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Window – blind simulating sunlight!

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Window is an exceptional portable lighting concept, combining the miniature size of a pocket flashlight and the accessibility and convenience of a roller blind. It is designed as a multifunctional light source that can be mounted on the wall, on the floor or on any surface!
With a three-stage option to adjust the intensity of the emitted light, this portable model has been developed with the idea of imitating sunlight penetrating through the window. Advantages? According to a number of representative studies, more than 3 million people suffer from seasonally effective disorder. people every year, and doctors often recommend light therapy to counteract the symptoms of fatigue and depression caused by the change of seasons.
To date, the “Window” project is only the beginning of a new era in lighting! Due to its relatively small size and weak LED light source, it is more of an interesting design accent and affects the atmosphere in the interior than it has a real therapeutic value. However, we are optimistic and believe that with the development of LED technologies and the development of thinner and brighter LEDs, people “hungry” for sunlight will be able to get it through their light windows with one pull! πŸ™‚

[:en]β€˜Window’ is an exceptional concept for portable lighting that combines the miniature size of the pocket torch and the accessibility and convenience of the roller shutter. It is designed as a multifunctional light source that can be mounted on the wall, floor or any surface!

Equipped with a three-stage option to adjust the intensity of the light, this portable model is designed to mimic sunlight that penetrates through the window. What are the advantages? According to a number of representative studies, more than 3 million people each year suffer seasonal affective disorder, and doctors often recommend light therapy to counteract the symptoms of fatigue and depression, caused by the change of seasons.

Today the Window project is just the beginning of a new era of lighting! Due to its relatively small size and weak LED light source, it is much more of an interesting design accent that influences the atmosphere in the interior than a real therapeutic tool. We, however, are optimistic and believe that with the development of LED technology and the invention of thinner and brighter LEDs, people that are “hungry” for sunlight will be able to get it through their light windows! πŸ™‚[:]

What is your hanger?

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No. 1 Easy, fast, economical – like a branch, hang it with a rope on the ceiling and add rustic and minimalist charm to your home!

No. 2 Who said that crochet hooks and ropes are obsolete? Provoke your guests with this alternative, freestanding hanger made of wooden knitting needles and hemp rope.

No. 3 With its delicate metal frames, this hanger is discreetly present in the space, emphasizing clothes without taking away attention from themselves! In addition, it does not take up space and is suitable for both the hallway and the bathroom.

No. 4 The use of stylized wood molds gives a warm radiance to this portmanteau and the red color is a great accent! The base is made of up-to-date woolen fabric, and in the practical basket you can store your scarves and accessories.

[:en]No. 1 Easy, fast, economical – choose a branch, hang it with a rope on the ceiling and add rustic and minimalist charm to your home!

No. 2 Who said knitting-needles and ropes are out of date? Provoke your guests with this alternative, freestanding hanger, made of wooden, knitting-needles and hemp rope.

No. 3 With its delicate metal frames, this hanger discreetly stands in the interior, emphasizing the clothes without taking away the attention from themselves! It also does not take up space and it is suitable for both the corridor and the bathroom.

No. 4 The use of stylized wooden shapes gives a warm radiance to this hanger and the red color is a great accent! The base is made of modern woolen fabric and in this practical basket you can collect your scarves and accessories. [:]

The chair – the forerunner of modern minimalism

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Did you know that the puritanical beliefs of the representatives of a religious movement in the 18th century influenced the development of the style in furniture, which is devoid of any decorative additions. It is this style that is considered the forerunner of modern minimalism. An interesting fact is that the followers of this religious movement in question had a tradition of hanging their chairs, objects and tools on the walls, thus gaining space and creating their comforts! It is these traditions that inspired designer Gabriel Tan to create a completely clean chair with minimalist shapes, consisting of a seat with rounded edges, marked in the shape of a traditional stool, with a low perforated back intended for hanging on the wall.

Would you hang your chair on the wall?

