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The Bourke House in New Zealand

designgid team — Wed, 11 May 2011 06:02:35 +0000

Looking at the Bourke House, you’ll find yourself intrigued by the poles impaling its roof. A unique and fascinating accent, it was actually inspired by its campsite location. It draws on traditional tent and pavilion designs in which pikes and poles were often generously used. Designed by Pacific Environments, the Bourke House is actually a cottage home that embodies the idea of long summer getaways. Its open concept design leaves ample room for activities, memories and more. Aside from some quirky details, it’s minimalist aesthetic makes it perfect for passing down generation after generation. A relaxing structure, the Bourke House is also eco-friendly. It relies on solar hot-water, rainwater-recycling and more to function. A happy retreat, the Bourke House is described with the term Aotearoa, “the land of the long white cloud.”

Unique Bedroom Design Featuring a Pirate Ship

designgid team — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:41:44 +0000

Designed by Steve Kuhl, this amazing pirate inspired bedroom accomplishes a dream for pirate enthusiasts of all ages. Ingeniously constructed, the unique bedroom can be accessed by letting go of all fears and becoming a child again: at a superior floor, a hole in the wall takes you sliding down a slide to a comfortable pillow located in the actual bedroom. Once you get up, the eyes immediately rise to meet a wonderful, fairy tale structure: a large pirate ship high on the ceiling. A wooden rope bridge is used to access the ship, where the crow’s nest reigns, alongside a second bed, for guests. The crow’s nest was made using a ten inch hand-hewn timber for extra strength and a rope connects it to the dressing below. The structure of the ship was carefully created: “We used 2×12 ribs to construct the hull of the ship, covering them with layers of 1/2 inch plywood to act as the planking. Our genius faux finisher developed a bomb-proof blend of plaster and epoxy with integrated colouring to simulate an old ship’s hull.” There is another way to access the bedroom: through a door that also hides the magic kingdom of the sea. A jail cell with a custom steel door meets whoever enters the room. It also serves as the base of the rope bridge. This astonishing interior design will help the child grow up in a creative environment, don’t you think?

Creative Fish Tanks Designs

designgid team — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:41:27 +0000

An aquarium not only gives an aesthetic appearance to our interiors but also brings us close to nature. Fish alleviates the stress and reduce blood pressure, so making it a part of your interiors seems to be good thought. Without doubt, unusual fish tanks have taken the aquarium industry by storm. Fish tanks, these days, are available in arrange of shapes and sizes. If you’re on the hunt for something unique, here are a few unusual and creative fish tanks that will make for an inimitable design statement inside your home.

Turn Your Bathroom into a Truly Unique and Personal Place

designgid team — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:24:35 +0000

Wouldn’t you like your bathroom to look like a huge, beautiful and inspiring puzzle? With plenty of playful pictures, most of them based on nature motifs, these amazing mosaic tiles are sure to leave anyone that enters your bathroom for the first time speechless. Some of the designs are 3D, which creates an even stronger sensation of an outdoor dimension brought to your home. The designs are very durable and resist the mishaps of the weather in case you would like improve the look of your outdoor shower for example.

The Table Inspired by the Moon

designgid team — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:42:32 +0000

This is a one of a kind moony creation that will light up our living room with elegance that is beyond description. It was designed by Liane Yaroslavsky. If you want a really unique and attention grabbing piece of furniture to enhance your decor then the La Luna table is something you should take in consideration.

Store Wood with Reservoid

designgid team — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:13:47 +0000

Reservoid is a smart an interesting way to store wood. The wall mounted Reservoir system makes storage of your logs convenient, clean and accessible. Placing a number of Reservoirs near your fireplace creates a unique ambiance to that space. Surely this smart idea can be easy made in any home with some improvisation.