Not sure what the weather is doing where you all are, but here it is HOT! We are experiencing temperatures we haven’t experienced in a long time. It makes me want to take a swim! So for all of you in hot weather; here some images to help you cool off. The best infinity pools I could find online.
Marina Bay Sands pool, Singapore
Rangali island Infinity Pool
Santorini Grace, Greece
Resort Pool Ubud Bali, Indonesia
Phuket Thailand pool
Well, your initial thought might be what I was thinking too. No matter how cool this house is going to look, I am not sure if I could ever live in what was once a public restroom. But London-based architect Laura Clark went for it and after long legal battles bought the old restroom from the local council, and revamped the space into her dream home.
The place before. Now there are some original features you might want to get rid of instead of preserving……
image source: telegraph.co.uk
The place after. I am beginning to see what she was thinking
image source: telegraph.co.uk
The garden is where the stairs to the ladies restrooms were. The entry to the men’s is now her front door.
image source: telegraph.co.uk
The flat has no windows, only roof lights. But it still seems bright and airy. I really hope she managed to get rid of any lingering odour though. All in all I am impressed with her pezzaz, or chutzpah if you will, but am not sure I would call it worth it. To be honest, I find the decor a bit dull.
Read the whole story here.
Soucre: telegraph.co.uk
Posted in See how others live, Unusual homes
Tagged apartment, architect, dream home, flat, Lambeth, laura clark, living, London, loos, public restroom, renovated, Restroom turned home, toilet
David Collins, founder of the well-known London-based interior design studio with the same name, died last Wednesday after a short battle with skin cancer. Collins was best known for the design of famous restaurants including The Wolseley, Nobu, Massimo in London and many more in the USA and abroad. He also designed for various hotels and wellness facilities as well as the occasional residential project.
Massimo Restaurant and Oyster bar designed by David Collins. Image source: Dezeen.com
A message on his website reads “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Collins following a short but valiant battle with cancer.”
Posted in Design, designers and online finds
Tagged Architecture, David Collins, design, Designer, dies, Interior Design, London, Massimo, Miami, Nobu, restaurants
This is cool! Ikea is about to launch part of their collection in miniature dollhouse size! The Swedish retail giant decided on this after a poll showed kids wanted a more modern interior for their dolls too. Since forever, I have been pondering on an idea to start a modern and exclusive line of dollhouse furniture. But if Ikea is already zoning in on this with their cheap and mass-produced collection, I might have missed the boat?
Ikea dollhouse collection
The dollhouse furniture set is called Huset. It features the Klippan sofa, Lack table, Expedit shelving unit, Stockholm rug, Famnig Hjärta pillow and Vago chair.
It will be available from early August, when Ikea launches its 2014 catalogue, and will be priced at around $19,- / €9,99
Posted in Design, designers and online finds, General living and fun stuff
Tagged Barbie, dollhouse, Furniture, furniture set, Ikea, klippan sofa, small scale, style
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