok, two-burner stove, refrigerator, ice machine and even warming drawers. Additional dining space is located on a lower-level terrace beneath the deck.

Interior Design Garden and Nature

Interior Design Garden and Nature

A wetland meadow filled with indigenous plants and wildlife is traversed by a small bridge.

One of the main reasons Haney bought the acreage was because of the farm pond. Not only can his children swim, canoe and fish in it; he’s pumped water from it up to the second-level terrace, where a series of waterfalls cascades down to a ground-level lily pool and ripples along a meandering stream back to the pond. The soothing sound of running water carries throughout the site.

Haney did not start work on the swimming pool until 2008, about three years after the rest of the backyard was almost complete. Another curved colonnade around the edge of the pool deck echoes the design on the upper level; a raised semi-circular hot tub at one end accommodates 12 to 15 people. At night, foam jets with fiber-optic lighting erupt from the spa, changing color along the way. Two fire bowls atop poolside pillars add to the magical and mysterious evening glow that’s reflected in the pool and in the waters of the distant pond.

Interior Design Garden and Nature

Interior Design Garden and Nature

A mahogany deck with a curved colonnade was added onto the existing house.
The size of the property allowed Haney to add a number of unexpected features. He cleared a wetland area of invasive plants and seeded it with natives to create a wetland meadow. Now, a small bridge constructed from îpe beckons visitors to a path that snakes through a nature walk filled with indigenous plants and wildlife. The site is home to deer and birds, fox and beaver, and in the pond, snapping turtles and bass.

Interior Design Garden and Nature

Interior Design Garden and Nature
Another curved colonnade around the edge of the pool deck echoes the design on the upper level; a raised semi-circular hot tub at one end accommodates 12 to 15 people.

At pond’s edge, Haney left large patches of native cat-tails in place, but added swathes of ornamental grasses and colorful perennials to create a natural aura—and prevent children from falling in the water. “I wanted it to be a strong enough buffer from a safety standpoint, just close enough to enjoy the pond but to create a barrier that’s not too easy for children to enter,” he says.

An undulating stone path meanders along beds planted with daylilies and lavender, Japanese blood grass and tickseed, ‘Thunderhead’ dwarf Japanese black pines, s children swim, canoe and fish in it; he’s pumped water from it up to the second-level terrace, where a series of waterfalls cascades down to a ground-level lily pool and ripples along a meandering stream back to the pond. The soothing sound of running water carries throughout the site.

Haney did not start work on the swimming pool until 2008, about three years after the rest of the backyard was almost complete. Another curved colonnade around the edge of the pool deck echoes the design on the upper level; a raised semi-circular hot tub at one end accommodates 12 to 15 people. At night, foam jets with fiber-optic lighting erupt from the spa, changing color along the way. Two fire bowls atop poolside pillars add to the magical and mysterious evening glow that’s reflected in the pool and in the waters of the distant pond.

Interior Design Garden and Nature

Interior Design Garden and Nature

A mahogany deck with a curved colonnade was added onto the existing house.
The size of the property allowed Haney to add a number of unexpected features. He cleared a wetland area of invasive plants and seeded it with natives to create a wetland meadow. Now, a small bridge constructed from îpe beckons visitors to a path that snakes through a nature walk filled with indigenous plants and wildlife. The site is home to deer and birds, fox and beaver, and in the pond, snapping turtles and bass.

Interior Design Garden and Nature

Interior Design Garden and Nature
Another curved colonnade around the edge of the pool deck echoes the design on the upper level; a raised semi-circular hot tub at one end accommodates 12 to 15 people.

At pond’s edge, Haney left large patches of native cat-tails in place, but added swathes of ornamental grasses and colorful perennials to create a natural aura—and prevent children from falling in the water. “I wanted it to be a strong enough buffer from a safety standpoint, just close enough to enjoy the pond but to create a barrier that’s not too easy for children to enter,” he says.

An undulating stone path meanders along beds planted with daylilies and lavender, Japanese blood grass and tickseed, ‘Thunderhead’ dwarf Japanese black pines, Russian sage and coneflowers, culminating at an open-air gazebo with decking and a beaded mahogany ceiling. The gazebo overlooks the farm pond and an expansive lawn where Haney’s children and their friends can run around and join in all kinds of sports.

Interior Design Garden and Nature

Interior Design Garden and Nature

The second-level terrace includes a dining area with plenty of seating, a kitchen and a full-size bar.

Haney, who also owns a 200-acre nursery, brought home and planted some of his favorite species in large sizes to give his property an immediate presence. They include a 30-foot Japanese cedar; a ‘Lion’s Head’ Japanese maple with curly, crinkled leaves that turn brilliant and red in autumn; a fringe tree; and weeping European beeches, Norway spruces and blue atlas cedars, just to name a few.

Next year, Haney plans to build a pool house on the site, a final element that will complete the design plan, making his home a wonderland of beauty and stylish outdoor living.

Washington-based Jane Berger is a landscape designer and publisher of GardenDesignOnline.com. Photographer Anne Gummerson is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Bob Haney, Town Creek Landscaping, Pools and Construction, Ellicott City, Maryland.

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Wide Open Spaces: How to Tame and Decorate Them Rhonda Morin

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Today's homes are designed and laid out so our public areas, the family room, kitchen, recreation room, dining room, and living room are open to each other for interaction and family unity. But how are you to decorate these rooms that flow from one space to the next? Most of the time there are no stopping and starting points to paint or wallpaper, no way to have one color or style in one area and a different one in another area. So, how do you decorate these rooms and give them identity, comfort and allow them to remain their own space?

