Garage Doors Hampshire: May 2016

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

Councillors brand Ham and Blackbird plans 'extremely unsafe' despite planning inspectorate approval

A fresh report into the plans said the planning inspectorate had come to a 'perfectly lawful conclusion' to overturn objections by Rushmoor councillors

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Caesar's Camp fire sees thick smoke coming from scrubland

Crews from four fire stations in Hampshire and Surrey battled the flames for around two hours

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Homes With Inspiring Wall Treatments And Designer Lighting

An artful home doesn’t require many standalone decorations – in this post, four incredible interiors demonstrate that everyday necessities can serve as beautiful accents with the ability to stand on their own. Turning the utilitarian “must-haves” into attractive decor is a convenient way to maintain a more minimalist appeal without sacrificing character or opportunities for self-expression. Whether you’re looking for creative lighting inspiration or want some cool new ideas for your walls, these homes are sure to deliver. Each one looks elegant and upscale yet provides actionable techniques that would enhance any residential environment.

Visualizer: Oleh Vynarchyk

Unfinished wood walls give this home a rustic atmosphere – casual and comfortable. Yet the modern furniture and decorative lighting sway the perception toward refined luxury. This interior belongs to a cottage in Kiev, Ukraine, and makes its slightly limited floorplan feel larger than life. This interior combines the best of classic design with sumptuous detail.

And check out these accent walls! Seven thick wooden beams support the leaning television in the center, and individual blocks of finished wood make a huge impression to the left.

Those seven wooden beams are more than just attractive: they serve as a low-key divider between the living room and the dining area, and double as a backdrop for the inspired chandelier.

Changes in floor material can help create an abstract boundary between functional areas as well. Here, you’ll see wooden flooring in the casual social areas with matte black in the kitchen.

The kitchen cabinetry adopts an unfinished look similar to the wall cladding in the living room, but the wide panels somehow feel even more natural, especially paired with the matte black floors and walls.

Of course, the matte black works fabulously next to a glass-walled terrace entrance like this one.

Where feature lighting isn’t necessary, track lights take the reins. Track lights are an attractive and efficient choice that highlights whichever features a resident wants to emphasize.

Color comes by way of artwork and accessories. While the natural and neutral theme is sufficient for many homes, this space wanted to make a more distinct impression.

The clock to the right is a design by José María Reina. Its oversized stature makes it a textbook example of functionality meeting aesthetic expression.

Visualizer: Tanya Dorokhina

This next home makes a dramatic impact right from the beginning, with a verdant vertical garden and lovely wood panels behind integrated storage solutions. Natural materials and concrete walls create a thematic contrast that engages the eye right from the beginning. If you’re looking for design inspiration for a small yet luxuriously appointed apartment, it’s hard to find an interior more on-point than this one.

Natural and industrial materials combine for an aesthetic that makes the best of both worlds.

These lights are from the Coltrane collection from the designers at Delightfull, its brass interior delivering incredible contrast to the verdant background as well as the concrete background, depending on viewing angle.

Furniture remains minimalistic, perhaps to allow the other decorative features more room to shine. Minimalist furniture allows greater flexibility for changes in the future.

The chandelier overhanging the dining room is the Agnes model by Lindsey Adelman. Branched lights put a modern spin on the organic materials used throughout the interior.

In the bedroom, extra-deep tufting enhances the soft aesthetic of the bed. The oversized headboard enjoys the contrast of rugged concrete before the wall transitions to wood panels that stretch up toward the skylight.

Designer: Azbuka Dom Design Studio Visualizer: Stanislav Borozdinskiy

Spacious, open, and creative – this home uses different styles throughout each room for a more dynamic interior experience, even taking advantage of different combinations in each individual space so that every perspective feels unique. The living room opens with smooth natural materials and white walls that transition to sharp modern panels near the fireplace and entryway.

And look at that wall of curtains! With mounting gear hidden in the ceiling, the resident can enjoy the clean and simple look of a continuous wall of lightweight fabric that absolutely glows with sunlight.

Darker tones make up the other side of the room, with white bookshelves and white pendant lights cutting a striking profile against the matte black media wall.

A secondary living space offers all of the comforts of home for long-term guests or housemates. The interior is fresh and simple, but a little smaller than the main portion of the house.

It even boasts its own kitchen and dining room! Here, the orientation of the wood grain draws the eye back out toward the living room.

This bedroom is fantastic, and features one of the most interesting walls in this post so far. Tilted hexagons play with the light from the window to great effect.

Here’s another bedroom, a little simpler than the one before it. A group of pendant lights offers an artistic touch thanks to their sculptural and dynamic surfaces.

Colorful furniture adds another decorative dimension. The chair exhibits a few features commonly found in famous designs by Thonet.

Visualizer: LOGOVO Design Group

Here’s an even bolder take on unique walls and lighting! This home has a dark and sophisticated look, with luxury materials and rich woods warming the space while providing a source of natural decoration. In the living space, a wall of storage – both cabinets and shelves – line the wall above a subtle sideboard that stretches across the room. Above this sideboard, brown marble draws the eye vertically in alignment with is white veining.

Matte blue paint ensures the cabinets look just as beautiful open as they do when closed.

The spectacular circular lamp is from the Heracleum collection by Bertjan Pot & Marcel Wanders. Its delicate look helps to soften the entire room.

Blue accents lighten the mood of the living room in a big way. The upside to choosing throw pillows and blankets is an easier transition to other colors if the tastes of the resident changes in the future.

More unique cabinetry extends out from a smaller wall, extending the division between the entryway and the living room proper.

Around the corner, a small and tasteful dining room signifies the transition to the kitchen area.

Hammered gold-colored metal on the backsplash and marble on the countertops brings undeniable luxury to the kitchen.

