We have to admit that the idea had taken us back for a couple of seconds, but after having seen the result we figured this might not be such a bad idea after all. Some people may see it as odd, but if it looks decent, then who really cares? Of course it all started from the practical use of a curtain to divide the rooms, the effect was so interesting that Eiri Ota and Irene Gardpoit Chan though of hiding all the walls behind big white curtains. After painting all the walls white, they affixed on the ceiling rails for each wall in particular.

The curtains chosen were all white and were almost as tall as the walls themselves. Of course you can choose your favorite color but take into consideration the fact that a curtain wall might give an impression of overcharging the room if the color is wrongly chosen. Leaving that aside, you can also create false walls or emphasize a particular corner of a room by not placing a curtain there. The choices are infinite and allow you to play with space and color at your free will.

This is one of the most impressive homes we have seen yet. Its structure is a massive one, and the cutting edge shape fits perfectly into the scenery. The preferred materials for such a home is concrete and glass, to create both open space and keep the owners’ privacy. The design almost looks like a professional building where a business would be run, but this is actually someone’s home! Although this home is not situated in an area that would allow a huge outdoor space, the architects have made the best of its surroundings.

The side swimming pool is one of the best features it has along with the boundary green fences and walls that are meant to provide green textures that would soften the pavements. In front of the walls, the architect has used espaliered plantings that give the whole surrounding a leveled aspect that contrasts with the big concrete upper part of the house. The glass walls are high enough to give you a perfect view of the outdoors, but low enough not to rise above the green fences, thus offering the owners the privacy they need. The cutting edge house, seems to be an island of rough materials amongst the green outdoor space carefully created around it.

One has many things in mind when they hear of a wooden home or cottage blending in with nature, but this new concept of housing is definitely not amongst the first things that come into mind. Many of you have dreamt of your tree house but how many have imagined it would be like this? This interesting building concept is envisaged to appear and merge with the scenery. The structure is made out of wood and metal, but wood is predominant, and can be found both outside and inside, in the finishing. The entire house is built using curves and wavy patterns, lofted towards the top. The house has many nooks and crannies therefore you can play with space and you can decorate it in many ways. The wood and metal structure has been particularized in such a way that it would complete the curves perfectly, without any abrupt interruptions of the smooth curved lines. The interior bears the same pattern that the exterior has already accustomed the eye with. The furniture is in the same tone with the rest of the house, mainly of natural wood and metal, with curved finishing in such a way that one can even feel a special flow running throughout the house.

Painting walls in various colors is a quick and easy way to decorate any room in your home. But when you’re looking for something a bit more artistic and unique, you might try your hand at stenciling. Stencils come in a variety of forms: Simple geometric shapes to elaborate scenery. Really good stencils can actually reproduce famous paintings and designs too.

A simple room decoration stencil pattern to start with is borders. Stenciling borders can be done in addition to existing wallpaper, or as a replacement. Stenciled borders can be repeated geometric designs, or more detailed repeating patterns such as vines, flowers or leaves. Read the rest of this entry »

Gemstone globes are not just globes. For a long time, they have been used as pieces of art. You can use them to spruce up your office and give off that old worldly look. Or you can one at home in any rooms of your house. No matter where you put it, it is sure to be a conversation piece for years to come. When friends and family come over not only will they be amazed at the unique craftsmanship of it, they will be able to point out places where they have traveled.

Gemstone globes are great for teaching young ones important geography lessons while they enjoying the wonderful color shapes and movement of it all at the same time. They are hand-crafted works of beautiful by skilled workers and artisan’s who hand carves all of the different components that make up this beautiful fixture. Read the rest of this entry »