Saturday, December 31, 2011

Loft Decorating

The trend toward loft living is increasing. We see more lofts being built than ever. Traditionally, lofts were conversions from old factory and warehouses. Recently, however, more builders are building loft-style developments throughout the country from coast to coast.

Lofts are cool, but they are difficult to decorate. Here is a sample of a great loft design from Metropolitan Home Magazine.

Notice the clever use of all neutral colors....


We love the use of yellow as punctuation. Very clever...



See the use of hallway as a functional space...



The kitchen warms up with accessories...


Here are a few lessons we've learned from looking at these photos:

1)Make use of awkward spaces by using built-in bookcases and desks.

2)Use neutral colors if that is your thing, but pump it up with splashes of colors.

3)Use accessories to warm up the space.

4)Don't stick to one type of furniture. Mix it up.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

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  • Saturday, October 29, 2011

    South Korean investment in Central Java

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    investments in Central Java. Until now the value of South Korean investment in Central Java is estimated to have reached approximately $ 70 million. This figure is likely to continue to be increased by the South, when they feel confident with the easiness that they would get when various types of business they are made in Central Java.

    Investment in Central Java itself has begun to appear, when a number of sectors began targeted by country, ranging from furniture, textiles, even to glance at the field of chemistry.

    South Korea's commitment was delivered by Central Java Governor Bibit Waluyo H after receiving the visit of South Korea's ambassador to Indonesia, Kim Yong Sun in the office of Governor of the road Heroes Semarang, on Friday (21/10/2011).

    "Investing in South Korean side will be very meaningful for the Province of Central Java, but still must put the welfare of society. This will be obtained when the score increased value of their investment. The advantage to be gained on both sides, especially the benefits for society," said Bibit Waluyo.

    In addition Central Java Governor Bibit Waluyo, also said, are now in the wake of 97 South Korean-owned company that spread across Central Java. About 300 South Korean citizens residing in Central Java as well as experts in these plants.

    "We'll make it easy move their investments. Not only permits, but also in infrastructure sector. As Semarang-Solo highway that. South Korea's investment plan will focus on the region Boyolali, if access to Boyolali tolnya so it's easy," said Bibit again .

    Not forgetting the Governor also said, that the provincial government is also willingness to guarantee the energy in this province will be enough to shelter a variety of investment coming. Moreover according to him, in the province of Central Java will also be built steam power plant (power plant) with a capacity of 2x1.000 megawatts (mw) in Batang.

    Power plant will be capable of supplying electricity to the entire Central Java and lain.Selain areas, a number of other power plants, such as in Karangjati Jepara, Sluke Apex and development plans gas power plants in Tambaklorok Semarang, also will increase the stability of energy supplies to Central Java.

    "The ambassador had also expressed interest in tourism in the province, mainly in Java Karimun. According to him, every year about 15 million South Koreans to travel overseas, and he promised to be directed to Central Java," he said. (WDI)


    Classical furniture at Home Psychologist


    Tribun-MEDAN.com, FIELD-. Ranging from furniture to interiror room, Iris Atika, Former Chairman of the Indonesian Psychological Association (HIPMI) gives priority to the classic design of North Sumatra. It is well known classic design is expensive, but Ika, greeting familiar, from the beginning already in love with a classic design. For her price is comparable to the quality definitely expensive, especially for the selection of furniture. Ika is very happy with the Italian furniture brand, so do not be surprised if the sofa and chair in the living room and lounge filled with goods made ​​in Italy.
    "Impression sturdy and elegant. But I still combine with several local design so it is not too rigid classic designs, "said Ika. Attempts to make more flexible the living room is shown with a mini dining table made ​​in China that is placed in the middle of the room without a bulkhead or divider. And, it is appropriate placement for the first time ang guests come to visit feel more comfortable sitting at the kitchen table this mini.
    "For the first time came, there was reluctant to sit on the couch these big ones. Also usually they argued, the body of Indonesia such as ours seemed small to sit on the couch Italy that is designed for the large size of Europe, "Ika said with a smile. (Mom / tribunmedan.com)
    Authors: Momo RegarEditor: Momo RegarSources: Tribune Medan

    Saturday, August 27, 2011

    Kitchen Room Furniture

    Through the years kitchens have evolved from being a small room in the back of the house to being the focal point of the home. To make the kitchen room more comfortable for daily activity, of course we need to design them by putting some kitchen room furniture. There are some Tips how to renovate the kitchen room, what We'll need to do at every stage of the remodeling process:


  • Find Inspiration for Your New Kitchen.
    Open kitchen's design (We can use this design if we want our family and friends enjoy and relax their healthy meals in our home), Closed kitchen's design (Mostly kitchen used only for cooking and put the items).

