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Luxury and Elegance Bathrooms Furniture 2008-03-17 13:20:00 The bathroom offers Elegance
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luxurious bathrooms. An intriguing mix of qualities savagery and refinement, Savage has a strong impact look that will certainly be the focal point of your bathroom. Visual pleasure and sensuality of touch combine with the exotic and surprisingly touching only use zebra and crocodile affect surfaces. With a solid piece of wood, this luxurious bathroom furniture is built to last. The Savage boasts rich, contemporary colors and inspires you to express your personality. For a luxury bathroom that suits your lifestyle, look no further than the collection of architectaria bathrooms elegance.Source : Architectaria - Architect and Planner
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Luxury Bathroom Vanity - Deco Bathroom Vanities 2008-03-19 17:51:00 Although Deco vanities of luxurious bathrooms are part of the "crimes" of the range, gives them a classic elegance with modern sustainable. Indeed, the stately Deco vanity will outlast trends to become a favorite bath fixture for many years to come. Charming, curved, wooden legs turned add interest to the vanity, which comes in a variety of different interpretations. A large, a drawer at hand for all your needs can be located directly under the high, or if you prefer, a cute two drawer’s freestanding unit can be added below. Available in white or black classical, there is also an arrest olive green option for those who dare to be different. The deco vanities bathroom facilities are full of individual character - just like you.Source : Architectaria - Architect and Planners
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Water Features and Lighting on Patio 2008-03-24 14:07:00 Patio Water FeaturesWater features such as water garden ponds and garden fountains are pleasant additions to the design of a landscape, because it provides diversion scenes simply plants. Nothing can transform a landscape quite like water. It relieves the monotony of the garden and provides functionality accent that makes the garden or landscape interesting.Whether it is a spectacular waterfall or a quiet pond, water works its magic on any garden, providing a focal point and a region that soothes the soul. Movement of water provides delightful background music and masks traffic noise. The soothing sounds of water can mask the noise, making even a patio urban restful retirement.Patio LightsPatio lighting can provide the drama in your garden. It not only allows you to spend more time outside Read more:Lighting
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Modern Minimalist Kitchen - Recyclable Yellow Kitchen 2008-03-23 19:10:00 I bring sunshine on a cloudy day: Introducing Modern
recyclable YellowKitchen
. With a reflection in a practical way, as well as the environment, the main materials used in the modern kitchen Yellow of wood, stainless steel, aluminum and glass - all completely recyclable. The doors are constructed using the glass on a frame of aluminum - light and versatile. The work plan is also made of solid glass. A snack bar wood brings a practical and attractive feature, equally suitable for entertaining guests while cooking or provide breakfast to children.Source : Architectaria - Architect and Planners
Custom Contemporary Kitchen - Systematic Modular Kitchen 2008-03-26 20:41:00 Finally, a modular kitchen that will change with you - the kitchen is a custom systematic contemporary cuisine with a crucial difference. Unlike other islands in the kitchen, these islands are in fact designed to be moved! The kitchen is completely systematic contemporary modular, customizable, and the superb elements can be combined and modified to suit the changing your needs as your family members… and lifestyle evolves. Warm natural cherry breathes life, and is supported by the aluminum structure, plus a gas piston that makes it easier and more solid fence. The linear aspect of this modern kitchen is beautifully balanced by race, recessed stove and sinks. Bring harmony and adaptability of your kitchen with this SystematicModularKitchen
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Green building for a healthier living and working conditions environmentally friendly alternatives through 2008-03-25 21:12:00 ‘Green
building’ is the process by which all normal materials, techniques and products used to build a house are exchanged for safe alternatives environmentally friendly. The initiative aims not only to protect the environment and conserve resources like water and energy, but also offer a place safer for humans to live when you decide to build a house environmentally friendly, you must form a team who are certified experts in the field of green buildings, and can ensure that every aspect of your structure is green.This means that the architect who is designing your home to the interior designer who is adding the finishing touches to your home, everyone must be on the same page on the appearance of green buildings. Such a project must include these features very important to make it gre Read more:working
