Maximizing the Use Furniture
Furniture September 22nd, 2010
BEAUTY home not only determined by its exterior. Interior can describe the character of the owner. Of the many elements of home charger, furniture most often be the center of attention.
Furniture is furniture that usually fill a room. Furniture can be shaped chairs, sofas, tables, beds, cupboards, bookcases, and much more. Any form of furniture range and the standard square shape to the asymmetric or have carved. Furniture is also present in various sizes, some big some small. According to interior designer Hani Widjaja, determine big or small furniture would be placed in a room is very important and should not be forgotten.
“Many people think too much about the form and model of furniture, to forget that size also affects furniture furniture aesthetic presence in the room. Let’s say you just bought a beautiful cabinet with carved detail typical of Jepara, which probably cost quite expensive because it is made from best quality wood. However, you did not take into account the size of the cabinet to the size of the room in your house that may be too tight for these cabinets. Eventually turn into beautiful cupboard cupboards that make crowded, “said Hani.
Furniture can also be a focal point of a room, no matter if the furniture is oversized or small sized one. Jelly and provided you know how to choose the right furniture, your business will beautify the room will not be in vain. If you aim to make the furniture as a focal point of a particular room, the first step is to determine what kind of furniture would be the focal point.
“Once again remember, you do not dwell with large size. Big is not necessarily good. Too small is not necessarily bad. Sometimes if there are two furniture contrasting with the size of a room, not necessarily a big ogled. Could be a little more unique and beautiful, so much attention, “added Hani.
When you decide to buy a set of beautiful sofas, consider first the size of your room. Then, consider also form a corner or wall. Does your guest room or square standard box? Or even have a split level, be it the floor or wall?
“Because of the room can also affect the selection of the couch. If your room is not square-shaped and has a wall that is divided, a large sofa-shaped straight and tight fitting to put on it. In addition you make, its straight to view the living room became less attractive. In fact, right when you start designing the split-level living room aim to be more unique.
A straight sofa placed just right in the side walls of the wide and straight, ” again. Small sofa can also beautify your room. Find a smooth and oval shaped. Not having the corners of the rigid. However, make sure the sofa or chair a tiny room just put in the living room which is also small. If you count the living room or even a vast area once, put the little couch in there would be a step in the wrong.
Sofa or chair is used as a guest usually the focal point in the living room. If in your guest room is placed a small sofa, the results will impress even the room empty. Space that seemed empty can damage the concept of focal points that you apply, because the furniture had to be regarded as a thief’s attention instead to less visible due to the attention of people are too focused on the emptiness of space.
Ethnic Javanese house
Exterior September 22nd, 2010
Traditional-style homes set always gave the impression of ethnic beauty. Similarly, at the residence Bambang Rochyadi. In addition to also look pretty unique and interesting. How can it be like? Characteristics of the owner is very visible from the interior and exterior style of the Javanese house Bambang Rochyadi family owned it.
“From the beginning, instead I want to create an impression that ethnic. I just wanted something different and unique that can be enjoyed forever,” said Bambang, who had become director of professional TVRI.
No wonder, many guests who praised his and coolness. In addition, the concept of energy saving was quite heavy in residential located in Cipadu, Prohibition, this Tangerang. The facade of the house is a house blend of tropical and ethnic Javanese. Built 1990 years ago, the door Javanese called gebyok enough exterior features of this building.
Age doors made of teak wood is hundreds of years old. The door is very special because it ordered and imported directly from Jepara. Rochyadi Bambang and his wife came from Central Java. This area of the house 260 square meters and has never been renovated since the beginning of the plan to build this house “creep”.
In a sense, little by little the house underwent a development that does not directly into the building looks like now. “Because of my artistic tastes which sometimes came suddenly, so it’s better built one at a time until they become a whole like this,” he said.
This home has a void in the family room with a ceiling made of bamboo. Again, Bambang want to give a unique touch in occupancy. One of them by installing ceiling instead of the plywood boards. “Why we do not use bamboo for the ceiling? So, not only for the fence. It’s durable, you know! From the beginning of this house was built until now have not changed anything and does not require any treatment,” said 54-year-old man was. Another well as the ceiling in the living room and lounge leading to dining room. Brown ceiling is not made of plywood boards, but comes from a former wood waste packing crates. Bambang get in Puri Kembangan Klender and still in the form of wood waste.
