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Guest Groups: How to Get It Together in the New Year

Each year I make the same resolutions: to be more organized, to take care of my things and even to eat my veggies (or at least to get my kids to do so). This time, I have a secret weapon to aid with my follow-through: 20 pretty finds to inspire me to do it this year. — Steph from Modern Parents, Messy Kids

Organize

Wall Mounted Magnetic Organizer in Espresso by Umbra® – $14.99

The magnetic surface of the mail organizer creates a great home for everybody’s keys. It’s perfect for use as a landing strip when space is tight.

Cox & Cox

Storage Bags – GBP 20

These storage bags have a very stylish, almost homemade appearance, and they are”generously-sized.”

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Felt Bag-in-Bag – $27

I am permanently losing my keys and telephone to the black hole that’s my purse. Used as an insert, this bag-in-bag provides a lot of compartments to your chosen bag. A fresh appearance and new color options also make it a nice little bag in its own right.

Layla Grayce

If I had a cell phone case as distinctive as this, I might never lose my telephone again. These two designs are only the tip of this iceberg, as there’s a massive selection of wallpaper designs, fonts and colours to choose from.

Society 6

The vivid colors on this cell phone case are beautiful without being too girly.

russell+hazel

Index Notebook – $12

No matter how smart my phone gets, I will always have a soft spot for a cute little laptop that I can easily slide in my handbag. I like this one is indexed for preparation , contacts and note taking.

Flora Douville

Happy Shapes 2012 Calendar – EUR 18

Calendars are a terrific way to add a little dose of nice art to less-than-glamorous spaces such as a messy desk or email landing strip. I like the simplicity of the one.

Poppytalk Handmade

2012 Calendar by Poppytalk Handmade – $20

I am far more likely to really utilize a calendar if I like looking at it. The bright and vintage design of this photography in this one makes me joyful.

Etsy

2012 Calendar, Cute Superhero Printable PDF by Loopz Art – $8

This stunning Superhero printable calendar is modern yet child friendly, which makes it perfect for households with young kids. The flaming skull personality for October is my favorite.

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Leather Mouse Pad, Gold – $35

This lovely gold and leather mouse pad will keep you motivated to keep your desk neat and tidy.

The End Bookend – $14.95

I am not certain what I like most about these bookends: the the color. In any event, they are an eye-catching approach to really begin displaying books in my bookshelf.

West Elm

Jason Polan Glass Decoupage Trays – $8

It’s hard to find a manly storage tray for my hubby’s wallet, watch, telephone, etc.. One of them just might fit the bill.

CB2

Bamboo Dry Erase – $59.95

That can be so much prettier than a plain old white board.

Paper Culture

Modern Text Bamboo Wall Art – $39.99

This year I am finally getting some family photos up on the wall. This bamboo plank is a step above framed or canvas printed photos, and the customized text at the bottom corner is a nice touch.

West Elm

Felt Office Storage – $24

Felt storage fittings are fantastic for everybody in the family, regardless of age or sex. These numbered storage bins would look fantastic grouped on a playroom bookshelf or next to the bed at a teenager’s room.

CB2

Washing Machine Hamper – $29.95

This is the form of hamper I would envision a hipster could have — but I really like it too.

CB2

TPS Blue File Cabinet – $159

If you have to have a filing cabinet, why not have one at a bright, modern color? These look particularly great with four colours side by side.

Etsy

Monster iPad Sleeve by Yummy Pocket – $30

My iPad deserves a happy little cover such as this because it retains my kiddos joyful while I get things done.

Eclectic Baby Cups & Dishes – GBP 11.95

If this man doesn’t get my kids to eat their veggies this year, then I am afraid nothing will.

Anthropologie

Eight-Arms Hook – $48

I am not certain who would like this more as our newest bathrobe hook — my son.

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Garden Design Essentials: Balance

AnderpriedJune 9, 2019

The idea of balance is deeply ingrained in our DNA. We people could not walk without balance. We’re at peace if a scene is balanced; we’re agitated when what we see appears out of balance. We almost intuitively understand “good balance” if it is done nicely, but can we describe why and how a visually balanced surroundings, setting or landscape moves us?