  • Plan Your Total Remodel Budget.
    We need to calculate and make total how much money we need to spend our budget to design the kitchen room, especially to buy kitchen set furniture.

  • Determine Your Kitchen Layout.
    Which architectural style will guide the transformation of the space? Cape Cod, Farmhouse, Dutch Colonial, Saltbox, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Eastlake, Queen Anne, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Craftsman, Foursquare, Prairie, Art Deco or Modern.

  • Decide Whether to Replace or Reface Your Cabinets.
    Kitchen cabinets will help establish the character for the whole living space, The choice of wood will have an effect on the overall look of your room each having its own unique characteristics. There are many choice of kitchen furniture wood such as ; alder, cherry, beech, hickory, maple, oak, lyptus and paintable wood. Using a light wood such as oak, birch, ash, beech, maple, or chestnut will lighten the kitchen.

  • Complete The Kitchen Room With Proper Lighting.
    Like others room in the house, the ability to adjust light levels in the kitchen is ideal, because when cooking or cleaning up, a bright punch of illumination makes the job easier. Support the lighting with same color of our kitchen room furniture, we can choose one of lighting style such as ; natural lighting, accent lighting, ambient, and task lighting and what types of bulbs will you be using: fluorescent, incandescent or quartz halogen.

  • Decorating the kitchen room should be a priority when decorating a new home, Kitchen room furniture are important item to make the kitchen look beautiful and give us feel comfort when doing an activity. Some of family they will use the kitchen room as dinning room too, It's mean they need to put dinning furniture.

    Furniture item for the Kitchen room are including Baker's Racks, Pie Safes, Buffet's, Kitchen Islands, Kitchen cabinets, wine racks, Dining Room Chairs and Table. All of them it will look nice if they are in one color.

    Bedroom Furniture Style

    The bedroom furniture collections below are cover a variety of styles, finishes and materials. We know that Our home is Our castle, Don't you think your bedroom should be palatial? We will try to create our sleeping room to be nicely to keep Us satisfied with all of furniture including bedroom furniture.


    There are many kind of bedroom furniture style, whether it is single bedroom or double bedroom. Bellow are some picture of bedroom furniture style that most popular in the market:

    Executive bedroom furniture

    Romantic bedroom furniture

    Adult bedroom sets are mostly with some interesting design such as traditional or classic bedroom style, romantic bedroom style, executive bedroom style and also some of people they like a set of bedroom furniture with contemporary style.

    Single bedroom furniture

    Double bedroom furniture

    To select one of the bedroom furniture set of course depend on every style and budget that you have prepare to buy them. When you go to furniture store, They will give you the opportunity to choose between beautiful sleigh beds, modern platform beds, classic poster beds, iron beds and bedroom furniture style.

    Bedroom furniture with contemporary design

    You can buy bedroom furniture with high quality and top manufacturers such as Ashley, Elite Furniture, Ital Art, Trica Bar Furniture, Zocalo, Fairmont Designs from the market. Try to set your sleeping room with nice colors, choose the bedroom furniture same color with the others furniture that you have put them on your room.

    Bathroom Furniture & Accessories

    Bathroom is one of importance room in our house, We need to create them and design them as we can with some beautiful models of furniture to make us comfortable when entering the bathroom area, especially if the bathroom has more space or large size.


    So, it's good reason to have a well designed and decorated bathroom space with interesting and nice design of furniture because not only for aesthetic reasons but for ergonomics and functionality. Start to make plan, try to create some ideas for your bathroom such as how the bathroom's look and style.


    Bathroom Furniture : Placement

    Which style you want to do with your bathroom, romantic style, cool style or modern style. Many of furniture are design for bathroom use, and you can choose them to make your bathroom look nice and put all item that may you use in the bathroom. There are many accessories furniture that you can select them according to your budged, of course it will help you to design your bathroom more interesting and functional use.

    Bathroom Furniture : Accessories

    Furniture cabinets model has a functional for personalized storage solutions inside the bathroom. If you like to create a contemporary and traditional bathroom, You can chose one of top company that supplying bathroom furniture from top brand manufacturers such as Roper Rhodes and Catalano. Both of these product provided many furniture to help the customer in order to make home design style.