Home Design Pictures

Teen Bedroom Decor Ideas

2009-03-18T01:23:00.001+08:00

Teen Bedroom Decor Ideas

Audrey Hepburn/NYC room

Totally Teal

Pepper Pink Quilt from JC Penny - I love the border and the phoebe lamps.

Here are some fun ideas from Wake Up Frankie.

I love the elegance in this room. I just might have to copy that window treatment.

This wall is amazing!

There are so many things I love about this room! I love the striped wall, the dark colored closet, and the wood valence above the closet. WOW!

Boy Bedroom Decor Ideas

2009-03-18T01:17:00.001+08:00

Boy Bedroom Decor Ideas

Cool Living Room Idea

2009-03-18T00:57:00.002+08:00

Cool Living Room Idea

Images of room ideas : Coolful Room Ideas from Domino Magazine

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Images of room ideas : Coolful Room Ideas from Domino Magazine

The Amazing DIY Magazine Coffee Table

2009-03-05T02:26:00.000+08:00

The Amazing DIY Magazine Coffee Table

Made out of Magazine, this DIY magazine coffee table is astoundingly beautiful. What’s more interesting about this product is that the coffee table can be made possible without the use of some nails, glue or any other tools. Plus, you need not to throw away your old magazine anymore because you can use it in making this elegant and fashionable coffee table. See, you only do not have a nice coffee table, but you also help a lot in saving the earth from having mountains and mountains of landfill. I find this coffee table perfect for any contemporary places like homes, offices, bars or restaurants.

Unique home designs : The Bradley Residence by Michael P. Johnson

2009-03-05T02:23:00.000+08:00

Unique home designs : The Bradley Residence by Michael P. Johnson

Enjoy Elegant Floor with Bamboo Floorings

2009-03-05T02:19:00.000+08:00

Being eco-friendly, need not to be traditional and classical. You can be an eco-friendly person without sacrificing the beauty and elegance of your home. Teragren will let you feel the elegance of nature with their bamboo flooring. IT is widely known that bamboo is a tree that is strong and durable. Founded in 1994 with a name under TimberGrass, Teragren has been committed in developing and manufacturing beautiful products made of bamboo that will reduce dependence on dwindling timber resources, rely on renewable resources materials, promote green building and help utilize their environmental footprint. Be environmentally friendly and elegant with Teragren’s bamboo flooring.

Decorate Your Walls with an Eco-Friendly Wall Decor

2009-03-05T02:17:00.000+08:00

Decorate Your Walls with an Eco-Friendly Wall Décor

Being eco-friendly is not only possible with architectural designs, furniture, and more. It is also possible to interior designs like the wall decor. Various companies are now producing eco-friendly wall décor for the benefit of the people who wants to live naturally and for the benefit of our environment as well. Each company created different design that will fit your taste and desire. One example is the collection that has a cartoon-y feel. Their designs are made perfect for your kid’s rooms or nursery rooms. These wall décor are made of eco-friendly polypropylene and features different motif that your kids will surely love.

Create Bright Light In Your Kitchen with the Ovum and Lightwing

2009-03-05T02:09:00.000+08:00

Create Bright Light In Your Kitchen with the Ovum and Lightwing

LED technologies are of great help in saving out Mother Nature from harm. Many of the designers are now into LED technologies just like the Students of AHO who have created a great project like the Ovum and Lightwing. It is a herb holder that can be placed in any kitchen made by their master student Greger Lund. It has the aim to give spice herbs a better growing condition. In addition, with the use of a LED technology, it can imitate natural daylight inside the kitchen. Both designs namely the Ovum and the industrial Lightwing are suitable for any kitchen design.

