Tuesday, 6 January 2015

Ceramic vases, distorted under the influence of stones


The original collection of decorative pots immediately stands out from the ordinary flower pots. Design idea is pretty simple, but at the same time is unusual. Distorted shapes of ceramic vases were the result of exposure to ordinary gray stones, gives the product a soft and smooth shape.




A collection of original decorative pots - the result of fruitful cooperation between designers Martin Azua and Marc Vidal. Distorted under the weight of the stones silhouettes pots demonstrate the unexpected flowing forms and shapes that turn ordinary ceramic vase interesting minimalist sculpture. The collection was called "Stone Vase" . All products are made ​​of porous clay. At one stage of the creation masters deformated pots yet not harden ceramics. The result is an unusual series of elegant pots, each of which deserves to become exquisite detail of the interior.





Due to the fact that in the manufacturing process used pots designers highly porous material, finished products are not suitable for planting. Pots sold complete with stones, are directly involved in their creation, and are more interesting decorative elements, rather than functional capacities for indoor plants. 

Complex Crazy BBQ for real Bikers




Located not far from Kiev, restaurant complex Crazy BBQ is an amazing place where bikers can come and spend a wonderful time together. Famous designer Yaroslav Galant miraculously managed to combine vintage and industrial styles.



The complex consists of a main building - restaurants, an indoor concert venue, outdoor swimming pool with summer bar and three pavilions with barbecue. On the street, opposite the entrance, is standing 1900's steam engine, which turned into a BBQ. This is one of the main attractions of the complex. The combination of wood and masonry, stimpunk furniture and accessories has created both a rough and warm atmosphere, which still has to rest and relaxation. 




The interior is a delightful combination of previously used wood, preserved old buildings, some of which dated back to the 19th century, and exposed brick walls. All together miraculously united in a mix of vintage and industrial styles. However, it is felt, and steampunk.




Each element helps to shape the overall atmosphere. This is especially true of objects created from parts of old motorcycles, for example, the beer is poured from the engine Harley Davidson. Here, the bar has an old fire extinguisher 1895's year that came from the Boston Fire Brigade. In the corner is a secluded seating area, which includes leather couch and original table. Brick fireplace helps to give warmth and comfort zone. Long table and two benches were created specifically for this institution, however. Like many other items.




Not less than the original look and lighting. One of them is made of leather-covered wheel Harley Davidson, which are symmetrically arranged light bulbs. For other devices used parts came from America and dating back 50-60 years of the last century.



The restaurant feels rustic beauty and charm of the industrial style. All wooden objects, original lighting helps to create a warm atmosphere, and metal parts, numerous pipes and beams help to maintain harmony. With all of them miraculously combines stimpunk  decor. 

Monday, 5 January 2015

Kitchen Design: Fashion Trends 2015


Kitchen - one of the main rooms, the interior of which pay great attention to almost everything. And not just because there are a lot of his time hostess, and it is also a meeting place for all family members, and even relatives and friends. If in the coming year will repair, we suggest to consider fashion trends in the interior of the kitchen.

Black is Back in Fashion



The last decade as a quiet and elegant background for kitchen designers chose a neutral white color. And this is understandable. White is not just itself looks elegant, but also allows you to use a variety of color accents that make the space brighter and more elegant. In the past few years, colors began to change gradually. In 2015, there will be one more step on the change of priorities. The kitchen comes black, bringing elegance and aristocracy



If someone is not ready for drastic changes , it may well do black décor with neutral background. However, the black color will look luxurious with any style - from rustic to minimalist and industrial and modern. And, of course, do not forget about the eternal classics - black and white interior.


Magic Metal



In the second half of 2014 began the era of metallic accents in the interior. Only now warm shades of gold, copper and bronze will be replaced by silver and chrome. This trend is evident not only in interior design, but also in the whole world of fashion.


Kitchen faucets can choose appropriate shades or dishes with gold, which will help create a sense of luxury. Superbly will look and fixtures, sparkling copper shades.

