Heating for Outdoor Living Spaces

Outdoor fireplace with cypress mantle

There are many ways to heat your outdoor space.  One way that is especially handsome is an outdoor fireplace, particularly when it either reflects or complements the architecture of the home.

Outdoor Fireplaces for Heating

The fireplace in the photograph above nicely complements the space in which it is set.  It features a large stone boulder slab for the hearth.  It is similar to a fireplace that Rick designed for the Mountaineers where he picked out a hearthstone boulder and created a fireplace around it.  One of our favorite sources of stone like this is Marenakos near Preston on I-90.

Rumford Fireplaces Efficiently Heat Outdoor Seating Areas

Rumford Outdoor Fireplace

Rumford fireplaces provide radiant heating which makes them particularly good at heating the seating area thus extending the time in the evening and season in which you can enjoy your outdoor space.  These fireplaces are particularly good at projecting heat outward rather than upwards.  They also make beautiful outdoor ovens.  The local expert on Rumford fireplaces is Jim Buckley of Port Townsend, WA.  Our brick mason friend, John Davies, swears by him.
There are many examples of outdoor Rumfords at Buckley Rumford Fireplaces.   

 Fireplaces Can Provide Nice Definition in Outdoor “Rooms”

Craftsman Outdoor Fireplace, photo by Mike Siegel/The Seattle Times

You can create an outdoor room with a roof attached to the house such as the one in this photograph.  This is an example of a craftsman fireplace that is quite dramatic and full of character.

Freestanding Fireplaces Can Provide Good Definition for Outdoor Spaces

Freestanding Fireplace

A freestanding fireplace can also help to create a definition of the space.  It creates a focal point when the gathering area is open on all sides.

Modern Freestanding Fireplace

This is a great example of a stunning contemporary freestanding fireplace.  Unlike the fireplace above, this one dominates the space and creates a strong focus.  It is very dramatic and is intended to stand out rather than blend in with the landscape around it.

Pharos Outdoor Fireplace

Metal fireplaces can also be very attractive and contemporary.  I like the contrast that the dark metal fireplace creates against the greens and blues in the garden space.

Firepits Are Another Way to Provide an Informal Focal Point to Your Outdoor Space

Stone Firepit

A fire pit is another way to heat your outdoor seating space and reflect the character of your home or garden.  The firepit in the photo above reflects the space around it and helps to define the gathering area.  This is a great example  of a firepit that is subtle and blends in with the surroundings.

Portable Firepit

Firepits can be permanent like the previous stone one or they can be portable like the one above.  For people who have a smaller space or who need to be able to shift the focal point of a gathering, these smaller portable firepits are perfect.  They come in many styles and sizes.

A great example of a mud room

Here’s what you can do with an auxiliary entry.  This is the entry that the family uses all the time.  Kid’s come in, take off their shoes, drop off their coats and backpacks.  You might put it in between the garage and the kitchen, maybe there is a door to the laundry room where dirty sports clothes can be left before emerging into a clean home.  It’s got the dog dish, perhaps the litter box, maybe even a pet door to the outside.   It’s something to include in your project program if you’re designing a family home and still want a nice formal entry way unsullied by kid detritus.  This was designed by Salt Lake City Architectural firm Renovation Design Group.  They specialize in home renovations.

inspiring Workspaces & Workplaces

I am so inspired by seeing how artists, designers, and craftsmen create a work environment in their home. As an apartment dweller with limited space, I have always struggled finding a space for my home studio. Taking a look at sources of inspiration always gets me back on my feet!Studio Sweet Studio is my blog about using my love of apartment culture to dive deeper and explore the artist's workspace inside the home. Isn't it so much fun to see how people live and work at the same time?

