Wednesday, December 30, 2009

design Kitchen and Kitchen Set

Modern LIFE-change requires a fundamental change. Currently, the family homes in the middle of the city's increasingly difficult to find a kitchen full of black soot and sticky floors.

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Therefore, no wonder if the current split in two kitchens, kitchen, wet and dry kitchen, which has a different function. The kitchen is usually combined with a living room or dining room is often referred to as the kitchen pantry or dry. This room is usually equipped with modern kitchen equipment. Meanwhile, wet kitchen used for cooking. Wet kitchen is more widely used to heat the food before serving or used to cook something practical, that if using the spices they had half-finished. Therefore, now the middle of the kitchen design trend in line with the times.

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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Ferrari World Theme Park

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Abu Dhabi is probably tired of Dubai always stealing the thunder as the star of the United Arab Emirates, but that may change with the construction of a F1 spec race track and a Ferrari-based theme park set to open in 2010.

Dubbed 'Ferrari World Abu Dhabi', the new holiday destination will be the world's first Ferrari theme park and the largest attraction of its kind.

The theme park will feature an iconic sleek red roof that's said to be directly inspired by the classic double curve side profile of the Ferrari GT body, spanning 2,152,782 square feet and carrying the largest Ferrari logo ever created.

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There will be a number of attractions, including rides for children of all ages and the world's fastest rollercoaster, travelling at speeds exceeding 124 mph. Another ride will rocket passengers through the roof and to a height of 203 feet to simulate the G-forces experienced by drivers in an F1 car.

The site is located on Yas Island on the North East side of Abu Dhabi's mainland, which is about a 10-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 50 minutes from Yas Marina Circuit, which will host the inaugural Abu Dhabi GP later this year.

Futuristic Workspace Looks Like a Dinosaur Egg

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Do you like to block the world out completely when you're working at your desk? Copenhagen-based design team GamFratesi has created a prototype for a sleek, dinosaur egg-like work environment that they call Rewrite. It reminds me of those cubicles they had at my grad school library, except they're a lot nicer-looking.

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Interior Design Tips

Interior Design Tips: Home Decoration with Picture Frames

Picture on The Wall


Read on to find out how to choose the best picture frame for your home decor.

Whether enclosing a precious work of art or a prized family photograph, a picture frame is a design element not to be overlooked. A carefully chosen frame adds to the aesthetics and overall harmony of a well-decorated room, while a bad frame can ruin the entire effect of the artwork.

Before shopping for frames, visit art galleries and museums in your area to see how different frames are used to enhance photographs and paintings. Browse decorating books and magazines to see framed pictures displayed in homes. Next, consider the type of picture and the style in which the room is decorated to determine what type of frame would best fit.

Above all, the frame must complement the image it holds. When searching for a frame, keep in mind the painting or photo and find a frame that will enhance it. For example, an ornate gold frame looks wonderful with a traditional oil painting, while a natural wood frame suits a painting of a lush forest, and a soft blue frame could be used to accentuate a color from the picture it encloses.

The size and shape of the frame also make an impact on the art. A small picture can have greater presence matted in a larger, elaborate frame. A frame with thick sides can also keep a small painting from going unnoticed, while a large painting is often set off to best effect by a plain, thin frame.

The decorating style and function of the room where the picture will be hung must also be considered when choosing a frame. For a child's bedroom or playroom, frames in primary colors or those featuring cartoon characters often work best. A spare, modern room calls for sleek contemporary frames. Old-fashioned gold colored frames or beautifully carved wood ones complement a traditional home, while simple, natural wood frames look great in rooms decorated in the country style. Also consider the wall where the painting will hang. A white frame against a white wall can get lost, where a green frame will stand out. If the painting will be hung on busy wallpaper, make sure the frame contrasts with the background.

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The frame must fit the artwork for which it is meant. If framing an oil painting on stretcher bars, make sure the frame is deep enough to accommodate the bars. If using a metal frame on a large picture, see that it is strong and will not buckle.

If you are hanging a collection of photos or prints together, use similar frames to visually link them. The frames could be all of the same style, or perhaps different shapes and sizes, but all in the same color. These frames should be simple in order to focus attention on the pictures.

