Monday, October 31, 2011

Tropical resort bliss

I want a tropical, beach vacation in the worst sort of way. No computer, no TV - just sun, the ocean , sand, and rest, rest, rest. I think this place - Ayada Maldives - would do just fine

via Ayada Maldives

Halloween Office Furniture Coupons from OfficeAnything.com

First and foremost, Happy Halloween to all. On this special day we would like to offer all of our followers a special coupon to provide some additional savings on a variety of office chairs, conference tables, and furniture!

Please feel free to use coupon code FP3400 to save $20 AND free shipping on any purchase of $500 or more. As always we will be happy to provide additional savings for bulk discounts. Just give us a call at 800-867-1411.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Two very modern homes...

Two amazing Homes...

Yesterday while searching through some really cool blog postings I found the following two homes that are absolutely amazing.. I truly believe these are ideal minimal architecture, interior design, and perfect modern contemporary homes..

Enjoy the pics and post..

Beach House in Diamond Beach by Bourne Blue

Architecture

Beach House in Diamond Beach by Bourne Blue Architecture

This site, just behind the sand dunes of Diamond Beach on the north coast of NSW half is very flat and has a more modest view of wetlands. The proximity of the ocean would living by the sea, though the house could not access view of the ocean to provide the amenity. The design therefore necessary to work in this context and provide the equipment inside. This is a holiday home for a large family, who travel frequently on with other families, so facilities for 10 to 15 people were needed. A covenant on the land dictated that the house was built using the brick and tile.

The design consists of four elements, wrapped around a central courtyard. Living area, two separate sleeping areas adult and a children’s area. The living area has a slab for thermal mass and faces North. The two sleeping areas are identical adult retreats parents at opposite corners, while the area has a children’s dormitory boys and girls and TV area. Each of the four components is separated by a covered bridge, which houses two hammocks, a dining area or entrance. A shed roof wraps around the yard in all these areas, simplifying the roof drainage and with the unit.

Sliding perforated mini orb covered bridges close to the edge of the building, so they are safe when the house is not in use. They also screen the sun and adverse weather. A second set of screens wrap around the courtyard, which also protect against the elements and meet the extended absences.

Architects: Bourne Blue Architecture
Location: Diamond Beach, Australia
Photographs: Simon Whitbread

Concrete House in Rüti by AFGH

Home for a family with two children is set on a hillside vineyard old who had remained undeveloped. On the northern slope of the hill adjacent to a non-developable area, the house is surrounded by large trees. To be able to even use the site it was necessary to the terrace of the immediate environment, and the house was developed along the lines of the topography formed.

In the process, the four terraces themselves function as outdoor spaces, each corresponding to a specific interior space. Unusual topography is also reflected in the construction of the building. The connection to the land is a staircase, underground cellar widely exposed internal concrete floors insulated, above which is a prefabricated building with a facade of wood Eternit ventilated. Large plates are embossed with a prototype of the textile-like, producing a raw and haptic.

Inside, a staircase core is the center of a spatial sequence that takes place over three floors. Entry level are the children’s rooms, with cellars in the back. The floor is recessed above, creating differentiated spatial heights for different areas of the house. The doors on the intermediate level with living rooms and parents’ room allow a circular movement.

Due to building regulations, roof slopes above the living room in parallel with the ground, and runs directly on the flat roof in the studio and in the guest room upstairs. A light roof running the entire width of the building creates a character in the studio at the top, at the same time lighting the room living.

Architect: AFGH
Location: Rüti, Switzerland
Photographs: Valentin Jeck

Two absolutely amazing home designs...

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Home office bliss

The home office is so important to me since I work from home. I think with more and more people working from home these days we'll be seeing even more great home office inspiration and solutions in mags and blogs.

Happy Friday!

a fab duo office

via Ballard Home

so pretty! The white, the cube shelving - the window seat!!

via BHG

Tons of storage for inspiration! My shelves are always overflowing, but sometimes I feel like the more storage space I have, the more likely I am to hoard more stuff...
via Ikea

Looks like an archivists dream right?

via Inc.com

A down-to-earth but still chic space.

via House of Fifty

via Ivy and Piper

Only problem with this one is that the gorgeous wall mural might have me daydreaming of tree houses all day

via Sweet Home Style

Which one do you like best?

Safco Xpressions Computer Workstation 1936TX

Make a mark on the workday by taking notes on the surface of this tempered glass laptop desk! There’s no longer a need for paper, just grab your dry erase pen and start taking notes, jotting down numbers or messages. And when your desktop runs out of room simply move to the attached, side shelf that accompanies this desk for more room to write! The desk easily accommodates a laptop and the shelf provides storage for books, binders or personal items. Tempered glass shelves are held in place with suction cups.