[:en]Did you know that the Puritan beliefs of the representatives of a religious movement in the 18th century influenced the development of a particular style of furnishings that is devoid of any decorative additions? This style is considered as the forerunner of modern minimalism. It is interesting that the followers of this religious movement had a tradition of hanging their chairs, objects and tools on the walls, thus gaining space and creating comfort! It is these traditions that have inspired designer Gabriel Tan to create a very simple chair with minimalist shapes, consisting of a rounded seat, marked in the shape of a traditional stool, with a low perforated back, designed to be hung on the wall.

What about you – would you hang your chair on the wall? [:]

CLINKER TILES

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The first clinker bricks date back to Roman times, but in their modern form they appeared in the Netherlands in the XIX century, when the effect of firing clay at high temperature was accidentally discovered. As a result, an extremely strong material was obtained, which they called clinker. Initially, these decorative bricks were used only for paving alleys and sidewalks, and thanks to their unparalleled durability, in Europe you can still see old streets that have retained their good appearance after more than 150 years of operation.

Later, clinker began to be used to decorate small houses and buildings – for cladding chimneys, garden walls and parts of facades.

Low moisture absorption values, as well as cold and its soundproofing properties, make it an extremely preferred cladding material. In addition, these decorative bricks are unpretentious in terms of weather conditions, are easy to clean and are resistant to the influence of various chemical substances.

The exceptional variety in terms of colors, shapes and surface of clinker expands the circle for their use. This is an environmentally friendly product made entirely from raw materials – clay and water without the addition of chemical substances.

Its application in modern construction is extremely diverse. Thanks to its qualities, this material is increasingly entering the projects of architects and designers, who use it as the main material for cladding fountains, swimming pools, industrial buildings, recording studios, wine cellars, houses and villas.

Here we have selected for you several interesting uses of clinker, about which we would like to know your opinion. πŸ™‚

[:en]The first clinker bricks date back to Roman times, but their modern look first appeared in the Netherlands in the 19th century, when the effect of baking clay under high temperatures was discovered by accident. As a result, an extremely robust material was created, which they called clinker. Initially, these decorative bricks were used only to pave the alleys and sidewalks, but thanks to their extremely long life, we still see them in some old streets in Europe, that have preserved their appearance after more than 150 years of operation.

Later, the clinker also began to be used to decorate small houses and buildings – for tiling chimneys, garden walls and facades.

The low moisture-absorption levels, as well as its cold and soundproofing qualities, make it an extremely preferred tiling material. Moreover, these decorative bricks are unpretentious in terms of weather conditions, easy to clean and resistant to the effects of different chemicals.

The exceptional variety of colors, shapes and surfaces of the clinker extends its use. This is an ecological product, made entirely of raw materials – clay and water without the addition of chemical substances.

Its application in modern construction is extremely varied. Thanks to its qualities, this material is used more and more in the projects of architects and designers who choose it as the main material for tiling fountains, swimming pools, industrial buildings, recording studios, wine cellars, houses and villas.

Here we have selected some interesting clinker applications for you and we would like to hear your opinion about them.πŸ™‚[:]

Radiators not only as a means of heating

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Based on the maxim that when it comes to heating a modern home, compromise is inappropriate, we decided to show you several options for radiators with an exceptional design. These are models whose colors and shapes bring them closer to works of art than to an ordinary means of heating. Explore them and enjoy them. πŸ™‚

[:en]Based on the maxim that when it comes to the heating of a modern home, compromise is inappropriate, we decided to show you some variants of radiators with exceptional design. These are models whose colors and shapes bring them closer to works of art, than to the usual heating devices. Explore and enjoy them. πŸ™‚[:]

9 ways to use the barn door at home!

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The main advantage of sliding doors is that they save space. But when it comes not just to a door, but to one that was used in a barn, then we are talking about an extremely interesting detail of the interior, which in most cases becomes the main one. These types of doors are both functional and attractive as an accent, whether it is a small apartment or a more spacious place. Planning a space becomes much easier when you only have to slide the door to the side instead of wasting valuable space to open or close it. In addition to being a great means of concealing the closet, closet or wardrobe, or simply separating transitional rooms, barn sliding doors can bring color, texture and character to the interior.

