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A 10-feet Wide Contemporary Home is not a common thing in the United States. Majority of the Americans have huge homes complete with baths, bedrooms, kitchen, and all other parts of the house essential for a comfortable way of living.

However, there is this contemporary home of 10-feet wide built in San Francisco, California in 2004 that is now up for sale. The home can be small in size but it is extremely big and full of beauty and style. The home has a 1,030 square foot floor area and features two bedrooms and a half.

The 10-feet Wide Contemporary Home is a well-designed one. It has refreshing and modern interiors filled with contemporary home furnishings. It has elegant furniture pieces, eye-catching home décors, clean and sleek kitchen countertop, green and refreshing garden, wine cellar and more.

In the bedroom of the 10-feet Wide Contemporary Home, you will see glass facades allowing the natural sunlight to come in for illumination purposes. The green, refreshing garden and potted plants, brings in some fresh air creating a clean and refreshing feel within the house. The modern bed and other furniture pieces complete the elegance of the home’s bedroom.

The clean and sleek stainless steel made kitchen counter is perfect for your clean and safe food preparation purposes. The appliances we can see in the images can be included in the sale, so you need not to worry for your cooking needs. It has the range, oven, fridge, and more.

The receiving area with clear furniture pieces is perfect for you and your guests to have some chitchat while enjoying your favorite beverage. It can be made of glass or acrylic. Whatever, the materials the designer may have used on that clear furniture, one thing we can say about the furniture is, it is elegant and very modern.

In the garden, you will see the outdoor furniture like the table with a glass tabletop perfectly paired with silver colored chairs. Inside the home’s bathroom are modern bathroom fixtures that will surely make your bathing experience a refreshing and rejuvenating one.

Overall, the 10-feet Wide Contemporary Home has the design in and out that every homeowner would definitely love, which made us think that this house is worth buying just like any other huge houses available in the market today.

Via: Home DSGN

This story “The 10-Feet Wide Contemporary Home In San Francisco, California Is Up For Sale” comes from Modern Home Design – Home Dosh

Decorating your home doesn’t necessarily mean breaking your budget. However, most of us have no idea of where to start – budget or no budget. We may have a general idea of what we like (or don’t like), but turning those ideas into a reality is not as easy as it seems. With so many styles to choose from, it’s no wonder we have difficulties in getting started.

The best way to start on your decorating project is to decide where you are now (decorating-wise) and what needs that you and your family have that must be incorporated. Are there small children that can be injured if they fall on a table’s sharp corners? Do you have pets that will ruin a white sofa?

Will you be decorating only one room or your entire house? You will need to decide if you want all of the rooms of your home to be decorated in the same style. Once that decision has been made, you can start planning your first room.

The interior design process begins with a plan. Look through design magazines or home design websites for pictures of rooms that catch your eye. What do you like about them? Is there a common theme? This will lead you to your own personal design style. You will probably find that you are especially drawn to certain styles and find some designs that you downright hate!

Think about what activities will be done in the room. Will there be just one activity or more than one? What furnishings will each activity need? For instance, chairs and a table for a sitting area or a desk for an office area.

Decide on your budget. How much can you afford to spend on flooring, paint, furniture and accessories? Spend your money on furnishings that are well-built and will get the hardest usege. Remember that a room doesn’t have to be completed all at once if your budget doesn’t allow it. Some of the best designs develop over time.

When decorating your home, keep in mind that personality is what will keep your rooms alive. Even a sleek, modern style can have personality and doesn’t have to be cold and sterile.

Interior decorating should first incorporate the practicalities such as budget, space planning and special family needs. Then, worry about the ambience and style of your rooms.

Planning your decorating project will help keep it within budget and the final result will be worth the initial effort it took to plan it.

When we are young, we all love balloons. Now that we are old, we can still bring back the child in us and enjoy the beauty of those balloons we had everyday but in a different approach, through the Balloon Lamp. Designed by CrousCalogero for Estiluz, the lamp mimics the look of the balloon as well as its floating ability.

The lamp looks stylish and playful enough to be in our bedroom or living room. The lamp comes in two different versions wherein one is wall mounted while the other version is mounted on the ceiling. The wall-mount version of the balloon lamp has the red cable as its switch. However, for the ceiling mounted version, the red cable is just pure aesthetics, as it will be impossible for you to reach that cable the moment the lamp is mounted on your ceiling.

