En lyckad balansgång

Det här är ett gammalt biljettkontor på Bornholm, där ägarna med en otrolig känsla anammat husets karaktär och lagt till lite inslag av new england och lite franskt. Totalintrycket blir stilsäkert från arkitekturen i entré och terass ut till minsta lilla korg för tidningar. Den milda färgskalan förstärker. Senaste numret av Sköna hem.

This house used to be a ticket office before the owner rebuilt and changed it into a beautiful home. The really new how to balance with the styles from Denmark, New England and France. Totally successful. From an article in Sköna Hem.

Ny sponsor - Minh

Jag har glädjen att presentera en ny sponsor, Minh, Made in Vietnam, som importerar och säljer moderna asiatiska produkter för hemmet. Allt är personligen utvalt och tillverkat enligt gamla hantverkstraditioner i Vietnam. Här kan du hitta bambumöbler, handgjord keramik, sidenlyktor, lackarbeten m m. Klicka in på webshopen eller gör ett besök i butiken i gamla stan.

I have a new sponsor, Minh, Made in Vietnam, who imports ceramics, silkproducts, bamboo furniture etc made by old handcrafts traditions directly from Vietnam. Take a look at their webshop, or if you visit Stockholm this summer, the shop in 'Gamla Stan'.

Häftigt i Zürich

Den här häftiga villan i Zürich, Schweiz, och har en vidunderlig utsikt och en spännande arkitektur. Den är stilrent inredd med vita golv och väggar, men med lite oväntade inslag som innertak i guld och kristallkrona i köket. Det blir personligt och hemtrevligt med antika detaljer som blandar sig med designklassikerna. Från ett reportage i Boligmagasinet.

This house in Zürich have a really great view, but also a great architecture. The interior is a mix of antique and designer classics. Note the ceiling in gold and the lamp in the kitchen. From Boligmagasinet.

Zara Home spring/summer 2008

Zara Home har satsat på en Marockansk stil i sin vår/sommar kollektion 2008. Väldigt annorlunda och dramatiskt med mycket färger och mönster. Klicka in och här för att se katalogen. Positivt för oss nordbor är att Zara Home numera har en online shop.

For their spring/summer collection 2008 Zara Home as chosen an Moroccan theme. Colurful, lots of pattern and very different, see the catalogue. Good news is that you can now shop online.

Romantiska drömmar

Ljuvligt, milt, sött och på något sätt nästan lite filmstjärne romantiskt. Bilder från fotograf Jo Tyler och Chris Everard.

Romantic and nostalgic interior with mild pastels. Images from photographer Jo Tyler and Chris Everard.





De söta kopparna från Lagerhaus hade passat bra in för lite frukost på sängen.

En mix av favoriter från skilda världar

Ett danskt hem helt i vitt, men med en vacker arkitektur och en inredning som mixar retro-Danmark med mystiken från Asien. Minimalistiskt avskalat men med spännande överraskningar. Från en artikel i BoBedre.

This home in Denmark has a great architecture and also a fun interior mix. Danish classical furniture from design guros like Verner Panton and Arne Jacobsen mixed with mustique details from Asia. From an article in BoBedre.

3 Simple Home Improvements For Under $100

by: Richard Rigor

It seems everyone is applying for loans so that they can make improvements to their home. Some individuals will burn through thousands of dollars to improve the look if their home. Major improvements such as new flooring or a deck can require a significant amount of money. However, you don't have to go to those measures to make improvements to your home. There are three key areas of your home that can make the most difference in the appearance of your home - the entrance, kitchen and bathroom. Just doing one of the ideas listed below can make a huge difference in your home. But why not do all three when it can be done for less than $100?

Entrance

The old saying that, "First impressions are usually the last", can easily apply to the way people react when they enter your home. Has your welcome mat lost its welcome appeal? It's time to spice up your entrance so what you hear are "oohs" and "ahhs" when people cross your threshold. If you have a spacious porch, a potted plant in a metal planter can create a pleasant atmosphere. Contemporary planters are about $10.

If you're really adventurous, a coat of brightly-colored paint on your front door can create a splash. If you take on this challenge, it's a good idea to make sure that the paint complements your home. For example, if your home is mostly red brick, a red door would make a dynamic look. A gallon of interior/exterior gloss enamel in red or any other bright color will set you back no more than $20.

Kitchen

When you look in your kitchen, what catches your eye first? Probably all those nifty cabinets that discreetly tuck away your dishes, right? After a number of years you might crave a different look. For starters, you might want to give them a good cleaning. This one step alone can make a difference. You would be surprised the amount of dust and grease that can accumulate on cabinets. Depending on the material that your cabinets are made of, simply removing the cabinets from their hinges and wiping them down with the damp cloth is sufficient. There are chemicals on the market, but you need to make sure that the chemicals are made for your cabinet material.

Once your cabinets are shining again, you can then add or replace knobs. Knobs range from simple unfinished versions that cost as little as $.50 to decorative insert pulls that costs around $3. With the average kitchen containing about 12 cabinets, your cost won't go over $36.

Bathroom

Guest bathrooms are usually confined to a small space. Why not give this room a lift? You undoubtedly have a nice set of guest towels and matching accessories. These items are not necessarily cheap so unless you want to go over your $100 spending limit, you can leave those items as they are. What you can add are wallpaper trim, artwork, and color. There are numerous styles of wallpaper trim that you can choose a new look for your bathroom. You can go as conservative and as creative as you want. To complement the wallpaper trim, you can add artwork. You don't have to go out and purchase expensive artwork. You can use your imagination to come up with some ideas. For example, a few seashells, colorful fabric, and an empty picture frame are all you need to become your own favorite artist.

If you have any leftover paint from your door, you can use this to paint a wall in your bathroom, as long as the color doesn't clash with the other elements of your bathroom.

About The Author Richard Rigor sells real estate in Birmingham, Alabama. He is a REALTOR and mortgage loan consultant and can assist you in buying or selling your home. http://homebuyersreview.com - http://homesellersreview.com.

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