Awesome Residence of Hover House 2 by Glen Irani Srschitect in Los Angeles

The sample of this house design called Hover House 2, was designed by Glen Irani Srchitects and is located in Los Angeles, United States. This house has a unique design, but with the advanced functional aesthetics function therein. According to the architects, the house “is planned around the use of a fully developed outdoor living environment which includes a kitchen, dining area and living area. Hovering a large volume above the landscape eliminates the typical discontinuity between the front and rear garden areas and situates a built outdoor environment in the midst of a measurably larger feeling garden space. The blanketing roof is shaped to conduct softly gradient, reflected clerestory light while seemingly floating gently and protectively over the interior spaces“. Moreover, the Hover House 2 was built with sustainability in mind: ” PVC cool roof technology, high efficiency mechanical systems, window shading, sustainable wood finish and structural products and minimization of long term refinishing and maintenance are just several measures this project.” The interior design is highly contemporary, featuring intriguing furniture arrangements.

Bungalow Project was Built with Limited Time and Budget by SHED

A charming architectural project was built with strict time and budget are minimal by SHED architecture. With the remodel a few rooms and redesigning existing space, the project was successfully built on time and in accordance with a predetermined target. Long story short the project owner wants all integrated into one room. Suppose that between kitchen, dining room, bathroom into one place. Also in the main hall floor was made as widely as possible, so people can freely move therein. For that some decision was made to save on construction budget:

1. No changes were made to the exterior, so as to keep emphasis on the building interior. .
2. No major changes will be done on the existing pipe.
3. the clients would act as the general contractor with the help of a detail oriented architecture school grad who was a skilled and an experienced carpenter.

Here are some photos of the bungalow before the renovation:

Relaxation with Hedra Armchair

If you want a chair that is unique and charming, then you can try to follow the example of inspiration from a classic chair design that has been designed by Niu Studio Beverly Hills-based Nolen. The chair is named Armchair Hedra has three rings that will make people who use it to be calm, cool and full of relaxation. The craftsmanship of the Hedra chair is truly unique and its materials and dark color palette make it easily adaptable to a large variety of interior decors. The term “Hedra” dates back to ancient Greece and means “face of a geometrical solid”. This contemporary chair has a stunning silhouette which looks different from each of its six “faces”. According to the producers, the product comes with several different finishes, including Macassar, Mahogany, Maple, Walnut, Wenge, and White Oak. Have a look at the photos below and let us know what you feel this chairs design inspires.

How to Choose the Perfect Coffee Table for your Home

Once you have chosen the couches and chairs for your living room, there is one piece of furniture that can pull the entire room together instantly, the coffee table. Coffee tables used to be a place to set your drink or to place a book, but in today’s interiors they are multifunctional, decorative, and often the focal point of your living room. From re-purposed barn doors, to sleek and modern, geometrical shapes, here are tips to choose the perfect coffee table for your home.

Make your other furniture envious: When choosing a coffee table, take into consideration what pieces of furniture you want to take main stage, and which pieces will play a supporting role. Coffee tables that have intricate lines, eye-popping colors, or look more like art than a table are sure to grab everyone’s attention. State of the art coffee tables can have lights, remote control capabilities, and even double as an aquarium! You name it; your coffee table can be the head turner for your interior space.

 Natural materials can make for a beautiful table: Coffee tables can be versatile and can be made from virtually any material. Natural materials such as rock, wood, cork and other organic materials make perfect finishes for coffee tables. When choosing the right finish for your home, consider the wear and tear from your family and children. Hardwoods perform well with little maintenance, but softer wood coffee tables can show scratches and also indentations from pens and other hard objects. Keep this in mind before choosing a coffee table.

Multifunctional tables are ideal in smaller homes: If saving space is a concern in your home, consider tables that serve more than one function. Many coffee tables have storage inside or underneath of them. Display area for collectibles and treasured books can be beautiful and functional. Ottoman coffee tables that can double as footstools, or nesting coffee tables that stack inside or below each other are ideal for entertaining large groups in a small area. If you’re trying to save money on furniture, consider using trunks, sturdy baskets, or venturing to a garage sale or thrift store to find creative coffee table alternatives to the pricey furniture stores.

