Decorative ceramic plates are a wonderful way to add color to a wall or table surface. This can be seen in this colorful ceramic plate below which displays the painting by Gustav Klimt called ‘The Virgin’. Whether placed on a metal stand, which is included, or hung on a wall in a kitchen, dining [...]
The Futurist and Cubist styles of the Art Deco period are clearly seen in this handsome Deco Table Lamp which is pictured below. A pink dual mesh-laced shade introduces industrial-chic to the lamp which brings the fashion of the early 20th Century into the progressive 21st. The polished steel of the Deco table lamp’s body [...]
When I was studying the art and craft of Interior Design, watercolor drawings of interiors were one of the staple images we worked on. That’s why I was naturally attracted to a book such as ‘House Proud’ which is a collection of nineteenth century watercolor images from the Thaw Collection. The book is a celebration [...]
With sustainable structure feature, a pre-fabricated recycled steel and concrete, this modern house also has awesome architectural design layout. Faces the lake, this modern house has two tube construction in open up design with high tech and super efficient glass for windows and clerestories, for...
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We love the idea of a mirrored desk, dresser or accent table; trouble is, they're usually thousands of dollars--more than we're willing to part with for a "flourish." Which is why, tireless bargain hunters that we are, we made a point to locate a few reasonably priced mirrored pieces on ye olde Prontohome.com. We think you'll be pleased with the results:
The bobsled, or bobsleigh, is one of my favorite competitions in the Winter Olympics. It was therefore no surprise that when I came across this black and white vintage poster of a bobsled crew racing by on a big Vendleboe Curve, I had to write about it here. The bobsled first became an Olympic sport [...]
This modern house has passive solar design systems and create visible interface between indoor and outdoors. An elegant architecture composition creates open layout and good circulation of air and natural light. This high performance house has unique prominent glass privacy screen, sparkling green...
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Decorative room divider and accent screens are a wonderful way to add both color, shape and visual appeal to an interior. Rather like wall mosaics, a good decorative divider can enhance a room where before it might have been lacking in focus and thematic clarity. This black and white Venice Canal photo screen room divider [...]
CHROMAom Log In Sign Up Username Password Lost Password COLOURlovers Browse Create Search Community Channels Trends Tools Store Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Palette Pattern Color Palettes Patterns Colors Lovers Blog Forums Groups FAQ Wedding Home Fashion Web Print Craft Handmade Interior Looks Magazines Street Fashion Websites Wedding Invites ColorSchemer Seamless Themeleon PHOTOCOPA COPASO Software Fabric Art Print Clothing Welcome . Here you'll find the latest home and interior-design focused Palettes and Patterns as well as Blog Trends and Forums to help guide your next interior design . project Channels Home Blog Fresh Home Color Ideas From Taiwan By evad 23 February , 2010 0 comments Fresh color ideas for your bathroom , kitchen , bedroom , and living room from two Tawainese Interior specialists with styles on the opposite sides of the spectrum figuratively GiGi Interior Design from Taipei Dreams Spatial Aesthetics website from Hsinchu . County GIGI Design Calming multicolor non-dominant palettes with accent colors to give the rooms a hint of . excitement Dreams Spatial Aesthetics These palettes' energetic colors are softened with surrounding wood finishes to make an
This modern two story dwelling has innovative exterior structure and open and orderly living space interior design. At first floor dark bricks construction built, accommodated daily activities. Second floor, wooden shaft structure with unique geometrical design patched. The wooden structure has...
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Only one bedroom with bath and dressing room, with beautiful indoor and outdoor, this modern house has energy efficient system. The exterior ornamented with orange and dark color, while the interior design has clean and bright color with modern furnish. There is large space with clever space...
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Why Preparing Your Car For Winter Is a Good Idea An Anecdote Get Fired Up with Energy Empowers February 22, 2010 11:44 The beauty of empowering another human being is that we never lose our own power in the . process Barbara Coloroso Earlier this month , Elizabeth made a quick mention of the Energy Empowers Web site in her blog post following the State of the Union Address . If you didn't get a chance to visit the site then , I really encourage you to spend a few moments surfing the site sometime soon . Through videos , slideshows , and the Energy Empowers blog , the site highlights the work of real people across the country who are using energy efficiency and renewable energy , much of it funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ARRA to make a real difference in their businesses , their communities and in the lives of those around . them One of my favorite recent blog posts details how the Department of Energy collaborated with local builders in Washington , D.C . for an episode of the popular television show Extreme Makeover : Home Edition . The resulting building is described in the blog as one of the most energy-efficient ever built on the show . Even better
You have a collection of books, all special and unique in their own way. You also have a contemporary living room or home study which needs a book shelf with a difference. If so, then you should be looking to buy something like this quirky zig-zag shelving unit for books with attitude and style. The [...]
This modern two story house quite large, functioned for multiactivity purpose, for live, studio work, entertaining, sports and its related activities. There is indoor swimming pool with attractive wood exterior wall. There is also exercise room for dance. There is additional floor below the street...
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One of the most famous female interior decorator’s of the 20th Century was the American Dorothy Draper. Her impressive legacy has been an inspiration to many women decorators across the globe and has inspired many thousands of room designs across the United States. One of the most fascinating aspects of Dorothy Draper was her style [...]
Pigs are a popular animal to portray on various accessories found around the home. This is also the case with the pig serving tray showing the black silhouette of a farmyard pig against a light brown fabric-like background. This pig serving tray is a great gift idea for someone you perhaps know who has a [...]
