In this home remodeling project from Belsize Architects, they tackle the problem of a patio with high walls and a lack of sunlight. A decision was made for enclosing the patio in glass to allow for improved sunlight. This clever concept brought life to an under utilized feature of the home. With the weather in London often chilly or overcast, the patio enclosure further extends the dates that the family can spend outdoors due to the protection of the enclosure. Via.
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There is a new line of high end pool tables that has been created by champion, Vincent Facquet. These models are designed for the ultra-wealthy with this model retailing at $177,000. Underneath the table top is inlaid platinum which of course is incredibly expensive per ounce. I have to wonder seeing this pool table and the cost, how many of Furniture Fashion readers' homes could be furnished completely for $177.000? Via.
Lately retro styled radios have been hot items and here is one from Revo that offers some up to date features despite an out of date look. The Heritage radio features DAB, FM, and Wi-Fi as well as docks for your iPod and iPhone , and an on screen display that shows track information. 7watt amp with 3 inch speakers. £230 or $382 Seen on Stuff
This amazing piece of art shows the iconic image of Mona Lisa originally painted by Leonardo da Vinci. This interpretation is actually sidewalk art put together by a group of artist assistants in Sydney, Australia. The image was created by using 3,604 coffee cups. Each cup was filled with different amounts of coffee and milk to create the proper pigment color that brings Mona Lisa to life.
Now that is some fish tank! The Labyrinth Aquarium from Opulent Items looks like a space station for fish with its tunnels and six adjoining tanks. The full package is all there including silk plants, 3 lights, filters, air pumps and cleaning equipment. The 3 rare lights are doughnut shaped and are placed underneath the black central hoods and include programmable timer plugs which allow you to set on and off times. This rather rare aquarium is designed for freshwater fish and is made of Lucite acrylic bowls and powder coated aluminum legs. The Base is available in Cherry, Black or Carbon Fiber and it conceals the filtration and lighting components. H 54" W 51" D 42" Ships free and optional installation is available. $6500 From opulentitems.com
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