The Bachelor VS The Bachelorette Apartment [Infographic]

Presenting useful tips on how to decorate a bachelor pad or how to add style to a bachelorette pad, this fun and informative infographic guides both men and women through the maze of DiY interior decorating. Bachelor “must-haves” include a well-stocked bar, comfortable couch and simple bed in neutral colors, but subtly spiced up with a bold accent. Bachelorettes, on the other hand, have their hands full when decorating. Ambient light coming from chic chandeliers, decorative flowering plants adorning just the right place, silk, cotton or wool handmade rugs at their feet or functional bookshelves help compose a personal, feminine space. Provided by ForRent.com, the fun chart summarizes helpful tips for a stylish single’s crib – just click on the photo below to take a closer look at every idea. Feel free to contribute your own tips, helping bachelors and bachelorettes improve their homes in both the functional and style directions.

Russias Future Science City Teaser At The Venice Architecture Biennale

Representing Russian innovation and creativity, their stunning QR Code Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2012 is completely covered with QR codes, demonstrating the country's urban and architectural development and placing it in a new context of innovative digital format. The fascinating pavilion challenges visitors to use their gadgets to explore plans of the new Russian science city to be built by 2017 near Moscow. Embodying Russia's high level of technological and architectural excellence, the Skolkovo project assumes the role of a teaser for the future Russian science city.

The Russian i-city pavilion was imagined by a creative team of architects: Pierre de Meuron, Rem Koolhaas, Kazuyo Sejima, Mohsen Mostafavi, Sergei Tchoban, Sergey Kuznetsov, Yury Grigoryan, Steano Boeri and Venice Architecture Biennale's director, David Chipperfield. Spotted on MyModernMet, Russia’s QR Code Pavilion provides valuable information on the country’s technological progress. Russia's new city dedicated to science will rise in 2017 not far from Moscow, incorporating different research facilities, a university and residences. Researching biomedicine, energy efficiency, space technology, nuclear and computer technology, 500 companies now working from different parts of the world will be reunited in one single city dedicated entirely to science. Enjoy the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale already opened to the public and running until 25 November 2012.

30 Inspiring Front Door Designs Hinting Towards a Happy Home

The front door can be considered a great opportunity for personal expression, not to mention the ultimate way to grab the attention of everyone in the neighborhood (if this is what you are after). The main entrance to any home can reveal much about the house and its inhabitants, so why not make the best of it? In today’s post, we gathered 30 inspiring front door designs helping you improvise and reinvent your main entrance. There are plenty of key elements that can make your project successful. The pathway or stairway leading to the front door can be added a fresh touch by using flower pots and other creative green arrangements.

The door mat, bell, door knob and door knock can all enhance the look of the main entrance, so try to take advantage of their presence the best way you can. Make a powerful statement by painting your door in a vivid, yet visually pleasing color, well integrated in the overall exterior design of the house. Then add a large street number or some other fun decorations to match the color. Consider outdoor pendant lamps or various lighting solutions to flank the main pathway or stairway leading towards the main door. Have fun going through the photos and let us know if you find them helpful.

Wonderful Bedroom Ideas for Boys

The most important thing to remember while making the decoration of your kids bedroom is to including his/her contribution in the process as much as possible.

If your kids are a little older, then you can quickly have a discussion on their imaginations about their new bedroom. However, things included in the process of bedroom ideas for boys largely depend on your kids age.

If he/she is of 3^rd age, then they will have some tastes such as which colors is their favorite; some children will specify bedroom theme as well. You can also try out having your kids look at certain photos of bedroom ideas that are available online or show them some styles that attract them right manner.

Try out bright and bold colors or themes

Little boys mostly seem to like bright and bold colors and Disney cartoon characters. There are also themes that boys like such as pirates, construction themes, dinosaurs, trains, cars, western themes and planes.

Go for bed in a bag sets in which everything is contained; it is very economical and a great way to try out if your boys are about to have bedroom design changes in their mind. It is good to buy bed and other furniture before painting the bedroom. This will help you add the comforter or quilt, shams, etc into the paint store in order to ensure that you are getting the ideal match on tone or color.

For example, if there is a grey-blue color bedding set, then you may want to tone down the paint color with little shades for the walls. It is good to bring the paint samples before purchasing the paint to see how the original lighting in the room will have impacts over the color.

Bring around 10 paint samples and tape them to the wall. Leave them for a day or two so that you can take a wise decision after seeing its impact over the room. Day and night light can differently affect your color choice. Artwork is another fun thing to integrate in your boys bedroom, which are available in wide varieties to choose from.

Put nice photos in the rooms

There are lots of photo resource websites offering attention-getting pictures to put in home interior. You can choose some kids friendly photos, save and print them to be placed in simple frames at your little one bedroom. Your kids will be happy with such themes as the outcome is incredible. Another fun way you can try out is including variety props such as horse, cowboys, trains, cars, etc in your kids bed room.

Choose vector images for cartoon model characters. You can utilize Adobe Photoshop if you are handy with it or can choose similar programs to change colors in the photos, add text or include a collage together using many photos.

Buy frames like Lkea and paint them to match the color in the image or bedding. Explore your imaginations and exploit them to get a unique theme for your boys bedroom!!

Contemporary Bayside Living In Recently Upgraded Modern Home

Every dream home begins with a dream. This inspiring modern residence located in Tiburon, California, has finally reached its potential after the owners commissioned California-based studio Swatt Miers Architects to transform their existing home into a spectacular contemporary residence. Named the Garay House, this 5,200 square foot residential structure was first extended back in 2005 and was recently upgraded to suit a modern lifestyle. The half-acre property perched above San Francisco Bay overlooks the serene surrounding landscape to the south, east and west. With inviting open spaces shaping a single-story collection of rooms, the dreamy property is naturally lit through clerestory windows and skylights, alongside frame less glazing. Altered to guide the views across the bay and obstruct views from the north, the Californian home showcases cantilevered roof elements extending the house towards the water and seamlessly connecting indoor spaces to outdoors. Interiors were designed around a central circulation spine, cleverly opening social and private spaces towards the views. This inspiring duo of indoor/outdoor spaces create the perfect background for bayside living.