Decorate Your Balcony For The Summer

Pool-party season is around the corner and everyone with a backyard is gearing up for the festivities.  Now just because you live in an apartment building, doesn’t mean you can’t turn your balcony space into an area that’s style and social friendly!

Here are a few tips to get you started..

•    Remember to ask the management about weight limits or any regulations they have about redecorating the balcony.  You have to know these things if you’re going to be successful in turning your “outdoors” into a safe and inviting area.
•    Take careful measurements so that you don’t have to waste time or money returning things that don’t fit correctly.
•    Take into consideration what the weather might bring:  extreme sun exposure or harsh rain.  Look into some kind of protection; such as an awning or a large umbrella or parasol.
•    Draw out some sketches of potential design ideas so that you can truly see what looks  best in your space.
•    Go online to look at furniture, accent pieces, or flooring since it saves time.
•    Make sure your space is inviting to others.  Stay away from overly fancy items because you want people to feel at home.
•    Don’t clutter the space.  It should be free-flowing and easy to move around on.
•    Adding plants or a small fountain always adds to creating a more soothing and relaxed ambiance.

Remember, just because you don’t have an enormous backyard, doesn’t mean you can’t invite your friends over this summer!  With these tips, you can transform your balcony into a small oasis that’s meant to calm and relax it’s guests.

Small One Room Apartment Interior Design Inspiration

Last week I was in Bucharest to meet a few people that I knew from the internet. We spoke for a long time online but we never saw each other in real life, and I’ve decided that right now I could go to visit Bucharest and meet a few of my “digital friends“. Now to avoid paying between 50 - 100 euro/night to stay at a hotel a good friend of mine ( Adi ) took me to his little one room apartment, and how I have a blog about architecture, interior design, furniture, etc …I’ve decided to take some pictures, because I really liked how Adi made that small place look really good. Now let’s take a look at this small one room apartment, that is a great example of how you can make a small apartment look really good.

At night these red lights make a very romantic and calming atmosphere.

Here you can see the bed and a small part of the kitchen …yes I know is very small.

Design tips for smaller bathrooms

If you have a smaller area designated for bathroom use, you will have to make some adjustments in order to make proper use of this space.Start by figuring out what things you need to have in your bathroom. For instance, if you aren’t planning to spend a lot of time in your bathroom, you can install just the main necessary equipments and items in order to feel comfortable. Another important factor is the wise choice of color because a pastel and light color is likely to make your bathroom look larger. The lighter shades are also more welcoming.

Even if your bathroom is small, you can still make it look quite elegant by using the right visual accents. You should use subtle wallpapers that can make your bathroom look larger. Floor coloring is another important issue and you should go for neutral or light colors in order to make the space look roomier. Light shades of blues, tans or grays are the best choices for a small bathroom because they can make it look more airy and sophisticated.

A small bathroom space should be lighted up with additional lights. If you notice that there is no space for such additional lights in your bathroom, you should go for the bulbs that provide a high wattage. These bulbs will make your bathroom very inviting and brighter. Don’t worry about decorating your bathroom either because even a smaller place is likely to be well decorated once you follow the right steps. 

Start by using only a few mirrors because overdoing with mirrors is likely to provide your bathroom with unwanted effects. Keep in mind that using too many mirrors in a small bathroom will emphasize only the corners of its space. So, you should be careful when it comes to selecting the places where you want to have mirrors installed. For instance, installing the mirrors opposite to each other is not a wise idea. Limit the mirrors in order not to show the real size of your bathroom.

You should cleat out the bathroom walls in order to create the illusion of a larger space. You should also keep your things floating. For instance, you might install floating cupboards and a wall mounted sink in order to prevent these items from taking too much from the floor space. You can utilize the bathroom floor for other useful things such as putting a plant or a trash can. Using the bathroom door is another useful tip that will help you save some space. The door is more useful and helpful than acting as a simple exit and entrance.  For instance, you can use it in order to install some clothes or towel hangers because this will conserve extra precious space. You will also be left with more space to use for the bathroom design you plan to have.

You might consider using the collapsible shower screens. Such shower screens come in various types such as sliding or foldable ones. You can also use curtains in order to get the division you want. Allowing natural light inside your bathroom is another wise thing for you to do because having a window installed in this space will make it look more spacious. However, you must make sure that the window is not too big because, if this is the case, you will defeat the initial purpose of trying to conserve wall space. Now that you know all these tips, you are truly ready to start designing your small bathroom .   

Cool Bathroom Shelf and Towel Hanger, Milan 2010

As we already stated, Milan Furniture Fair was full of ideas that we so eagerly captured. Here is a really cool alternative for a bathroom mirror. Occupying  the same amount of space, but with a lot more functionality, this bathroom shelf can also become a towel or clothes hanger when needed. So simple and yet with a daring practicability, the hanger also features a mirror and a storage place for perfumes and other small accessories. Its white finish makes it perfect for any modern bathroom, big or small. Still, we think a smaller version would have even more success. What do you think of this design? Do you find it to be practical or a bit exaggerated ?

