Juampi Sammartino from Argentina has designed the “Cisca: Urban seat”, that is a seat made from concrete and plates of wood, that it can be used in a series or on its own. The design incorporates a section for pot plants and can be used in both commercial and residential environments. It’s a grand blend of concrete, timber, and vegetation as is exposed through the classy look it throws upon the beholders.
Here are a few examples of living room design furniture with a futuristic flair from Sawaya and Moroni. These contemporary sofas and seating options offer a futuristic glimpse in design possibilities going forward. The first picture is the Moraine designed by Zaha Hadid in 2000. The second sofa is the Glacier also created by Zaha Hadid in 2000. The third picture is called the Darwish constructed of cast aluminum and designed by William Sawaya in 1999.
1. Pitcher This. Keep a water pitcher near a faucet to conserve water when running the tap. Choose a pretty decorative glass or ceramic pitcher to add a personal design touch to the space, the same way a beautiful vase does in another room. Save the water in the pitcher for future use, such as watering house plants.
2. Two in Every Room. Place an ornate waste basket in every room for recycling biodegradable items and another for non-biodegradable matter. The baskets can either be uniform or different in style. The key is to focus on getting creative with everyday household items, while helping to save the environment.
3. The Zen of the Shoe Basket. Establish an area near the front entry where people can take their shoes off. Approximately 85% of dust, allergens and chemicals in the home are from shoe traffic. For a clean entry look, place the shoes in a low woven square basket with a lid. Maintaining a shoe-free space will prolong the flooring and also control the pollutants in the home. Read More …
The cabinets can be dark places, especially the base cabinets. Fishing around for pots, pans and other utensils in a lower cabinet is okay until you get to the back of the cabinet.
There are a few choices for lighting the cabinets and all are good. Speaking from an energy-savings point of view the LEDs are the best choice for short lighting periods while small fluorescents would be most cost-effective if they are being left on. Read More …
Don’t Let Your Sofa Feel Lonely
I’ve had a home for a really long time, and believe it or not, I’ve never owned a coffee table. It’s not that I didn’t want one or need one. I just never found just the right coffee table that I wanted. Maybe I’ve procrastinated too long, now. I am still looking.
Because a sofa is probably the largest piece of furniture in your main living area, it could look lonely all by itself, a big glob of fabric-covered seating. And when you’re sitting at a sofa, you’ll undoubtedly want a place to put things like magazines or drinks so that you can reach them easily. Read More …
Bring more light to your home with these tips. From bulbs and switches to fixtures and lamps, simple changes will help to brighten things up.
Here’s How:
1. Install dimmer switches on as many lamps and light fixtures as you can. In the bathroom, you can really create a soothing mood for bathing. A bedroom becomes more romantic. You’ll have control over the intensity of light around your home and save energy at the same time.
2. For dark corners, use metal can up-lights. They can be purchased in a variety of styles and only need to be plugged in, with the light directed at the dark area. These are small and work great in a potted floor plant or on the top of a chest or armoire. Be sure to camouflage the fixture and just enjoy the light. Read More …
To be a better design researcher, hone your ability to observe the world around you. Keep a regular log that you add to at least weekly (daily would be ideal). Document the strange, the curious, the weird, the awesome and the funny. Learn to keep a close eye on the artifacts, signs, designs, behaviors, products and experiences that you encounter in your everyday life.
Put your observations on the Internet. Maybe no one will see them, but the discipline of taking your observations out of your own head and publishing them in a sharable form will force you into telling a story. As much as design research is about observing others, there’s something very personal about how and what we see, and developing that voice will serve you well. Collect stories and retell them in your own way, emphasizing the perspective you want others to take away. Read More …
Heading off to college is an exciting time that brings along many new experiences — budgeting money, being independent, doing your own laundry and having to live your life within the confines of a dorm room or small apartment.
Many college students are used to living in a home with a large den, a spacious kitchen and a bedroom with tons of closet space. When they head off to school, they’ll need to adapt to a new living style and embrace the idea of combining many rooms into just one or two small spaces. Read More …
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