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If you are looking for an exceptional and unique experience to share with your partner, look for THE KRANE. A modern and minimalist hotel for two, located in an old coal crane at the port of Copenhagen. Its owner, with the help of architects, restored it and turned it into a place for a unique experience of the senses for everyone who stays there. One of the extras that the erected engineering facility offers is panoramic views of the city, the port and the sky, incomparable to anything else.

The unique place is a meeting hotspot for anyone who wants to rent it and of course who can afford it 🙂 . From all sides, the glass-enclosed façade contrasts with the wood in the floor, walls and ceilings and lets in enough light into the otherwise dark interior, reinforced by the black furniture. The idea of the extremely black color in the interior aims to make it not differ from the surrounding environment. The bathroom is the only place where there is white – and it’s in the colour of the two extra-large bathtubs located right in front of the windows.

Would you visit it? [:en]If you are looking for an exceptional and unique experience to share with your partner, look for THE KRANE – a modern and minimalistic hotel for two, located inside an old coal crane at the port of Copenhagen. Its owner, with the help of architects, restored it and turned it into the perfect place for a unique experience of the senses of everyone who stays there. One of the extras that the elevated engineering facility offers is the panoramic view of the city, the harbor and the sky, unparalleled by anything else.

The unique place is a hot meeting point for anyone who wants to hire it and of course for those who can afford it 🙂. On all sides the glass-enclosed facade contrasts with the wooden floor, walls and ceilings, and it allows for enough light to pass into the otherwise dark interior, reinforced by black furniture. The idea of ​​the extraordinary black color in the interior aims not to differentiate the interior from the surrounding environment. The bathroom is the only place where white is present, and it is in the color of the two exceptionally large bathtubs, located just in front of the windows.

Would you visit it? [:]

Dear friends of design, we present to you our latest project in Tenerife, Spain – transformation of an existing garage into a modern apartment with an area of 90 sq.m. , in which absolutely nothing is missing! Step by step, we will guide you through the process so that you can also transform your home or garage into a pleasant place to live. If you are curious, check out more of our projects on https://atg-design.com/

FIRST STEP : MEASURING AND BUILDING A STRATEGY Take measurements of the room, take photos, inspect the structure (here you will need a design engineer) and consider the possibilities for transforming the space! The biggest challenge for us in this particular case was to bring sunlight into the room. For this purpose, we made structural openings in the ceiling above the dining area, added an access ladder and glazed completely around it. In the meantime, we have separated the separate rooms. Here is the time to think about how to bring nature into your home.

SECOND STEP : INSPIRATION The style is determined by the location. In our case, we were inspired by the local Moorish style, strongly influenced by the proximity to Africa and Morocco. Ethnic accents, earthy colors and Mediterranean coziness.

THIRD STEP : LANDSCAPING This part of the transformation was one of our most enjoyable tasks J. The abundance of exotic plants (from insect-eating ones to a variety of cacti) made it difficult for us to choose, but also helped us to give coziness to the home and bring nature into it! Improvise with flowers and landscaping suitable for our climate and you will not go wrong!

FOURTH STEP : WORKFLOW The work on transforming the inhospitable garage into a detached and functional home is not an easy task, but together with the team of local workers, it was done in less than 5 residents. Drilling holes in the ceiling and walls, building a kind of terraced garden, installing the new windows and installing the new metal ladder were the main challenges.

FIFTH STEP : SELECTION OF DETAILS It’s time to select the details! The chairs and dining table are selected on site and carry the spirit of the island. Choose such details that reflect the true essence and traditions of the city where your home is located.

STEP SIX : THE FINISHED PROJECT Voila!! If you’re interested, check out the full draft here. [:en]Dear friends of design, we present to you our latest project in Tenerife, Spain – a transformation of an existing garage into a modern apartment with an area of ​​90 square meters, where absolutely nothing is missing! Step by step we will guide you through the process, so that you can transform your home or garage into a comfortable living space. If you’re curious, check out more of our projects at https://atg-design.com/

FIRST STEP: MEASURING AND CREATING AN APPROPRIATE STRATEGY

Take the dimensions of the room, make plenty of pictures, examine the construction (here you will need the assistance of an engineer-constructor) and consider the possibilities of transforming the space. The biggest challenge for us (in this case), was to bring sunlight into the room. To achieve this, we have made a structural opening in the ceiling above the dining area; we have added an access ladder and glazed the space around it. And of course, we have set up the separate rooms. Now is the time to think about how to bring nature into your home.

