French photographer Jérémie Buchholtz wanted an affordable apartment in Bordeaux, but he wasn't finding anything he liked. Then he stumbled upon a listing for a garage. The garage definitely looked like a garage; it had big metal doors that blocked out any sunlight and inside it was being used more as a junk room. Most of his friends thought he was crazy to consider turning it into a home, but Buchholtz called his friend and architect Matthieu de Marien who specializes in converting stores, offices and other spaces into homes and asked if he'd come give his opinion. De Marien took one look at the historic street and recognized it as something special. Passage Buhan is a private passageway where the owners each own half of the road so life extends into the street. And the history here is rich: a couple centuries ago, the laneway housed horses and their riders en route to Left Bank Bordeaux and the old stable still sits on the street. Buchholtz bought the property and De Marien quickly cut into the old garage to create more light and ventilation. The roof is historic and couldn't be touched so he carved a 12 square meter (129 square foot) patio out of the small space, leaving only 41 square meters of living space (441 square feet). In order to make the space feel larger, De Marien created a "house within a house": one large piece of furniture that includes the bathroom, bedroom, office, closet, a sofa bed and all of the home's storage. With everything contained in this ...
Interior design for Bedroom design decorating and interior design ideas. San Diego Interior Designer Rebecca Robeson and her son Scott introduce a design video showing several of the apartments and condos Scott has lived in over the past 6 years. In their FIRST EVER video together, Rebecca and Scott explain how purchasing the right pieces from the start can build a foundation for a home and create flexibility if frequent moves are necessary. Learn how to decorate on a budget with smart furniture pieces, lighting, art and accessories. Subscribe to Scott Robeson's "Drive to Work" channel and enjoy the hilarious ride! www.youtube.com
Interior Design: Best of 2011. Fore more, visit: aghoo.com This is a video that features the best interior designs we came across this year. The designs featured in this video include the works of some of the world's top interior designers, furniture makers and 3d architectural visualizers. As such we have not tried to limit the designs to any one room or space. So you are likely to find living room designs, bedroom designs, Kitchens, baths and even kids space design in this video. Hope you enjoy this!
A good home reflects the personality of the owner. In this video, the Fishels talk about what inspired them to decorate their home in Piedmont, California. This beautiful home exudes warmth and looks pleasingly inviting. The Fishels liked the concept of a house that was traditional, colonial-styled yet sleek with clean lines. The curved walls and tall windows are what instigated Alicia Fishel to buy this house. Also, since there are really tall windows, the rooms are bright almost the entire day. Their attic, which looks warm in the natural wood finish, is huge and is a place where they host many parties for their kids. The furniture from Pottery Barn has drastically changed the look of their re-modeled kitchen making it look spacious. A contemporary setting with an eclectic blend of heritage furniture and modern pieces is what makes this home appear pleasant and welcoming. The Fishels feel that Pottery Barn has a unique way of looking at your space and setting up all your furniture. Also that Pottery Barn utilizes all your space by finding those little nooks and crannies in your home and creating a different room in them. The Fishels affirm that Pottery Barn décor helps to create a tranquil sanctuary and makes your home feel cozy, like a real home. To explore further, visit: www.potterybarn.com Shop by Rooms for more Design Ideas www.potterybarn.com For more Pottery Barn Complimentary Design Services, visit: www.potterybarn.com To view some Stylehouse videos: www ...
www.costaricadreamsforsale.com 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH CONDO This luxurious 1 bd 1 bath condo built in 2007 is located in the exclusive community of Playa Langosta in the secure and gated Naxos building. Short walk to the beautiful white sandy beach of Langosta and the magnificent sunsets. Only a short walk to the busy town of Tamarindo with shops, nightclubs, and famous surfing beaches and variety of restaurants. Kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and everything you will need to cook up a tropical meal. Bali style furniture with magnificent sunset views from the living room and bedroom. Water feature surrounds the entire unit. 24 hr security and underground parking. Enjoy a leisurely walk on the beach enjoying nature in a paradise setting. Get a glimpse of the howler monkeys and flocks of parakeets flying overhead. In the green season, watch the thunderstorms through the huge living room windows. After a long day of adventure, enjoy watching cable TV, DVD movie or Surf the internet with high speed broadband.
