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Sometimes having interactive furniture around can really reduce boredom around the house and make things fun. For today, we gathered up a bunch of chalkboard clocks, some of them with simple messages  like “see you later”, some of them more fancy. However, they all have something in common: the possibility of bringing your own contribution. [...]

Rooftops have long been popular urban substitutions for yards; city dwellers use their rooftops for sunbathing, grilling a few hamburgers, hanging clothes out to dry, or even a bit of rooftop gardening. But these clever dwellings use sky-high rooftop space as a prime location for living quarters. Rooftop dwellings run the range from shanties to [...]

Got this little tidbit from Project Rungay. Apparently Sal isn’t coming back. According to Matthew Weiner,
“We don’t murder people on our show, but for there to be any stakes, there have to be consequences …  But I felt it was an expression of the times that he couldn’t work there anymore. It’s the ultimate case [...]

Located in a beautiful natural area, surrounded by hills, this project comes from architect George Balan and it is the type of residence that is beautifully integrated in its environment. The concrete and wooden exterior makes for a fantastic camouflage and the finishes  are weather resistant.  The interior is wide and spacious, with walls made [...]

We know most of you out there have not yet found in yourselves the organization models you’ve dreamed of being. Which is why from time to time you’re prone to minor incidents such as forgetting to save a file before closing, hitting random things in your home because your mind is focused on something else [...]

This amazing home was built at an altitude of 8,500 feet in Rocky Mountains, Colorado. The project comes from Gibson Architects and was initially looked upon with disbelief. Building a house in the middle of nature and at that height seemed like a huge step. However, the plans took off and the results are spectacular. [...]

We like the overall youthful atmosphere that this place inspires. A bike in the middle of the living-room, towels randomly scattered throughout the apartment, modern furniture and vivid colors really make this a comfy and interesting home.  Sharp contrasts are also the elements that give life to the rooms, while the solid brick wall gives [...]