SECOND STEP: INSPIRATION

The style is determined by the location of the dwelling. In our case, we were inspired by the local Moorish style, strongly influenced by the proximity of Africa and Morocco. We’ve chosen ethno accents, earth colors and Mediterranean coziness.

 

STEP THREE: SELECTING GREENERY

This part of the transformation was one of the most pleasant tasks . The abundance of exotic plants (from insect eaters to diverse cactuses) has made the choice difficult, but it has also helped us to make the dwelling much cozier and to bring nature into it. Improvise with flowers and plants that are appropriate for our climate and you will not go wrong!

STEP FOUR: WORK PROCESS

The process of transforming the garage into a self-contained and functional dwelling was not an easy task but with the help of a team of local workers, it took us less than 5 weeks. Drilling holes in the ceiling and walls, building a terraced garden, placing new window joinery and fitting the new metal ladder were major challenges!

STEP FIVE: CHOOSING THE DETAILS

It’s time to select the details. The chairs and dining table are selected on the spot and carry the spirit of the island. Choose such details that reflect the true nature and traditions of the city where your home is located!

STEP SIX: THE PROJECT IS READY!

Voila!! If you are curious, take a look at the final project and much more on our website https://atg-design.com/[:]

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Flooring is an extremely important part of the interior of your home. The choice is large and depends largely on the type of room, how many people inhabit it, what your individual style is. Let’s take a look at the 6 most popular solutions with their advantages and disadvantages!

PART I

PARQUET Parquet is the classic in the genre! It is extremely warm, resistant, natural and therefore preferred by most people. The most popular type is oak parquet, but exotic options such as Brazilian cherry, Tasmanian oak, walnut or bamboo are increasingly in demand. You can change the look of your parquet with a variety of oils and varnishes that protect it, and after a while you can easily make it new by “twisting” it. If you bet on parquet, you need to be careful with the spillage of accuracy and, in general, with the moisture in the room. Being a natural material , parquet reacts to excessive moisture or drought by changing its geometry. The parquet raster is a matter of personal preference, and it is far from necessary to choose the traditional long, straight boards. The classic “herringbone” is in fashion, as well as all kinds of geometric shapes.

LAMINATE Laminate Laminate is one of the most preferred flooring. Very easy to install, unpretentious in terms of maintenance, much more affordable than parquet. It is a combination of wood fiber, melamine, phenolic resins, as well as paper with high print quality. The individual layers of the laminate are connected using special adhesives that give the final product its resistance and strength. In more luxurious options, the top layer can be made of natural wood, which gives an extremely realistic look to the flooring.

CORK If you want to be environmentally friendly, it’s a good idea to go for the cork floor, albeit not so popular in our country. Thanks to its porous structure, which is noise-absorbing, soft and pleasant to the touch. The cork floor absorbs vibrations and is available in different colors, on a roll or on tiles.

Expect a sequel….

[:en]The flooring is an extremely important part of your home interior. There is a wide choice and it depends to a large extent on the type of room, how many people will inhabit it and what your individual style is. Let’s look at the 6 most popular solutions with their advantages and disadvantages!

PART I

PARQUET

The parquet is a classic choice in the genre! It is extremely warm, durable and natural, and for this reason it is preferred by many people. The most popular type is oak parquet, but exotic variants such as Brazilian cherry, Tasmanian oak, walnut or bamboo are becoming more and more popular. You can change the look of your parquet by using various oils and varnishes that protect it, and then, with ease, you can make it look like a new one by scraping it. If you choose to use parquet, you should be careful not to spill liquids and generally keep an eye on the moisture in the room. Being a natural material, parquet reacts to excessive moisture or drought by changing its geometry. The form of the parquet flooring is a matter of personal preference, and it is not necessary to choose the traditional long, straight planks. The classic “fish bone” is fashionable as well as well as all kinds of geometric shapes.