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Designed For Entertaining 2008-03-29 11:48:00 If entertaining is your passion, then this is the design perfect for you. With a large, open floor plan and an array of amenities, every gathering will be succes.The foyer embraces the living areas accented by a glass fireplace and wetbar. The living and dining room each acces a screened entertainment center for outside enjoyment.The gourmant kitchen delights with its opennes to the rest of the house. A morning room also adds a nice touch.Two bedrooms and a den radiate from the first floor living area. Climb up the stairs or use the elevator to reach the lovely master suite.It contains a huge walk-in closet, a whirlpool tub and private sun deck.Design Specification:Living Area (sq ft)Main floor : 2066Upper floor : 809Lower floor : 0-1260Total : 2875-4135RoomsBedrooms : 3Fullbath : Read more:Entertaining
Interior Design Fittings and Fixtures - Locks 2008-04-03 14:33:00 An often forgotten area of decoration is a practical one, door hardware, and even more forgotten is door stops, these protect your walls from the door handle bashing through it. Ensure that the doorstop is long enough to stop the door before the handle reaches the wall!There are many different types of locks, used for different purposes and situations.Door LocksCylinder Night LatchThis is the most common type of door lock. It is essentially a spring-loaded latch opened by key from the outside and lever from the inside.There are four parts; the staple that the latch slides into is attached to the door frame. The lock body that houses the latch is attached to the door; the cylinder and outer ring are also attached to the lock body through the door. This latch is surface mounted.Deadlocking N Read more:Interior
Contemporary Glass Table - Frog Coffee Table & Dining Table 2008-04-01 21:21:00 A perfect contemporary glass table is difficult to find. This glass tables have a gain of simplicity that will amaze and delight you. Really visually stunning, contemporary Frog coffee table and dining table are manufactured from a single sheet of glass! Molded into an exquisitely smooth, curved shape specifically, the coffee table and dining table are a pure expression of minimalism. Their tenacity belies their equipment - the curvature of the tables makes it extremely strong. Available in the beautiful crystal glass in picture, the table also Frog comes in a milky white, rich mocha and lacquer red. Make a bold statement with this contemporary glass painting.Source: Architectaria - Architect and Planners
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Curtain Poles, Rods and Finials 2008-04-06 17:13:00 A pole or rod is a rail or track which a curtain or valance is hung.Poles or rods are available in many different materials – timber, brass, wrought iron, bamboo, powder coated steel, and painted timber.They usually have coordinating rings that fix to the hooks on the heading of the curtains. Curtain
Rods or Poles are a simple and effective way to add decoration to your windows.They are easy to install and you can coordinate the finials with hold backs, and other pieces of hardware providing a fluid designer look.Finials are the decorative fixing at the end of the poles. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, some simple, some complex, from the traditional fleur de lys, and arrowhead to the fruity pomegranate and pineapple, and back to nature with acorns, scallop shells, along with
Architectural Glass Skylights 2008-04-07 18:03:00 Turn a simple skylight into an extraordinary characteristic of these architectural glass skylights. Always wonderful ways to let natural light, skylights are made in attention-grabbing focal point of architectural glass spectacular. The autumnal tones of the photo above textured skylight will add a warm glow - which is especially useful for brightening up dull corridors or passages. If you are looking for something with a more traditional style, look no further than the glass skylight picture below. This elegant skylight is embellished with traditional motifs to bring an air of sophistication to your home. Leave a simple architectural element to express your taste in decorating with glass skylights.Source: Architectaria - Architect and Planners
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Expandable Dining Table - Adjustable Table Design 2008-04-09 16:48:00 An innovative concept is beautifully presented to the adjustable table design, expandable dining table. Unlike other extendable dining tables, which tend to offer standard components on each side, the adjustable table design pulls out of the middle! This feature enhances the surface of the table, while offering a view of the design elements interesting, and can be done manually or through an option whisper-quiet motor.The multiple uses in the area revealed the middle of the table can incorporate stainless steel plates, a box of cutlery or a cutting, depending on your needs. Another serious smart coordination of steel and wood trolley also exactly is the gap between the two sides. So this means can be a trolley wheeled out of the kitchen carrying a load of food, a vase of flowers, or perhap Read more:Dining