Then, the waste timber is modified into the ceiling with a pattern of lines and symmetry that was unique and creative. Bambang a larger role in the affairs of the house and set design interior room, including color selection and goods in his house. This is due Bambang has background experience in the audiovisual field. Therefore, the application was stated his experience in designing and organizing the house as a whole. Family room, very attractive because the floor was excavated lower than other floor surfaces. If not placed, chairs, tables, and television will look like a big hole.
“In the house that was necessary to create a different atmosphere so as not boring,” he said. Family dining room in the back of the house directly overlooking the large fish pond. The atmosphere was cool while the occupants to accompany the meal. “In addition, in order to feel at one with nature because it was in the open space,” said the husband of Barbara Ambarwati it. To get to the top floor, the stairs are made of wood became liaison. The top floor is designed for a bedroom, bathroom and study.
Floor wooden ladder was chosen not without reason. “Consideration to move people up and down the stairs could be heard,” he said briefly. Paint the house white-dominated intentionally. White color selection can give the impression of simple and clean. To carport, accidental paint a room green. “We see examples of the paint colors, I think a good green color. But when he painted, even the green looks so tacky,” he joked.
In addition, Bambang is also very concerned about ventilation as air circulation. Large glass windows made in the family room so the morning sun shines almost every room in the house.
Medan Poor City Park
Real Estate September 22nd, 2010
City of Medan actually only has an area of 21.5 hectares spread over 81 parks throughout the city. That figure is not comparable to the large city of Medan to reach 26,510 hectares.
During this green open space calculations revealed 5-7 percent of the city in which it covers a vast tomb reached 57.2 hectares, 16.89 hectares of sports fields, and the triangular park at the middle of the road.
Figures also include 21.5 hectares of parks managed by the schools. “So, if there are vacant lots in the city, our passion to make the park once,” said Superintendent of Parks / Gardening Interior Department Nurdin Medan Ashari, Wednesday (17/3/2010).
Department of Optics in 2009 created two new parks, which is behind the police station and Jalan Petula Helvetia. As last year, missing the green space is a triangular park between Jalan Raden Saleh and Freedom Walk and the corner of the Toll gate expansion Sandpaper hit the road.
According to Nurdin, good progress began to emerge. We have many new developments that provide a playground for its residents. However, many people who do not want to share care.
“Many of our tree planting poisoned residents,” Nurdin said. In addition to the shade, planting trees on the roadside also to avoid the establishment of street vendors. However, that happened, many traders are actually deadly shade tree planted by officers.
Development of shop houses on the outskirts of Medan are also less give space to the trees, as happened in Rimang Crow Road.
Nurdin acknowledged, rapid population growth makes the construction of the park left out. Rules of green open space area and 30 percent for public open space covering 20 percent of the city in accordance with Local Rule No. 26 of 2007 on Spatial Planning has not been fulfilled.
Yan Cemetery Section Chief Anwar added, the Government of Medan also have shortages of land for graves. Currently manages nine Medan city administration’s tomb
Sweeteners Decorative Wall Clock
Decoration September 22nd, 2010
JAM wall not only serves as a timepiece. If form really noticed, the clock can also add aesthetic value of the room.
Have you ever done an event without looking at the clock? Of course not. If you visit the showroom hours, you will find various kinds and types of hours you’ve probably never seen before.
Decorating the room from the installation of hours also has its own techniques. According to interior designer Maya Pangestu, if you have a type and a simple house concept, the first thing to consider is to see how wide you want the wall set hours. “Narrow wall mounted clock should not be too great,” he said. In contrast, wide walls and a ceiling high enough that also requires a large clock to generate the expected dramatic impression. Maya said, “But, this rule does not always apply it. I have also seen a small wall mounted clock is big enough, and it looks very impressive.”
Most newly built houses have ceilings high enough so that the wall was so wide. That gave the impression the decor to be more narrow. Most people want to have a clock to match the theme of the concept of home, such as the kitchen. Hours are suitable for a kitchen is a beautiful finishing clock shaped like chili or vegetables, or it could be hours of spoon and fork picture is identical with the food.
The living room or family room is the most essential rooms in your home. In this room you spend more time with people you love or guests and relatives. You’ll want the room look more attractive and enjoyable. That way, guests will feel comfortable being there. Antique clocks used to time your grandfather is very suitable for display in the room. Hours that will be one of the center of attention in the room, plus a distinctive sound and dentangannya can add the elegance of the room.
Houses in Indonesia is rare to have a fireplace. However, if your home is one of them, at the small type of match is placed on the fireplace. The sound is more quiet than the big clock would not eliminate the sense of tranquility room.