Do-It-Yourself: Stylized, Blown-Up Family Portraits

Hanging beautiful artwork in your home is a wonderful way to express your individuality and the aesthetic of your personal space. However, nothing expresses this like a great family photograph.
While most people have framed family photos scattered here and there around the home, it is rare to find as definitive a statement as a beautifully styled, blown-up family photo. This photo by Calgary designer and photographer, Lori Andrews, exhibits an artistic approach to a family portrait session and creates a whimsical tone in the room. High resolution photos such as this can be enlarged, mounted, and hung as art pieces in the home. Take a look below for steps on how to create your own personalized portrait.
1. Take your photo! Most digital cameras will work for this process, as long as the camera is able to obtain a resolution of 150ppi minimum. OR if you want a more professional quality guarantee, hire a photographer who can ensure high resolution photos.
2. Unless you have a large-scale printer at home or want to piece your photo together like a puzzle, you'll have to leave this one to the professionals. Bring or email your digital file to a local print shop (or even Kinkos) to have the photo enlarged into a poster format. The shop will be able to tell you what sizes are available with their printers.
3. Mount the poster. Archival, acid-free foam core is available at most office supply stores. Most print shops can also do this for you, for a minimal charge.
4. There you have it! Find an empty wall in a room that needs a bit more vibrancy and hang.

Canon and Nikon Coffee Mugs That Zoom Out When Needed

When it comes to photography, the world seems divided into two categories: Nikon and Canon fans. We are obviously curious to find out which one you like best and why, but before that we would like to present these ingenious and fun coffee mugs in the shape of camera lens. The designers at Photojojo say they got the idea for such a product in a restaurant where they were served drinks in a cup that reminded them of a photo camera.  According to the official web page, both Canon and Nikon coffee mugs are available- it only seems like a fair marketing move- and they are equipped with an easy to clean, heat preserving, stainless steel lining. The designs also include a lens-cap lid, rubber-grip focus and zoom rings. We found out that the “Nikon” mug zooms when the owner twists its grip. We would love for you to have your say regarding this crazy idea and remember to let us know what your favorite camera brand is.

Reforming the Modern Minimalist Interior Tiny Houses

Despite limited land house you can get around the small space can be arranged for a modern style

Limitations of space becomes the main obstacle so we decided to have a small house. Sometimes, the various functions together in one room for the whole family needs to put together in one room for the whole family needs can be accommodated.
However, we still have to watch the function space for residents to feel comfortable. Although only a home with limited land you should be able to get around tight spaces to meet the desired needs of the family.
In terms of choosing interior knacks, if you want to add a warm impression is not always just use coloration color, but can also use natural materials (wood) or lighting.
Do you have old furniture and throw it away dear? You can still display a warm atmosphere with this furniture. As long as they add some attributes that seem ancient or ethnic, like some ancient plate decoration, white lace on a bed, night stand or the old model.
regulation interior is carefully to be responsible for structuring constraints tiny house. Maintaining a practical and functional elements of a key base in modern minimalist house dressing. Surely you want a beautiful dream house in appearance, right?
This book will be your guide in laying out the interior of the house. Starting from the notion of interior design for modern minimalist house, various alternative design spaces, and interior tip practically all there is in this book.
Reforming the Modern Minimalist Interior Tiny Houses
This book will become a mainstay in arranging your home interior because: * There is a detailed discussion about the modern minimalist interior style, * Equipped with furniture and accessories voters to beautify the space, and * Several design options of the room (living room, bedroom, dining room, kitchen, and bathroom).

Organic Bed with a High Level of Comfort: SLEEPY

It has been a while since we posted a comfortable sleeping unit on Freshome. SLEEPY, designed by the Italian architect Angelo Tomaiuolo and produced by Tonin CASA, is an aesthetically pleasing bed, ideal for contemporary houses. According to the producers, the wide base is upholstered with fabric or eco-leather in different finishes. The wrapping sculptural headboard contribute to its extremely original and unique shape. Production processes studied in order to guarantee each product with the right “dress” and to exalt the organic feel that Sleepy transmits. Its dimensions are quite impressive, which is why this king-sized bed is suited for large bedrooms. In the photos below you will also notice the BESIDE table, a minimalist glass addition that seems to harmonize perfectly with the design of the bed. Looks alluring?