Most cookbooks recommend having a large supply of herbs and spices in stock before attempting to prepare the many delicious recipes inside. If you’re a keen cook and entertain family and guests in a regular occasion, then you’ll need a variety of spices as well as the good place to store them. That’s where this [...]
Unique three level form of this house has black decor cladding texture with steel construction ad first and second level. Third level has woods construction based on traditional Japanese methods. Second level of this modern house has unique appearance, a glass walls offering a 360 degree view with...
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This modern garden has simplicity design and attractive decorative accent. Functioned as outdoor room with entertaining, dining and relaxing space, this garden layout has two separate areas. Flooring with large rectangular cream travertine paving, a focal point of large timber structure built. This...
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Beside of the massive interior renovation, this luxury villa has spa wellness room extension. The existing porch veranda transform into spa welness, linked with bathroom and bedroom. The spa has modern look building, structured from sustainable timber cladding and thatched facade.
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Throw blankets of any kind can be used in a multitude of locations and for different décor requirements. A decorative tapestry throw blanket like the one pictured below showing a tree with colorful hanging birdhouses adds a vibrancy which particularly suits themed interiors. With a colorful tapestry throw blanket like this tree themed blanket, a [...]Get Fired Up with Energy Empowers What Do You Think of Fuel Cell Vehicle Pilot Programs February 18, 2010 07:30 Yesterday , you read about Todd's experience with a fuel cell vehicle pilot program What do you think of fuel cell vehicle pilot programs Would you participate Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Question of the Week Vehicles Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 3 Comment RSS Comments I would participate in an alternative-fueled vehicle pilot program . nbsp All new technology starts out very expensive , before coming down in price to where it is consumed in mass . nbsp I remember when VCR decks were 1,000.00 each , and now they can be had at any corner store for 29.95, so let us keep these tests going . It would be a good thing to tell us what the test cars would cost today , if we could buy them , so we can watch the cost come down over time . Tom Gearing February 18. 2010 13:56 I would certainly participate in some
Consist of two rectangular volume building with horizontal and parallel layout, this house has similar concept with previous mountain house pulished. But, this modern house is more open, has transparency glass walls with steel structure almost in every side.Simple geometry house construction along...
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We're suckers for vintage industrial accents, but the pieces we gravitate toward most--lamps, side tables, and shelving units--have an annoying tendency to be, um....RIDICULOUSLY expensive. Which is funny, because wouldn't you expect beat-up old office supplies to be the cheapest antiques around?
The outdoor performance of this modern house is so modest, but inside, has modern and beautiful looks. This house building contain a volume of two layers surrounded by a low volume with an angle a enclosed garden houses. There is large sliding glass doors placed in L-shape house corner contour for...
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Look through any home-related periodical these days and you'll most likely see pictures of lighting pendants hanging above a kitchen island. They're a cool light fixture when you consider that they're available in just about any style, color and material you can imagine.
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: , Drafty Windows : Is it Better to Insulate or Replace Them Energy Pyramids : Useful Concepts , Not More Pyramid Schemes February 8, 2010 16:40 At a December holiday party , the host handed me a newspaper clipping and asked me what I thought of the energy pyramid mentioned in the article . I hadn't read the article , so I told him I would read it and get back to him . Of course , when I found time to look into it , I didn't have the article with me . So I decided to do a little research on energy pyramids on the internet . It turns out that I found several variations on the theme , including the one mentioned in the article handed to me by my friend and neighbor , . Larry The Energy Use Pyramid , featured in the Washington Post article Larry asked about , was designed by architects Peter Pfeiffer and Betsy del Monte . It's a valuable resource , especially for new building design . It clearly shows that most of the emphasis should be placed on design elements that use no power at all , such as solar orientation and tight building construction , because these are often the most cost-effective solutions . In some cases , such as building orientation , the design feature may cost
They may not be the most comfortable of seating options, but when it comes to effortless home styling, we're head-over-heels for a simple metal cafe chair--or preferably, an entire set. Energy Pyramids : Useful Concepts , Not More Pyramid Schemes How Has Saving Energy Affected Your Health February 4, 2010 08:30 We don't often speak of it in these terms , but saving energy can sometimes have a positive influence on your health . Maybe you're getting more exercise because you bike to work instead of drive , or you're getting more fresh air while jogging outside instead of on the treadmill not to mention vitamin D Maybe you're eating more raw fruits and vegetables instead of turning on the oven to bake a pizza or driving for fast food . Tell us your . story How has saving energy affected your health Each Thursday , you have the chance to share your thoughts on a question about energy efficiency or renewable energy for consumers . Please comment with your answers , and also feel free to respond to other . comments Categories : Question of the Week Permalink Actions : E-mail Twit This Kick it Digg This Save to del.icio.us Share on Facebook Comments 3 Comment RSS Comments ABSOLUTELY . Health , energy efficiency , low pollution and kindness are all tightly related to one another . nbsp Eating 1 lb . of meat emits the same amount of greenhouse gases as driving an SUV 40
There is a time and a place for the checkered linen tablecloths and french provincial prints we grew up staring at beneath our dinner plates. But when it's dinner time around our apartment, we aren't looking to make a big production of unfolding a newly-washed table linens and setting elaborate places. Function is our primary concern...okay, and maybe aesthetics are a close second.