Funny Interest Club



Kitchen - is the heart and soul of the house. It is not surprising that there is love to gather all family members not just to have breakfast or lunch, but also to communicate with each other. In 2015, the designers propose to transform the traditional cuisine in the family-friendly club, creating a special atmosphere and under what conditions.



Each family member should find a comfortable place in the kitchen. If there are places you can even arrange a job or a place for games. It all depends on the capabilities and needs of each family. Firstly, if possible need to remove the boundary between the kitchen and other areas. Second, you can arrange a cozy breakfast nook, put a small sofa or banquette by the window.


Shaker Style



Classic lockers, a true masterpiece of kitchen furniture, will never go out of fashion. They will serve faithfully for more than one generation. They perfectly fit into any style and themes - from the farm to the minimalist. Picked accessories will help to give the final form of the kitchen. Simplicity, functionality and beauty, and more textural diversity - the key to a cozy kitchen for many years. 

Sunday, 4 January 2015

Acoustic architecture: How to build soundcomfort

The noise of the big city, the invasion of ather sounds is the trouble of modern civilization, escape from which we offer via tightly closed windows and doors. But now the doors are locked, the windows too, and there seems to be successfully removed extraneous sounds, but the apartment for some reason is still a feeling of discomfort and echoing voices relatives. In such situations, modern materials can help us.


The main and the largest of the reflector shock, airborne noise and vibration of all kinds in any room - this, of course, the floor and ceiling, and then the wall. Therefore, in areas that require additional sound absorption and alignment of acoustics, the optimal solution becomes finish surfaces with perforated plates. These rectangular gypsum sheets with a thickness of 12, 5 mm solve the problem of the interior - making it more comfortable acoustic environment for all occupants of the room, an apartment or a private house.



Acoustic sheets are available with different types of perforation: round, square or scattered. Figure perforations may be located across the plate or grouped in blocks. Pasted on the back of the sound-absorbing layer of non-woven fabric in black or white. Perforation works as a diffuser and diffuser gently absorbing sound waves. As a result of lost echo effect, increases the intelligibility of speech, missing the extra noise that prevent us from fully perceive and relax. Perforated acoustic panels - a great idea for a complete wall and ceiling especially for music lovers. This solution will provide clear sound in the room where is the music. Residents of apartment buildings are often interested in good sound absorption in the bedrooms and hallways, children's rooms.


And, of course, sheets indispensable for decoration cinemas, museums, theater rooms, auditoriums in universities and schools in all places where the quality of acoustics apply the most stringent requirements. 

Combining acoustic sheets with sheets of plasterboard, different types of perforations can make interesting design, create some sort of mosaic from gypsum plasterboard. Also you must know that gypsum plasterboards are plastic so you can use them for any type of walls and ceiling.



In this case, designers should remember physics, since rounded walls really affect the acoustics. If you intend to build a convex surface, then the sound will be dissipated. And if in the interior are made concave walls or partitions, or oval cabinet, the sound of the space inside, in contrast, will be concentrated.


With the help of perforated sheets may mount ceiling using steel profiles and suspensions. Ceiling, in this case, may be layered or shaped. In general, work is performed with acoustic sheets in the same way as with standard plasterboard sheets.


Plates may be repaint as many times as you can afford, and all without losing acoustic properties. Enough to include fantasy. This property allows a maximum integrate acoustic panel conceived design.


Another interesting technique for design space is using perforation "transmission", for example, to build internal illumination in decorative partitions, niches or columns. 


Every inhabitant of the apartment building remains open another thorny issue - poor sound insulation. Here, the perforated sheet may also be useful. But then the first veneered walls of the apartments standard plasterboard sheet (by the way the properties of gypsum themselves are high due to the relation between the mass and stiffness of the material), then drywall sheets are covered with mineral wool, and the top "sandwich" completes the acoustic sheet. In such a combination can achieve the effect of insulation from neighbors and acoustic comfort inside the room. 
Well, we can only imagine how many architectural creation of interiors can be implemented using material intended "only" to increase the acoustic comfort rooms.