Unique Home Decors Made of Recycled Pots and Pans

2009-03-05T02:06:00.000+08:00

Unique Home Decors Made of Recycled Pots and Pans

WashUp, Don’t Waste Your Water After Washing

2009-03-05T01:30:00.000+08:00

Contemporary Kitchen & Bathroom Furniture

2009-03-05T00:02:00.000+08:00

Contemporary Kitchen & Bathroom Furniture

Microsoft's New American House

2009-03-02T18:00:00.001+08:00

Microsoft's New American House

Casa XS | Holiday House in Mar Azul - Argentina

2009-03-02T17:53:00.001+08:00

Casa XS | Holiday House in Mar Azul - Argentina

The Clyde Hill Home by Rex Hohlbein Architects

2009-03-02T17:47:00.001+08:00

The Clyde Hill Home by Rex Hohlbein Architects

This Clyde Hill Home is an interesting residence designed by Rex Hohlbein Architects. Located in the Clyde Hill neighborhood of Seattle. The architects used environmentally responsible materials and construction methods for the Clyde Hill home. Rex Hohlbein Architects created a versatile, comfortable Seattle home for entertaining, cooking, art collecting and gardening. The landscape of the contemporary home’s surroundings are brought in through large windows and structural openings, but designers worked to ensure private space was separated from public view.

The interior design of this house flow out and into the landscape, blurring the distinction between inside and outside by connecting with natural light, views and openings. The project has the best quality construction and environmentally responsible. It should fit the region and be sensitive to the neighborhood and the surrounding view homes.

Contemporary Northwest House Design

2009-02-24T18:54:00.002+08:00

Contemporary Northwest House Design

House designs :Atmosphere House

2009-02-24T18:51:00.002+08:00

House designs :Atmosphere House

Via : www.washingtonspaces.com

DRA Family House by Querkraft Architects

2009-02-24T18:40:00.002+08:00

DRA Family House by Querkraft Architects

Green House Design : Wheeler Residence Menlo Park, CA by William Duff Architects

2009-02-24T18:35:00.001+08:00

Green House Design : Wheeler Residence Menlo Park, CA by William Duff Architects

San Francisco Sunset Idea House

2009-02-24T18:32:00.001+08:00

San Francisco Sunset Idea House

North Carlton Green House by Zen Architects

2009-02-24T18:31:00.002+08:00

North Carlton Green House by Zen Architects

Nolaster Architects project on Casa OS Spanish Green House

2009-02-24T18:29:00.001+08:00

Nolaster Architects project on Casa OS Spanish Green House

beach house : Seadrift Residence by CCS Architecture

2009-02-24T18:27:00.002+08:00

beach house : Seadrift Residence by CCS Architecture

Travelling exhibition Pavilion for Chanel by Zaha Hadid

2009-02-24T18:25:00.002+08:00

Travelling exhibition Pavilion for Chanel by Zaha Hadid

The Soundhouse, Sheffield, United Kingdom

2009-02-24T18:23:00.001+08:00

The Soundhouse, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Birkbeck College Film Studies by Surface Architects

2009-02-24T18:18:00.001+08:00

Birkbeck College Film Studies by Surface Architects

Hawthorn House in Melbourne, Australia

2009-02-24T18:13:00.002+08:00

Hawthorn House in Melbourne, Australia

Minimalist Loft in SoHo, New York

2009-02-24T18:09:00.001+08:00

Minimalist Loft in SoHo, New York

Alila Villas Uluwatu with Its Exteriors Made From Recycled Woods by WOHA

2009-02-23T02:28:00.000+08:00

Alila Villas Uluwatu with Its Exteriors Made From Recycled Woods by WOHA

Villas and rest houses are great and perfect for gatherings with family and friends. Alternatively, even just a simple getaway, villas are a great place to be. If you are one of those people who love nature and peaceful place to unwind and relax, have a look with the Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali, Indonesia. In addition, eco-friendly people would surely love this villa because its exteriors are made from a mixture of recycled woods and bronze that allows the breeze to circulate yet maintains it privacy by partially shielding the occupants away from the prying eyes. With its plush beddings, Alila Villas looks contemporary whilst retaining the traditional Hindu-style shape.