The lamp is made of polyethylene making it able to produce warm, soft and elegant illumination. The moment we install the lamp in our house, it will definitely bring back the feeling of losing a balloon and found it trapped on the ceiling during our younger years.

With its unique design, this lamp will surely create a fun and playful effect in our room. The balloon lamp can be the perfect addition, if you want a modern and elegant illumination in your house that will match seamlessly on your home decors and furniture pieces.

Source: Raum Projekt

This story “Bring Back The Child In You And Have The Balloon Lamp In Your Home” comes from Modern Home Design – Home Dosh

Lamps do not only provide warm and elegant illumination but also bring style and elegance to our home especially if it comes with a clean and sleek design like what we can see with the Cocoon Lamp. The Cocoon Lamp is a uniquely designed lamp inspired of course by a cocoon.

While the caterpillars use their larvae in creating the cocoon, a liquid called photopolymer is used in creating the cocoon lamp. The liquid is then applied with the use of nozzles and hardened through Ultraviolet Light. All these methods are made possible with the help of the PolyJet technology.

The lamp is sturdy and rigid enough for daily use. Thanks to VeroWhite, a hard material that does not only make the lamp sturdy but also it has the reflective surface that provides added illumination into the space.

If the VeroWhite made the lamp rigid and sturdy, the TangoBlackPlus on the other hand protects the lamp’s surface whilst creating an elegant and eye-catching color contrast. In addition, the lamp also has a special fitting on its lower end where one can connect the holding element. With the fitting around, one can have the cocoon lamp connected to the mounting element.

You will definitely be amazed on how the lamp is being produced or rather printed. The entire cocoon lamp is designed completely using 3D CAD programs. All of the materials used in the lamp and the whole lamp itself is printed in 3D in one shot by what we earlier mentioned, Objet Polyjet Technology. What made it the best lamp in your home is that, each lamp is custom built, or shall we say, custom printed. Therefore, what you can have in your home is unique from everybody else.

The process in making the Cocoon lamp only shows the importance of modern technology in the future of home design.

Source: Voxel Studio

This story “Enjoy Stylish And Unique Lighting Solution For Your Home With The Cocoon Lamp” comes from Modern Home Design – Home Dosh

The image of the snow gently falling, the air being crisp and a fire gently burning in a fireplace while the entire family sits nearby is lovely. Having a fireplace in your home adds a distinct coziness and also can increase the value of your property.

A fireplace is highly desirable and many people choose homes based solely on the fact that the property comes complete with a fireplace. Others decide to add a fireplace into a room years after the initial construction. Regardless of which category you fall into, deciding on a fireplace design can be tricky.

There are many different types of fireplaces available today. We’re no longer living in a world where a fireplace consisted of a brick façade and only burned wood. Design and function has progressed significantly since those days.

The first thing to consider when you decide to purchase a fireplace is whether to choose gas or a word burning fireplace. Each has their own unique advantages.

With a gas fireplace you don’t have to worry about installing a chimney at all. They are installed via a tube that is vented through an outside wall. There are many different styles and sizes to choose from. If you already have a gas line running into your home, a contractor can add the fireplace without too much difficulty.

Operating a gas fireplace is much easier than a traditional wood fireplace. With a gas fireplace you simply use the on and off switch. Some models come equipped with a remote control. With a remote control unit you can operate the fireplace from anywhere in the room.

If you already have a wood fireplace and want to convert it to gas, there are fireplace inserts available. When you install a gas insert in an already existing fireplace you can actually save on energy costs. Many older wood fireplaces were poorly constructed and can allow a draft into the room. With a gas insert, the thermostat in the home can be turned down while you enjoy the heat radiating from the fireplace.

Not everyone wants to go the gas fireplace route. They still enjoy the charm of building their own fire and watching it burn with just the aid of oxygen. Fortunately there are numerous choices in traditional wood burning fireplaces available today.

Most wood burning fireplaces that are sold today are designed in such a way that there is minimal ash. How this works is that inner firebox of the unit is structured so that oxygen can move freely around the fire. This produces a cleaner firer and the homeowner has less mess to deal with. This is a great advantage over the fireplaces of decades ago that required cleaning after each use.

Regardless of which choice you make be it a gas fireplace or a wood fireplace, the design might prove to be the biggest decision. Brick is still one of the most popular choices in fireplaces. The bricks can be of varying colors so that the fireplace fits into any décor.

