Garage Doors Hampshire: September 2018

Sunday, 30 September 2018

Product Of The Week: An Interactive Owl Shaped Security Camera

Ok, we are calling it. This is the cutest security camera on the planet.

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Being cute is just one of the things that Ulo does. It can record live video, capture and send photos remotely, has night vision, built-in speakers and is waterproof.

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You can control it using an app.

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And when Ulo is lo on battery it dozes off. Can’t blame him!

Static images does not do this beautiful product justice. Do check out the video:

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Friday, 28 September 2018

A Home That Uses Reflective Surfaces To Increase The Sense Of Space

Mirrors are often used to increase the sense of space and light in a room, but what other ways can we introduce reflective surfaces within a decor scheme? This modern apartment interior in Kyiv, Ukraine, designed by One M2, has a few different ideas on the subject. Smoked glass tops, doors and closets, glossy kitchen cabinets and chrome fixtures have all been implemented to full space expanding effect in the 190 square metre home. The shiny surfaces thread more light through the living space by carrying natural light from windows, and bouncing the artificial glow from track lighting systems and recessed spots. LED strips outline shelves and special features, whilst pendant lights bring extra style.

One of the main focal points inside the yellow accent living room is a glossy black tv wall. The whole room is mirrored in its high shine, and the black tv screen is disguised amongst the dark fronted media units. A bookcase to the left of the tv wall has a glossy back to continue the look across the remainder of the room’s length.

A set of modern coffee tables take up the centre spot in the lounge – one white and one yellow to match a bright accent chair.

The yellow modern accent chair is the Piccola Papilio by Naoto Fukasawa. You can get a cheaper alternative on Wayfair. This also happens to be a swivel chair, and it has a matching yellow footstool that follows the same sweeping shape.

The living room furniture is set on a chunky knit style area rug in a soft shade of grey. The sofa upholstery is just a tad darker, matching the rugs contrasting border.

A small side table sits at the edge of a large L-shaped sofa. The sectional sofa works as a room divider to separate off a formal dining area from the comfortable lounge.

The lounge wall opposite the tv is clad with wooden panels. Smoked glass double doors lead through to the kitchen.

A smoked glass dining table reflects the twinkling lights of a modern chandelier above, which is the Vibia Match suspension. Light beige modern dining chairs contrast with the dark glass table top, but match perfectly with the light wood floor treatment. A contemporary letterbox fireplace burns at the far end of the table – serving both the dining room and lounge with cosy ambiance.

An additional dining area lies in line with the first, accessed via the smoked glass interior doors. A modern kitchen is tucked around the corner out of direct sight; a peninsula further obscures the view of the prep area.

A chrome extractor chimney gleams over the cooking peninsula in the grey and white kitchen.

An open shelving unit tops the kitchen peninsula; it is equipped with dish drainers and wine glass holders by sink number one.

A second sink serves the back of the room, where a u-shaped kitchen arrangement of glossy grey cabinets with chrome trims and stainless steel built-in appliances cause shining reflections.

The home entryway leads into a wide hallway – which is made to look even wider by the huge mirrors that are installed along one wall. One half of the mirrored hallway is tinted glass, which creates the optical illusion of a dividing wall at the centre of the space by the seating. Marble floor tiles continue the light reflective theme.

Two eye-catching bedroom pendant lights illuminate the bedsides in one of the three double bedrooms of the home. A couple of modern wall sconces bring light closer to the optimum reading position over the pillows.

A glass fronted closet proudly puts designer garments on display under LED lighting. In front of the glass encased closet system, a modern armchair sits at a geometric laptop table.

Recessed lighting washes illumination down the headboard wall and around the perimeter. A television drops down in front of the windows from its concealed position in the ceiling, to be viewed from the comfort of the bed.

More beautiful pendant lights hang in modern bedroom number two, which is another double.

The attractive textured look of wooden wall panels continue into this room too.

Another winged bedroom chair is seated in here, this time beside a quirky floor lamp to make a cosy reading spot. For more cool designs like this, check out these floor lamps.

A media unit runs the length of the bedroom, beneath a long shelf. LED lighting illuminates the niche that is created between the two.

An illuminated vanity mirror opens up an alcove to the side of the headboard wall. A vanity chair is pulled up at a shallow shelf that serves as a dressing table.

The dressing table alcove is also the entryway to a walk-in closet – a full length mirror at the end of the closet reflects the vanity chair in the doorway. Ellipses of light shine inside open shelving and garment rails.

The family bathroom is a vision of stunning tile and marble.

The generously sized space contains a built-in bathtub, floor to ceiling storage chamber, shower enclosure, toilet & bidet, and a double sink bathroom vanity.

Ensuite facilities in the first double bedroom we toured are on a smaller scale but of the same luxurious standard.

A marbled wet wall bounces back the light.

A wide mirror visually doubles the space.

The last of the three double bedrooms in the apartment is a child’s room with a neat superhero theme.