Modern Interior Natural Home Design Ideas

2009-02-22T23:58:00.002+08:00

Modern Interior Natural Home Design Ideas

Bedroom Ideas : Big Comfort Modern Bed

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Bedroom Ideas : Big Comfort Modern Bed

Fresh Bathroom Decoration Ideas

2009-02-22T23:45:00.001+08:00

Fresh Bathroom Decoration Ideas

Living Room Design with Unique Personality

2009-02-22T23:36:00.005+08:00

Living Room Design with Unique Personality

Save and Multi-task with Evolve Showerheads

2009-02-22T23:31:00.002+08:00

Save and Multi-task with Evolve Showerheads

Kitchen & Bathroom Design

2009-02-22T23:25:00.001+08:00

Kitchen & Bathroom Design

Green Living in A Home with Modern Design from Brio54

2009-02-22T23:16:00.001+08:00

Green Living in A Home with Modern Design from Brio54

Home living room interior design & sofa guide

2009-02-22T23:11:00.001+08:00

Home living room interior design & sofa guide

Modern home living room design pictures

2009-02-22T23:04:00.001+08:00

Modern home living room design pictures

One Really Cool Idea for an Original Swimming Pool

2009-02-20T13:39:00.002+08:00

One Really Cool Idea for an Original Swimming Pool

Rolf Disch's Heliotrop Rotating House

2009-02-20T12:49:00.004+08:00

Rolf Disch’s Heliotrop Rotating House

Rolf Disch has designed a new house with a solar-collecting array on top that follows the Sun all day long, but the real feat of engineering comes from the structure itself. The entire house rotates on a central axle. The front of the house is composed of triple-glazed glass to point toward that glowing ball of gas in the sky during the winter, while a heavily insulated backside rotates around to keep the heat at bay during those warm summer months.

And that balcony you see at the top? That isn’t a simple railing system; those are solar vacuum tubes for heating water and moving it throughout the house. This house is so energy efficient it actually generates more energy than it needs. And I thought the five-star energy rating for my new home was a big deal.

The house has been the personal residence of the Architect since 1994.

Today's Dream Home in Cama de Vaca

2009-02-20T12:42:00.000+08:00

Today’s Dream Home in Cama de Vaca

Today I’ve decided to add a new category to this blog, and that category is named Dream Homes. In this category I will present dream homes.Why dream homes ? Personally I like to see beautiful & luxurious homes, and I think I’m not the only one who like to see dream homes.So sit back, relax, and enjoy the view.

Today dream home is an outstanding Algarve sea front villa with 3 hectares of land.On a 3 hectare cliff top plot offering unbeatable sea views over the Atlantic Ocean. It is located just west of Praia da Luz to Burgau in an area known as Cama de Vaca. The villa has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 reception, garage, swimming pool, and a lot of green plants.All these cost €2,000,000.For more info you can find some telephone numbers at KnightFrank.

World Home Day Collection: Around the world in seven rooms!

2009-02-20T03:57:00.001+08:00

World Home Day Collection: Around the world in seven rooms!

Top 10 Biggest Decorating Mistakes

2009-02-20T03:51:00.000+08:00

Top 10 Biggest Decorating Mistakes

Have you ever walked down a busy street and counted the number of fashion faux paus that you see? I know I have and, sadly, there are a lot when you actually stop and take count. The same thing can be said about home decorating. There are hundreds of mistakes that you can make when you are decorating and it can be embarrassing when you try to show off your beautifully decorated spaces only to be told that maybe the space just isn’t that great.

Thankfully, fixing a decorating mistake can be pretty easy and it only takes a little bit of planning to avoid it completely. Although everyone has their own sense of style, you may be surprised over what are considered the top ten biggest decorating mistakes of all time.

Mistake Number 1: Too much is…well…too much!

The first decorating mistake that everyone has made at least once in their life time is when they use too much of any accessory. Accessories are a great way to add depth and character to a space but occasionally people will go overboard. This means anything that you use, by the way, from pillows on couches and beds to ornaments or frames on a shelf.

Too many things can look cluttered and messy and really, if you can’t sit on the couch or lay on the bed without a thousand pillows pushing you off, then maybe you should tone down the number of pillows that you use. The best rule of thumb is to keep items to a minimum so that you get the character but you don’t get the clutter along with it.

Mistake Number 2: Show room ready can be the death of style

Who doesn’t love wandering through furniture stores and seeing the beautiful displays set up. Each display look like exquisite rooms that anyone would be happy to have in their home. The only problem is that they tend to be too exquisite and don’t really translate well into a real home. Generally, once you get your room in a box unpacked, it looks forced, and lacks real character, namely yours.

Instead of copying the design from the store to a tee, make your own changes to it so that it reflects your personality. Borrow some of the ideas and leave the rest the only place they would look good; at the store.