If you are considering installing something similar in your home, you need to think about the type of wood, color, texture and hardware, which of course we would be happy to help with! πŸ˜›

Here we show you a few options for how you can diversify your interior – whether it’s modern, traditional or somewhere in between. What do you think – do you deter them or are they too provocative for you?

[:en]The main advantage of sliding doors is that they save space. But when it’s not just about a door but one that was used in a barn, then we are talking about an extremely interesting detail of the interior, which in most cases is becoming the main one. These types of doors are both functional and attractive as an accent, no matter whether they are used for a small apartment or a spacious place. Planning the space is far easier when you just have to slide the door aside instead of losing valuable space when opening and closing it. In addition to being a great means of hiding the closet, cabinet or wardrobe, or simply dividing transitional rooms, the barn sliding doors can bring color, texture and character to the interior.

If you are thinking of installing something like this in your home, you need to think about the type of wood, the color, the texture and the casing for which of course it will be a pleasure to help you with! πŸ˜›

Here we have presented a couple of ways for diversifying your interior – whether it’s trendy, traditional or somewhere in the middle. What do you think – do you approve of them or do find them too provocative? [:]

Wallpaper – an opportunity to renovate the interior

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Recently, wallpaper has become increasingly involved in interior designers’ projects as a means of creating a certain atmosphere or just for an accent – whether it is a residential or public interior. An interesting trend is to use them even in bathrooms and toilets – places where we are usually used to seeing tiles.
If you have decided to add a “new scent” to one of the rooms in your home, wallpaper is the one to start with. They are decisive when making decisions about the rest of the purchases regarding the dΓ©cor of a room. With so many different types of options, it’s not hard to find the thing that will appeal to you and fit best. To make your search easier, we will try to synthesize and offer you several designs and colors with which you could renovate your home.
In addition to the most ordinary paper wallpapers, there are textile (silk, jacquard, velvet), as well as those made of natural materials – water lily leaves, abaca, bamboo, the bark of various exotic trees, with natural stones embedded in them, etc. Of course, the designs are countless – from deuce models, through those with floral and geometric motifs, to wallpapers imitating the skin of various animals.
With their help, you could turn your home into a place with an extremely modern design or an exotic one with a jungle breath, and why not a palace from the era of Catherine the Great.
The choice is yours…

[:en]Recently, wallpapers have been taking an increasingly bigger part in interior designers’ projects as a means of creating a particular atmosphere or simply as an accent – no matter if it is a residential or a public interior. There is an interesting trend to use them even in bathrooms and toilets – places, where we are usually used to seeing tiles.

If you’ve decided to add a “new aroma” to one of the rooms in your home, the wallpapers are the ones you should start with. They are decisive when choosing other details of the dΓ©cor. With so many different variants, it is not hard to find the thing that will appeal to you and fit best in your home. To make your search easier, we’ll try to synthesize and offer you some designs and colors that you can refresh your home.

Besides the most common paper wallpapers, there are textile ones (silk, jacquard, velvet) as well as those, made of natural materials – water lily leaves, abaca, bamboo, bark of various exotic trees with built in natural stones, etc. Of course, the designs are countless – from plain models, through those with floral and geometric figures, to the wallpapers imitating the skin of different animals.

With their help, you could turn your home into a place of extremely modern design, or an exotic one with a breath of jungle, and why not in a palace from the age of Catherine the Great.

The choice is yours… [:]

