By minimizing the screen, then the room will look roomy and without limit so the family members can still communicate each other despite being busy in different activities. However, the screen can still be made from materials such as glass so that the room look transparent and keep them spacious.  The interesting Inspiration, right ?  Beside, for enhancing the area, it is better to use the furniture with simple design, not much detail.

Space Utilization
The need for space becomes a consideration for the family. However, if you have limited space so the space should be exploited and used as much as possible, for example by the use of empty space under the stairs. Empty space under the stairs can be used for storage, a place to store a collection of family belongings. This space can be divided into two, one part can be turned into shoes by the door closing and another part could be used as shelves to display collections of items such as family photographs or a vase.

Wall Paper Color Application
Basically, we need not hesitate to apply the various colors in the house, because combining colorful shades sometimes produce different effects and interesting. In addition, colors on the walls give the dynamic impression and not boring. The living room and family room can be white or natural color but one part or side of the wall can be colored by orange as a ‘point of interest’.

One advantage of using wallpaper is flexibility. Color of the walls can be replaced easily and at any time we feel like wanting a new atmosphere in the house.

Source : KArtini magazine 2009.

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Leather furniture is a classic style that has been around for ages. It can’t be explained but many people just love the look and the styles that leather furniture offers. So that is one reason you should take care of your leather furniture.

One of the oldest materials used my man is leather. Genuine leather is quite durable it doesn’t burn or melt and is really hard to rip or puncture. What makes leather classic is its look, feel and durability and the fact that it can be…

Leather furniture is a classic style that has been around for ages. It can’t be explained but many people just love the look and the styles that leather furniture offers. So that is one reason you should take care of your leather furniture.

One of the oldest materials used my man is leather. Genuine leather is quite durable it doesn’t burn or melt and is really hard to rip or puncture. What makes leather classic is its look, feel and durability and the fact that it can be used in many ways, such as clothing, shoes, accessories and furniture just to name a few. Following a few steps to clean and keep your leather timeless is essential if you have leather furniture.

Though there is not much care and maintenance for leather, because of its natural strength and durability. But stains and spills are bound to happen. For simple spills just wipe away excess with a clean warm absorbent cloth and then air to dry.

For more tough stains, you should use leather cleaning products, like leather stain remover or cleaner.

It you have serious oil stains, its quite simple to clean without leaving scratches. First wipe away the stain with a dry cloth, it’s highly recommended not to use water on these kinds of stains. You should remove any liquid stains before applying any leather cleaning product.

Cleaning leather is more about what not to do, rather then how to clean it. You should never use harsh soap or cleaners on your leather. Don’t use any kind of soap on your leather. And since leather is naturally preserved it doesn’t need any brushing, or scrubbing when removing a stain. If you use any kind of oils or varnishes it makes the leather sticky.

It’s basically quite simple to clean your leather if it is a protective coating, regular dusting and removal of stains will keep your leather in good shape. It’s recommended to use a leather polish after you dust and clean.

But if there is no coating it involves a little more work. You’ll have to use a damp cloth to remove stains immediately and then go over it with a dry cloth and finally finish with a polish or protector.

Leather can complete the look of your house, so it would be good to clean and take care of your leather furniture.

In 1950, the original design was improved upon by Mies which resulted in a fully welded object in which additional braces at the welding points were eliminated. The one-piece frame made of stainless steel offered higher strength and spring.

In the United States, the design was popularized by George Nelson. The chair was originally hand-made but was subsequently mass produced and marketed by the company, Knoll Associates, which now manufactures it in the U.S and 29 other countries.

Two connected pairs of crossed steel bars constitute the framework of the chair; the front and back legs of the chair are curved, the back legs cross the front legs to form a double curve that supports the seat. Foam-rubber cushions are covered with buttoned leather and placed on the seat and the back by means of saddle-leather straps.

The Barcelona chair is sold by various furniture stores; several of these have online catalogs, which a prospective buyer can browse through. Although, there are several renditions of the Barcelona chair available in the market, they are usually made from chromed stainless steel with the single-piece frame being hand-buffed till a mirror finish is achieved. The upholstery consists of individual leather panels, 40 in number, which may be hand-welted and hand-tufted. In order to maintain the uniformity of appearance and texture, the leather panels are crafted from a single hide. The most favored colors are tan and black.

Even though the Barcelona chair has a modular look that suggests mass production, its craftsmanship requires all the virtues associated with a handcrafted masterpiece. The Barcelona chair is a piece of sculpture and finds extensive use in waiting rooms and foyers.

From the ancient time, in the agrarian societies, including Indonesia, every tribe has a Lumbung with various forms and functions according to the cultural condition prevailing in each region.  Lumbung is believed as a prosperity and glory bearer so that the people gave a highly respected and kept the existence of Lumbung.   The architecture of Lumbung has a central function for agrarian people as an expression of thanks to Dewi Sri, the goddesses of rice that has gave a blessings with abundant harvests.