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Modular Sofa – Modern Contemporary Sofa 2008-04-15 18:24:00 This sofa is a wonderful contemporary modular sofa that allows you to fully enjoy your imagination. With chunky rectangular modules and leading edges, it is possible to invent the exact couch you need to better fit your space. Absolutely modern bass, large sofa style is ideal for any type of relaxed entertaining. If you want to create a corner appropriate for intimate meetings, a forward-facing ideal to take place in a movie, or with a twist, a large curved line for a large part, you will find this incredibly adaptable modular sofa. The sofa comes to life in its various permutations, to be acknowledged again each day of use.Source: Architectaria - Architect and Planners
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Sheer and Net Curtains 2008-04-21 19:14:00 Sheers or VoilesSheers, voiles or nets are fine translucent fabrics. They are used to cut down the amount of sunlight that enters a room and to create a small amount of privacy.They can be used on their own or combined with heavier curtains to be drawn at night. For a long time they were only available in white or cream.The selection available today is very extensive ranging from colors, beaded, textures, striped, rainbow effects, metallic, threaded with flower forms, embroidered with designs, sequined ... the list goes on.So you can see that they are quite a fashion statement for your window. A very good alternative to blinds.The use of sheers in this contemporary apartment allows diffused light to enter and makes a subtle design statement. They are ceiling hung on a track behind a pelmet Read more:Sheer
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Curtains – The “ins and outs” 2008-04-22 18:43:00 There are only a few simple rules to follow here; the length of the hung curtain should be to the floor or the windowsill. Anything in between looks rather odd.There is a trend today of puddling curtains, this is where they are made longer than the height required and “puddle” on the floor, this requires a skill in fabric selection, so that they sit well. It is used commonly in living rooms and bedrooms.With puddle curtains on a hand drawn track, make sure that the width of the curtain is not excessive as they become heavy and difficult to draw back. They are also prone to picking up all the fluff from your floor, so a little bit more attention is required to keeping them looking smart.The top of the curtain (the heading), for all curtains can be at ceiling height, above or at the top Read more:Curtains
Landscape Elements - Hardscapes 2008-04-24 19:17:00 A landscape is never complete if its soft elements are not completed correctly by its hardscape. Hardscape or “hardscaping” is composed of inanimate elements of landscaping, particularly the work of masonry or carpentry. For example, stone walls, concrete or brick patios, tile roads, bridges made of wood and wooden trees would all be considered as part of the hardscape. But hardscape goes beyond large-scale projects like these. Any non-life ornamentation in your landscaping is technically part of the hardscape.Without the clever arrangement of stone and other components hardscape, the most artistic landscape is not a framework for disable plants tastefully and beautifully. When designing your garden, always start by permanent structures. Let the physical area and its surroundings dicta Read more:Landscape
The Choice of Fabrics 2008-04-23 18:32:00 It is most important that the fabric will drape or hang well. In general the heavier the fabric, the tighter the weave should be to ensure that the fabric will hang well.The looser the weave the more prone it is to environmental factors like heat and moisture which will mean that you can physically see your drapes rise and fall.The most common types of fabrics that are used for drapery are as follows: sheers and nets, most commonly synthetic, used for privacy.Casements, which are made from loosely woven textured yarns and also used for privacy.Prints, probably the most popular, these are generally made from tightly woven cotton or cotton polyester blends and are of medium weight and practical from most window treatment situations.Satins and jacquards, mostly for formal applications, heavy Read more:Choice
Interior Design and Decorating - Timber Floor Finishes 2008-04-29 16:50:00 Different Types of Timber Floor
