For the uninitiated, Murrine is a form of exquisite Italian art in which colored patterns (or textures) are created inside a glass cane. This intricate pattern is fully showcased when the glass rods are cut to reveal their cross-sections. Such types of artworks are frequently used as decor for high-end …
It is not often that little daughters can claim that their daddies have built a castle for them. Well, the little daughter of Redditor ‘skerley1979’ can proudly make such a claim, as is evident from the Princess Castle installed in her very bedroom. Comprising of a hollow space below (for …
Fireplaces have always been associated with the specific purpose of heating an enclosed space. However over time, the ambiance generated by them has alluded to the snugness factor of the room. The Grappus Fireplace designed by Thibault Desombre (for Focus Creation), takes advantage of this ‘intangible’ quality and rather enhances …
Those who are known enthusiasts of the Doctor Who series, would surely know that the TARDIS has a much bigger space inside (ranging to infinity) than what may seem from outside. The above pictured TARDIS Murphy Bed follows this core dictum – with its ability to literally expand usable space …
The attic is that space in the house, which can be done up in any way the homeowner pleases. But before one can do anything creative and personal, a good finishing to the walls and ceilings is a must. Since the space is limited, a good finish will provide an …
The word ‘organize’ is often heard from designers on decorating shows nowadays. Clutter is a reality that every family has to face everyday. Whether it is toys, papers or crowded bathrooms, we all face an uphill task in organizing our home before the holidays. Today we have for you nine …
Cats love action and are most happy in homes that provide them with a rich environment. Most of their time is spent in playing, hiding, scratching or napping. Katris has designed a new modular system that will get rid of the boredom in a cat’s life. Made entirely out of …
If you have been always fascinated by stairs then this post will surely interest you. Design firm Jo-a created a staircase in Brussels that added a whole new dimension to the apartment. The shape of a helix spiral always manages to tickle the grey cells of most of us. And that’s …
The very scope of a conventional carpet is limited by its finite, unalterable size. In other words, regular carpets are designed for specific areas, based on their dimensions. But what if the user was given free reign over the size and shape of a carpet, without the limitations of the …
The illusion of being suspended in air is rarely seen in the design of fireplaces. Well, the Ponton Fireplace contrived by Wolf Udo Wagner, fulfills this quotient with aplomb and class. As with every ‘air suspended’ contrivance, the primary structural section of the Ponton Fireplace is the transparent but sturdy …
