Coffee. Café. Java. Espresso. Latte. No matter how you spell it or prepare it, it is an obsession for most people who drink it. At one time, the only place you could get specialty coffees like cappuccinos or espressos was in a boutique coffee shop, or you could eek by at home with standard pot coffee (which can also be excellent, thank you). Now having an espresso machine in the home is as simple as picking one up from a kitchen accessory store like Williams Sonoma. But not everyone uses this machine everyday, so the question becomes where to put this modern marvel... Inside the cabinet next to the blender perhaps? Think again! These specialty coffee machines are made to be as neat looking as the coffee they produce. In newer kitchens, they are showcased as built-in models, or placed in a spot that was designed just for them, the coffee or beverage bar.
More and more, I am seeing a trend of putting in coffee bars in master bed & bathrooms, guest suites, or media/game rooms as well as in their normal spot in kitchens. Beverage centers that have not only a coffee spot, but wine, liquor, and soda storage have taken this idea a step further in kitchens as well as in media/game rooms.
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Posted by J. Chandelle, in General.
For me there is no better look than retro modern furniture tastefully mixed into a contemporary décor. The retro modern look is timeless and offers a fresh and optimistic decor scheme that is easy to add to in the future. Here is a cool sofa that won't break the bank at $1259 and is available in 7 tasteful microfiber fabrics from undertheroof.com 88" x 35" x 34"H Seat Depth: 21.5" Seat Height: 20" Ships in 1-2 weeks
Posted by Will, in Sofas.
For under $100, Kritter from Ikea is an affordable option for a children's bed. The bed was designed by Anna Efverlund of Sweden. The fun blue color of Kritter is a good choice for a boy's room and an easy color to decorate around. Like other Ikea products, there is assembly required. Measurements: 65" x 29 ½" x 26 3/8". Price: $89.99. Product: here.
I found a great source for some really uniquely decorative wall, table, and desk clocks that are more scenic than most of the clocks you may see out there. Here are a couple with an "Asian theme" from designers Julie and Ken Girardini who's Long steel lines evoke the exotic strokes of Chinese calligraphy. Copper face and details. Signed and dated. Wall 12.0in W x 33.0in L x 2.0in D $320 Table 12.0in H x 12.0in W x 5.0in D $210 Both use one AA battery Ships in 7 Days From
Wogg 24 features an aluminum frame made of 8 components that are easy to assemble and disassemble. This bed was designed by Atelier Oi for Wogg Furniture. The belt that you see going round the frame and legs secures the bed while also allowing for ease in assembly. More information: here.
