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- Private House in London Reinvented by Tamir Addadi Architecture
- Top 10 Organization Projects for 2011
- Gorgeous Modern Home with Surprising Interior Warmth
- IKEA Standard Furniture Turned into Original Bookshelves by Kenyon Yeh
- °On line, a Clever and Stylish Lighting System from Bart Lens
| Private House in London Reinvented by Tamir Addadi Architecture Posted: 03 Jan 2011 06:19 AM PST Tamir Addadi Architecture have redefined a home in London, by adding a modern extension and upgrading some of the initial building’s features. Here is the full project description we received. : “The main aim of the project was to create a sense of unity between the back garden and the house, allowing nature to play a significant part in the daily activities of the family. The site of the project is a Victorian house located in a conservation area. Originally, the presence of the back garden in the house was minimal. View of the garden was limited, and the sole access to it was through a utility room located between the basement and the ground floors. The back garden was excavated and the basement floor extended into it, to accommodate a new lounge. Particular aspects of the design aim to achieve a sense of merging of the garden and the inner space. The stone floor of the garden extends into the lounge, and forms its low wall. It creates the effect of a large stone box that slightly enters the house. This 'box' is identical in shape and size to the one forming the higher level of the garden.
The furniture in the lounge was also designed as an extension of the garden: the wooden bar table continues the garden's floor level, and the horizontal storage unit forms an additional level between the garden and the basement floor. Timber shading for the ceiling of the lounge brings in natural light moderately, creating a sense of gradual transition from the light of the garden through to the inner space. It also provides privacy at night. The climber plants on the walls of the garden will, when grown, surround the extension. As a result of these actions, the lounge becomes a sort of transitional space, combining qualities of indoors and outdoors. Originally, the basement floor consisted solely of a kitchen and a dining room. One of our aims was to convert this floor into a multi-use area. The new lounge was designed as a space in which the family can have guests, work, watch films, eat, and where the children can play. A new bathroom and a utility area were added to this floor, as well as a new separate entrance from street level. As part of the project we also designed a new terrace, facing the back garden, on the floor above, and made several changes to the layout of the upper floors according to the client's needs. Work included the design of bespoke carpentry units, kitchen, landscape design and project management.”
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| Top 10 Organization Projects for 2011 Posted: 03 Jan 2011 01:46 AM PST At the beginning of every New Year, the idea of purging the old and starting anew is on everyone's mind. Organization comes right behind purging and it allows you to start your year off with a clean slate for your home and your mind. In 2011 let's try and use organization as a tool to make our lives more productive, and easier to get around our homes. If you organize only for it to look pretty, or because it's what everyone else is doing, you will not keep it throughout the year. Here are 10 organization projects to get the year started off right.
1.) Home office will clear the mind: With more work at home professionals, and home owners using computers for everything, the home office has become a room that is used just as, if not more than the kitchen. Make a plan for organizing last years, bills, papers, and purge what is not needed. Clear off your desk, and keep only necessities. Make your drawers and closets useful places for storage. 2.) Tackle the garage: The one room of the house that is meant for storage often gets overlooked and forgotten. Make an assessment of what can go, and what needs to stay. Consider having vertical shelving or ceiling mounted shelving installed to take advantage of hidden storage areas. Use clear bins to label contents, and bring excess storage from inside the house into the garage. If you can't park even one car in your garage, it is time to purge, sell, or donate. 3.) Organize your point of entry into the house: Depending on how your home is set up, you may come in the front door, a side door, or even the garage to enter your home on a regular basis. This area is the point of entry and it gets most of the kid's shoes, backpacks, and the adults work bags and gym bags. Use cubbies, seating, baskets, hooks and shelving to organize. If you have the space, consider a mudroom area that can store boots, coats, and allow for seating and space to unload. 4.) Laundry room efficiency: Whether you enjoy doing laundry or not, a large percentage of your decision is probably based on how organized the space is. For larger laundry rooms consider open shelving adjacent to the washer and dryer or cabinets. Smaller laundry rooms should utilize vertical storage with organizers on wheels that fir beside the washer and dryer and/or baskets for shelves. Keep cleaners and detergents up high, and keep varying sized containers for small items. 5.) Closets, closets, closets: Why is it that closets are THE hardest place to keep organized? Most people close the door and forget about the contents. Assess what is not working, and then make a new plan. Visit an organization store to get ideas or get inspiration online. There are hundreds of ideas for hanging clothes, organizing shoes, and stacking boxes. 