You can find photo frames in most home decorating shops, and many arts and crafts supply stores sell frames for paintings and photos. Professional framing shops naturally have a great selection of frames, and the employees, who have handled hundreds of pictures, can offer expert advice for choosing a frame. Alternatively, check out thrift shops for old pictures in great frames. The picture can always be discarded. You can also buy inexpensive wooden frames and spruce them up with paint.

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Monday, December 28, 2009

Visit our Design Center



Our mission is to build quality homes & semi custom homes with design, style, and great value while providing our clients with exceptional service while building throughout Appleton, the entire Fox Valley, Oshkosh, and Green Bay area.

Our future rests on the philosophy developed in our past of building quality homes with inovative design, delivered on time, and within budget.

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Because we are committed to making the process fun, easy & convenient, we can offer a Turnkey (Turn key) construction program on many of our Semi-Custom Model Homes.

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Interior Design Tips: How to Decorate Your Interior Without Spending a Cent!

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In the current world financial situation, money no longer grows on trees! Did it ever?

Money is a lot harder to come by, people are afraid of losing their jobs, worried about their financial future and less likely to be committing to making major changes to their home interiors, but that doesn't mean we have to sit back and put up with the status quo. We can have fun and change our interiors without having to spend a cent. We just need to get a little creative! Here are some ideas on how you can make your home feel like it has had a makeover without spending a cent.

1. Shift furniture into different rooms, it's amazing how a change of environment can make a piece of furniture look completely different.

2. Rearrange your artwork on the walls, reposition mirrors - these help change the light in your room and depending on where you place them, can make a room feel larger.

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Saturday, December 26, 2009

Painting a Bathroom

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Painting rooms in a house requires a lot of planning and prep work. All rooms in the house are not alike. The bathroom seems to be the most challenging room to tackle. This particular room has so many nooks and crannies that you have to have a plan in order to make it look seamless. Read on to find the steps you need to make your bathroom paint job look like a professional has done the work.

Step 1. You should take off the bathroom with your painters tape. Take the tape around all of the surfaces that you do not wish to be painted. Make sure to tape off the ceiling as well. Press the tape firmly as not to have the paint bleeds.

Step 2. Shake the paint bucket and then stir the paint with the stirrer. Make sure that the paint is completely mixed before you use it. Pour a small amount of paint onto the painters tray. Go ahead and dip the tip of the brush into the paint until completely submerged. Be careful not to get the paint past the brushes bristles.

Step 3. You are now ready to begin to outline the room. This is the most difficult task. Use the smaller paint brush to get close to the ceiling, the toilet, the sink, the shower, and the other areas that you are outlining. Do your best not to touch these surfaces with the brush. If the surface was touched, don't panic. Do your best to remove the paint while it is still wet. After the outlining is finished then you can go over the remaining larger areas with your roller. This will cover more quickly.

Step 4. After the outlining is finished then you can go over the remaining larger areas with your roller. This will cover more quickly. Dip your roller into the paint in the painters tray. Roll the roller until completely covered with paint. Transfer the roller onto the wall from the painters tray.

Step 5. You are now almost finished. Now all that is left is your touch ups. You may want to leave the room and come back with fresh eyes. This way when you walk back into the room you can see if you have missed any areas. Take either your brush or your roller and go over the bare areas. Wait for the paint to dry. Pull off the tape and voila! you have yourself a freshly painted bathroom.

Tips and warning:
- Pay the extra money for brand name paint. It covers better.
- Take the time to take everything off of the walls and ceilings before you get started.
- Wear clothes that can get paint on them.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Modern Living Rooms

Modern Living Rooms

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Modern furniture designs have always given the art-deco and the Victorian styles a tough fight. While the latter two represent aristocracy and high-end fashion, modern defines a trendy yet comfortable style quotient and are very progressive in nature.
And what more can one ask for once they return home after a long tiring day! Italian furniture Design Company, Tumidei, offers fabulous options for your living room. Clean design lines add a sense of serenity and calmness to the beige, brown and white color furniture. Simple yet stylish, Tumidei furniture speaks a lot about one’s personal style and choice. Throw in a bright colored rug or a lamp and your room will come alive with personality of its own.Living room Design - black and white


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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Gaya “Vintage”

anpa disadari, banyak yang sebenarnya menetapkan gaya desain ini di rumah. Membeli barang bagus saat berjalan-jalan, lalu disesuaikan dengan yang sudah ada di rumah, demikian seterusnya.