Take notes while you work! This computer desk is perfect for taking down notes, phone numbers or other important messages. It's secret? A tempered glass surface and shelf! Simply use a dry erase marker to jot down important information. The workstation is great for offices, collaboration areas, employee lounges, kiosk areas for employees, print areas and home offices. It's time to leave a mark on every work day.

UPSable: No
Paint / Finish: Powder Coat Frame
Material(s): Tempered Glass, Steel
GREENGUARD: Yes
Assembly Required: Yes
Color: Black (frame), Tempered Glass
Finished Product Dimensions: 53 1/4"w x 23 1/4"d x 45"h
Finished Product Weight: 58 lbs.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

An amazing chic and liveable LA home makeover

This amazing makeover is the home of Lisa Ullmann, Executive Producer of The Ricky Gervais show. What started as an Echo Park "diamond in the rough," turned into a multifaceted top-quality gem. The interior design is by LA firm Jonamor Decor

Here are some before/after pics to show you the amazing transformation...

entry before

Entry after -- so chic!

The overall goal was to create a comfortable and relaxing environment that would reflect Lisa's many interests and styles and be welcoming for guests. Having a passion for travel, Lisa wanted to incorporate elements of some of her favorite places around the world that she had visited, specifically Italy, France and India. She wanted her home to be unique, elegant but also “user friendly”.

My favorite transformation - the living room

gorgeous - the jewel tones are really fresh

The dining room

The red is a bit too loud for me personally, but the room is still really intriguing, I like the wallpaper and the Moroccan lanterns

The master bedroom transformation

Many of the central pieces to each room were vintage or purchased at discount prices. Older furniture was re-painted and re-upholstered (a used Crate and Barrel desk painted black, an ottoman from a flea market covered in a funky Indian orange fabric). Lisa not only appreciated vintage items for their price and unique appearance, but felt that buying used items was a “greener” approach. Of all the newly purchased furniture, only the couch, a chair and a bench were “new” items.

What do you think of this home makeover?

Avant-Garde Store gets easier navigation, more categories, new brands

Avant-Garde Store gets easier navigation, more categories, new brands..

As all of us here at Avant-Garde Home Furnishings, Llc continue to grow and look forward to our new showroom building opening its doors in about two months we continue to improve our website tremendously to make it easier on all our customers. We have broken down our categories even further, we have added a quick search feature that lets you search by almost any attribute as listed on tyne website.. These include

UPC

Manufacturer

Brand

Category

Subcategory

Specific Name

Partial Name

MPN Number

Color

These are but a few of the choices you have when signing onto our web based retail outlet now having over 2,200 product offerings and if you include the variation in those products we are well over the 3,000 mark. Everyday we carry more and more brand names at cheaper prices then almost anywhere. We have greatly expanded our consumer electronics section, Bedding section, lighting sections, outdoor patio selection, and of course our featured collections continue to grow and get new and exciting products. It seems new and exciting products are on every corner we happen to look and we are still working on the full website expansion and upgrade due later this year, which will have interactive menus and an even simpler user interface.. Stay tuned for that..

Expanded Bedroom section and new AGU designs website as well

Greatly Expanded Consumer Electronics

Expanded Dyson Electronics Section

Expanded Accent Furniture Benzara Line

Greatly Expanded Lighting Section

Expanded Office Selection

Please see below for some of the many changes that have taken place on our webstore:

Added the Google Plus button:

I please ask that all of you who visit the site and if you like it let me know by clicking on the plus one Google button...

Added new sections for Home Decor

Some Samples of our newly expanded Benzara Line of Products

Separated Benzara Home Decor, which is already vast from the rest of the Home Decor section, and broke it down into Accent Furniture, Benzara Lamps, Benzara Wall Metal Decor, Vases Pots, Dividers, and Mirrors and artwork.. Not only did we simplify it but we added over 250 new Benzara - Woodland Imports products

Revamped our two other sites

We completely redesigned the company information site and the AGU Designs site., or pour interior design site. We added new pictures, moved yup the construction schedule and leased our very first building that will eventually become our showroom masterpiece. Both other sites now are ready for our future growth and finally we feel express our tastes and design preference much more so then the old saites. Please have a look and let me know what all of you think..

Expanded our featured collections

Of course as I mentioned earlier we continue to obtain new products to keep our featured lines moving and the public energized about them.. We have many new and exciting products, especially in the Nambe and Kosta Boda sections

Come visit us and see for yourself all the great stuff and changes taking place NOW at Avant-Garde Home Furnishings, LLC..

Our Grand Opening Celebration Flyer.. For our offices - Showroom in Jan 12

As I said we are all very excited here at Avant-Garde about all these exciting changes.. We hope some of you will join us here at our offices on November 5th for drinks and some snacks to welcome us home....

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