Based on Marjorie Elliott Bevlin, author of Design Through Discovery, balance is a fundamental characteristic of art, and it is separated into three classes:

Asymmetrical, where the two halves of a scene may express the exact same visual weight but are positioned unevenly. Think about how a scale works or children playing on a seesaw. Balance is made by means of a change in weight on both sides of a central fulcrum.

Symmetrical or bilateral, where both sides of a makeup are equal. Think about the human body and the majority of the clothing we wear. 1 side is essentially a mirror of the opposite side.

Radial, where balance emanates from a central core like the beams of a spokes of a wheel. “It’s perhaps the most dynamic kind of balance, for it connotes explosive action,” Bevlin writes.

Understanding balance permits us to decipher why a designed landscape is powerful or not. Here are a few examples that caught my attention.

Natural Balance Home Builders

Asymmetrical Balance

A modern entry garden is balanced thanks to the clever use of lines, plants and materials. Notice the way the graphic entry route creates a visual volume equal to the front door. And the color-block planting bed echoes the loudness of the window. This is a thoughtfully designed space that uses geometry to make a playful balance of many parts.

Grounded – Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

There are no symmetrical elements of the modern patio, nevertheless the components feel balanced thanks to the rectilinear layout “blocks” aligned both perpendicularly and horizontally with all the home’s facade. The stepping-stone “rug” and the part of oat grasses balance well with the strong concrete patio and the pool. These textures and elements are all the more exciting due to the asymmetrical arrangement.

Lee Ann Marienthal Gardens

Asymmetrically aligned with the house, a long, narrow walkway is often the most difficult kind of hardscape to operate with. But here the designer takes advantage of this exaggerated space. A lush, densely planted shade bed more than accounts the linear walk. The urn’s presence brings importance to the setting and provides another nonplant element to the scene.

Studio William Hefner

Symmetrical Balance

Vintage but not obsolete, this French state–inspired residence relies on symmetrical balance. In the placement of this bubbling fountain in the auto court — adapting perfectly with the front door — to the four freshwater trees that are placed two per side, this really is a picture-perfect example of superior balance. The garage has been attached at the left, of course, but it is visually balanced by the dense hedging to the right.

TEA2 Architects

This elegant entry garden conveys symmetrical balance with curved and straight lines. The walkway, front door, columns and trees are displayed in excellent alignment, which makes this space feel relaxed and secure. The gentle curve in the yard reproduces the eyebrow-shaped gable above the front door; collectively they give a softening influence into the darkened space.

River Valley Orchids

Radial Balance

Radial balance is seen here in a totally round cobblestone patio in a quiet shade garden. Think about how ordinary this distance would seem with a conventional flagstone patio or a concrete slab. Using the radial design both energizes and enlivens the garden.

Huettl Landscape Architecture

The slats of the circular arbor span outward such as the frame of an open lover and create a dynamic architectural point of view. Perfectly situated in alignment with all the home in the distance, the structure employs radial lines to add interest to some formal landscape.

Debora carl landscape layout

A Hybrid Strategy

A personal, semiformal courtyard exemplifies symmetrical balance and a hint of radial balance. Aligned with the urn along with the gate, a gravel path moves through the middle of the garden, in balance with herbs on both sides. As the path reaches the small, circular focal point, it splits into two matching crescents; they last around the urn and reconnect to the far side. Including a circular detail to a straight path is a traditional layout tip that turns an otherwise ordinary space into something really special.

Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens

This abundant entry garden feels completely in balance since the makeup draws on elements that are both symmetrical and asymmetrical. The flagstone path creates a strong, straight axis to the home’s front door. There are many plants that mirror each other on either side of it, including two shade trees that flank the path. But thanks to its freely flowing annuals and perennials that have minds of their own, nothing is too great or too matchy-matchy. And that’s the reason why we’re charmed by this scene.

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

The set of raised planters on each side of the timber corridor is a hybrid combining both symmetrical and asymmetrical aspects. They are certainly made from the exact same stone and feature the same square proportions. But there are various textures, shapes and colours of vegetation in every planter, infusing a touch of asymmetrical balance into the plan.

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Teach a Tansu New Tricks

AnderpriedJune 5, 2019

Tansus, made by specialized craftsmen called Tansuyas, are amazing storage pieces made with many different woods, such as elm, cedar and walnut. Initially, these pieces were used from the 17th century into the early 20th century as mobile storage, carrying everything from clothes to documents. Now, tansus function as stationary pieces in the home. They can seem contemporary, traditional or eclectic, and frequently are great conversation starters. Their lovely ironwork and various compartments add texture to any room.

