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Polysmiths designs Cork House featuring cork-lined living spaces
Architecture studio Polysmiths utilised cork panels to clad inside and external surfaces at Cork Residence in east London, which was designed working with materials available for the duration of the Covid-19 lockdown. Polysmiths director Charles Wu adopted the roles of architect, consumer and developer for the Cork Property project, which he intended as a residence for himself and his partner. Cork Residence was created by Polysmiths Wu obtained a rectangular brownfield plot in Forest Gate in 2020 and established about producing designs for a 3-bedroom home that was to be created working with regular blockwork and timber frame building. Lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic led to a scarcity of products…
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best tiny bathroom designs |
The best small bathroom ideas combine charm and practicality. These small bathrooms are designed to make a compact space feel not just bigger and well-functioning, but super-stylish too. When it comes to small bathroom design, clever planning – which includes everything from layout, to fitting choices, to smart storage options – is key to ensuring that even a tiny bathroom can still feel spacious. Stylish finishes that are also practical are the icing on the cake. Up to recently, small bathrooms always required a compromise – often with the bathtub becoming the first victim in the battle for space – not to mention issues arising from lack of storage. But the…
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20 Bathroom Designs That Are Perfect For Your Teen
New Africa/Shutterstock When designing a teenager’s bathroom, the most important thing to keep in mind has nothing to do with stain resistant materials or transitional furniture pieces. Instead, your primary consideration should be your teen’s own style. Consider the things they gravitate towards when shopping for personalized items like clothing, decorations, or school supplies. What colors, textures, and patterns do they seem to enjoy? Perhaps they love bold statements and would appreciate a peel-and-stick wallpaper wall. Maybe they’re into neutral shades, instead. In that case, they might desire a clean, minimalist space. If you need inspiration, you could take a quick peek into their bedroom or ask them how they…
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Casual Gardener: Grand garden designs at Serc’s Holywood Campus
South Eastern Regional College is offering a chance to hone your garden design skills… MOST gardeners are garden designers, whether they realise it or not. Choosing where to place a particular container or deciding which two plants work well together is part of a process that seeks to maximise the impact of a space on the eye. When taken to extremes by the likes of Capability Brown, the 18th century landscaper, garden design can involve acres of land, huge amounts of labour and thousands of plants. But good design can be just as crucial in a small space, where planting and hard landscaping can together create a look and atmosphere…
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12 of the Coolest Home Designs Around Washington
For 41 years, Washingtonian has joined with the DC chapter of the American Institute of Architects to recognize outstanding work from local residential architects. To ensure an unbiased process, none of the jurors—architects from around the country—are local. Here are 2022’s winning designs. Photographs by Paul Warchol. Bronze House on Chain Bridge Road Firm: David Jameson Architect Spec houses are typically designed to appeal to the masses. But this one, clad in patinated bronze, with walls of mahogany-framed windows and a garage for a car collector, is highly customized. “It’s totally unique in the market,” says architect David Jameson, who designed it for a parcel in DC’s Kent that used…
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Small Ikea kitchen ideas: 10 stylish designs for tiny spaces
Small Ikea kitchen ideas are perfect for those looking to create a practical, stylish and affordable kitchen with little room to play with. Designing any kitchen is a big undertaking, but when space is at a premium, creating a functional space that looks good can be even more tricky, but, with some creative thinking and clever small kitchen ideas, there’s a whole host of possibilities. From fitted modular cabinet systems to freestanding pieces, Ikea kitchen ideas offer a wide range of solutions specifically designed for small spaces and in styles to suit all tastes. Or, for something more unique you could look to customizing an Ikea kitchen with some creative…