Belakangan gaya vintage makin sering ditemui. Paduan dari beberapa unsure dengan satu benang merah, entah dari bentuk atau warna, yang dirasa nyaman dan dianggap sebuah norma umum,” papar Adrianto Gunawan, Assistant Marketing Manager Roman.

Gaya desain yang tadinya berdiri sendiri terlihat lebih berkarakter dengan padanan gaya lain. Tak masalah jika gaya minimalis diselaraskan dengan gaya oriental, natural atau klasik. Adrianto menambahkan kuncinya adalah cerdas mengelola elemen yang memiliki nilai tinggi dengan elemen yang lebih ekonomis namun tetap menampilkan kesan elegan.

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Keindahan
interior ruang dan interior desain secara psikologis terjadi saat penghuni merasa nyaman, sreg, dan cocok dan betah berada disebuah ruang.


Bila anda mendambakan gaya modern minimalis dengan tema simple dan fungsional pada ruang keluarga, namun ada sofa berlanggang klasik yang penuh ukiran,pikiran dan perasaan anda akan terus menginderakan perasaaan yang salah, sesuatu yang mengganjal, dan dalam bahasa arsitektur tidak harmoni, dan jika ini dibiarkan berlarut-larut dapat berpengaruh pada kehidupan sehari-hari.

Keberhasilan sebuah renovasi dapat dilihat dari perspektif penghuni, saat pemiliknya puas, dapat menikmati, nyaman ditinggali, dan terasa indah bagi penghuninya, itu sudah dapat dikatakan berhasil, meskipun mungkin tidak cocok bagi oranglain.

Desain Interior Rumah dan ruang keluarga


Ruang keluarga bukanlah sekedar “tempelan” dalam rumah. Bisa dibilang ialah jantung rumah, yang memberi nafas kehangatan sekaligus penyatu setiap penghuninya. Sejatinya ruang keluarga berada di ruang tengah, area yang mudah diakses setiap orang. Namun karena keterbatasan lahan, dewasa ini ruang tamu juga berfungsi sebagai ruang keluarga. (Jika Anda ingin mendapatkan kaos keren dengan tema facebook dan technolife,

Masukkan Kepribadian Anda


Jangan ragu untuk menambah elemen yang mencirikan kepribadian Anda dalam dekorasi ruang, misalnya dekorasi kamar. Lukisan diri Anda dan keluarga, misalnya, tetap dapat dimasukkan ke dalam interior bergaya modern, asalkan dibuat bergaya abstrak dengan nuansa warna terang. Pajang lukisan dengan bingkai yang polos atau tanpa bingkai sama sekali.

Desain Interior Rumah Art Deco dan Modern Minimalis



Agar terlihat serasi dan enak dipandang, menata interior rumah sebaiknya diselaraskan dengan fasad bangunannya. Jika tampak mukanya memakai art deco, penataan interiornya juga tidak lari dari gaya itu. Demikian pula untuk model rumah minimalis, interiornya pun didesain dengan gaya yang senada. Meskipun dalam penerapannya, tidak bulat-bulat memakai kedua gaya itu.

Christmas Decorating Ideas for Your Home

Christmas Decorating Ideas for Your Home

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Christmas is almost here again. It time to start thinking about decorating your home. Christmas home decorations are the main thing that gives life and color to our home every season. Choosing the right one is difficult especially when there is so much to choose from. Beautiful wreathes made of fragrant greens, lights twinkling in a multitude of colors, ornaments glittering, Christmas stockings… you can choose from a variety of unique designs. It can be challenging to find the right details to create a cozy feeling in your home during the holiday season. You need a bit of creativity and imagination when you come up with Christmas decorating ideas. So here are a few christmas decorating ideas to help you make your home feel warm and comfortable. Want more Christmas inspiration ?Italian Contemporary Bedroom
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