The first thing that comes to mine when I review the Marquise Collection from THG is the opulent bathrooms these products will create. Putting the visual "first glance" ideas aside, there is an interesting story as to the collection's influence. The bathtub is actually art deco in influence being inspired by the pattern on a French Chateaux Insignia that contains a bay leaf garland in gold décor. Via.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Clean Contemporary Bathroom Design - new Tiber collection by Roca
Crisp lines, a smooth finish and a purist palette define the new Tiber bathroom collection by Roca – the ultimate clean contemporary bathroom design for the modern home. Created by Carlo Urbinati, the Tiber toilet, bidet, freestanding pedestal sink and console (available in two sizes) all boast the same chic simplicity with a design that hides all technical components. The result is a streamlined minimalist spa-inspired esthetic that encourages your own relaxation and well-being. This contemporary design is timeless; a classic choice for the modern home. Check out the Tiber bathroom suite by Roca.
Warm House by Ludwik Kaizerbrecht
The Warm house- modern space with the warm attitude. The Warm house contains two ways of living – fast, everyday hurry and calm , relaxing. It allows typical duplex space to be duplex also in use. Interior seems simple , bright , modern because of sunlight coming on walls and other reflecting materials in the morning . |
In the evening spotlights illuminate the wood floor giving warm beige glow on the walls. The surface light illuminates art noveau style graphic on the wall making it softer and the stairs lighten by amber Leds seems to be warm in touch. Additionally , the pattern is a protection of walls, making it easier to clean – which is useful while having small kids. |
The shiny, mat game can also been seen on the art noveau style pattern. The accent is repeated in the furniture, wall and bathroom and it is visible when surface lightened. The art nouveau style became leitmotiv of warm house project after works done in Brussels – the world capitol of Art Nouveau Style. All that metamorphosis change house into the warm , calm place suited perfectly for relax. This change is strictly connected with needs of inhabitants schedule. |
Realization of this design took fourteen months and there were lots of problems among this time. Eventually it came quite similar to the visualizations which is the biggest advantage of whole project – it means it suits the inhabitants perfectly. |
Space Saving Ideas for Small Kids Rooms
We have featured Spanish designer Sergi’s kids’ rooms concepts before at Home-Designing, but he is back with more! Having worked to create rooms that are individualistic and unique in their own right, this designer has once again created magic with colors.
Working with less space and creating more out of it has been the USP of this set which was introduced recently. Unlike the showroom-like designer kids’ rooms that seem to have acres of space to work with, these childrens’ rooms seem fit for realistically sized (read small) spaces. The ideas are simple yet striking, can be improvised upon and be incorporated in your child’s room with ease.
At a time when space is as important as money, these ideas are sure to come in handy!
Google’s offices from around Europe
Google work places are known to be fun! These pictures below, are from different offices around Europe.
The work places in Milan, Madrid and Munich were designed by DEGW, a company that usually designs for various Fortune 500 companies, while the one in Zurich was designed by the swiss firm Camenzind Evolution.
Google Madrid
The best location in the whole floor plan with the most stunning views of Madrid has been used for this informal/ formal interaction area.
The games rooms used for a relaxing moment. It can also work for internal formal/informal meeting and for social events.
Google Milan
View of the reception area.
Imaginative designed staff room designed as a playroom.
Google Munich
Workstations.
Break Out area.
Google Zurich
The reception in the Zurich office.
Igloo- inspired?
Celebrating individuality?
Individual work spaces to inspire creativity.
Who needs fancy elevators when one has slides?