Compact Holiday Home with Uncommon Interiors : VilLA NM

We just received some photos from UNStudio showcasing this uncommon holiday home from Upstate New York. VilLA NM is a compact building, especially designed for weekend and vacation getaways with family and friends. The architects described it as a “futuristic hut” that has unobstructed panoramic views over the surrounding landscape and large floor to ceiling windows that establish a great connection with the exterior. Here is more information: “The kitchen and dining area on the ground floor are connected by a ramp to the living space above, the 1.5-meter (5 feet) height change allowing for a sweeping outlook over the surrounding woodland and meadows. A similar ramp connects the living area to the master and the childrenâ??s bedrooms on the second floor.

Facilities such as the bathroom, kitchen and fireplace are clustered in the vertical axis of the house, leaving the outer walls free. Large glazed windows feature in all but the most private rooms.Technically, the volumetric transition is generated by a set of five parallel walls that rotate along a horizontal axis from vertical to horizontal. The walls become floor and vice versa. The ruled surface maintaining this transition is repeated five times in the building. Standardizing and pre-fabricating of this structural element lowered the building costs without reducing the spatial quality of the interior.”

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Italian Designer Beds - Asymmetrical Bed 'Bug' by Poliform

Just because you spend most of your time in bed sleeping doesn’t mean your bedroom furniture has to be a snore! Italian furniture brand Poliform presents the Bug. This asymmetrical new bed by designer Paola Navone plays with shape and proportions to create a fun and interesting design. The upholstered, cushioned platform base and headboard give the whole piece a plush feel, like sleeping on a cloud. Optional left or right arms and a tip-up bedstead add contemporary comfort to convenience. The Bug bed is available with removable fabric or leather upholstery. Check out this cool, asymmetrical bed by visiting Poliform.

 

 

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Want A Bookcase? Build Your Own

Building a bookcase isnâ??t difficult and doesnâ??t require any special skills.

The experts are advising you to choose well the right wood. The most common wood is the birch veneer plywood, for it is perfect for this matter. Mahogany is also an option, for it costs less.

The first step is to build the base. Do it out of 1x or 2x lumber. The depth also should be well measured. It has to be 1 1/2 to 2 in. less than the depth of the bookcase. Continue with the measuring as you consider the height that should be 1/8 taller than the baseboard molding.

Rip down the boards to the widths that are for the frame and the shelves. Use a circular saw, for it is easier to cut on the sheet.

The next step is to cut the legs, the shelves and the supports. Measure well the height of the space, where the bookcase will be located. Cut the legs to the measures of the ripped â??down plywood.

Donâ??t forget to measure the width in three places, in order to cut the shelves. Mark the width of the shelves and the supporting, in order to prepare them for the next step- attaching the supports to the legs.

Use glue and nail the supports to the legs, as you nail it in the four corners. The right nails are typically 3d nails.

Assemble the box as you make a hanging strip. The strip is needed because it will attach the bookcase to the wall.

Rip a 2 ½ inch-wide piece of plywood and cut it to a length, which is 1 ½ inches shorter than the shelves. Place the strip between the top supporters and drill tow pilot holes into the legs. After this, simply screw the hanging strip to the legs with special wood screws.

The next step is to set the top of the bookcase on the supports and the hanging strip. Make sure it is solid enough and then glue and screw the top in place. Plumb the bookcase as you add shims, if it is needed.

Attach a kickboard, in case you want one. Go for ½ trim, in order to finish the sides and the top of your bookcase. Typically a trim can hang over the inside edge or simply can be flush. Cut the trim so to fit the top and glue and nail it in place.

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Turn the Rug Season

Turn the Rug Season is a rug that brings the freshness of green spring even in late autumns, and also the warm colors of autumn in the middle of spring. We are in September right now and the autumn is almost here, but if you want to feel the fresh greens of spring at the end of the autumn simply turn the seasons every time you feel like it with this versatile rug. The rug is made using durable material that promises to keep your door steps alive for years. No matter what the season , you have the season of your choice right at your doorsteps. You can buy this rug from here. – Via – HomeQN

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Diverse Design and Architecture in Brasil : Juranda House

Juranda House comes from Apiacás Arquitetos and is located in Vila Beatriz, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The residence has 150 square meters and is a fascinating display of comfort, traditional design and cost efficiency. The architects tried to keep the construction budget to a minimum and ensure a great indoor-outdoor connection by making the building as transparent as possible. You have the house sketches for the ground floor, the first level and the roof in the photos below in case you are interesting in taking a closer look at the building plans.As for the construction materials, the architects stated that “the house is given structure by steel reinforced concrete cast on site with the slabs in prefabricated concrete remaining visible after construction. All of the brickwork is in ceramic blocks covered with a white render. We opted to put all of the houseâ??s infrastructure on the lowest floor, making use of the nature slope, this includes: a water cistern, boiler and sewage treatment system.” We challenge you to let us know what you think of the interior design of this residence and if there are any items that you consider intriguing.

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Small Home Addition in Vienna

If you need an inspiration to enlarge your existing home, this below house could be your choice. Designed by Synn Architects, the house is located in Vienna. The house is built with lots of limitations and rules that have to be followed. This contemporary extra room looks so comfortable yet modern, which could make you love to stay at home. This beautiful Art Nouveau house is extended to accommodate more rooms for the owner. The roof extension is covered with large glazing that let the natural light to fill in the whole interior and the courtyard’s views in. The house addition is quite small but it could add modern touch to the existing home design. Complementing with wooden deck, the roof extension is a best place for relaxing while enjoying surrounding views.

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Lovely Wooden Furniture Design by Menotti Specchia

Wooden furniture is always attractive and will grab an attention. Came from Nicola Giardina Papa, this elegant wooden furniture collection displays the flair of Italian fashion. Featuring maple and wenge, the furniture has a dramatic contrast of light and dark, lacquered under a gleaming glossy finish. The furniture is available in several choices, for an example the contemporary dining table, maple and wenge door and also the stairs. This beautiful yet unique furniture design will provide your home with unexpected flavor. It will not only present as furniture but will be a modern style statement to your interior design. Visit Menotti Specchia for details.

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Mind-blowing Houseboat Living in the Middle of Hamburg, Germany

Living on water is so exotic and so unusual that more and more people are willing to give it a try. This mind-blowing residence comes from Rost Niderehe Architects and combines the comfort of a modern home with the shape and eccentricity of living on a boat. We think the most fascinating aspect of this project is its location. This boat house lies in the middle of Hamburg and it is surrounded by the Eilbek-canal. When its inhabitants get tired of the landscape, they can move their home a few meters to the left or to the right by using a tug. This residence has two levels also known as the upper deck and lower deck that host the living and working areas. Once inside, there is little trace that may lead one to believe this is a house build on water. The interior design is spotless and the decorative elements are simply surprising. Living in the middle of nature in your large city without being a part of the urban racket- how great is that?

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