Black is elegant and so as the Black Winsome Wood Round Table with Drawer and Shelf. You can have it as your end table substitute, a coffee table or a study table. Matching it with any of your furniture pieces and home decors will be seamless since black works out perfectly fine with any color combinations.

The table looks very sophisticated with its round tabletop and sleek bended legs. The rich black finish is just so awesome that it made the table perfect for both classic and modern home interior designs.[Click for more details about the Black Winsome Wood Round Table with Drawer and Shelf]

The table is made of solid beech wood, which made the table sturdy. The silver drawer’s pull handle complements perfectly with the black finish as it creates an elegant contrast with the table.

The Bevel edged top of the table creates a 3D effect that adds up to the beauty of the table. The open shelf within the table’s bowed legs can hold your small items or decors like your collection of mini figures while your important items can be stored inside the table’s storage drawer.

We would like to make you aware that this table needs some carpentry skills. Since it is made of solid wood, it may require a male to assemble this classy and modern round table. However, if you have a little carpentry skills, assembling this table would be piece of cake.

Measuring 20 inches in diameter and 27 inches in height, you can comfortably place the Black Winsome Wood Round Table with Drawer and Shelf next to your bed, chair or sofa. [Click for more details about the Black Winsome Wood Round Table with Drawer and Shelf]

This story “The Black Winsome Wood Round Table With Drawer And Shelf Will Complete Your Collection Of Elegant Home Furniture Pieces” comes from Modern Home Design – Home Dosh

As we arrive home from office, all we want is to relax and rejuvenate, so we tend to take a warm bath, a dip in the pool, or a little drink on our home counter or bar. Helping us to enjoy our home counter or bar is the Single Saddle Seat Stool.

The stool is designed to offer an economical but stylish seating option. It is made of solid beechwood available in matte black or walnut finish. The wide contoured seat provide comfort as you seat and the four square legs are sturdy enough to make the seat stable as you sit on it. Both Black and Walnut finishes of the stool is available in 24 and 29-inch, so you can definitely find one that will suit best with your counter or bar height. [Click here for more details about the Single Saddle Seat Stool]

If you are not good at carpentry or have no carpentry skills at all, you need not to worry because the stool is easy to assemble. In addition, the tools and hardware like an allen wrench and screws are included in the package as you purchase, so all you have to do is to assemble. Upon un-boxing and assembly, we strongly suggest that you pay closer attention to the marks visible in some parts as it will serve as your guide in assembling the stool the right way.

Since the Single Saddle Seat Stool is available in modern walnut and black finish, you can easily have it matched with your modern home furniture pieces and decors, thus completing your elegant and modern home interior design. [Click here for more details about the Single Saddle Seat Stool]

This story “It Only Takes A Single Saddle Seat Stool To Enjoy Your Home Counter Or Bar” comes from Modern Home Design – Home Dosh

You’d be hard-pressed to find a homeowner who doesn’t want hardwood floors.  Wall-to-wall carpeting is out, and hardwood floors are in.  But are they worth the price?  Let’s face it: at – per square foot (installed), wood flooring is more expensive than carpeting or the increasingly common laminates that offer a similar look.

If you’re on the fence and can’t decide whether to install hardwood floors (or maybe peel back your old carpeting and refinish the wood underneath), this list may be able to help.  We’re going to take a look at some of the benefits of hardwoods:

1. Longevity

Thanks to durable finishes that are easy to repair, solid-wood floors can last for a hundred years or more.  There are very few flooring materials that have been around as long as wood.  Over the centuries, it has shown itself to be a lovely and durable floor choice.  Other newer materials have yet to prove themselves.

2. Coziness and Warmth

Not only is hardwood more pleasant to walk on than laminate (which always feel cold and a little “plastic” underfoot), but it is naturally warm.  Wood is an excellent insulator, thanks to its thousands of tiny air chambers per cubic inch, which hold in heat.

3. Hypoallergenic

Got allergies?  Unlike carpets (read: breeding grounds for mold, mildew, and dust mites, all of which can be tough on anyone with allergies), wood floors don’t give pollen, animal dander, mold, etc. any place to hide and thrive.  Even when you steam clean carpets, it’s impossible to get them entirely clean.  In fact, getting them wet just makes things worse.  Hardwood flooring is an excellent choice for anyone with any kind of environmental allergies.  (And it makes good sense for everyone else too–who wants to lie down on a floor that’s hiding mold?)

