Archives for 2015

Glass Ceiling: Transparent Design Fills Loft with Light

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A glass floor above the foyer of this stunning loft in Stockholm visually connects two stories and lets natural light stream through both spaces, ensuring that the master bedroom in the attic still feels open to the rest of the home. Design firm Tradition painted the walls and ceilings white to enhance that sense of openness, accenting the interiors with warm wood flooring and stainless steel details.
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The ground floor of the 1,260-square-foot loft on scenic Norrbackagatan Street houses the kitchen, dining room, bathroom, home office and second bedroom, while the upstairs is a suite in which the furniture situated on the glass floor seems to float.
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21 Tips for Organizing Your Stuff

Screen Shot 2015-03-19 at 11.00.38 AMRestore order at home with these ideas for tidying up cupboards, shelves, doors and more

While decluttering should always be the first priority when getting your home in order, there comes a time when you need solutions for what to do with the stuff that’s left. When your home is organized well, finding what you need is quick and easy, supplies and tools are stored where you use them, and each member of the household knows just where his or her stuff goes. In other words, life is easier. Here are 21 ideas for organizing all around the house.

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Foolproof Ways to Declutter Your Kitchen

Screen Shot 2015-03-16 at 9.48.52 AMIf you find yourself fumbling through cupboards to find what you’re looking for, it’s time to take action with these simple steps

You know that feeling when you’re trying to whip up a quick dinner after work and everything in your kitchen seems to be conspiring against you? You can’t find the ingredients you could have sworn you had, things are tumbling off the shelves, and nothing is where it should be. If you know what I’m talking about, then it’s time to declutter your kitchen.

A good way of figuring out what constitutes clutter is to ask yourself two questions: Does it serve you anymore? Does it bring you joy? If the answer to both of these questions is no, chances are you won’t even notice when the item is gone. So let’s have a look at common space wasters and how to get rid of them.

12 Fresh Updates to Get Ready for Spring

Screen Shot 2015-03-16 at 9.47.12 AMAs spring approaches, embrace the brighter days with these uplifting changes and additions to your home

It’s that tricky time of year when spring is almost here but there are still some chilly days ahead. While you’re waiting for the sunshine and greenery to make a proper appearance, try boosting your mood by adding a few cheery touches to your home.

Bathroom Ideas: Shower Curtain or Shower Doors?

Screen Shot 2015-03-16 at 9.44.39 AMIs glass or a curtain the perfect partner for your shower-bath combo? Here are 5 good reasons for each bathroom solution

If you don’t have the space (or budget) for a separate shower enclosure and bath, you’ve probably decided on a combined shower-bath. But should you go with a shower curtain or glass shower doors to enclose it? Some of us might gravitate toward the softer look of a colorful piece of waterproof fabric that can be changed at will, while others might love the no-nonsense efficiency of a sheer pane of glass. To help point you in the right direction, here are five benefits each of shower curtains and glass doors.

INSTRUMENT 1 by Antiphon is the latest project taking Kickstarter by storm. The revolutionary musical instrument uses a patented technology that turns basic musical gestures into any sound you want to create, strum a guitar, bow a violin, tap a piano, loop a beat, all this on a single instrument! The innovative device can connect to hundreds of apps on mobile devices and computers, and can literally make any sound imaginable. watch the video below

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15 Ideas for a Stunning Garden Path

Screen Shot 2015-03-12 at 4.10.44 PMLet your imagination roam as you consider the many types of walkways possible in your garden

Paths are invitations to explore, to step out of your home and venture into nature — even if it’s your own backyard. In fact, a thoughtfully designed path can turn a simple walk across the yard into an opportunity to slow down and notice your surroundings. From a stepping stone path leading through a shady woodland to a wide tree-lined path meant for walking hand in hand, here are 15 ideas for creating the garden path of your dreams.

Top Kitchen Design Trends of 2015

Planning a big kitchen renovation and want to know what’s right on trend?

Then check out this infographic from Pennywell and start planning!

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