King Bed - Waverly Wenge Contemporary Platform Bed - Modloft Furniture

The breathtaking Waverly platform king bed features a curved wood frame creating a beautiful silhouette from headboard to foot. The mattress (not included) sits snuggly atop a solid pine-slat mattress base for stylistic durability and added comfort. Supports US standard king mattress (76"x80"). Available in king and queen sizes. Finished in rich wenge veneer. Simple assembly. Solid hardwood construction. Imported.

Villa design with best view

This is beyond villa, Located in Thailand, Asia’s most glamorous and luxurious home features a massive 6,000 square metre (64,560 square feet) of indoor living space, with best views – perfect for the world’s richest and most famous seeking absolute privacy, directly on Thailand’s most exclusive beach. This ultra modern home is a beachfront property located on the Natai Beach. If tropical beach life isn’t enough beauty for you, this luxurious 6,000 square meter extravagant home is sure to impress.

Best lighting design on unique shape

Here are several best lighting design on unique shape, on first lighting, we can see a wall lamp with red color.

This wall lamp is beautiful in its simplicity. At just a fraction of the cost of the losing Tears chandelier, the Tango Wall’s wavy design is aesthetically pleasing without taking over the room. While pictured here on a wood panel wall, the Tango could easily enhance a room of almost any style.

One of several unique lighting design, used for Billiard Table, designed by Yellowgoat, It loooks like a spiral style on it's lighting design. Notice how the clever multi-tiered design uses the fading of the light itself to contrast between the far and near sections of the lamp.

Modern Bathroom Fixtures and Accessories from Toto

This is a new design of modern bathroom collection from Toto. The nearest SE & LE range of bathroom lighting fixtures with the bathroom accessories that show the eastern of simplicity with the modern technology. This design is subtly integrated into each piece of the flat, and touchpad electronic panels can show you the way to operate the shower, bath and washbasin so that you can select the right temperature and flow. What a wonderful collections!

Lamp Decoration Furniture

Lamp in your home may be not beauty. This lamp can be make your room in your house more better than before. The beauty home ussualy people which life in it feel comortable, But if not the people will often outside the house.

Solar-powered outdoor lighting system from Corona

If you cast a quick glance at it, this shining thing appears much like a UFO, but this galactical thing is nothing else but a new solar powered outdoor lighting system from Corona.

Designed by Tokyo born industrial designer Shane Kohatsu, this solar light is equipped with a voltaic cell that absorbs sunlight during the day, transforming it into energy. As the sun sets, it’s LEDs automatically start to glow and beautify the surrounding.

This light can be easily attached to a variety of surfaces or can be simply placed on the table top.

The solar light carries enough charm to transmit you into a different world.

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Bathroom Lighting

This wider vanity with mirror has two separate sets of lights above the mirror.  In this bathroom, it would be difficult to place the lights in the optimal position, which is on either side of the mirror when there just isn't space, so here the lights above is the right decision.
This is a simple and sleek rectangular light above the mirror which provides a modern and elegant look to the bathroom.

This bathroom is so elegant due to all the white and the natural lighting and light fixtures add to the clean, crisp, and beautiful lines of this modern bathroom.

Bathroom Lighting Pictures

This bathroom has two light fixtures; one is on each side of the mirror for optimal lighting while getting ready for work.  Notice the symmetry and balance in this bathroom. 
A chandelier can provide all over lighting.  This is a great option for this smaller bathroom and it provides enough lighting for the room in combination with the natural lighting provided by the window.

These lights around the mirror are placed well, but give off a glow that make it a little difficult to see clearly.

Nebula Lighting Systems

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Classic Flame Beverly Electric Fireplace and TV Stand in Espresso

Manufacturer Details

All products sold by by Cymax Stores are warrantied by their manufacturer against material or construction defects for a limited time after purchase. This warranty information can be found on the product's page on our sites or will be bundled with the product itself when ordered. The time span of the warranty will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer; as the original owner of a new product from Cymax Stores you can expect coverage ranging from months, years, or even lifetime of the product. In case of missing or damaged parts falling within the warranty period, please refer to your warranty documentation. In some cases you may be able to contact the manufacturer directly for expedited service or shipping.

Love, Ribbon, Rhinestones Rock

Can’t find that perfect table cover or runner?  Why not decorate with ribbon?  I love this idea.  This allows you to use the colors/patterns you love…all together, no searching, just decorating…and making it lovely!

Add a little bit of glamour to your wedding by adding rhinestones to your flowers or centerpieces!  Craft stores sell them in little baggies that are pretty affordable.  You could even use them as confetti on tables too!

OUTDOOR CRYSTAL LIGHTING WITH ELEGANT DESIGNS FROM MICHAEL MCHALE

Crystal lighting can provide a touch of sparkle to your home and is an excellent choice for hotel lighting, adding prestige to any foyer. This beautiful Crystal is made using the highest quality materials. The shimmering crystal ornaments will add glamour and glitz to any occasion, whilst the re-purposed red brass fittings lend an urban-chic look.