6.) Kitchen organization will save you time: How long does it take you to prepare a meal? If the answer is a long time, and it's not because you love to cook, look at your organization. Drawers with utensils and gadgets should be purged, and use drawer organizers to separate large and small items. Give your pantry an overhaul and throw out old food and space clutterers. Clean out the refrigerator/freezer and clear the majority of small appliances off your counters. 7.) Organize the entertaining spaces: After the holidays, the family, living, and multipurpose areas of your home have been party central. In this new year take the time and clean out old magazines, organize bookshelves, and tidy up entertainment centers with baskets, bins or drawers. Consider using less furniture, to allow for more space to move around. You'd be surprised how much more room you have when you remove big and bulky furniture. 8.) Bathrooms can be an oasis: If your bathroom is only a place to brush your teeth and run a comb through your hair, consider organizing it differently. Make your bathrooms an enjoyable space by adding usable storage around your sink and counter areas. Opt for vanities that have integral storage and shelving below. Around shower and tub areas, use creative baskets and urns to hold towels and toiletries. 9.) Help your kids get organized: Similarly to the other rooms of your home, assess what they have grown out of, what toys can be donated or thrown away. Most kids will not realize many of their items are missing that are under the bed, or lost way back in a closet. Use bookshelves, under bed storage bins, closet organizers and clear bins or open baskets for little hands to put away items easily. 10.) Hobby and recreation areas: Depending on your home, recreation rooms that house a ping pong table or pool table may be in need of organization. Choose furniture pieces, or have millwork built to house supplies, and recreation equipment. For hobby and craft rooms, use drawer storage with rolling casters, and utilize wall space for display. The more creativity you have with your storage, the more enjoyable the space will be to use. Organizing your home in 2011 can be simple with some advanced planning and time preparation. Remember, it didn't take one week for your home to become cluttered; therefore one week may not be enough time to tackle the entire house. Make your home the best it can be this year. Organize your home, organize your life, and enjoy your home for what is was intended for… to enjoy life! Freshome readers what are you doing this year to organize your home? We'd love to hear your ideas for your new organized home for 2011! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below !
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| Gorgeous Modern Home with Surprising Interior Warmth Posted: 03 Jan 2011 12:36 AM PST The Modern House Estate Agents draw our attention with one of their listings, a contemporary house design located in Wimbledon, England. You can enjoy the interiors of this four-bedroom home recently design by Powell Tuck Associates. Covering an area of just under 2,500 square feet, the modern home features a bright kitchen that opens into a dining room, two practical bathrooms with clean lines, a main reception, a high-tech TV room and an utility room. All the rooms have a mixture of modern design and well lighten spaces, but the TV room has an exemplary light system that accentuates space partition and avoiding boring walls. The terrace is easily accessible through the large sliding doors in the kitchen/dining room. I bet that brunches are weekly pieces of heaven on the terrace. The privacy of the inhabitants is insured by a modern wood fence that separates the interior peace and quiet from the outside challenges.
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| IKEA Standard Furniture Turned into Original Bookshelves by Kenyon Yeh Posted: 02 Jan 2011 11:29 PM PST We recently received four amazing looking furniture projects from London-based designer Kenyon Yeh. Here is a description from the official press release: “Seeking to create personal identity out of ubiquitous uniformity, Kenyon took standard Ikea flat-pack furniture and assembled the pieces as he wanted, adding some new details along the way. One of the new elements incorporated into the designs is an old detailed English chair leg which Kenyon re-cast in resin; cleverly adding a traditional craftsmanship into a unique whole made up of mass-produced pieces. The result is whimsical, yet attractive, and serves to function, beyond its practical use, as a comment on mass-production and mass-consumption. This collection was exhibited at London Design Festival 2010, Designers Block Show. Design project: LOPA (below)
Design project: KENN (below)
Design project: DALT (below)
Design project: BRIA (below)
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| °On line, a Clever and Stylish Lighting System from Bart Lens Posted: 02 Jan 2011 09:16 AM PST °On line is a truly ingenious lighting design envisioned and created by Bart Lens for Eden Design. It consists of a magnetic system which allows lighting sources of various shapes and sizes to be hung from the ceiling on mounted on the wall, creating infinite illumination possibilities. Slender, tasteful and almost unnoticeable, the °On line lighting system can be a great addition to any contemporary crib. No need to worry about setting up a certain type of arrangement, as this idea can be adapted to a large variety of interiors. The uncommon LED-fixtures are available in both black and white and each of them has a different lighting intensity. By inserting and moving the pieces, one can create a fun, customizable mini-studio at home, allowing light to redefine the way it looks and feels.
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