Multifunction

Lumbung at Tana Toraja

Lumbung from Tana Toraja, North Sulawesi,  Indonesia, is a personification from a husband and the center building as a wife in facing position each other.  Lumbung in Tana Toraja is called a Alang, in Toba ( South Sumatera ) is called a Sopo Bolon, in Sumbawa, West Nusatenggara is called as Donggo, in Lombok , West Nusatenggara is called a Pantek, in Java and Bali are called as Lumbung.

Lumbung at Tana Toraja

Lumbung at Lombok

Except in West Sumatera, Lumbung has many functions.  At the bottom of Lumbung’s structure, there is a kind of platform which is used to work, consultation or meeting, receiving guest, put a bodies and place for teenage or parent take a rest at noon.  The conclusion is, Lumbung has a multifunction in social, cultural and spiritual way and also as a dignity symbol of the local community.

The role of Lumbung began to decrease since there is a new policy of food trading from the government.  The function of Lumbung has been replaced by a kind of council that housed the nation rice production which of course has a different form and function.

Lumbung at West Sumatera

]]> http://www.andrearosen.com/lumbung-barn-architecture-has-vanished.html/feed 0 http://www.andrearosen.com/a-study-of-furniture-elements-for-smaller-bedrooms.html http://www.andrearosen.com/a-study-of-furniture-elements-for-smaller-bedrooms.html#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:44:15 +0000 owner http://www.andrearosen.com/?p=156 Every object in the bedroom large or small has a direct relation to dimensions of the human body. This relation with our body decides the comfort level in a bedroom. If a double bed is oversized, it will naturally occupy more floor space by reducing the volume of empty space. That’s why proportions of every furniture piece are vital to maintain comfort levels.

Let’s examine some important factors about bedroom furniture units.

1) Double Bed….
This piece of furniture occupies the maximum amount of floor space. A typical double bed measures about 1800mmX1800mmX450mm height. Of course this is a comfortable sized bed but can vary depending upon the requirements at the interior site.

Double beds come in steel/wrought iron/wooden frames. The most important point to note here is that 80% of the structural framework gets covered by linen. The mattress, bed sheets, pillows cover most of the part that supports the load of the users. That’s why the real beauty of a double bed lies in the linen used. Linen defines the shape of a double bed to some extent.

The patterns and decorations used on the linen also ads to the overall design theme of the bedroom. The headboard of the double bed (the part of the double bed which stands behind the head when we lie down on the bed) is a prominent feature and can be used effectively by using semi-circular shapes.

One creative use of the headboard is that we can add artificial lighting in it by providing blur glass and the effect of indirect lighting can be created. This is helpful if the master wants to read a book or magazine by relaxing in the bed itself.

Most of the time we see that the space below the mattress is used for storing linen. This is done in the form of sliding drawers which slide out from sides.

2) Wardrobe….
A wardrobe is another element in a bedroom that creates a significant impact on the entire interior design theme. We always see a wardrobe in elevation. A typical wardrobe is most of the times measures 2100mm in height. The length and depth of the wardrobe differs from location to location but is typically around 1200mm in length and 600mm in depth for a single person’s wardrobe.

The internal compartments of a wardrobe are divided keeping in mind the various styles and sizes of clothes we wear. The internal design of a wardrobe also depends upon regional influences. For example in Japan, women wear a typical kind of dress or in Indian, most women wear a dress code called as “Saree” which needs much more space similar to trousers.

3) Dressing Table….
A dressing table is a place to be happy about. A small bedroom may not have enough space for a dressing table. At such times the outer faces of the wardrobe can be used to fix a full height mirror. This also creates a reflection of the rest of the room it and thus creates an illusion of more space.

A wardrobe needs special spotlight arrangements to throw light spot on the person in front of the mirror. This will include a flat mirror and small storage spaces for the makeup-kits, perfumes, etc…

In a case where the mirror is fixed on the outer surface of the wardrobe shutter,(as mentioned above) the storage space for make-up kit can be arranged inside the wardrobe.

4) Study Table with extra storage desk….
A study table is just a place to do some important daily tasks Sometimes it is useful to keep a computer on it. This study table can be designed to include an elevated storage space for books/files.

This combination of a study table and a book shelf is a great way to save space in small bedrooms. If the table top in not occupied by a computer or other objects, it can be made to fold and thus increasing more floor area.

This was a very basic study of the most commonly used furniture items in a bedroom. There are hundreds of creative ways to improve the performance and efficiency of furniture items in interior design. This article was just a starting point to trigger the creative genius in you.