This apartment was designed as minimalist as possible without losing in comfort. The furniture and wall structure around the apartment is as minimal as possible but without losing in functionality. Internal partitions were demolished to maximize light penetration and provide open-plan living arrangement. Closets and other storage space is hided behind sliding doors. The integrated plant box positioned above cooking area strikes a line of green vegetation across the space. A small changing room serves the bath-shower wet room and contains a bespoke compact vanity unit. (more…)
Much like we can expect from the American people in next year’s election, the votes among the nation’s top interior designers and manufacturers are split when it comes to forecasting what will be “hot” in home decor in 2008.
The good news is that there’s no mudslinging or veto power. In fact, design bipartisanship is encouraged, as it results in a myriad of choices for today’s style- and value-conscious consumers.
Here are the top 10 trends on the ballot for 2008:
1. The Incumbent – Wall murals are always a hot ticket, particularly those produced by Hopkins, Minn.-based Murals Your Way (www.muralsyourway.com), the industry leader in the production of decorative wall murals for more than 35 years. “Personalization is the key driver in mural selection,” says Todd Imholte, president of Environmental Graphics, the company that operates Murals Your Way. “We are finding more and more people choosing a mural that fits their personality.” With a gallery of more than 5,000 wall mural images, as well as the ability to create a custom mural from a personal photo or artwork, the possibilities are truly endless. Some of Hollywood’s celebrities are using the murals from Murals Your Way like Madonna, Julianne Moore and Woody Harrelson. (more…)
The Daily Telegraph / House & Garden Fair 2007 is the UK’s most prestigious event for interior and garden design. From bathrooms to bedrooms, gourmet food to garden furniture, the Fair brings you an unprecedented line up of exhibitors all carefully handpicked by House & Garden to ensure the highest quality products, most of which you will not find on the High Street.
For anyone passionate about interiors and gardens, the Fair is an excellent opportunity to see the very latest classic and contemporary designs from many of the country’s most prominent designers. And with numerous interactive seminars and talks going on throughout the Fair, visitors can gather a whole host of expert tips and advice to take home with them.
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On a recent trip to Portugal, I purchased large garden pots to use in my family room. My sister thinks I’m crazy to put outside pots inside. I like the look – what do you think? We spend so much of our time in our family room looking out over our gardens but I’m not sure how to spruce up our deck. How do we make our outdoor space more appealing? Is it realistic to think we can have a beautiful sitting space outside? Sally in Annapolis (more…)
Q: When I moved into my condo, I managed to arrange the furniture so that I could take advantage of the fireplace, the view and the television set, all from the club chair or couch. I remodeled during winter and now the furniture is out of scale for the room.
I removed the hall to make a master bedroom suite. In doing so, I moved the entrance to the room from the edge of the living area to the center of the living area wall. I think smaller pieces of furniture are probably the way to go and I believe that it would make sense to add in the cost of an up-to-date television and sound system. I am still not sure how to arrange it all. What do you suggest? (more…)