Mistake Number 3: Pee Catchers

Okay, maybe they aren’t officially called pee catchers but a toilet rug might as well be. Those things are just disgusting for obvious reasons and they offer no sense of style or design to a space. Instead, what they offer is a carpet where you wonder how many little accidents occurred on them. If it was up to me, I would toss it out and put that matching seat cover in the trash can while I was at it. If you want a rug in the bathroom, go for one that is not shaped to fit snugly around the toilet and one that encompasses most of the bathroom.

Mistake Number 4: Too many prints

It can be difficult when you are decorating a room to choose between certain prints. There are thousands of truly beautiful prints available and with a little creativity; you could probably make them all match. The problem is that too many prints can look very busy and it detracts from the style that you are trying to achieve. A room that would normally be very inviting leaves people feeling ill at ease simply because there are just too many prints to be enjoyed.

Mistake Number 5: Enjoying a Fad

Now, I’m not saying that it isn’t okay to enjoy a fad or two when they come out but it is important not to go over board and buy something that you will regret later on. You know what I’m talking about. The beaded curtains, the lava lamps, the faux finish wall paper. Just put them down and walk away because as wonderful as they look for a short time, they will quickly fade into memories of style mistakes past and you will be left with something that you can never seem to get rid of. If you do purchase a fad item, make sure you get rid of it when the fad is gone.

Mistake Number 6: Only boats should float

This is often a common decorating mistake and there really doesn’t need to be a reason for it. When you are using an area rug, it is important that you anchor it to something whether it is a dining room table or the living room furniture. Don’t place a rug in the center of the floor and then allow the furniture to float around it like a sea of flotsam. Instead, make sure the carpet is big enough so the chairs and couches in the room can easily rest their front legs on the rug.

Mistake Number 7: Matching is not always the safe choice

Want to ruin an excellent decorating idea quickly? All you need to do is make everything in the room match. Same color, same shade, same lines, same, same, same. It might look great on paper but in a room it can be boring and just a little bit creepy looking if you chose a strange color. Having a base for color, shade and lines is perfect but you will want to punch it up a little with accent colors and accent pieces. Eclectic may be a style in itself but it can do wonders in saving you from a huge decorating mistake.

Mistake Number 8: Forgetting about the lighting

When it comes to lighting, there can be a lot of mistakes. First there can be too much, then there can be too little or maybe the lighting is in the wrong spot. It is important to really pay attention to the lighting and find something that not only provides illumination but also adds depth to your decorating plans. And remember, lava lamps are just a fad.

Mistake Number 9: Throwing in the furniture

Another common mistake is in setting up your furniture. For one, make sure that the furniture fits in your room. If it is too big or you have too much of it, the room will not only look, but will be cluttered. Also, it is important to really pay attention to how it is laid out. Furniture should complement each other and they should not be cluttered together or grouped into threes.

Mistake Number 10: Design would be so much better if everything was cable less

The last mistake that we are going to look at is exposed cables. One of the rooms that really offer a problem to decorators is the room with the television in it. For one, most electronics are full of cables and you can’t really get away from them and for the other, it can be difficult hiding all the cables if you need to get to an outlet but you should really try. Cables left out in the open can really destroy the style of the room so try to hide them. You can do this by covering them with matching cable covers or by hiding them under the baseboard.

Now that you are aware of some of the top decorating mistakes around, it may be easier to realize when you are making them.

Roaman Residence in New York

2009-02-20T03:45:00.000+08:00

Roaman Residence in New York

Designed with a touch of elegance and a dash of style by Bates Masi Architects, the Roaman Residence in New York, mixes and matches modern designing techniques with fine use of wood and sensuous lighting that creates a warm and cozy environment. With a white minimalist approach on the outside, a modern swimming pool, a warm fireplace and dazzling interiors that add to its understated charm, the homes really draws with its vintage style - something many wouldn’t expect in the heart of NY!