Carpet as a useful detail

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The carpet – something warm and fluffy or something that we stumble over and collect dust? This is the question that first arises when it comes to the need for a carpet. Of course, it is not the only one, but our goal here is to look above all at the benefits of them, and therefore we will highlight only the positive aspects of having a rug in our home.
The oldest carpet in the world, which is supposed to be over 2000 years old. or Pazyryk. It was discovered by archaeologists in the grave of a Scythian prince in 1949 in the Siberian mountains. The reason for the carpet to survive and stand the test of time is the thick layer of ice under which it was located.
Carpets, even on their own, are something wonderful. And properly incorporated into the interior, they can transform it exceptionally. It is not surprising that the Scandinavians, and more specifically the Swedes, are superior to everyone else in making carpets…. The reason is simply the need to put something warm on the cold floor during the long Scandinavian winters.
In addition to helping to visually delimit space, carpets also serve to absorb noise. If you’ve ever been to a very noisy restaurant, take a look at the floor – most likely, you won’t see a carpet anywhere.
Either way, the reasons to use carpets in our home are numerous. If you are like most people, then your home is far from ideal. And one of the options to make it look better is to look around for a carpet. Here we have indicated three reasons why it is worth considering whether you need a non-standard and interesting rug in your home.
By laying a carpet on the floor, you bring color and style to your homes. If your floor is darkened or, at best, boring, you can use a rug to make things right. In this way, with an insignificant amount, you could completely refresh and improve the appearance of the room.
Carpets are a means of hiding imperfections or defects in your home. This includes everything from pet stains to mechanical damage to the flooring. Whatever it is – it can be covered with a carpet. This may not be a definitive solution to the problem, but it could be a quick and cheap one.
Another reason to use carpets is simply to keep your floor clean. Many people place carpets in rooms leading to the front door. Thus, the carpet is the first place to step on, entering from the outside.
We are waiting to hear your opinion – for or against? πŸ™‚

[:en]The carpet – is it something warm and fluffy or something we’re stumbling into and collecting dust? This is the first issue when it comes to the need for a carpet. Of course, it is not the only one, but our goal here is first and foremost to look at the benefit of them and that is why we will only highlight the positive aspects of having a carpet in our home.

The oldest carpet in the world, supposed to be over 2000 years old, is Pazyryk. It was discovered by archaeologists in the grave of a Scythian prince in 1949 in the Siberian mountains. The reason why the carpet was preserved and withstood the trials of time is the thick layer of ice it was under.

Carpets, even on their own, are wonderful. And when properly embedded in the interior can transform it exceptionally. Not surprisingly, the Scandinavians, and more precisely the Swedes, are the superior carpet makers… The reason why is simply because of the need to put something warm on the cold floor during the long Scandinavian winters.

Besides helping to separate the interior space, carpets also help to absorb noise. If you’ve ever been in a very noisy restaurant, look at the floor – you probably will not see a carpet anywhere.

Anyway, the reasons we use carpets in our homes are numerous. If you’re like most people, then your home is far from perfect and one of the options to make it look better is to look for a carpet. Here are three reasons why it is worthwhile to consider whether you need an unusual and interesting carpet in your home.

Putting a carpet on the floor brings color and style to our homes. If your floor is dark or at best boring, you can use a carpet to fix this problem. This way, spending a small sum, you could refresh and improve the look of the room.

Carpets are a means of concealing imperfections or defects in your home. This includes everything from pet stains to mechanical damage to the flooring. Whatever it is – it can be covered with a carpet. This may not be the final solution to the problem, but it could be quick and cheap.

Another reason to use carpets is just to keep your floor clean. Many people place carpets in rooms leading to the front door. In this way the carpet is the first place on which to step, entering from the outside.

We do expect to read your opinion – are you for or against carpets? πŸ™‚[:]

The bedside table – for or against?

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The original idea for a bedside table in the bedroom was born out of the need to place the cushioner somewhere. πŸ™‚ Because of this, the first bedside tables resembled small wardrobes. But those times when such a thing was used are long gone, and the question arises about the need for such a locker next to our bed.

In the prevailing undersized construction and an imposing minimalist style in furniture design, the need for a bedside table is increasingly disappearing. Many supporters of the idea of not having such a part of our bed have accepted the idea of replacing it with a pile of magazines or books – something that is wonderful, given the increasingly commented lack of interest in books and paper sources of information.

Others would say that the bedside table is an obligatory part of the bedroom furniture and would point out the need for a place where we can place the bedside lamp, the alarm clock, the pills or, at best, the candy. πŸ™‚

Anyway, here we have tried to show you a few different, practical, extravagant and minimalist bedside tables. And you decide for yourself and share if you need them! πŸ™‚

[:en]The original idea of ​​a nightstand in the bedroom was born thanks to the need to put the night-pot somewhere. πŸ™‚ Therefore, the first bedside cabinets resembled small wardrobes. But those times, when such a was used, have long gone, and the question of the need for such a cupboard next to our bed arises.