4. Easy to Clean

A little sweeping and a little mopping, and your hardwood floors will keep looking nice for a long time to come.  Even families with dogs and kids are realizing that it’s easier to mop a hardwood floor than try to spray/scrub/wash grape Kool-Aid out of a carpet.  Another perk is that a scratch here or a gouge there really just adds character to wood floors (of course, you can always have them refinished if you prefer perfection).

5. Increase Home Value

Unless you’re going to be living in the same house for the rest of your life, you should think about how the flooring choices you make today will affect the price you can get for your home when you sell it.  Carpet will look old and used in just a few years, whereas wood floors last a long time and add value to a home (if you’ve ever watched those house hunter shows on television, you’ve doubtlessly seen just about every potential buyer looking around hopefully for hardwood floors).  Even laminate flooring, which looks like wood flooring, is a distant second choice for homebuyers.  It just doesn’t have the same warmth and feel.

These are just a few of the benefits of hardwood floors.  We didn’t even mention the aesthetic value: at the end of the day, they just look better than the alternatives.  If you can afford to pay an extra couple dollars per square foot, go with hardwood.  If you have hardwoods hiding under your existing carpets, tear those suckers up and get the wood refinished.

Shelves like the Prop Shelf play an important role in our homes. They hold small items we have at home while at the same time play as part of our interior design. They also come in various designs, sizes, materials, and more. The Prop is a shelf that has been designed to have a high structure yet stable, completing a PROP shelf are two bars and a shelf part joined together.

The triangular structure made the PROP shelf artistic enough to be in a home full of modern furniture pieces and decors. Looks like a man standing, the shelf has all its parts supporting each other from three different directions like a reconciled conflict elements. Even though the shelf has the crooked structure, it has an increased stability the moment a load is applied, because this is the time when the shelf’s power is concentrated in the joint area.

With how it looks and how it works, this shelf would be perfect to be in any part of the house. You can have it perfectly match with your home’s furniture pieces. You can have it in your living room or bedroom holding your books, magazines and other reading materials as well as some small items.

You may find the shelf an asymmetrical furniture design, but it is a well-balanced one. It might look fragile, however, it is as stable as your other shelving system with well-balanced and uniform measurements. This is made possible by the triangular structure on both sides of the shelf that only the PROP shelf has.

Source: Design Soil

This story “The Prop Shelf Is An Artistically Designed Shelving System For Your Modern Home” comes from Modern Home Design – Home Dosh

Before departing for your much earned holiday be wise and review your home security.
The latest figures from the FBI show a burglary occurs every 15.4 seconds in the USA. The majority of these break ins take place when the householder is away from the home.
A great number of these burglaries could be prevented by beefing up your home security and installing a home security system.

The installation of a home security alarm, and home security surveillance cameras is one of the most common and effective ways to improve the security of your home instantly.

Many of these home security products also have the option of home security monitoring.  But the installation of these devices does not guarantee you immunity, other steps and precautions need to taken to improve you overall security.

Some of the less expensive options available include installing motion sensor lighting around the perimeter of your home.

As well as the external security there is a great deal that can be done inside the home to improve security. Check all locks on doors and windows replace any defective locks.
Patio sliding doors offer the opportunist thief just what they are looking for easy access , the reason is usually poor maintenance or security (broken lock) don’t get caught out this way thinking it will never happen, it does and it will.

Take these steps to make your sliding door even more secure consider installing a blocking device such as a “Charlie bar” or some other type of track blocker to prevent the door from sliding open.
At the very least you should block the track with a steel rod or wooden dowel to prevent any movement.

Where possible use a home safe to store any valuables include such items as keys to outbuildings, garages,  other vehicles and any other device that requires a key.
You should also hide any personal documents and identity information in your home safe as well.
If you don’t have a home safe consider using a post office vault especially if you live in a high crime area.

Giving the impression someone is at home is a great way to dissuade a burglar and is key to improving home security. This can be achieved by using timers in various rooms to switch lights an appliances off and on at differing times of the day. Be smart though and apply this tactic to more than one room in your house.

Other security measures include stopping your mail and paper deliveries. If you have two vehicles leave one parked on your driveway or ask a neighbor to park in your driveway whilst you are away.
Leave a key with a trusted neighbor or relative and ask them to check your home periodically. Switch off any answering machine don’t be tempted to leave a message saying you are on vacation.

Ensure all outbuildings are secure, making sure any tools in your garage that could be used to gain access are under lock and key.
No matter what steps and security measures you take your home will never be 100% secure.
But the harder you make it for a burglar to gain entry the stronger your home security will be.