The new Australian homes A whole new class of design

Australian Hhomes

The new homes coming on the market are a true departure from the “El Cheapo” designs of the past. These are real designer homes, excellent quality and they’re Big with a capital B. They represent totally different living spaces and environments from their predecessors and they’re built to provide a different lifestyle. The modern Australian home comes with a lot of smart features like a

retractable awning, high tech house control systems in big hybrid open plan and CAD-based partitioned interiors.

The new interior architecture and designs

The new interiors are really advanced designs, using a range of options to provide a good, well-insulated environment from the Australian sun and dealing with the issues of coastal design as well. This is a revolution in a way, because in the past the interiors were “conveyor belt” BV designs, not particularly original, using low grade materials and cost-based, meaning great for developers’ bottom lines, and not much else. The stampede to better quality housing is a clear indicator that the end of that type of building is here to stay.

The days of shoddy mass-produced homes are well and truly over, and the days of unfussy homebuyers are also gone, from the look of the housing market. Quality is taking over, and materials are now an essential part of Australian home design. The new interiors usually have extremely high quality hardwood or tiled floors, top quality carpets, best practice environmental management, and a stream of extras which didn’t even exist when much of urban Australia was built in the 70s and 80s.

The new exteriors- Designer materials and ideas all the way

It’s fair to say that the exteriors have also had a drastic makeover. Much of the technology creating the fabulous new sunscreen blinds also didn’t exist during the building booms of the past. That’s one of the reasons the new buildings are so conspicuously different. The other reason is that the new environmental control concepts now extend outside the building, using the big sunscreens to deal with heat and light much more efficiently.

The new buildings really are a different species. They’re geared to a different world. The modern home can be huge, containing many features which older homes simply didn’t have and some which didn’t even exist in theory before. Something as basic as air conditioning, for example, was previously a “turn it on and hope for the best” technology. Now, it’s a science, with programmable units saving megawatts every day thanks to better environmental controls built in to the design.

The big new exteriors are unprecedented in design terms. It’s a whole new class of design technology, reinventing exteriors as living spaces and simultaneously dealing with a lot of issues which have plagued Australian home design since the colonial era. Designer materials and much better approaches to environmental management have produced an entirely different type of building.

This technology, from the sunscreens to the interior design concepts, is only in its infancy. In ten years, it’s completely changed the face of urban Australia. The future definitely isn’t going to be dull.

The Mystery of Sag Harbor!

I have been doing some cleaning this week and purging unused computer files of saved photos. In my quest, I came across these wonderful photos of Sag Harbor which I saved last April. But, here is the problem, this lovely home has no home, link, photo or decorating credits. I only labeled them Sag Harbor when I saved them. I was so taken with this beautiful home I was sure I would never forget where it came from and of course I did forget. So, if any of you recognize this home please let me know so I can acknowledge the wonderful architect, designer or photographer.

Take a look at this living room! It has so many wonderful features. First, the over all feel of the room is so comfortable. I think the mix of antiques, accessories and small tables are very interesting - clearly the people who own this home are well traveled as the mix of found objects seem to come from all over. I adore the linen couches - they have a marked Belgian feel. Also note the French antique chairs and the Swedish style daybed. I like the use of black in what feels like a very neutral decor. The black tables and iron candlesticks are obvious,but also look at the french doors which are boldly painted black. Further inspection and we find iron curtain rods, fireplace screen and a pie rack used as a room divider.

I cant really make out what material the window shades are - is it an antique canvas? or an antique stenciled linen? In any case they are very unusual. I also find the mix of upholstery out of ordinary, but I like how it all works together.
One of my favorite items in this room is the Trumeau mirror but mixed with Chinese lanterns is very unexpected and a bit edgy. Again black curtain rods and hooks hold linen drapes and lanterns.

Moving into the kitchen we see black cabinets and slate flooring. Upon closer inspection we see the upper cabinets nearly disappear because they have been painted white. The marble adds a richness and we see the french door in this room has also been painted black. Clearly this not a historic home - could this have been a renovation?