When I lived and worked in Tokyo, I would stumble upon small flea markets where local sellers sold their wares. It was at one of these flea markets I bought my first tansu. I didn’t have sufficient money on hand, and the candy Japanese girl insisted that I simply mail it to her. I did, and she delivered it to my small apartment. I have that tansu, 15 decades after, and treasure that memory every time I walk past it.

Continue reading to have a peek at just how designers are employing these traditional pieces in the modern interiors.

Square One Interiors

This tansu serves as extra storage in this master bath.

Adeeni Design Group

This large tansu creates a great focal point in this master bedroom. The detail and texture of the piece is so intriguing that you simply need a few things to complete the vignette. A bonsai, sculpture and a very simple bowl anchor the artwork in this room.

The easy design and low height of the tansu make it the ideal size for an end table for this particular couch. The iron grips provide a great detail in this grand room that is full of sun and hot fir ceilings.

Jeff Luth – Soldano Luth Architects

A stunning, double-height tansu looks as though it were constructed for this room’s layout. It acts as a sideboard into the dining room, and the storage possibilities are infinite. Three easy pendants hang over the dining table, adding to the minimalist Japanese aesthetic.

Philpotts Interiors

This tansu feels contemporary with its simple lines and minimal information. The room’s designer cleverly used a monochromatic palette as a great background for artwork.

Audrey Brandt Interiors

This is a timeless step tansu that will fit with any style. I really like to float these pieces with the tall end from a wall, because they make great room dividers. The graduated measures allow for screen chances.

Charmean Neithart Interiors

Following is a timeless tansu configuration of extended drawers with a locked compartment at the lower right-hand corner. The secured areas are in which valuables were stored when these pieces were used in transport. A white and blue Japanese plate rounds out this conventional vignette.

This double-height tansu serves as a freestanding cupboard inside this kitchen — an illustration of a tansu in a contemporary, pared-down cosmetic.

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In Saving Water

Induction Cooktop Reliability

AnderpriedMarch 1, 2019

The food service sector turned to induction cooktops in the 1990s, but national units do not possess the lifespans of commercial ones. Induction cooktops use electromagnetic energy to cook your food, which essentially means there are fewer parts that can fail when compared with gas stoves, but those units fall in power over their lifespans. Similar to electric stoves, induction cooktops use a coiled element under the surface, but instead of generating heat, it also produces a wavering electromagnetic field that makes an electric current in the magnetic pots and pans that heats the food at the cooking utensils.

Energy Efficiency

Just as electric cooktops improved on petrol stoves by eliminating the demand to get igniters, induction cooktops have fewer parts compared with their predecessors. A copper coil under the surface creates the field to generate the heat inside the pot or pan once it is made from steel, magnetized stainless steel, cast iron or clad by tooth or ceramic. Induction cooktops use less energy since they essentially only heat the food. Unlike electric stove tops, the elements themselves do not become hot, making them less susceptible to damage from heat.

Cooking and Safety Attributes

Induction cooktops take less time to cook meals because of the way the electromagnetic field excites the electrons in the magnetic metals, reducing the quantity of cooking time required. Less cooking time also means a heightened life of the cooktop itself if the right parts are used in the unit. Since the cooktop itself does not become hot, this provides a safety feature to prevent against burns, but in addition, it presents a problem in that you might forget and leave the stove on. Manufacturers are developing ways to let you know the cooktop is still on by mimicking flames electronically.

Power Decline

The principal complaint of some domestically made cooktops is they lose power over time, and this may lead to longer cooking times, based on the manufacturer and model. Commercial units created to last for 30,000 hours have a typical lifespan of up to eight decades, the equal of cooking 10 hours a day over the lifetime of the stove. If buying an induction cooktop, ask about the anticipated hours and lifespan of this unit in conjunction with the unit’s warranty.

Commercial Units Reliable

If you’re planning to switch to an induction cooktop, create a list of the vital elements that may increase the lifespan of this cooktop. As an example, the glass tops in domestic units are usually only over 1/10 inch thick, while commercial components run around 1/4 inch thick. The thicker glass produces the cooktop more durable when combined with an increased power rating and heavy duty heat parts. The higher power ratings lower the quantity of cooking time required and extend the lifespan of this unit. By way of example, Falcon Industries, a United Kingdom-based business cooktop manufacturer and supplier, indicates that typical domestic models possess a mean of approximately 2,500 cooking hours in them, which means if you cook two hours every day, you can expect a lifespan of only over 3 1/2 decades.