Educate children to be independent

One of the tasks of parents is to educate children to become independent. Independent attitude needs to be implanted in children as early as possible. When an independent child, the child will be confident wherever located. Simple ways such as: 

1. Ask your own bedroom tidy       Every morning, ask the child at least 10 minutes to tidy up her own bedroom. Blankets folded so that is good, as well as pillows and bolsters. Books and stationery on the table neatly arranged. Ask open windows for air circulation smoothly.
2. Prepare yourself before going to school      Every night before bed, make sure the child provides the completeness of their own school. For example, clothes are ironed, books and school equipment is inserted into the bag. This is so the child does not scrambling in the morning.
3. Teach put things in place     Teach children put things in place. Therefore provide goods shelf in the corner of a bedroom, living room and kitchen so that children had no trouble putting her belongings. That way, children easily take back the goods if necessary.
4. Preparing food at the dinner table    When you prepare food over the kitchen table, ask your child help. Make sure that the goods in the hands of children who are not easily broken. After the meal, ask the child to bring dishes to the sink while washing themselves.
5. Ask put dirty clothes in place    Ask the child to enter dirty clothes in place. Remember, if carelessly put his clothes dirty, his clothes not be washed. Provide a place of dirty clothes, and make sure the child insert dirty clothes every day.

6. Teach yourself to take meal    The children in the future growth and development like to eat. Therefore, prepare food, including snack foods. Teach children to take their own food.

7. Clean up together in the holidays   On Sunday teach children to clean the whole house with the other family members. Choose the job to be done the child according to age. Activities that could be two or three hours after breakfast. After completion encourage child walk for recreation.

Sensation Stay at Sea Bottom

Exotica enjoying the underwater world, not only can be done by diving or snorkeling. Renting a hotel room under the sea can be an alternative for those who have platinum-class lifestyle.

There are at least three countries that are developing interesting concept: Dubai, Japan, and Turkey.

First is the 'Hydrofoils' in Dubai. Hotels covering nearly 11 hectares of which are still in the development process it has 220 rooms. Each room designed to resemble the bubbles of water are planted at a depth of 20 feet below sea level.

The developer built a 515 meter long tunnel to get to the hotel. The hotel construction cost of about U.S. $ 550 million is planned to be offered at a rate of about U.S. $ 5,000 per night.

                      WOW ITS WODERFULL!!!!

Feng shui house

       Four major human needs are clothing, food, shelter and travel. Place of residence is a place where people unwind and do all your personal activities, a need that is absolutely necessary and can not be replaced or eliminated just like that.

 
        A good place to live, access roads should be good, be good at the main door and the surrounding environment should be good. The entire teachings of fengshui is based on the principle: "to place objects in a place for harmony and balance yourself, naturally, and globalized." Here's the general view of fengshui house:

•      Classical Fengshui for the location of the home are: must have a high hill behind the house, two small hills in front, and a broad view. Better yet, if there is water in front.

•     You must walk up to you rather than down.

•      The front door and back of the house or office should not be parallel to the chi that provide benefits to you and the family did not immediately come out.

•     The building must not be located at the position at the end of a skewer or two streets that are interconnected to form the letter T or in the middle of a meeting of three roads that form the letter Y.

•     The foundation of the building should be shaped or square box that describes the balance. Avoid the lines odd or irregular.

•     If there are elements such as river or lake water in your home, make sure the flow is slow and is located in front as a symbol of wealth will come to you. If you are behind means that wealth will flow away from us.

•      Area front and side of the main entrance of your home or office need for unimpeded flow of chi to enter.

•     The master bedroom should be located behind the horizontal center line of the house for strength, support and protection.

•     All doors and windows must be open free even if you use it or not.

                

•     Avoid properties near the tower generators, transformers, churches, schools, government offices and other institutional buildings, hospitals, cemetery and mortuary.

•      Avoid making the bathroom or toilet near or inside the main entrance is visible immediately when you get home. Also, do not build a bathroom on the second floor directly above the main entrance.This position can lead to misfortune or great calamity.

•      Forms of buildings with good architectural design as ecology, topography, and conservation of clean air traffic and good air circulation.

Healthy home concept

House is basically a residential area that is essential for the life of every person. Houses are not just as a place to unwind after working all day, but contained therein significance as a place to build a healthy and prosperous family life. The house is healthy and livable luxury homes do not have tangible and large but modest house can also become a healthy home and healthy habitable house is the physical, chemical, biological and housing inside the house to allow residents or people obtain optimal health status. To create a healthy home will require attention to several aspects that are very influential, among others:

• Good air circulation.

