Archive for January, 2010
Wood Effect Ceramic Tiles by Fondovalle
With the warm look of wood and the practicality of tiles, the Ironwood wood effect ceramic tiles by Fondovalle bring you the best of both worlds. Boasting a gorgeous antique wood effect, these ceramic tiles showcase a soft grain and a solid structure that’s made to last a lifetime. And the timeless elegance of these wood effect tiles gives them double the staying power. Available in Black Burnt, Oak, White, Walnut finishes, plain or with lovely scrolled and floral detail, it’s easy to achieve a modern minimalist look or a richly opulent space to suit your style. The Ironwood collection of tiles comes in two dimensions: 36 by 6 inches, and 36 by 8 inches, with ideal application on walls, floors and as accents to enhance every room in your home. Visit Italian company Fondovalle for more details.
Complete bathroom ensemble Tulip by Azzurra
Representing simplicity and freshness and inspired by Nordic design, the Tulip complete bathroom ensemble by Azzurra is everything its name promises. Like its namesake, this flawless classic bathroom boasts graceful lines, smooth shapes and softly feminine curves, executed in ceramic which is as cool to the touch as it is aesthetically speaking. The complete collection of sinks, tubs, toilets and bidets is designed in larger proportions, making a bold style statement in your bathroom while fusing function with fashion. The contemporary collection even includes a pedestal sink with a wood or marble base, adding an organic layer to the already earthy suite. Check out this sweet bathroom ensemble at Azzurra.
House Design With Completely Black Exterior
Kouichi Kimura Architects has many interesting houses designed. Mostly the designs are very modern and minimalist like a lot of Japanese architecture nowadays. Although they usually have some unusual things in design. This house is completely black exterior but almost white courtyard. The interior is full of contrasts too. Some rooms are dark and some other are light. Completely black bathroom is also not common at all. Anyway, when house is full of contrasts it usually looks very modern and interesting. There are more interesting projects on Kouichi Kimura Architects website.
Minimalist Brown House by Kouichi Kimura
Usually if Japanese architects design house in minimalist style they use black and white colors to paint it. Although Kouchi Kimuara Architects managed to do that in slightly other style. They used brown instead of black and the result is as stylish and modern. Being as minimalist as a lot of modern Japanese architecture it’s also warm inside and different outside. Thanks to its square it also has great courtyard when family could relax. Their kid also could play in secure place which is under clear sky. Visit Kouichi Kimura Architects website to look at their other projects.