LAMINATE

Laminate is one of the most preferred flooring. It is very easy to install, it doesn’t need much maintenance and it is much more affordable than parquet. It is a combination of wood fibers, melamine, phenol resins and high-quality paper. The individual layers of laminate are bonded using special adhesives, which give the final product its strength and durability. The more luxurious versions’ top layer can be of natural wood, which gives a very realistic look to the flooring.

CORK

If you want to be environmentally friendly, it is a good idea to turn to the less popular cork flooring. Thanks to its porous structure, it is sound-absorbing, soft and pleasant to touch. The cork flooring absorbs the vibrations and comes in a variety of colors, rolls or tiles.

To be continued…[:]

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Part II

3. Choose the right shape for your room. Once you’ve clarified the function of your sofa, it’s time to determine which shape suits your needs. The “L” shaped option is a great solution for open spaces that you want to divide into smaller areas – for example, the dining room from the living room. It is an extremely good solution for small homes. The round shape definitely forms an inviting atmosphere for gathering people and is an extremely effective and bold solution, but it is more suitable for public interiors. If you prefer to accentuate the armchairs and tables in your home, then the sofa does not need to be large. You can bet on a two-seater, neat option, whose individualism will make your living room unique and extremely artistic.

4. And now it’s the turn of the damascus. The look is important, but functionality is leading when choosing a fabric for your sofa. Many of us prefer bright, airy and comfortable sofas. So wonderful and hypnotic, but so dangerous! Soft suede in light colors is a poor choice if you have children or pets. Leather is a classic in the genre, it never goes out of fashion, and it is relatively easy to maintain, especially if it is in the dark range. Of course, we must keep in mind that during the warmer months there is an obsession with mating and sticking to the skin, which can be quite unpleasant. Another option is to use durable upholstery for garden furniture. Most of the major companies offer this option, which protects you from the influence of the sun, water and all kinds of unwanted stains. Often, companies also offer elegant armchairs for outdoor use, which can easily fit into the interior.

5. Choose a style and color that suits you. Follow your instinct and choose a sofa that best reflects it. If you are extravagant and modern, go for simple shapes, but bet on bold, even dramatic colors. If your home is eclectic and combines different styles, then a “screw” sofa upholstered with colored upholstery, or one with a modern shape, but ethno cushions would be the perfect option. If you are a traditionalist, then your choice could be a sofa with a classic shape, in earthy, neutral tones, which you can refresh with colorful cushions for accent. If you are worried about experimenting with bright colors and eccentric fabrics, you can always bring freshness to your interior by adding an interesting stool or coffee table. This will make the interior different without having to go to extremes with the sofa or armchairs around it 🙂

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3. Select the correct shape for your room. Once you have clarified the function of your sofa, it is time to determine which shape suits your needs. The “L” shaped sofa is a great solution for open spaces that you want to divide into smaller areas – for example, the dining area in the living room. It is an extremely good solution for small homes. The rounded shape definitely creates an inviting atmosphere for gathering people and it is an extremely effective and bold decision but it is more suitable for public interiors. If you prefer to focus on armchairs and tables in your home, then the sofa does not need to be large. You can choose a two-seated flamboyant version whose individualism will make your living room unique and extremely artistic.
4. And it is time for the damask. Appearance is important, but functionality is of utmost importance when choosing damask for your sofa. Many of us admire the bright, airy and comfortable sofas. So wonderful and hypnotic but so dangerous! Soft velour in light tones is a bad choice if you have children or pets. Leather is a classic in the genre and it’s always fashionable. It is relatively easy to maintain, especially if it is in a dark shade. Of course, we should keep in mind that during the warmer months leather has the tendency to become musty and stick to the skin, which can be quite unpleasant. Another option is to use durable upholstery for garden furniture. Most of the big companies offer this option which protects you from the influence of the sun, water and any kind of undesired stains. Often, companies also offer elegant exterior armchairs, which can easily fit into the interior.
5. Choose the style and color that suits you. Follow your instincts and choose a sofa that best reflects it. If you are extravagant and modern, head for clean forms, but choose bold, even dramatic colors. If your home is eclectic and combines different styles then a re-upholstered vintage sofa with colorful damask or a modern one, but with ethnic pillows, would be the perfect option. If you are a traditionalist, your choice could be a classical sofa, in earthy, neutral tones, which you can refresh with colorful pillows as an accent. If you are worried about experimenting with bright colors and eccentric fabrics, you can always bring freshness into your interior by adding an interesting stool or coffee table. This will make the interior different without having to go to extremes when choosing the sofa or armchairs around it 🙂

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Choosing the right sofa for your home is not an easy decision! In theory, everyone wants their sofa to be comfortable and beautiful, but is it easy to make a choice nowadays, when there is a lot of everything, and information floods us from all sides, including online? Our team is here to help you make the right decision. Here are five tips to help you figure out exactly what you want (and need) before you go on the hunt for upholstered furniture.

