Friday, April 22, 2011

How to Creatively Add More Shoe Storage to your Closet

In every home there is a certain item(s) that is the culprit of most storage problems. In the kid’s rooms it may be too many toys and in the garage it is too many boxes. If you are someone who enjoys shoes, and actually have more shoes than clothes, your closet storage may be paying the price! Shoe storage is a challenge because of the space needed, and that pairs of shoes must stay together for organization and ease of finding. If you are struggling with finding more shoe storage, try these simple tips:


Assess you current shoes and storage area: There are several different shoe scenarios that need to be determined first. In order to create storage, you will need to purge, donate, or throw away. Determine if your current shoe stock are shoes that you actually wear or if they are old and need to be removed. If you actually wear the shoes then a plan for storage is in order.


  • Separate your closet into areas: Shoe storage can be as simple as a shelf, or it can be as elaborate as a formal shoe organization ‘system’, complete with clear bins, and photographs of the shoe on the outside of the bin. Determine what areas of your closet can be used for only shoes. Shoes shouldn’t be intermingled with hanging clothes. The better line of site you have to your shoes the better. Separate clothes, accessories, large items in an adjacent area away from shoes.
  • Treat your shoes like display: If you have shoes that are as beautiful off your feet as on, you may consider storing your shoes like display items! Consider using creative shelves, and decorative molding to hang heeled shoes from. This display will make it easy to pick shoes out in a hurry and make your bedroom look ultra chic! Closet organization systems can be made to look as beautiful as cabinetry and custom millwork. Depending on your budget and your decorative style, there is a shoe display to meet your needs.
 

Give current storage a multifunctional purpose: Look through your current storage closet and see where you can steal space. Use hanging shoe dividers on the back or inside of closet doors. Use upper shelves of closets, and maximize vertical height by adding on shoe shelving. If you have space, dedicate an entire coat or broom closet to shoe organization. You may be able to relocate household items to a laundry room or utility room hanging wall storage area. Use under bed rolling clear bins for seasonal and occasional footwear to maximize space in your closet for everyday shoes.


Shoe storage in your home shouldn’t be difficult and depending on how many shoes you have, it can be made easier by following these tips. Consider how much space you have to work with and consider accruing less shoes than you have space for. In order for your shoe storage to work for an extended amount of time you will have to keep track of your growth. If you are an avid shoe shopper, your creative storage area will need to be able to accommodate growth, or you will be stuck right back in the same place, again!

Monday, April 18, 2011

Coma Uma Ubud Hotel Resort in Ubud Bali ,Indonesia

Did you know Bali? I'm sure you all must know Bali. Bali is located in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia is famous for its natural beauty and culture that makes people fascinated and hypnotized to want to come back. Here we will present a design called Coma Uma Ubud Hotel Resort is located in the area of Ubud, Bali. The design of this hotel combines feel of traditional culture with modern culture .The resort has a total of 29 rooms, some of which are terrace rooms with “comfortable four-poster bed draped in white voile”, garden rooms with access to the fish pond and seating area and suites. An incredible 25-metre pool offers a chance for guests to be surrounded by green lawns and tropical trees. And in case the visitors get tired of sun bathing, nature activities with dedicated tour guides await. The rooms can be booked at prices ranging from $260 to $555 per person per night. Looks inviting?


























Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Urban Bike Hangers by MANIFESTO

We don’t know about you guys, but where we live there is a dire need for safe bicycle parking spaces. Which is why this concept left us speechless. Called “Bike Hanger“, this ingenious urban bike hanger idea comes from MANIFESTO Architecture P.C. and pays tribute to a greener life in the city. Especially designed for Seoul, the project is looking to increase the inhabitant’s love for this healthy type of locomotion while using underutilized spaces around the city and reinventing them. The Bike Hangers are able to hold between 20-36 bicycles each and are said not to influence the traffic below in any way. We find the concept brilliant in its simplicity and can’t wait for it to be spread worldwide. How do you think of this idea?









Simply Home designed by Velocity Studies Okazaki in Japan

We will try to show a building design house located densely populated residential area in Japan. This house was designed by Velocity Studies Okazaki. Even though the house was built on a tight site, surrounded by three other buildings, the architecture plan of the three-storey dwelling ensures “pockets of open space” and beautiful views of the nearby mountains. The home can be characterized by a strong indoor-outdoor connection achieved through asymmetrical voids in the walls which let in plenty of natural light. Seen on Designboom, Montblanc House features an eye-catching exterior design, due to its playful inclined roof, an intriguing architecture detail. The interiors are airy and spacious, enriched by a fresh small garden located on the first level, outdoor terraces and intriguing pieces of furniture. How do you think ? Simply delightful ?!









The Comfortable of Single Family Home in Germany

You may be wondering what makes you feel at ease and comfortable to linger inside your house? if considered in general, the majority of people will feel comfortable to welcome to stay for long at home because the features that you are at home in accordance with the wishes, making the house as a place of rest and entertainment. Here we take the example of a design house located in Lorrach, Germany. Houses with an area of ​​651 square meters seem simple but offers a convenience that will make you comfortable to live in it. The single family home designed by andOFFICE combines the comfort of an open plan living zone with the compactness of a modern home. A terrace offers fresh air and the connection to the exterior space. The southwest part of the terrace supports a cantilevering first floor that features the option of having up to 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is more space in the fully insulated basement for two additional bedrooms. A solid wood cladding protects and beautifies the external part of the building, while excellent wood fibre insulation and triple glazed windows ensure a constant temperature. Featuring heat-recovery ventilation, solar collector and usage of rain water, the residence has a low impact on the environment. An exceptional colour composition completes the interior and exterior design of this amazing architecture, wouldn’t you say so?