Recommended Reading: Designing A Living Space Under 18 Square Metres: Challenge Accepted

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Thursday, 27 September 2018

Cross Shaped Modern Home In Peaceful Landscaped Gardens

Modern architecture is often characterised by its bold linear form, and that is what awaits us at this contemporary abode, created by architects at SPASM Design in India. The solid structure stands firm like a fortress at the centre of a green landscape, guarding beautiful secrets that lie within. Dhrangadhra stone clads the modern exterior like a suit of pale armour. The internal volumes of the private home in Ahmedabad are arranged in a cross shape, to promote ventilation as well as to facilitate more interconnection in the midst of daily living. The wide arms of the cross extend through lush gardens, achieving maximum interaction with the rejuvenating outdoors.

Dhrangadhra stone is used in many architectural antiquities in Ahmedabad, but this time is has been given an updated look. It’s availability from nearby quarries and its endurance made it a prominent choice, as well as its insulating quality. The bone coloured sandstone has been used as cladding over this entire modern home exterior, to appear monolithic.

The stones rough mottled texture is exposed along the edges of fascia beams, which vertically stripe the external walls.

A huge slatted shelter protrudes from the side of the building, providing shade over a stepped entryway.

Planters extrude in a sweeping L-shape along the exterior of the build, taking the greenery of the gardens up a level. Long slabs settle in the green lawn below, extending the depth of a sun patio outward. The huge patio is linked to the interior of the home via a wall of retractable doors and flush level floors.

Solid stone exterior stairs climb the side of the house to connect the ground floor gardens with the roof garden. The steps are lit up at nightfall, and other exterior lighting illuminates plant beds and a reflection pool to dramatic effect.

To counteract the searing harsh light of Ahmedabad, the interior of the home has been decorated with darker wall and floor surfaces that will reduce sharp reflected glare.

Giant blocks of stone were vertically arranged to form a border around the peaceful gardens. The periphery builds a sense of scale and containment.

A pathway follows the frame of the house, lined by established trees and outdoor plants. The smooth walkway promotes use of the vast external space.

Balconies overlook the landscape and allow upper volumes to be opened fully to the breeze.

A mid century style living room is coloured with blue accents. A three-armed gold pendant light spreads its enormous reach over the whole lounge space.

Another lounge area continues the blue colour scheme at one side. On the opposite side, there is a courtyard twinkling with lantern light. The lanterns swing from the branches of a mature tree that grows straight through the canopy.

By night, the living room is a lightbox sandwiched between two outdoor spaces.

A swing seat resides between the courtyard and the garden. Blue seat cushions and planters match the colour story of the adjacent lounge rooms. Doors close off this area at night, or times of rainfall – they are pulled closed along the tracks visible in the patio.

Irregular breaks in the courtyards canopy gives the effect that the tree has broken through it all on its own.

Shadow is created by the slatted canopy over the courtyard, filtering the sunlight to prevent glare. As well as having a cooling effect, the shade creates changing pattern throughout the day.

The grand dining room seats ten diners. Three globe pendant lights illuminate the impressive table.

The white kitchen has a wooden island and ceiling suspended shelving unit. The cabinets follow a minimalist aesthetic with restrained ornamentation.

The main stair volume is at the centre of the cross shaped house formation. A vivid blue wall and bright artwork set an energised tone. Some of the pieces on display in this home were chosen from the client’s collection, with others commissioned by local artists.

The open staircase design, hallways and interior volumes are configured to promote movement through and around the house, and to heighten the desire to saunter between inside and out.

Bespoke semi dividing walls allow the line of sight to pass straight through, to further connect the interior modules.

The open sided divider is utilised as storage and display space.

A luxury bedroom is dominated by a slatted headboard wall and gold accents. Wardrobes and ensuite bathrooms are concealed behind rich woodwork boxes in many of the rooms.

Gold trims adorn a unique side table and a high-end bedroom pendant light.

Another huge bedroom suite contains a gold 4 poster bed. If you like this look you can check out these other 4 poster beds. Across the glossy bedroom floor there is a comfortable reading chair, seated at the join of dual aspect doors.

A luxury bathroom has its walls and vanity clad in the same rough stone.

The vanity in a second bathroom holds a unique sink with a sweeping profile.

Bathroom number three is a vision in white marble.

Dhrangadhra stone floors the entryway to the home.

A tiny keyhole is just visible in the middle of an unusual entry door, which provides a clue to the cross shaped layout that lies within. The unique piece also sets the tone for other bespoke items that are at home here, many of which were custom designed by the architects for this specific project.

A life-size sculpture of a pensive monk, in Beslana stone, was commissioned to evoke the appropriate emotion for this body of water. The piece appears to stand weightlessly on the waters still surface.

Another body of water looks to hold a sculpture inspired by an origami boat. The homeowners enjoy a life infused with art that contributes to the serenity of the living space, inside and out.