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How to correct the Clutch on a 30-Inch Vectra Murray Riding Lawnmower

AnderpriedFebruary 25, 2019

When a clutch slips on a riding mower, then it usually means the driving belt is loose. The most obvious symptom of this is stalling while heading up a hill or pulling a heavy load. Fixing the belt slide and adjusting the clutch is a job a knowledgeable riding mower owner can do at no cost. Before attempting any yard tool repair, make sure that your engine is totally cool and the spark plug is disconnected.

Park the mower on a level, paved surface. Put the riding mower jack into place and pull the lawnmower up to the jack, putting the front wheels on the wheel pads. Secure the wheel chocks under the rear two wheels. Crank the handle or utilize the hydraulic lever to lift the mower, based on the model of jack you have.

Open the major hood. If any heat is coming from the engine, wait till it has cooled to continue. Disconnect the spark plug so the engine does not accidentally begin while you’re doing the repair.

Lie down on your back and appear under the mower. Locate the motion drive belt, then the key big belt running all around the bottom. Check all around the belt to be sure it is routed correctly inside every one the guides. Consult your owner’s manual for the routing of your exact model.

Locate the adjustable nut in the conclusion of the clutch rod. Pull out the cotter pin, washer and brake spring which attach the clutch rod into the brake assembly. Use a wrench to unscrew the adjustable nut from the brake lever assembly and parking brake latch.

Line up the hole at the brake lever using the hole at the mower frame. Insert a 1/4-inch screw or pin to hold the components in place temporarily. Pull the clutch rod ahead until it is tight, then turn the adjustable nut until it matches back through the hole at the brake lever.

Place the adjustable nut back into the parking break latch, spring and pulley. Fasten the meeting back together with the washer and cotter pin. Remove the temporary 1/4-inch bolt or pin.

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Are Jalapeno Seeds Supposed to Be Brown?

AnderpriedFebruary 23, 2019

The precise shade of jalapeno seeds (Capsicum annuum) can vary slightly, depending on the variety and how mature the pepper is. The most noticeable difference in color is between fresh seeds and dried seeds. Although jalapenos and other hot peppers are generally treated as annual crops, they’re potentially perennials in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11.

New Seeds

When you cut into a fresh jalapeno, miniature, moist seeds have been exposed. These seeds ought to be an cream or lemonade color with a slight yellow tint. Brown-colored fresh seeds may be a indication of rotting seeds.

Dry Seeds

When jalapeno seeds have been dried, the cream color darkens or turns light brown. Dry seeds using a light brown shade are normal.

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What Type of Ignition is There on a Kohler 15 HP Engine on LX255?

AnderpriedFebruary 21, 2019

The motorized lawn mower is a 20th century marvel which has spawned an industry dependent on the quest for the perfect lawn. The riding mower, the brainchild of engineers experienced in agricultural equipment, answered the need for a quicker cut during suburbia’s growth in the 1950s. The John Deere LX255 lawn tractor was produced with a modest but reliable Kohler 15-horsepower motor with electronic ignition.

Parts and the Whole

The LX255, produced between 1999 and 2001, had a broad cutting deck and gasoline-powered engine. Like other manufacturers, John Deere utilizes a variety of components produced by other manufacturers in its own mowers and also this model housed a 15 horsepower Kohler 426cc 1-cylinder, 4-cycle engine. The digital ignition, that was common for 10 years or more when this prototype was constructed, marked an improvement over the old mechanical ignitions that contained vendors.

Ignition Facts

Modern electronic ignitions replace the vendor, which is determined by the physical movement of a flywheel to generate electric pulses to the spark plugin, using a magneto — a magnetic coil which transfer pulses produced with a solid-state switch. Electronic ignition systems generate stronger pulses more efficiently — an increasingly important consideration in a 1-cylinder engine — and also use less fuel than old ignition systems. The LX255 series used a digital ignition module using a flywheel and 15-amp “stator,” which contained magnetic coils. Parts are available for this ignition program from John Deere and from individual parts suppliers.