Seattle Modular Coffee Table: All AboutTransforming

2009-02-20T03:41:00.000+08:00

Seattle Modular Coffee Table: All AboutTransforming

With space becoming a premium in the urban apartment setting, modern furniture is more and more about multi-tasking with each passing day. And since the cool trend is expected to catch on, here’s the Seattle Modular Coffee Table - another addition to the smart furniture line. It doubles up both as a stylish coffee table with a sleek design, but also shifts into a dining place with the lid sliding and rising open to create an elegant eating space. Stylish in design and ergonomic in use, it fits seamlessly into every modern home and accentuates the look of the space it adorns. - via

How to Select the Right Window Curtains

2009-02-20T03:33:00.000+08:00

How to Select the Right Window Curtains

When it comes to decorating, there is one element in the room that is often forgotten, and that is the window treatments. Most people will purchase curtains as an afterthought, something that needs to go up but doesn’t really matter. The problem is the window treatments do matter and it should be an active decision when you are designing your decor. Selecting the right window curtains can be surprisingly complex. If you choose the wrong type or the wrong color, it can completely ruin the design that you have. Finding the best curtains for your room can lead to a flow in style that will have any professional interior designer borrowing from your idea for future projects. When a window treatment works, it really works.

If you are trying to select window treatments for your home but are unsure of where to start, there are a few pointers that will help make finding the right window curtains much easier.

Keep the curtains in the room:

This is actually a mistake that many people make. They find a curtain style and they put the same curtains into every room whether it looks good with the decor or not. The simple fact is each room can have different curtains, unless you are working with an open floor concept and you will not want a child themed curtain in a living room any more than you would want bold and luxurious window coverings in a child’s room. Be aware of this fact and make sure that you change up the curtains from room to room.

Understand your privacy:

One of the more popular window treatments that you can find are sheer drapes. While these are wonderful in many different areas, they are not the best style of drape to purchase if you want to have a little privacy since you can see through most sheer drapes. Bedrooms should never have sheer drapes solely, and neither should bathrooms for that matter. Instead, pair them with a darker drape or window covering that does just that; covers.

Understand the lighting:

When it comes to windows, not all of them produce the same amount of lighting and this will affect the type of drapes that you use. Drapes that are heavy can block out a lot of light and this works well in a bedroom, especially bedrooms that offer amazing views of the sunrise. Sheer drapes are excellent for sun rooms that don’t need a lot of privacy. Sheers provide a light airy feel that work wonderfully in many spaces. When you know the amount of light coming through the window, you can plan accordingly.

Materials are important:

There are many different materials and fiber combinations that you can use for a curtain but your should choose materials that are fade resistant, especially if the room gets a lot of light, which is common in south facing rooms. Although silks may seem luxurious for a room, they are better left on the pillows and other accents since silk curtains will fade quickly and you will be left with dull and ugly curtains on your windows.

Tie in the design:

While you may not realize it, it is very important to tie the curtains in with the theme. This does not mean that you have to play it safe and make the curtains match perfectly but they shouldn’t clash with the decor. Make sure that the materials reflect the materials in the room, the color works with your color palette and the thickness of the material works with the feel of the decor. The last thing you will want is a heavy drape in a light and airy design space.

When it comes to the color, you can use the curtains to add depth to a space or you can use the curtains to provide a little pop of color or a statement piece to the room.

If you are still unsure how to use curtains in your space, I would strongly recommend reading through freshome.com or browsing through a few show rooms to gather a few ideas before applying them to you room. Lastly, I would recommend sketching out the window area and drawing in the drapes before you go out and purchase them.

Dream Home By El Encanto En Punta Mita

2009-01-20T13:21:00.001+08:00

Today’s Dream Home - El Encanto En Punta Mita

When I saw this estate for the first time I’ve fall in love with her immediately.This is a real dream home, as you can see beautiful ocean view, a lot of space, and surrounded by nature beauty.

This home is part of the El Encanto En Punta Mita resort development in Mexico, an 18-acre gated enclave located in an area along the Pacific Ocean and the Bay of Banderas just west of Puerto Vallerta. The El Encanto En Punta Mita resort is home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, a beach club, and luxury services and amenities. This two-story, four-bedroom home has a plunge pool, marble flooring, and sliding glass doors and high ceilings for an open feel. The price of the home also includes a furnishings package as well as membership in the Punta Mita beach club.

For such a beauty you also have to pay a good price - $3.255 million, listed here.

Dream Home By Ellen's Montecito Mansion

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