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3Feb/111

Update your Living Room!

You of course have thought about what to start with if you want to update your living room; it concerns not only furniture, but also wall colors and entire decoration. If you are a fan of rich colors it does not mean that your curtains should be in vibrant shades of red, black or yellow, choose more neutral colors. We are sure that after a month or two, you will be tired of those dramatic bold colors and would like use not strong hues. That is a good idea to use additional wall decor in order to bring more charm and fashion to your living room. Focus should be particularly on details as they create that subtle but warm and inviting atmosphere in your living room. But do not overload it with too many accessories as they may create unattractive look. Moreover, try to find items from the same collection, so that the accessories look similar and have one meaning rather than bringing pieces of different styles, and colors which seem beautiful separately but do not create an appropriate picture if brought together. Make sure that the accessories match the existing living room furniture, especially sectionals and sofas which are mainly the heart of any living room. Remember: keep it simple; it is the best way to create an unforgettable atmosphere in your living room!

7Jan/110

Creating of original hall

Hall is the most visited placement in the house. Modern designers recommend the hall maximally comfortable to make the coming to the living room or dining room not very noticeable. Elegancy and beauty of interior decisions came to our lives. Now the hall is a full-fledged part of common interior composition.

The main function of the hall is to charge the person with the good mood and provide comfort and warmness after difficult day. For this it is necessary to think about color gamut, work out the illumination and choose the appropriate furniture. Don’t be afraid of individuality of decisions which will only add chick to the interior.

There is the special set of furniture for the hall – rack (independent or wall), stand for the shoes and wardrobe for outerwear, accessories, hats and so on. The mirror is placed near the door to check your appearance before leaving the home. Near the mirror the rack will look nice and opposite the wardrobe will be appropriate.

There are two variants of wardrobes for the hall – the built-in and standing separately. The advantage of first variant is useful space and more aesthetic look but the second variant supports mobility. Big hall can also include wonderfully the sliding-door wardrobe which allows keeping season clothes and other things. Some designers advise placing the chest in the hall for keeping all small things.

Original decision is zoning the hall with arches and partitions. Zones for mirror, outwear, accessories ad shoes are placed separately.

3Jan/110

Moose Antler by Trevor Oneil

If you are tired of monotony of forms and colors used in the modern design; if you like beautiful uncommon things and consider that the interior of any room should be though out till the smallest details; if you suppose that any element of furniture should be not only practical and functional but also interesting and creative then you need something uncommon and very attractive.

Maybe exactly for you the North American studio Trevor Oneil offer its new original armchair called “Moose Antler”. The model looks stylish and interesting. In spite of its quite aggressive outward form the sitting is very comfortable and the entire armchair – very original.

This piece was inspired by viewing a pair of antlers for sale on Ebay. It is constructed with CNC cut plywood and can be flat-packed and assembled with a screw driver.

The distinctive feature of armchair “Moose Antler” is that it is made of recycled and used again materials that make it not only interesting and creative as a design element but also ecological from the point of view of caring about the environment.

It is worth noticing that the production of the company is made by order and with limited edition. The aesthetic and practical, amazing and functional armchair “Moose Antler” is very bold decision and will become the great supplement of interesting and nonstandard interior in modern style.

24Dec/100

First Lady Serengeti Nights Latex Pillowtop Mattress

First Lady Serengeti Nights Latex Pillowtop Mattress has joined with the sleep experts at Therapedic to make choosing the right mattress easy and stress free. Every mattress is designed to provide the exceptional support, ergonomic comfort, and the reduced motion transfer that help you enjoy deep restorative sleep. All you have to do is pick what is comfortable for you and your budget.

For truly exquisite luxury, our first Lady line features a natural latex version of seven zone comfort layer. Crafted from the sap of the tropical rubber tree and processed without the use of synthetic materials, latex is the ideal material for bedding products. It offers superior pressure relief and instant conforming support. It is also breathable, anti-microbial and dust mite resistant making it a healthy choice for your family.

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20Dec/100

“Calla” bath

“Dreams realizing in new forms… The smoothness of lines emphasizing the nature beauty of body… “Calla” – the harmony embodied in life.” With such slogan “Calla” baths were presented to the audience for the first time at the competition “Replicates 4” in spring 2010. That competition became some kind of “birthday” of the project because people accepted it positively and gave the maximum of votes putting it on the honorable first line.

“…I wanted to receive the airy, to make the bath flying in the air and also bring the note of nature which will gladden the eye too,” the author Yuri Tsegla said.

This autumn in Kiev the competition of interior installations “Future Interior – Light Stream” took place. This time author presented his model in real size of foam plastic, gypsum and plastic made manually.

In winter 2011 the producing of these baths of artificial stone is already planned. In spring one will be able to see it in the shops. The bath will be quite exclusive because it will be made manually in the amount of 5 specimens a year. The oriented price for the article will start from Euro 12.000. But besides the price you will need to have the correctly planned bathroom taking into account the drainage systems of tints, supply of water, illumination and possibility of switching on hydro massage.

19Dec/100

Room for guests or for rest?

Before living room was only the room for guests. In the modern understanding living room is also place for rest of owners of home.

Depending on the common planning the living room can be of two types. While zoning the capacious placements with open planning usually the dining zone and rest zone are marked. In the small apartments the living room often combines the functions of common room, place for having guests and room for rest. Therefore the furnishing of the room is chosen depending on the functions of this room in your house.