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Bathroom Surfaces: Ceramic Tile Experts and Cons

AnderpriedFebruary 17, 2019

Often praised for its durability and variety, ceramic tile is a favorite choice for toilet finishes. If you are drawn to color and texture, this substance can deliver on both fronts. Nevertheless, the sheer variety of ceramic tiles is endless, which can make locating just the right tile very difficult.

Since ceramic tends to cost less than ceramic and is much lighter, it’s frequently used for wall and ceiling installations. But, there are some significant cons to this particular material, too: It’s not quite as powerful as ceramic, therefore it will not make the very best walking surface. It can be very cold underfoot at the winter, and heavy tile can be difficult to install.

Curious if ceramic tile will work on your toilet? Here’s what you need to be aware of prior to making the buy.

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The fundamentals: Ceramic tiles are broad ranging; all are usually made from red or white clay that has been fired in a kiln and glistening or finished. If you are a tile nerd like me, ceramic tile technically contains ceramic tile too, but for this ideabook we will exclude this category.

Price: Ceramic tile is often priced below $2 per square foot. Higher-end tiles can easily run $20 to $40 and much more per square foot. The average tends to be around $7 to $9 per square foot.

Brandstrom Interiors

Experts: Ceramic tile can be unbelievably affordable, and there’s a whole lot of variety in styles, colors, finishes and textures. Additionally, it is easy to customize it for particulars like chair rails, soap dishes and special edging and nosing, as in this toilet.

Traditional Tile

Disadvantages: Ceramic tile is not quite as powerful as its cousin, porcelain tile, but what it lacks in power, it makes up for in price.

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Ceramic Basics

Particular considerations: Considering ceramic tiles frequently have texture, you might want to think about this to add dimension to your toilet. The eased edge on this tile provides a little extra something to a toilet wall, but can make it challenging to figure out how to cut end tile. Consider utilizing a tile edge profile, like a Schluter strip, to make the transition somewhat awkward.

But, today’s ceramic tile offers much more than an eased edge. This wavy tile from Porcelanosa is just one example of the texture and detail available now.

This kind of tile can make for a fantastic accent in a toilet, but I would avoid having too much feel at a shower , since it can make for difficult cleaning. Try using it to get a feature wall or feature corner instead.

ANN SACKS

Ceramic Art Tile

Maintenance: Make sure you opt for a ceramic tile with a durable finish. How can you tell? Buy a sample, take it home and wash it to death.

I suggest cleaning ceramic tile using a white nylon scrub brush and a bit of soap. You should not need a whole lot more than that. Ceramic is very durable, but it’s best to stick to light household detergents and also to spot test before utilizing anything new.

Installation: Installing ceramic tile is really straightforward; it could likewise be a DIY job if you’ve got some experience working with tile. Many of the current ceramic tile really has vertical arrows on the rear side; make certain you keep them lined up precisely the same way so you get the appropriate appearance.

Inform us What pros and cons are you undergone ceramic tile?

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12 Studio Homes Give Grand Small-Space Inspiration

AnderpriedFebruary 13, 2019

Compact homes allow for jewel-box rooms with bold colors and innovative designs. See what we mean in these 12 innovative studios — some of the very creative homes on — listed from greatest to smallest.

Emily Campbell

Ultimate Live-Work Space Adapts to the Requirements of the Day
Location: Montreal, Canada
Size: 720 square feet

Designer and proprietor Aboudi Hassoune matches work and home life into 720 square feet. Creative furniture blends and custom designs (like one inventive flying-carpet table) let this studio to readily switch out of workplace to lounge to dining room to bedroom.

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A Manhattan Studio Opens to Flexibility
Location: Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan
Size: 650 square feet

Despite its preceding run-down country, this studio had a attic like-feel the architect could work with. The open area had plenty of advantages, but he had to find a spot for the mattress that still felt confidential. A custom Murphy bed and sliding door did the trick whilst maintaining the option to open everything back up again.

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Martin Hulala

DIY Love Pays Off in a Small Prague Apartment
Location: Žižkov, Prague
Size: 538 square feet

Jaroslav Kašpar’s planned simple studio remodel quickly turned into a massive DIY renovation. Refinishing the original brick walls and beams preserved the original building’s integrity even though the floors were replaced. Highlighting the unique nooks and crannies — both new and original — gave this lovely studio plenty of personality.

