Layered House is a house, located in Somerset (UK) that has been recently transformed by British architects of the studio Skene Catling de la Pena. Reconstruction was performed using local materials, using modern technology “triplex”. Layered wall of the house are made by alternating the wooden boards and laminated glass, allowing sufficient space for the […]

Smalt is a special kind of colored glass produced by special technology. To produce tiny particles of colored glass pressed together and heated to a temperature of 7001-800°, resulting in a sintered glass. The resulting material is opaque, but as if illuminated from within. Therefore, even the composition of the glazes of the same color […]

Ideally, the layout of the home itself, the choice of style and design solutions in the interior should promote rest and relaxation. However, do not always have the opportunity to implement its plans, or completely redo the existing building. Nevertheless, it is possible to introduce an element of relaxation and peace  even in very small […]

Thematic pictures, made with stones (mosaic), or painted on wet clay (fresco) appeared on the walls of the temple buildings and palace complexes for the first time many centuries ago. Who first invented the wall panels, with some people, they have appeared earlier still remains a mystery, but the idea of a decorative panel never […]

Very interesting example of a true Japanese architecture – a rigorous, but stylish was presented by the designer Kotaro Ide from the company ARTechnic. The project is called “Shell residence”, as it was built in the tourist area, the park-preserve Karuizava, which is located in Nagano Prefecture. This is an unusual building, a perfect example […]

Priority influence on the creation of interior creates good mood, providing coverage. In order to make room an atmosphere of joy and comfort, the designer should try to use as much natural light from windows, transparent ceilings and walls. Flowing through them, sunlight is able to instill faith in the cloudless future and to give […]

For many centuries, flowers are one of the main elements of the decor. Bunches of fresh garden flowers, potted plants and vases are always decorated rooms and balconies, conservatories and winter gardens as the richest and most influential people in this world, and the modest dwellings of the poor. However, the benefits that accrue to […]

Looking at the project Oyster chair and read the name of the design studio, where this unusual chair was designed, you might get the impression that the designers live and work in Japan, China or South Korea. Painfully it turned out to be specific design. But no, Kawamura Ganjavian studio is located in Spain, but […]

Living room has always been the biggest room in the house. Here, we receive visitors and friends, and spend most of our time, and it is exactly the interior of this room that we spent most basic tools. That’s why you always want that a nice, cozy and elegant form of the living room was […]

Built-up area is 80 square meters. First of all, the authors of the project focused on the needs and style of life for future inhabitants of developed space. These features of the “dictated” the general plan of the premises and formed the interior, including furniture, storage systems and the subtle nuances of the decoration. Decorative […]

This unusual structure, suggesting the reconstruction of industrial premises brewery may soon become an expressive part of the horizon of Toronto (Canada), as well as the most spectacular and modern music scene metropolis. Architect Mirko Daneluzzo developed the building project of the musical center, which will be located on the waterfront in Toronto. The project […]

The interior is designed in pink, silver and gold colors, as Barbie loves. A “star” mirror, framed in the 65 dolls is hanged above the fireplace. There, near the fireplace, there are two large statues of pink poodles, favorite pets of the girl. Pink figurines, pink carpets, pink walls – even billiard balls in the […]