1. Consider the size of the room. If your living room is spacious and large, you need to decide exactly how much space you would like the sofa to occupy. Do you only want a sofa, or would you like an armchair to accompany it? Maybe a coffee table or a few auxiliary ones? If the answer to all three questions is positive, then you need a clean sofa with an “L” shape. If you are looking for a sofa that will be an accent in the room, you could bet on upholstered furniture with round shapes, which form a cozy space and allow more people to gather together.

In case you don’t have a lot of space, the choice is definitely the straight, two- or three-seater sofa! Given the limited space, it will inevitably be the highlight in the living room, so it is important to choose something practical, but at the same time bold and designer, which complements the rest of the interior. The latest fashion trends rely on “levitating” sofas, which are separated from the floor by wooden or metal legs.

2. Decide how you will position your sofa. To make the right decision, you need to analyze your lifestyle. What do you do most often in your living room? Do you like to stand in front of the fireplace or TV? Then the sofa must face them. However, it is far from necessary, however, that the sofa should be with its back to the wall! A very suitable and modern solution is a free-standing sofa, and if you are worried that you will see its back, you can always make an elegant, tight-fitting bookcase. Does your family like to relax in the living room with a book in hand or with a glass of wine? In this case, you can spread cushions on the sofa and around it, add additional armchairs, thereby increasing the number of places for quality relaxation.

To be continued:)

[:en]Part I

Choosing the right home sofa is not an easy decision! In theory, everyone wants their couch to be comfortable and beautiful, but is it easy to make these choices today, when there is so much abundance, and information pours from all sides, including online? Our team is here to help you make the right decision. Here are five tips to help you clarify exactly what you want (and what you need) before you go hunting for upholstered furniture.

1. Take into consideration the size of the room. If your living room is spacious and large, you have to decide exactly how much space you would like the sofa to occupy. Do you only want a sofa, or would you also like an armchair with it? Maybe even a coffee table or a couple of additional small ones? If the answer to all three questions is positive, you need a simplistic “L” shaped sofa. If you are looking for a sofa that will serve as an accent in the room, you could choose upholstered furniture with rounded shapes that will create a cozy environment and allow more people to get together.

In case you do not have much space, the choice is definitely the straight, two- or three-seated sofa! Because of the limited space, it will surely be the accent in the living room, so it is important to choose practical but bold designer sofa that will complete the rest of the interior. The latest fashion trends embrace “levitating” sofas that are separated from the floor by having wooden or metal feet.

2. Decide how you will position your sofa. To make the right decision, you need to analyze your lifestyle. What do you do most often in your living room? Do you like sitting in front of the fireplace or the TV? Then the sofa must be facing them. However, it’s really not necessary for the sofa’s back to be against the wall! A very suitable and modern solution is the loosely positioned sofa, and if you worry that you will see its back, you can always make an elegant library, tightly fitted to its back. Does your family love to rest in the living room with a book in hand or with a glass of wine? If that’s the case, you can spread around cushions on the couch and around it, and then add extra chairs, thus increasing the number of places for quality relaxation.

To be continued ….. 🙂[:]

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Here is something non-standard that we offer you – a card table or billiards :). True – some of us are still playing cards on the beaches, but for those of you for whom this is not just a summer fun to kill time, but a lifestyle or part of the weekends, I guess you will be intrigued by the topic. Namely – how to organize and equip a room where we can indulge in our favorite game. Of course, it doesn’t have to be a whole room. It could also be part of an existing one, separated in an appropriate and interesting way. The main role for the separation of such a corner is the presence of a specialized table and appropriate lighting. The rest is a matter of design and imagination.