ing:1. Timber BlocksThese are usually made of a hardwood species laid on a screed of concrete. They are laid in a herringbone or brick bond and basket pattern. They require a dry and stable atmosphere. The blocks are jointed with tongue and grove edges and fixed with an adhesive.2. Floor BoardsThese make up part of the construction of some houses; timber tongue and groove floorboards are fixed with nails to the floor joists. With the increased use of concrete substrate floors, a timber floorboard finish can be achieved by fixing battens into a concrete screed. Uplifting carpet and finding timber floorboards is a great coup as sanded and polished they provide a simple form of redecoration.3. ParquetThis is used mainly for high quality domestic projects. It is Read more:Interior
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Tile Installation - DIY, Clay Based Flooring Finishes for Interior Design and Decorating 2008-04-27 16:24:00 Brick and Brick Paviours (Tile Installation
s & Laying)Bricks are made from clay, which is formed into shapes and dried in a kiln.Paviours are made in a similar fashion but they are thinner and often have special finishes on the surface.They are both hard wearing and chemical resistant.They are laid on a bed of mortar.Ceramic Tiles - About & Installation TipsCeramic tiles are made from clay, pressed and tempered into the required shape and size and fired at high temperature.They are available in a vast range of colors; sizes and some have textural designs on the surface.They can be used a floor or wall finish.Careful attention needs to be paid on selection in regard to wet areas, as they are very slippery when wet.They have a high durability; they can be broken or cracked if heavy o Read more:Interior
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Interior Design and Decorating Floor Finishes - Types of Semi Hard Flooring 2008-05-05 17:56:00 Types of Semi Hard Floor
ingLinoleumLinoleum is made up from natural ingredients, linseed oil, ground cork, resin, fillers and pigments. These are baked slowly at high temperatures and pressed onto a jute or Hessian backing.It is a misunderstood product as in its early form it was thin and brittle but with new production methods and design development it is fast becoming a popular flexible flooring choice. It is available in numerous color combinations and can be plain, patterned or in a marbleized look.It is warm and quiet underfoot. It requires sealing with a polish as if water penetrates under the surface it will lift. It comes in sheet or tile form and is fixed to the floor with an adhesive.RubberRubber is made from natural or synthetic rubber, fillers and pigments. It is available in s Read more:Interior
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Interior Design and Decorating Floor Finishes - Types of Hard Flooring 2008-05-04 17:41:00 Types of Hard Floor
ingCement ResinThis comprises of cement polyester resin and an aggregate (crushed stone or sand). It can be laid over concrete or a timber base. It provides a hardwearing non-slip surface, which has a slight texture.TerrazzoThis is a composite material made up of cement and marble aggregate, it is then mixed and poured in situ onto a concrete base. It is then ground waxed and polished. It has a mosaic look. It can also be premade and is available in slabs or tiles. It is very hard wearing, if it is polished or wet it is very slippery. It is a suitable product to be used with under floor heating.Terrazzo flooring in a mall situation.It is very useful in commercial situations i.e. malls and shopping centers as it is very durable and easy to clean.Over large expanses contro Read more:Interior
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Empire Flooring 2008-05-30 01:28:00 Someone whose want to replace old home equipment or just moving to new house, must spend a large of time to search and choose the best equipment for their house. For some home equipment, which will buy for a long time usage like furniture, carpets, or Hardwood Flooring, we must be carefully and wise consideration before deciding to buy it. But visiting each stores can’t do by searching the suita Read more:Empire
Interior Design and Decorating Floor Finishes – Carpet 2008-06-09 18:21:00 How Carpet
is constructedIt is important to understand the two main methods of carpet construction as it is a large financial outlay for the client and they will have endless questions on why one costs more than another? Why one has a looser look, firmer feel, multicolored etc?Today most carpets are produced by the tufting method of manufacture. It consists of hundreds of needles, which thread the Read more:Interior
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Interior Design and Decorating Floor Finishes - Types of Natural Stone Flooring 2008-06-05 17:45:00 Types of NaturalStoneFloor
ingSlateSlate is another form of metamorphic rock that consists of silica alumina and iron oxide.It is easily split into layers that provide a rugged rustic look.It has good abrasion resistance and high durability if it has been correctly cut.It is impervious to water, cold hard and noisy under foot and can be slippery.A non-slip variety is available.It is difficult to Read more:Interior
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