Multi-Purpose Rooms In Small Homes
Smallness in the past has often been equated with poverty. However people with plenty of money spend their holidays in very cramped conditions on yachts, in caravans or in tents and can enjoy themselves. In many cases it seems cosier. What is noticeable now, especially in large cities like London and New York, is the partly economic and partly fashion-driven trend to make the very most of a small room or flat. The one-room flat becomes a totally designed space with all the necessary functions slotted in by using imaginatively designed fitted furniture and fold-away systems. Inspiration for these designs has often been gained from the interiors of train sleepers, boats or even the space shuttle.
Why do some of us think we need such large houses? It can be a desire for status or somewhere to set off or store an excess of possessions. Alternatively, a large house can be used as a way of remaining aloof or private from others. Whatever the reasoning, we should remember when we are thinking of moving house that having a small, appropriately-sized home has considerable ecological benefits.
Quote: growing plants, opule, washing clothesSmall Office Design in Your Home
Working from home is many people’s goal. No traffic, no train delays, no office politics. But if you’re going to work from home full or part time, your work area needs to be carefully planned to make it comfortable and functional. By making some simple changes to either an existing office or when planning a new design, your choices of furniture are now possible to create an office space that can blend in to your house, especially when space is limited.
If your office will be in an existing room, such as a living or dining room, the use of a divider of some sorts will allow the room to be used for both purposes at the same time. Modular cube units are idea for this. Mix the cubes so that some face the office and others face the living space. If you prefer something softer, then a screen is a better choice. To save on costs, look for or make a screen using materials that match the decor of the room.
Quote: dinning room table, office politics, simple changesHow To Incorporate Mediterranean Decorating Into Your Home
When you think of the Mediterranean, immediately, locations like Italy, Spain, and Greece come into mind. These are the areas that create the basis for much of the decorating that goes on in homes all over this country. Rich, earthy colors, and many decorative pieces displayed throughout the home are some signature items that reveal this decorating style.
A home with a Mediterranean touch is a colorful and textured home indeed. There are rich, earthy tones plastered on all of the walls. There are rusty colored pots with herbs growing on kitchen window sills. If there are no real herbs growing, there are pictures on the walls of herbs growing so lightly that one could almost smell the pungent oregano scent wafting through the kitchen inviting one to a freshly cooked spaghetti dinner.