Here is a bedroom - I really like the black beds - do we see a trend here? Also notice the grain sack pillows and what looks like postal sack or flour sack pillows.
Another bedroom- could this be the Master Bedroom? Headboard is ticking and really like how they did NOT do ticking on the bedskirt or pillows. I love ticking but a little goes a long way. Grain sack pillows look great and Swedish bench and table are sweet.

It looks like this is the view out from the living room. A lovely pool - I adore the cast iron planters.

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Hopefully we can solve the mystery of Sag Harbor. If anyone recognizes this house or knows its story please do let us know; for now we will just enjoy a job well done!

Comfort Chairs Model Minimalist Variety Of Skin Color

 This comfortable chair has been created by Cate and Nelson to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the designer brand Blå station. Thats why it is called B25. It consists of a ring of birch wood and leather tanning Tärnsjö. The idea is to create a chair as family members, not a single piece of furniture, among others. First, the round birch ring was used in 1986 to the Oblates Börge Lindau became an icon. Now the same function used in B25. The back cover has the shape once it is installed in place of the ring. This elegant piece of furniture in a variety of colors is perfect for any room.

Lighting For The Interior Design Of Your Bathroom

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Home Interior Design Ideas , In case you are redesigning your bathroom then consider the type of illumination you need for this little but very important room. Bathing room lighting is usually neglected with regards to home interior design, consider ceiling lights, wall installed fixtures, vanity and mirror illumination, even lamps and candle lights can provide efficient lighting in a bathroom.

Proper illumination in your bathing room can in fact help you to look more attractive! Glaring lights show up all the defects and uneven bumps all of us have, a smoother lighting system will make you look great which inturn offer you a great sensation for the day ahead.

 

Bathroom flash lighting for the ceiling are functional and a stylish way to light up a room and enhance its interior design, they offer enough lighting to see clearly and are available in a range of shapes and forms. Flash light styles are usually fairly simple which is a good look for a bathroom, but fittings have their own distinctive style and, even though modest, they are able to really boost the look of the space. Installed close to the ceiling they may be perfect for low-ceilings and they are available in low voltage halogen, incandescent, and fluorescent selections.

 

Vibrant lighting is the very first concern for your bathroom as its required to prepare your body to face the outside world, you dont need to get to work and have people showing that that you have skipped a spot whilst shaving. Every woman wants to look great and applying make-up needs to be done under a vibrant light to see clearly

 

One of the primary lighting features in your restroom to be ideal is around the bathroom mirror and that also boost the interior design of the whole bathroom. They have to be bright enough to help you to see everything you are doing, however, not too bright which they glare and do not do your looks any justice! Mirrors can be found with the lights previously inset round the edges using LED or xenon bulbs or halogen lights ideal for moist locations. Placing sconces on both side of the mirror, or perhaps a single, horizontally positioned wall light above it can illuminate the whole room, and if the mirror stretches right up to the ceiling, you will find wall sconces which can be installed directly into it …. Home Interior Design Ideas .

Modern Swedish House Inspiration Of Modern House Designs

when my friends .tina & hans. sold their beautiful apartment in malmö, tina sent me the link to the agency they were working with, .bolaget. Turns out they have a whole library of inspirational photos of apartments! love this bottom photo with random vintage pieces, especially the lamps that have so much character.

Two level Loft With Functional Details Of Art

 This loft two litters designers Fernando and Monica Tapia Andina is located in Madrid, Spain. It has a color typical of Spanish - is full of art. The loft is very functional, is divided into two parts: first there is a lounge, kitchen and dining room on the second level is a bedroom. Concrete and metal structures are covered with soft colors and the interior of period furniture. There are portraits, photos and even decorations on the walls - like ants in the paintings of Salvador Dali. Minimalist colors - gray and white - are softened by the included accessories and a beautiful setting for art.

House Design Pile of Logs From Netherlands

This house in Netherlands, Hilversum was designed by Piet Hein Eek for Dutch musician Hans Liberg. The cozy little music studio was designed to provide a serene space for him to enjoy and compose music. Passers by who mistake it for a pile of logs, are sure to get a jolt when Liberg opens up his windows. The interiors sport all the amenities of a modern recording studio and what’s more, the whole house is on wheels and can be relocated to any location by hitching it to an automobile.

House Pile of Logs From Netherlands