For the bedroom, the appropriate hour is not too big and not too complicated. So did an hour for a child’s room. “The kids loved the bright colors and funny shapes. Therefore, the clock on the child’s room should be bigger and full of color,” advises Maya.
“Even better if the theme follows the concept of rooms, such as the superhero, favorite sports, or favorite cartoon character,” said Maya.
You have a gym at home? Surely you need a clock to show how long you’ve exercised. Today many hours a thematic nature. Hours associated with many sports are also already available from basketball, motor racing, to tennis.
Clock timer is only for some people, but in the hands of the right people, time can be an alternative decorative element when you run out of ideas to beautify the room. Price range is very hours. For you who want to use a clock or clock art deco antiques, certainly more costly. The hours are a benchmark of a minimum price of hundreds of thousands of dollars. While the hours are usually worth more thematic reach of the bag.
Natural Stone Presents The atmosphere
Decoration August 30th, 2010
MATERIAL natural stone in residential increasingly mainstream. Apparently, the trend “back to nature” is still a favorite of architects. Bored by routine and modernity is one cause.
“Nature is the best teacher. Tutelage toward a higher quality of life feasible. He is also beautiful, making the environment more beautiful and soothing,” he said Tanoyo Evelyn, one of the nuances of nature enthusiasts on a dwelling.
Yes, natural stone store owner “Nature Decoration” in the region Puri Indah, West Jakarta, was so in love with nature. Houses, as well as store, natural shades. Shady parks combined in the wall rocks, wrapped around a wooden shades. Splashing water helped complement the scent of freedom in one corner of his house.
“Since young I was busy with the routine as a career woman. I’m bored, want to enjoy free life is like being in the top of the hill,” said Evelyn. According to him, natural stone becomes the easiest way to bring beautiful atmosphere than buying different types of plants.
Evelyn also explained that the aura of natural stone can be removed tired of a routine. “It seems cool, until all the natural stone can be adapted to any style of home, whether modern or minimalist classic house,” he said.
Besides giving a natural impression, natural stone also foster a dynamic impression. In the Mediterranean-style home, natural stone is usually more dominant presence on the exterior. Floors, walls, stairs, and the park is usually covered with natural stones.
“Color and texture typical of the very rich to make sense of natural stone. Natural stone can give other shades. Not only psychologically, as well as the visual to the owner,” said Januarizkhan, owner of natural stone “Combination Wall” in the number Kalimalang, East Jakarta.
According to Januarizkhan, a combination of several types of natural stone can produce a work of art. For example, using a combination of stone walls Palimanan, yogya stone, and stone temples. In the interior, natural stone can be present in the dining room or living room. Usually natural stone presented to sweeten the garden of the house. Or as a dry material bathroom.
“These stones have a different specificity. Depending on the style and color,” called entrepreneurs who pursue the natural stone business since the 1960′s. Natural stonework can add to the water flowing. If it were so, the mood will be like a flowing river.
Natural stone is more diverse now. From the explanation Evelyn in the know that the natural stone colors are also beautiful for home decoration. So far we only know the brown natural stone, natural colors that are similar to the color of the soil.
Natural stone, colorful started red, white, yellow, green to distinguish the characteristics of a house style. “If the yellow limestone can be used for Mediterranean-style house. To the house can wear white minimalist gray or white or green. So stay cool minimalist but the impression can be,” said Evelyn.
Diversity of natural stone which is now being used as a complement decor Dwi noviantoro recognized architects. He mentioned that natural stone is more and more variants that affected rocks that more and more to come from abroad.
“Actually there is no particular trend in natural stone selection process. Of particular interest is how to combine them with the basic design and harmony in the combination,” he explained.
Its name from the natural ingredients, so to put any special steps have to pay attention. In order to appear beautiful natural stone, note the pattern of installation, finishing of natural stone, the installation process, and maintenance.
Installation of natural stone patterns were very diverse. However, not all natural stone can be fitted with the same pattern. This is due to the physical properties and texture of natural stone varies. Started all sorts of finishing up a mosaic of exotic natural stones.
Finishing of natural stone to be installed is also very diverse. Start was made with a lathe, there are ditapah, carving, until there is sliced with a cutting machine. “The main thing that must be considered in applying the maintenance of natural stone. Because, often fragile moss, so there must be a coating (coating),” Dwi call.
However, the coating should not be excessive and this depends on the owners taste. Not a few people who chose not to natural stone coating in order to get a more natural feel.