In the overwhelmingly undersized construction and in the minimalist style of furniture design, the need for a nightstand is increasingly diminishing. Many supporters of the idea of ​​not having such an addition alongside our bed have accepted the idea of ​​replacing it with a stack of magazines or books – a wonderful idea, having in mind the ever more commented lack of interest in books and paper sources of information.

Others would say that the nightstand is an obligatory part of the bedroom’s furniture and would point out the need for a place where we can put the night lamp, the alarm clock, the pills, or, in the best case scenario, the candy. πŸ™‚

Either way, here we tried to show you a few different, practical, extravagant and minimalist bedside tables. And you can judge them yourself and tell us whether you need them! πŸ™‚[:]

FIREPLACES – A few stunning ideas

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What does “stunning” mean to you? The actual definition of stunning is: “Extremely impressive or attractive.” What a perfect description to strive for, focused on the interior of your home, don’t you think?

Now that the weather is starting to cool down, for many of us, fall and winter are the seasons when the fireplace becomes the center of the home. If you have decided to use a fireplace, here are some “stunning ideas” to inspire and motivate you. Whether it will be free-standing or double-sided, wall-mounted or built into furniture, modern or classic, each of them will become a place where people gather for more than warmth….

Double-sided fireplace Do you have a “floating” wall that needs presence? Install a gorgeous double-sided contemporary fireplace on the wall! This, on the one hand, will increase the impact of your fireplace, because you can enjoy the fire from different angles, and on the other hand, it will give character to the room.

Fireplace on a stone wall We have all seen fireplaces where the frame of the fireplace is stone from floor to ceiling; However, imagine how impressive it would be when the stone was laid from floor to ceiling, from end to end along the entire wall. Then the wall of a fireplace immediately becomes the focus of this space, where no other dΓ©cor is needed.

Built into low furniture This is an increasingly preferred option by designers. It allows us to bring the comfort and atmosphere of real fire, even in a small room. However, in case you are with small children or pets, think carefully about this option.

Free-standing fireplace Why should the fireplace be tucked into the wall when it can literally be the center of attention? An incredible execution of a circular fireplace, successfully imitating the recently updated visible concrete, leisurely floating in a modern space with an abundance of right angles.

Which fireplace is yours? :)[:en]

What does “stunning” mean to you? The actual definition of stunning is: “Extremely impressive or attractive”. What a perfect description to look for, when focused on the interior of your home, don’t you think so?

Now that the weather begins to get colder, for many of us the autumn and the winter are the seasons in which the fireplace becomes the center of our home. If you’ve decided to use a fireplace, here we offer you some “stunning ideas” to inspire and motivate you. Whether it’s free-standing or two-sided, mounted on the wall or embedded in modern or classical furniture, each one will become a place where people gather for more than the warmth…

Two-sided fireplace

Do you have a “floating” wall that needs stand out? Install a magnificent two-sided contemporary fireplace on the wall! This, on the one hand, will increase the effect of your fireplace, because you can enjoy the fire from different angles, and on the other hand, it will give character to the room.

Fireplace on a stone wall

We all have seen fireplaces where the frame of the fireplace is made of stone from the floor to the ceiling; however, imagine how impressive it would be when the stone is laid from the floor to the ceiling, from one end to the other – across the wall. Then the fireplace’s wall becomes instantly the focus of this space, where no other decor is needed.

Built-in in low furniture

This is an increasingly preferred option by designers. It allows us to bring the coziness and atmosphere of real fire, even in a small room. However, if you have small children or pets, consider this option better.

Free-standing fireplace

Why should the fireplace be kept in the wall when it can literally be the center of attention? Unbelievable performance of a circular fireplace, successfully imitating the recently fashionable visible concrete, floating in a modern space with plenty of straight angles.

Which of the fireplace suits you best? πŸ™‚

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