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Gut Gut

Industrial-Modern Studio at Slovakia
Location: Bratislava, Slovakia
Size: 516 square feet

After gutting his industrial flat, this homeowner was left with little else but concrete vaulted ceilings and an open area. With no more than 1 client in mind — himself — he was able to personalize the distance just to his wants. This floor-to-ceiling shelf helps divide the toilet from the kitchen, while the living area and bedroom stay open to one another.

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Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture

Elegant, Efficient Manhattan Studio
Location: East Village neighborhood of Manhattan
Size: 500 square feet

Combining workspace, sleeping area and display space became simple with a custom white walnut sleeping attic, outfitted with storage tucked into every stair riser and a walk-in closet underneath.

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FABRE/deMARIEN

Ingenious Toilet Makeover at Bordeaux
Location: Bordeaux, France
Size: 441 square feet

Seeking a modern house on a budget, a French photographer got creative. A 441-square-foot garage in Bordeaux surprisingly fit the bill. With the support of a local design firm, he transformed the old garage into a slick, modern home. A large wooden cube in the centre houses his sink, shower, washing machine and toilet, maintaining both solitude and a spacious living area.

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Michael K Chen Architecture

400-Square-Foot Unfolding Apartment
Location: Manhattan
Size: 400 square feet

Intent on finding a way to have guests for dinner and overnight visits, this flat owner worked with a local company to squeeze every zone of his flat into a built-in cupboard along one wall. The massive cupboard contains a bed, desk and closet, all which can fold out or back as needed.

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Henry Yorke Mann architect

Pint-Size Cabin at Rural Canada
Location: Outside Oliver, British Columbia
Size: 280 square feet

With $25,000 to spend her new home, Denise Franklin had to downsize. Her miniature new cottage is constructed from all natural and local materials, and also the simplified structure helped reduce the cost.

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DMVF Architects

Overhauled Interiors at a Tiny Fisherman’s Cottage
Location: Bray, Ireland
Size: 280 square feet

A Beautiful Irish fishing shack is now a modern guest cabin. Although the traditional exterior remains the same, this very small home has a new, sleek interior that makes the most of every square foot.

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Churreria Photography

Tiny Fold-Out Apartment in Barcelona
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Size: 260 square feet

Hidden panels at the walls and flooring of the innovative Spanish flat make it function in various modes. 1 wall panel shows a fridge and stove for cooking style; another holds a full-size mattress for sleeping manner. “It is almost like living in a big closet,” says the proprietor.

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Ira Lippke

Industrial Minihouse at Seattle
Location: South Seattle, Washington
Size: 250 square feet

Artist and owner Michelle de la Vega acted as her own general contractor for this cute remodel. After an old garage set on a great lot, this distance turned into a usable, workable minihouse — complete with patio, kitchen, lofted bed and toilet — thanks to de la Vega’s ingenuity, vintage finds and artistic fashion.

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Tiny Home Built for Large Adventure
Location: Camp Ondessonk, Illinois
Size: 117 square feet

Inspired by the Very Small houses by Tumbleweed Tiny Homes, Evan and Gabby Coulson decided to give small-space dwelling a shot. The few built this house in their own, sticking to a small budget and tight square footage; the miniature and mobile house fits all their essentials.

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8 Weeks to Gorgeous Modern Eclectic Style

AnderpriedFebruary 8, 2019

No sooner had inside designer Shirley Meisels finished a complete renovation for a family of four if the parents found that they were expecting twins. After the babies were born, the family of six immediately outgrew their property. They’d had their fill of the inconveniences of the extensive renovating procedure and did not wish to replicate it for a little while, so that they found a house with great bones which needed just a fast facelift.

“The notion was that we would tackle more extensive work like remodeling the kitchen and bathrooms in a few years,” Meisels says. “All in all the new house had a wonderful feel, but the finishes needed some updating.” In eight weeks (the painting process took time), fresh paint, restained flooring, new hardware and light fixtures as well as fresh decor gave the house a cohesive, comfy texture, and it had been move-in ready for your family.

in a Glance
Who lives here: A family with 4 kids (age 9, age 7 and 3-year-old twins)
Location: Midtown Toronto
Size: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

Shirley Meisels

First up was unifying the distances, which had been opened up from the 1990s but lacked cohesiveness. The floors were cherry-colored walnut except at the kitchen, in which they were light walnut. Meisels restained all the flooring a uniform brownish-gray tone. She also had the house painted white and changed the metal door hardware to crisp black.