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Everyone has heard the words "Form Follows Function." Let's break that down for your home. Each room in your home has a function. For some you need a space to eat your meals, play board games, card games, do homework, write letters, pay bills… you get the idea. Because the functions performed are more task oriented, a table and chair combination works best. You may call this a dining room or eating area. The same applies for a family room where you will lounge, take naps, sit and read or watch television. Begin by looking at the function of your particular space and this will dictate what type of furnishings you will need.


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To flow or not to flow, that is the question! Some designers will tell you that if you have open public areas that they need to have the same colors, same themes, same types of window treatments and artwork. This is true and not true, at the same time! Our minds like like-minded things. If you can find something in one room or one area that you can connect to another room or area you will feel comfortable, stable and the rooms will seem to flow together nicely. This is done easily by selecting a color, theme, accessory, or piece of artwork.

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Let's try some real life examples. Say you have a family room, kitchen and dining area that are all open to each other. In order to get them to flow we could use a Nautical theme. This allows you to use boat accessories like ores, netting, boardwalk lights, reels, and fishing poles in one area or room, lighthouses in another, and carved duck decoys, artwork with Nautical scenes, or prints of beaches and oceans in yet another.

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We could also flow the spaces together by painting the walls the same color in all the rooms, but use different accent colors to make each room appear different. You could also begin with a patterned fabric for the family room and use similar color and style patterns in the kitchen and dining room. You do this by using a large print in the family room, small print in the dining area, plaid in the kitchen and accent with solids, stripes or patterned upholstery fabrics in the same colors and style. The window treatments, fabrics, wall colors, accessories and artwork would not need to be the same in each room, they are simply coordinated and alike in color and style.

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Wide Open Spaces: How to Tame and Decorate Them Rhonda Morin

When decorating you must keep in mind your preferred style. If you are creating a traditional interior keep everything traditional, if you want to use a very contemporary style then go contemporary. For the most part, if you mix and match your style the room will not feel connected. This is true for colors, patterns, types of furniture, artwork and accessories. There are exceptions to this of course! Small added pieces like a contemporary painting or vase to a traditional room or a traditional sideboard in a contemporary dining room are sometimes just enough to make your home YOUR home.
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Be creative, have fun and don't let your decorating projects overwhelm you. Take your time and relax. Think through and plan each project before starting, it saves you tons of headaches in the long run. And lastly, remember to enjoy your open areas!

Home Electricity Conservation: Go Green and Save!

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Are your electricity bills climbing monthly? Are you looking for ways to save money in your home budget? Here are a few simple tips to decrease your electrical usage at home. This will allow you to put
Are your electricity bills climbing monthly? Are you looking for ways to save money in your home budget? Here are a few simple tips to decrease your electrical usage at home. This will allow you to put extra money in your pocket while conserving energy.

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Change your light bulbs. Standard 75-watt light bulbs are manufactured to last 1000 to 2000 hours. Furthermore, during this time they consume 75,000 to 150,000 watts of electrical energy. In contrast, compact fluorescent twist bulbs last up to 8,000 hours and use only 23 watts of energy. If you do the math, and factor in the cost of the bulbs, this translates into a savings of $74 per bulb over the lifetime of the bulb. Multiply this

Are your electricity bills climbing monthly? Are you looking for ways to save money in your home budget? Here are a few simple tips to decrease your electrical usage at home. This will allow you to put extra money in your pocket while conserving energy.

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Change your light bulbs. Standard 75-watt light bulbs are manufactured to last 1000 to 2000 hours. Furthermore, during this time they consume 75,000 to 150,000 watts of electrical energy. In contrast, compact fluorescent twist bulbs last up to 8,000 hours and use only 23 watts of energy. If you do the math, and factor in the cost of the bulbs, this translates into a savingsChange your light bulbs. Standard 75-watt light bulbs are manufactured to last 1000 to 2000 hours. Furthermore, during this time they consume 75,000 to 150,000 watts of electrical energy. In contrast, compact fluorescent twist bulbs last up to 8,000 hours and use only 23 watts of energy. If you do the math, and factor in the cost of the bulbs, this translates into a savings of $74 per bulb over the lifetime of the bulb. Multiply this savings by the number of bulbs in use on an average evening in your home. You can save this much money every four years!

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Consider replacing older electric freezers with newer, energy-efficient ones. For example, older chest freezers use, on average, 50 kilowatts of electricity more each month than newer freezers do. A newer freezer may cost $150 to $200. If you calculate the cost of the additional energy, however, (12 cents per kilowatt-hour times 50 hours), you spend up to $12 more per month to cool an older freezer. In one year, you have almost completely recovered the cost of the freezer.

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If you use your computer frequently throughout the day, don't turn it off. Computers actually use more energy by powering on and booting than by remaining on throughout the day. A better alternative is to adjust the settings for screensaver and sleep mode. Allowing your computer to go into sleep mode or standby after five minutes of non-use is much more cost effective than turning off your entire system. Additionally, if you use the printer, fax, or scanner only rarely, put them in standby when they are not in use.

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During the winter, consider setting your thermostat at 65 degrees and purchase a ceramic heater. These energy saving devices require minimal wattage to operate. In fact, you probably won't notice even a slight increase in your electrical bill. Your heating bill, however, will decrease by several dollars each month.

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The most effective way to save electricity, however, is to determine what appliances or devices in your home are using the most electricity. The easiest way to do this is to purchase a small meter or to borrow one from a friend. These meters are very simple to use. Just place the meter against the cord of the appliance being tested. The meter will display a readout of the watts being consumed by that device. If a piece of equipment is using excessive energy or creating a surge, the meter will indicate this. You can then have the equipment repaired or replaced to decrease your energy usage.

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Don't waste dollars by using outdated equipment. Repair or replace damaged power cords. Following these simple steps allows you to save money and energy. Enjoy the savings while you protect the environment!