 Your coffee table can be the source of your color: For many neutral color palette rooms, the coffee table is an ideal way to bring color and texture into your interiors. While your coffee table can be the accent of throw pillows, accent rugs, and furniture textiles, consider what other colors exist in your space. Take color cues from artwork, decorative sculptures, and wall color already in the space. When choosing a coffee table, these factors will help you decide how much color you want to introduce.

 Coffee tables can be the main attraction in your home, as well as the blending element that makes your interiors coordinate. Before rushing out to get your coffee table, measure your space, and how much room you need to maneuver between your existing furniture. Remember, your coffee table should compliment your space, not overbear it.  Once you decide on a coffee table, end tables are next!

How to make your kitchen Greener & Healthier

In recent years, the push to make home living greener and healthier is on everyone’s minds. From what your family eats in the kitchen, to the cost of running your kitchen appliances, sustainability in your kitchen can make for better savings in your pocket not to mention improved benefits for the Earth’s valuable resources. If you are trying to go green in your kitchen, here are helpful ways to help you and your family turn your everyday kitchen rituals into lifestyle changes for a lifetime.

Install energy efficient appliances: Energy efficient appliances can mean they use less energy to run, consume less water, or emit less harmful chemicals when operating. When considering energy efficient appliances, look to your local governments energy programs. Many country’s like the United States use programs such as the “Energy Star” program, to set guidelines for consumers and manufacturers to measure energy efficiency and consumption of the appliances.

Use cookware that has longevity: If you are still using cookware that has a non-stick coating, or only lasts for a few months, you could be throwing your money away. Consider using materials that will not breakdown over time. Wooden utensils tend to rot over time from moisture; plastic can melt in the dishwasher or on the stove. Opt for materials such as cast iron or stainless steel that will last for a lifetime. Haven’t you seen your grandmother’s cast iron skillet? Yep – still doing its job!

Adopt energy efficient cooking practices: With the onset of more energy efficient stove and ovens, there is more room for adopting better cooking practices for you and your family. When using your oven, try and cook more than one item at a time, and skip preheating if your oven or stovetop heats up quickly. While preheating may be necessary for certain specialty dishes, you may save energy by skipping this energy sucking step. When cooking food on your stovetop, use cookware that has tight fitting lids to avoid excessive heat escaping from the pots and pans. This could speed up your cooking and in turn help you save energy.

Consider where you buy your food: Healthier living also means considering how and where your food is coming from that you bring into your kitchen. Remember, green practices also involve the manufacturing and production of food, and how far the food must travel to reach your home. Consider shopping at local farmers markets, buying organic foods from local growers, and buying geographically grown native foods more often. When you buy foods that are from other areas of the world, the transportation, fuel, pollution and other negative biproducts make these foods less “green” and inturn more expensive for your pocket. Buy local whenever possible, the food will be fresher, healthier, and make you feel good in preparing meals in your kitchen.

 Instilling green practices in your kitchen isn’t as difficult as many believe. If you are trying to save money, you don’t have to purchase the most expensive energy efficient appliances. Consider shopping at discount appliance stores, purchasing discontinued models, or visiting appliance warehouses that may have ‘scratch and dent’ appliances that have small imperfections that may mean large savings to you. Use these helpful tips to help your kitchen become a greener and healthier place to prepare and enjoy meals with your family, The better you feel about saving money, cooking healthier meals, and saving the Earth, the more benefit for everyone worldwide.

Home Project Located in Saigon , Ho Chi Minh | Vietnam

We'll show you a home project located in Vietnam, precisely in the area of ​​Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Houses owned by Julien Smith an architect and photographer France has a detailed design as follows:

An empty land of 4m*25m in the middle of a traditional Vietnamese plot has been chosen for him and his family to establish their own place and the studio as well. This house is a typical case in Vietnam where sites are narrow and long. This is an interesting “nha pho” (Vietnamese name for small and narrow city house) reference. This design could be qualified as a minimalist, modern tropical design while transposing the domestic Vietnamese architecture features. Volumes, open spaces, natural light were the first concerns. The main impressive feature of this house is the 5 meter high folding shutters louvers. “A challenge that we have overcome with the carpenter”. (except sanitary ware, light appliance and chairs, almost the entire house is costume made with local manufacturer). This unique element composes itself the entire façade and reaches all the expected functions: design – identity – solar control – privacy – security