Pops of purple turn up around the first floor. From the foyer it is introduced via an overdyed classic carpet by Elte. Meisels also commissioned the painting and also the custom seat.

Chandelier: Crown Minor, Jehs and Laub

Shirley Meisels

“I like eclectic mixes the best,” Meisels says. “This to me feels that the most natural, like things were accumulated over time rather than installed by a designer out of a showroom in two months.”

She commissioned a habit chandelier to function as a striking focal point along with also an art piece. She utilized a dining room table and chairs that the customers already possessed. “I dipped the chairs in black paint to give them a contemporary edge and accessorized with bold hits of colour for unexpected hits of brightness,” she says. An oversize mirror bounces light around.

Before Photo

BEFORE: The prior kitchen was too traditional for its homeowners’ tastes, but the open layout, black granite counters and open shelving were versatile and contemporary enough to keep to your new look. “The open shelving is a great way to utilize a wall for storage that might otherwise be dedicated just to the windows — enormous runs of shelving hold vases, dishes and more,” the designer says.

Shirley Meisels

AFTER: Meisels had the windows painted in Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron and included a stunning light fixture and backsplash. Glass objects on the shelves facing the windows allow sunlight to filter through.

“Changing a backsplash is generally pretty straightforward and included without having to devote a good deal of time and money, and new grips on doors and cabinets make a difference,” she says. “Upgraded appliances at a tired kitchen really are worth the splurge!”

Shirley Meisels

Customized walnut cabinets provide a workstation as well as storage. “I needed it to feel as a standalone piece that was compatible with the rest of the house … almost like furniture,” she says. The piece will work with the present kitchen when the owners decide to leave it as is, and also with a more contemporary style should they renovate later.

Kitchen table:Paola Navone

Shirley Meisels

The house has two other family room and den spaces, so Meisels went formal with the living room, which is just off the foyer. She painted the pine fireplace surround black to get a contemporary edge.

The Juju hat was something she’d selected for her customers’ former residence, and it made the move with ease, adding another dash of purple. “I love using Juju hats, as they include a touch of texture and colour, as well as also the sculptural effect is a wonderful relief from each the art and white walls,” she says.

Sofa: Raleigh, Design Within Reach; cocktail table: Spindle, West Elm

Shirley Meisels

A Park lounge chair and ottoman add another dash of purple. Meisels began the classic glass set for those homeowners during the prior project; the existing glass display shelves in the living room seem to have been made for this.

Artwork: Canvas

Shirley Meisels

“I desired the master bedroom to feel striking and sexy,” Meisels says. “This wallpapered accent wall is a great background for an easy, low contemporary bed.”

Background: Elitis; pillow fabric: Missoni; bed: Bensen

Shirley Meisels

Iconic midcentury modern pieces — a Jens Risom desk and Saarinen Executive Chair — make an unobtrusive writing area from the master bedroom.

Lamp: Ventana Tripod Desk Lamp, Jonathan Adler

Shirley Meisels

The homeowner’s young kid is a big Star Wars fan who has earned millions of hockey trophies. “We are Canadian, after all,” Meisels says.

She had commissioned the custom dresser to your master bedroom at the customers’ former residence, but it is better suited for your boy’s room currently.

Background: Woods, Cole & Son

Shirley Meisels

This is actually the third-floor bedroom of one of those brothers. “I love a black wall in a bright room. I think that it makes the colors and whites feel fuller and crisper compared,” Meisels says.

Accent wall paint: Black, Benjamin Moore

Shirley Meisels

This is actually the eldest daughter’s room. “She would have had the whole room dressed in pink when she’d had her druthers. She was demanding, but I convinced my little client to let me add modest hits of other colours and white,” Meisels says.

She had the headboard habit made. The light fixture is a classic find, and also the eye-popping floral wallpaper is Tokyo Dahlia from Designer’s Guild.

“This particular couple is edgy and contemporary and was ready to take risks,” Meisels says. “I really like how spare this house is while still feeling hot; each piece was carefully selected to be functional and beautiful.” The family is so delighted with their fast fixes that they are happy to wait patiently before handling the bathrooms and the kitchen.

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