Of course, the single dining pendant lamp and wall of curtains enhance the window’s effect.

And this earnest panda is just too sweet for words!

Finally, in the bedroom, a soft carpet and loosely upholstered bed frame combine luxurious materials with casual comfort. This lovely aesthetic that feels comfortable – not overdone.

Glass closet walls to the right certainly help to reinforce the dramatic effect.

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Residents 'disgusted' after seven ducks shot dead at village pond

Ian Stephenson, who has been feeding the ducks twice a day for the past 10 years at the Causeway Pond, was left devastated when he discovered the dead birds

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Monday, 30 May 2016

Hampshire County Council to promote green transport following £440k funding boost

"Hampshire’s green travel scheme will make a real difference for residents and help provide better air quality for everyone," the transport minister said

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4 Modern Villas That Embrace Indoor-Outdoor Living

These four luxury homes all employ an important unifying factor: intimate communication with the immaculately sculpted courtyards that surround them. Each one offers visual and physical freedom to transition between indoors and outdoors with very little effort – allowing residents to enjoy the best of both worlds. These homes also share similar stylistic choices, emphasizing unfinished concrete and expansive glass walls throughout. Streamlined interiors remain modern and minimalistic yet still express their own distinct personalities through the careful arrangement of furniture and attractive accent materials. If you’ve been scouting for incredible architecture inspiration, these properties just might spark some fresh ideas.

Visualizer: Vicnguyen Design

This tour begins with classic mid-century style architecture given a modern interpretation. Tall pillars hold the cantilever portions of the building aloft – a hulking task for such slender beams.

The lines between the indoors and outdoors are not strict: it’s hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. Here, it’s possible to see through the main living areas and out toward the other side of the yard.

On the main floor, dining and living areas merge seamlessly with the outdoor patio areas. Sliding doors provide protection against the elements – otherwise, the space is entirely open and invites a cool breeze to soothe the soul.

Light wooden elements keep the interior feeling free and natural. The entire living space is elevated by luxury details like the Lindsey Adelman chandelier and the Arco floor lamp.

Back outside, a contrast of materials and forms helps the home blend into its surroundings a little more naturally, despite its impressive modern presence.

Architect: Nadim Sioufi Visualizer: K-frame Lebanon

A minimalist space with heavy emphasis on theatrical architecture – this home doesn’t remain subtle in anything it does. The interior living space wrap themselves around an interior courtyard containing a pool, with a wooden deck traversing the most open side for easy communication between spaces.

Incredible sculptures and artwork take the severity out of the minimalist aspects of the home. Organic forms take the eye by surprise for a dynamic experience throughout.

Inside, furniture arrangements remain sharp and precise. Geometry gently guides the hand of the designer without sacrificing comfort or relatability.

Multiple kitchens service different parts of the home – ideal for entertaining.

Here’s a look at the master suite. A freestanding concrete wall shields the dressing room behind it, a very clever solution – and that imprinted design is amazing!

This other bedroom is far simpler, but makes up for the lack of decor with its vibrant blue portrait.

Of course, lazy weekends at home are surely perfect in an environment like this one. This reading nook looks out onto a cultivated rock garden to satisfy pensive moods.

Visualizer: Mario Maleš

This minimalistic villa enjoys a unique layout as well. Flanked by gardens, the interior is open to the landscape. Glass and wood make up the overall material theme, further reinforcing the smooth connection between the home and its surroundings.

A decorative wall separates the living room from the rest of the ground floor.

Everything about this home feels open, but options for privacy still play an important role.

Guests are sure to appreciate the entertainment-friendly layout. People who prefer swimming won’t feel separated from the socialites indoors thanks to these incredible glass walls.

Simplicity rules the kitchen. Each form is refined, without a single unnecessary detail to distract from its connection with the garden outside.

Forgoing a traditional backsplash, this kitchen uses a long and low window to illuminate and open the counter worktop.

Vintage furniture, like these stools from Harry Bertoia’s 1950 wire collection, keeps the entire arrangement grounded.

Of course, the pool stretches past this part of the home as well. Water seems to complete the very relaxing aesthetic this home has going for it.

A bridge over the pool makes it easy to cross over without obstructing the lane while swimming laps.

Visualizer: Serhii Seinov

Finally, the fourth home frames its courtyards with concrete and wooden elements just like the other homes. The difference here is the exceptionally tall windows that reach toward the apex of the living room atrium – allowing residents to enjoy the sky and the gardens alike.

This home boasts some unique decor, but its structural creativity is even more fascinating. Major walking paths follow the gap of the atrium and the gathering spots shelter under a lower ceiling.

Furniture choices demonstrate a mixture of simple forms and creative sculptural pieces. A handful of a bright color accents brighten the mood.

Collectibles and sculptures remain in their own designated areas. While other homes do pull off the highly decorated look quite well, this kind of organization ensures there aren’t too many different elements competing for the eye’s attention.

Gigantic oversized pendants help fill some of the empty space in the atrium void. The hanging position doesn’t block the view – an important consideration in a home like this one.

But where this interior really shines is its layout and creative architecture. Unusual angles play with perspective, guiding the flow of movement and energy throughout the home.

The kitchen occupies a covered space beneath the stairwell that leads to the private areas on the second floor. Strong black and concrete lends the space an industrial feel, softened by the elegance of wood drawers.

Flanked by tall windows on either side, this crucial family space feels open and central despite its location at the corner of the house.

Note the angle of the mezzanine hallway above, and how the angle of the kitchen island reflects a similarly rebellious path.

Visually stimulating, the stairwell suddenly transitions to an enclosed space while preserving the shape of the treads. It even looks a little like an optical illusion at first.

Actually, the mezzanine level does a fantastic job of putting residents and guests in visual contact with any part of the main floor where others might be hanging out.