• Adequate lighting.

•   Clean water is fulfilled.

• Disposal of waste water properly regulated so as not to cause pollution.

•   The parts such as floor and wall space is not damp and is not affected like the smell of pollution,seepage of dirty water and dirty air.

Make the gazebo

    Tired of being kept in the house? Want adjacent to the air and wind when fatigue hit, try to make the gazebo. Gazebo is a facility with open spaces as an alternative gathering place and doing leisure activities together with other family members. Because as a place to relax, the key is comfort. For that building the gazebo is made open, semi-permanent, made lighter, and construction is not massive. Laying Gazebo usually placed outside the home, usually in the garden, patio home, or at poolside. Usually for a path to the gazebo is made from natural stones interspersed with plants and flowers. How to make it, you have to take into account the gazebo will accommodate many people. For example, for four people, land size 2 meter x 2 meters is sufficient. Choose a gazebo with the best view. Then adjust the theme of the gazebo in the style of your home, it looks good for the gazebo and the main house remains the same opinion.  To be proportional, the gazebo could be one page wide-fifths of the total area of ​​the yard. Placement of the gazebo should be far from the tree fruit. Fruit that falls will damage the roof of the gazebo, and usually fruit tree is a nest of insects like ants.          Beautify the gazebo you can do with the addition of natural elements such as the use of natural fibers from the fibers on the roof. Or wear parqueted with color ground, could also put a curtain pole as ornaments, as well as light-colored cushions. If you'd like, you can add lighting with lamps. 

Educate children to be independent

One of the tasks of parents is to educate children to become independent. Independent attitude needs to be implanted in children as early as possible. When an independent child, the child will be confident wherever located. Simple ways such as: 

1. Ask your own bedroom tidy       Every morning, ask the child at least 10 minutes to tidy up her own bedroom. Blankets folded so that is good, as well as pillows and bolsters. Books and stationery on the table neatly arranged. Ask open windows for air circulation smoothly.
2. Prepare yourself before going to school      Every night before bed, make sure the child provides the completeness of their own school. For example, clothes are ironed, books and school equipment is inserted into the bag. This is so the child does not scrambling in the morning.
3. Teach put things in place     Teach children put things in place. Therefore provide goods shelf in the corner of a bedroom, living room and kitchen so that children had no trouble putting her belongings. That way, children easily take back the goods if necessary.
4. Preparing food at the dinner table    When you prepare food over the kitchen table, ask your child help. Make sure that the goods in the hands of children who are not easily broken. After the meal, ask the child to bring dishes to the sink while washing themselves.
5. Ask put dirty clothes in place    Ask the child to enter dirty clothes in place. Remember, if carelessly put his clothes dirty, his clothes not be washed. Provide a place of dirty clothes, and make sure the child insert dirty clothes every day.

6. Teach yourself to take meal    The children in the future growth and development like to eat. Therefore, prepare food, including snack foods. Teach children to take their own food.

7. Clean up together in the holidays   On Sunday teach children to clean the whole house with the other family members. Choose the job to be done the child according to age. Activities that could be two or three hours after breakfast. After completion encourage child walk for recreation.

Have you clean the house today?

Everyone longed for a healthy home, clean and comfortable. Healthy home reflects the owner's house. Healthy home living conditions will cause comfort and health of their owners. Maybe we can look back on whether our homes can be categorized as a healthy home or not.
If we feel that our house is among a healthy home. We know what is meant by a healthy home? Healthy home is a home that meets the health requirements. With a healthy home is expected to occupy the residents protected from germs.

  Here are some simple tips to create a healthy and beautiful home

•      Provide bins for dry and wet materials, provide adequate ventilation in the kitchen, and apply a neat lifestyle after every cook to put everything in its place .Nothing is more fun not to see the kitchen which always clean?

•      Do not leave the bathroom in a state of moist because it will leave the mushrooms, give little room for the sun. Brush clean the bathroom floor and tub are routinely used for water that was always in a clean state. Put ornamental plants in the bathroom can also make the atmosphere more beautiful and fresh. Do not forget to put perfume and anti-bacterial camphor in the bathroom. We recommend that you select also the bathroom floor like a brightly colored green, blue or pink.

