This may be the future of the modern dining table and seating according to Turkish designer Fatih Can Sarıöz. It is true that quality time with the family has suffered in the past generation, and the "Kure" pod brings everyone closer together and face to face thanks to a cozy round design. When closed the spherical shape tastefully conceals six chairs and the table that also feature a nice overhead and base lighting in blue to set the perfect mood. Sarıöz talents have been revealed in some outstanding industrial, interior and exhibition designs, and I have a good feeling we will be seeing a lot more brilliant furniture concepts in the future. Via
Have you ever thought to yourself that you like your home's layout or the area, if only you had a little more space for that home office, craft room, or game room? Moving to a larger home doesn't have to be the answer. More than likely, there is unused or ignored space in and around your home that just needs a little TLC. If you want to keep your home and add a little more space, consider finishing your attic or adding a sunroom to enhance your homes square footage. These types of renovations typically cost less than full additions or major home renovations, and still increase your home's value.
There is a lot to consider when you decide to finish your attic, the most important of which is making sure that it is structurally sound enough to handle what you are planning for the space. For example, your attic floor may be strong enough to handle being walked on and used for an art room, but not capable of holding a billiards table that weighs 750 lbs. If the game room is your dream, just be aware that the floor may need to be reinforced, adding significant cost. Get a professional opinion from a contractor, or a structural engineer to be certain you are able to achieve your plans for the space.
This before photo is the perfect example of an unloved space, which has the potential to be so much more.
And this is what happens when you give an attic a chance to shine. The space was always capable of being gorgeous; it just needed someone to care about how it looked.
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Arclinea is with out a doubt a leader in modern kitchens that incorporate the most up to date features and materials by today's top designers including Antonio Citterio. It is especially interesting how architects and interior designers have expounded on the Arclinea collection and included them into not only very modern homes, but rustic as well. Here are a few of the dream kitchens from around the world that are featured on the Arclinea site that I hope inspire your idea of the perfect kitchen environment. See the entire collection that include modular kitchen storage in various woods and stainless steel for the modern, contemporary, or even rustic interior design.
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Designer Studio Vertijet may have the best new fireplace idea to come along in a while. The "Travelmate" portable fireplace by Conmoto not only burns bio-ethanol liquid fuel for the up to date ecological aspect, it is also small and light with a handle for portability. This take anywhere fireplace weighs only 55 lbs and measures 20" h x 28" w x 8" d. This handy gem is perfect for indoor or outdoor use, and may make cold nights out on the patio much more enjoyable without the need for logs or troublesome cleaning. Weather resistant powder coated steel. Available from AMEICO $3300
Many modern Italian beds can tend to be more on the minimalist side using "less" to highlight their artistic design. I do like the bed featured here from MDF Italia. This particular bed has a striking upholstered headboard that compliments the white aluminum frame. The choice of colors and shapes in the upholstery are tasteful and neutral allowing for many possibilities with your existing furniture. I think the pattern and overall appeal of the bed is lovely, with the headboard being the striking takeaway. Product: here.