It is better to choose furniture for living room by elements according to your own wishes. Every living room has its center. Sometimes this place is assigned to the fireplace which gives this room the cozy and aristocratic look. But the TV-set with soft sofas and comfortable armchairs looks more habitual.

In the center the small coffee table can also be situated. The bright elements of décor are the original stands, cupboards, supports are other entertainment furniture.

The time of bulky wall units is over. The modular systems which came to change them look light, open and refined. The base of the set of modular furniture is the wall panel equipped with open bookcase or shelves. Besides multifunctional wall units and bookcases which consist of several sections there are often glass cases, sideboards, chests and stands for keeping souvenirs and dishes, bookcases, wall shelves and other cabinet furniture.

7Dec/100

Oyster chair by Kawamura Ganjavian

Looking at the project Oyster chair and reading the name of design-studio where the uncommon chair was projected one can have an impression that the designers live and work in Japan, China or South Korea. The design turned out to be very specific. But Kawamura Ganjavian studio is situated in Spane and this design is just the initiative of authors, the desire to create something creative and original.

Studio Kawamura Ganjavian’s newest creation is a lovely foldable felted seat that is intended to bring a touch of coziness to sleek, contemporary furniture. When folded up the Oyster acts as neat little cushion only to transform into a very snug "private shelter" when unfurled.

Oyster chair is not only the chair but also the flat felt pillow which can be put under the back to create the support or use t like a pouf sitting on it with the legs and making yourself comfortable. It is also possible to turn the pillow into the comfortable chair just opening it like an oyster.

This universal furniture will not take much place both as a pillow and as a full-fledged sitting. Oyster chair will be liked by those who like sitting on the floor and using sofa pillow or ottoman for soft. The practical grey color of Oyster chair will be suitable for those who appreciate not easily soiled furniture and absence of bright irritating shades in interior.

Kawamura Ganjavian is a young architecture and design studio established in 2000 by Key Portilla-Kawamura and Ali Ganjavian. They have worked in several countries: India, USA, Japan, Great Britain and Switzerland in the fields of urbanism, architecture, stage design and product design, both professionally and academically.

4Dec/100

Tables for computer

Computer widened the human possibilities, affected on the way of life of many of us. More and more people decide to start working at home and it is natural that organization of comfortable working place becomes very important.

The working place equipped with the computer needs the special organization. It should be situated not far from the window to provide the appropriate illumination. The sources of light try to place from the left of the computer, as for reading ad writing.

The computer tables were created taking into account the recommendations of scientists and desire of users. The computer table differs from the common one with special departments for monitor and case and also roll-out panel for keyboard and mouse. This useful “small things” allow making the working place compact and comfortable.

All computer tables are similar by fulfilled functions but there is impressive variety of forms. There are traditional rectangular tables and also triangular corner, L-shaped and even multiangular. In such modules the table top is used more rationally.

Some producers of computer tables choose the principle of free modular transforming. In this case they offer to assemble the table of necessary configuration of several free changing blocks. Such element of furniture is easy to blend with existing interior and concrete configuration of computer.

Computer mini-stands are also worth mentioning. They are very compact and can be easily placed in any even very tight room. The stands are ideally suitable also for those who need the mobile working place.

26Nov/100

Brothers and Sisters by Amosdesign

If you live in apartment building of big city and rarely are in contact with nature, if you are tired of grey color of stone jungle but you have no time to go outside the city. If you would like to have even the small piece of flowering garden somewhere in your living room and moreover you like stylish and multifunctional projects you should obligatory pay attention on the new collection of tables by Czech company Amosdesign.

The project got the name Brothers and Sisters. The distinctive feature of presented models is the original hollow which can be used as the flower pots. Fulfilled in minimalist style these table are made of metal and artificial stone Corian. The author of project is Vladimir Ambroz.

For the first time the collection was presented at the international designer exhibition 100% Design which took place in London.

Corian is a unique surface material. Originally, Corian should have replaced stone used in interior designs. Though looking sumptuously, stone is too cold and causes rheumatic disorders. Similarly to stone, Corian is solid and invariable, but warm and nice to touch. Today, Corian is used both in homes and commercial interiors. Due to its unique properties, Corian can be applied also in special environments such as hospitals.

Amosdesign is one of the leading companies in the field of interior arranging in the Czech Republic. That is due to its supply capacity given not only by its function of a sales agency of foreign manufacturers, but also by the high quality of products and services and guarantee periods provided.

16Nov/101

Coffee table Biarritz by Brissi

In spite of the fact that the coffee table is not the obligate element of design of interior it is possible to meet it almost in every living room. Beautiful coffee table will certainly beautify your room. Moreover the appropriate model will make your interior more stylish and unique and help you to show your individuality in its design. Besides that if you look for elegant coffee table in classic style you should pay attention on the original project by British brand Brissi.

New model which got the name Biarritz is made of wood of tic and look stylish and elegant. In the collection there are models in white, grey and also natural wood colors. The sizes of this aesthetic and practical table are 120 x 80 x 40 cm. Simple form, laconic design, smooth lines and refined curves make the models Biarritz to be a wonderful decision for interior in classic style. This table will give the unique chick to your living room and help creating the cozy atmosphere.

The Biarritz collection will add a touch of glamour and style to your home. This superb range, with a cabriole leg design is presented in a high gloss finish. This collection includes a sideboard, mirror and full occasional range.

Brissi home is welcoming and functional yet still elegant and seductive. Brissi loves the stylish marriage of things based on vintage designs and other pieces that are more modern. Its version of shabby chic, or the shabby chic home, is definitely less shabby, more chic.

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