•    Room, Mattresses are dangerous places, the bacteria can reproduce rapidly there. For that, change sheets and wash them as often as possible and choose the bedding material that absorbs sweat or other materials that are not made of fur. Season the mattress can also kill bacteria, so it was occasionally basking in the sun mattresses. Make sure the room always clean and neat because that's where we spent a long time to sleep.. So if the rooms are dirty, you will be easily attacked by diseases.

                                     

•     Space center, Put a small bamboo tree in the middle of the room to create a healthy room, cool and beautiful. Bamboo can be a tool filters formaldehyde (a chemical that is widely available in furniture, wooden furniture) and benzene (found in the ink, plastic or rubber material) that are harmful to your health and your family. Add also the beauty of the living room by placing lilies which also serves to eliminate the trichlorethylene, a chemical found in many paintings and paint are dangerous if inhaled a lot of breathing.

•    In order for the goods free of germs, wipe with vinegar mixture, liquid baby soap, and water. Then put in a spray bottle. Particularly suitable for cleaning children's toys.

      There are many benefits that we get if we occupy a healthy home. Good air circulation will cause the air inside the house air exchange so that the situation in the home does not become stale and stuffy. Clean air in the house will make its inhabitants healthy and comfortable life. Channel of flowing water will make the germs do not survive long. Processing of healthy foods in the appropriate room will also keep us from various diseases.

Room for young couples

           The bedroom can affect a person's sexual arousal. An uncomfortable atmosphere can certainly cause a decline in your passion. Because it does not hurt to start this minute, this one room gets special attention. Starting from the location of beds, bed linens, including the smell of fresh air, even the paint color of the selected part romantic mood lifting effect. Just like a good restaurant that prepares you for a romantic dining atmosphere with beautiful decor and soft lighting. We also highly affected by the Agency for the views, sounds and smells around him. While everyone has their own taste of what feels romantic, but make sure your bedroom make your body relaxed.

 

By creating a space that looks and feels safe too sensual, the body will unconsciously preparing to establish love. There are old jokes that states that women need a reason, while men just need a place. Impression is that it can place anywhere. But our bodies both women or men are influenced by the place where they are. The sexual desire he could also be raised with the atmosphere of the rooms are neat little or no change. Suppose you change the location of the bed than usual. Or you change the lighting in the room who can give the impression romantic. Using air freshener is also a good idea to change the look of the bedroom. Follow the following trick to create a romantic atmosphere that will make you feel like being in heaven.

Keep objects that could interfere such as books, papers and television. Sleep experts recommend that people who have trouble sleeping for not reading or watching television in the bedroom. Their thinking is similar. When we used to reading or watching television in the bedroom our bodies Preparing ourselves for this activity is not to sleep or to get laid. Then it will be able to interfere with your intimacy with the him.Lighting is very important. While many people choose to make love in the dark. The easiest way to experience the thrill of love will happen if there is a little light, preferably a soft light. Although not close the possibility that some people are more excited if the lamp room in a state of light. During a thrilling love it, you can focus on the eyes and body of the him. Can also be used incandescent lamps for atmosphere arising for a warmer atmosphere and quiet. Put in a corner room because when placed in the middle will be dazzled, you should put on the left or right side of the bed.
Lit a candle is a ritual that is believed to prepare young bodies to establish love. Candlelight can make us look at each other towards the eyes and enjoy the lines and curves incredible body shapes. Rays candle is also a good light that can soften the hide parts of the body shape is not perfect.

Place the bouquet of fresh flowers in a corner room on a small table. Discard and replace it with a new one if the flowers have started to wilt. Of course you do not want your passion come to wilt.
Listening to music in the room with the him when she was making out is also recommended. Moreover, also the music of your favorite music together. The music does not need to be too hard. Because by listening to music, you and he will be swayed toward a sensual imagination to establish love.

Place the bouquet of fresh flowers on the bed. Discard and replace it with a new one if the flowers have started to wilt. Of course you do not want your passion come to wilt.
Listening to music in the room with the him when she was making out is also recommended. Moreover, also the music of your favorite music together. The music does not need to be too hard. Because by listening to music, you and he will be swayed toward a sensual imagination to establish love.