[:en]Here’s something extraordinary that we offer – table for card games or billiards. It’s true – some of us still play cards on the beach, but for those of you who do not consider this as just a summer fun to kill time but is a way of life or a regular part of the weekends, I guess you’ll be intrigued by the topic. Namely – how to organize and equip a room where we can indulge in our favorite game. Of course, it is not necessarily to be a whole room. It could also be part of an existing one, separated in an appropriate and interesting way. The main role for such an area is the availability of specialized table and appropriate lighting. The rest is a matter of design and imagination. [:]

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We will introduce you to an interesting trend in carpets, namely – laying them on top of each other! The idea is to lay a carpet underneath, for example, with a base of jute or other natural fibers in a natural color, and on top of it – a completely different textile carpet. You will see for yourself that this manner definitely gives a designer look to the space and it acquires additional depth and texture.

When layering carpets in one room, you can put a traditional Persian carpet as a base, and even lay leather on top. Another interesting combination is a beautiful Moroccan rug laid on a rug of jute or sisal in natural color. Providing the neutral base emphasizes and allows for the formation of a more complex top layer of carpets.

And although the numerous carpets sound eclectic and even bohemian, we think it is better to stick to the option with a maximum of two carpets on top of each other.
Well, what do you think of this idea?

[:en]We will introduce you to an interesting trend in carpet design, namely – laying carpets on top of each other! The idea is to put a carpet on the bottom, for example with a base of jute or other natural fibers in natural color, and on top of it a carpet with an entirely different textile. You will also see for yourselves that this style definitely gives a designer look to the space and it adds extra depth and texture.

When laying carpets in one room, you can put a traditional Persian carpet as a base, and on top of it – even a leather one. Another interesting combination is a beautiful Moroccan rug, laid on a jute carpet or natural sisal. Placing a neutral carpet as a foundation highlights and allows the formation of a more complex top layer of carpets.

And though a multitude of carpets may sound eclectic and even bohemian, we think it is better to stick to the option with up to two carpets on top of each other.

Well, what do you think about this idea? [:]

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IT’S SUMMER!

And our first thought in the summer is about the sea and the coolness it offers us.

However, nothing prevents us from getting closer to the water without going to the sea. Therefore, we offer you some interesting options for swimming pools located in the backyards of homes that we think you will like and would inspire you 🙂

They don’t have to be huge or pretentious, because the very fact that we have a private pool creates a summer enough atmosphere full of emotions. What is mandatory is that the shape and design of the pool be an extension of those of the house. And since modern homes have a clean design, saturated with straight lines and cubic shapes, this means that the shape of the pools should not be different.

Dive boldly!

[:en]IT’S SUMMER!

And what we think first about in the summer is the sea and the coolness it offers.

Nothing, however, prevents us from approaching the water even without going to the sea itself. That is why we offer you some interesting variants of pools, located in the back yards of homes, that we think will appeal to you and inspire you 🙂

They do not have to be enormous or complex, since the very fact that we have a personal pool, creates a summer atmosphere, filled with emotions. It is required that the shape and design of the pool is a continuation of those of the house. And since modern homes have a clean design, saturated with straight lines and cubic forms, this means that the shape of the pools should not be any different.

Dive in without any hesitation! [:]

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Summer is the season when we irresistibly try to spend most of our time outside. If we also have a garden, then an awning is a pleasure that few would deprive ourselves of. The materials from which they are made are extremely diverse – coated textiles, wood, linen, metal, vinyl. And their size and shape depend entirely on the space where they will be located. In addition to shading a certain place, awnings could give additional coziness or change the look of the garden to make it look modern, Mediterranean or… The possibilities are endless and depend entirely on the taste and preferences of the inhabitants. We offer you some modern ideas on this topic, with which we hope to inspire you!

[:en]Summer is the season when we are trying irresistibly to spend most of our time outside. If we also have a garden, then the tent is a pleasure that few would want to be deprived of. The materials tents are made from are extremely diverse – coated fabric, wood, flax, metal, vinyl. Their size and shape depend entirely on the space where they will be located. In addition to casting a shadow on a particular place, tents could add extra coziness or make the garden to look more modern, Mediterranean or … The possibilities are endless and depend entirely on the tastes and preferences of the inhabitants. Here are some modern ideas on this topic that we hope to inspire you! [:]