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• H_Home Design in Southwestern Missouri by Ras-a
• How to Give your Humdrum Bedroom a Vintage Transformation on a Budget
• 3 Signs it’s Time for a New Mattress
• Holley House, Green House Design by hanrahanMeyers Architects

H_Home Design in Southwestern Missouri by Ras-a Posted: 14 May 2014 12:34 PM PDT H_Home was designed by Ras-a. It is a residential project on a golf course in southwestern Missouri. The design explores the spirit of a "country club" home through a modern, open floor plan, while using familiar forms and materials found in the midwest vernacular. Please visit Ras-a site for further detail.

How to Give your Humdrum Bedroom a Vintage Transformation on a Budget Posted: 14 May 2014 07:38 AM PDT There are times when we look at our bedroom and think 'it's time for a change'. The usual obstacles with changing it, is that interior designers and shop bought bedroom accessories can be expensive. However, this guide will provide 7 top tips on how to create cost effective vintage accessories from home, so you can finally complete your vintage bedroom transformation – on a budget: 1. Bunting Old books are a great resource for creating bunting, however, newspapers will work just as well. Have a rummage through your books at home, or find a cheap paperback in a second hand shop. Rifle through the book and rip out the pages you want to use for your bunting. Buy a length of yarn or tired looking string and attach the pages using glue or tape. You can attach the pages lengthways to create rectangle bunting or at an angle to create the traditional triangle shape. If you have opted for the rectangle shaped bunting then different shapes can be cut out of coloured card and stuck onto the page. For example, a heart shape out of red card. Hang in the corner of the room, or even over your bed. It's as simple and as cheap as that. 2. China Cups Visit your local charity shop and you will be able to find a variety of china cups and saucers. The saucers don't have to match the cups, as this only adds to the vintage look. Perfectly place on top of your dresser or vanity chest and simply add poperie, flowers, beads or even an apple to add a quirky vintage feel. 3. Storage Jars Feeling creative? Look for an old jam jar or old preserves jar – the bigger the better. To turn these jars into cute storage devices find some vintage-effect wrapping paper, floral prints will work nicely. Line the inside of the jar with the paper so the print is facing outwards. Then you can store anything inside the jar, and no one can see your clutter! Perfect! To complete the look, coat the lid from the jar with a layer of clear nail varnish. Once the nail varnish is dry apply a layer of paint in the colour of your choice; recommended buy for cheap paint is paint samplers, you can pick them up for a small amount. When the paint is dry you'll have achieved a lovely matte finish – If you would like a shinier finish then simply apply another layer of clear nail varnish over the top, or for a sparkly effect use a clear glitter nail varnish. Tie a bow around the middle of the jar with a piece of old ribbon or cloth and there we have it – a cheap and handy vintage storage solution. 4. Throw Pillows At any car boot or second hand shop you will find old pillows in neutral or floral patterns, for next to no money at all. Throw pillows can really give a bedroom that lovely vintage feel. If you want to add some style to your neutral coloured throw pillow, then here's a simple DIY technique: purchase a letter stencil (they are very cheap) from your local craft shop, with this use a coloured marker to write your favourite slogan onto the pillow. Use a ruler to keep your writing in-line, and you will breathe new life into shabby old pillows. These are fantastic to lay across a bed or on a chair in your vintage bedroom. 5. Vintage Coat Hooks This tip is great if you have any old justifyover skirting boards or planks of wood at home. If not then these can be found at the tip or builders merchants. If the plank of wood or piece of skirting board is already distressed then leave it, but if it is not then use a hammer and a screwdriver to damage it, creating a perfect vintage effect. Once this is complete, attach the coat hooks to the plank of wood, these can be found in all DIY stores, and nail the wood onto your wall. Ta-dah – A vintage solution to keep your coats off the floor and create more room in the cupboard. 6. Pine Cones Is the top of your dresser looking a bit sparse and un-interesting? Find some pinecones in the local park and take them home to begin your cost-effective vintage creation. Give them a clean in some hot water then allow them to dry. Apply a light coloured paint (white is preferred) and use a dry brush to coat the pine cone. Allow to dry and then use as a decoration to put on the top of any surface to add a lovely vintage feel. 7. Vintage Throws If you're looking to make your otherwise new bed a bit more vintage in style, then throws are perfect. The problem is that shop bought throws can cost a pretty penny. Find an old tablecloth with a pattern you like in a charity shop or from your Grandparents and give it a good few washes on a high heat. This will soften the tablecloth and will sit perfectly on your bed to give a beautiful vintage look. This article was written by Danielle Bagworth a froogle shopper and interior enthusiast, she recommends Silentnight mattress range, accessories and bedding to find a stunning centerpiece for your new vintage bedroom. Happy DIYing!

3 Signs it’s Time for a New Mattress Posted: 14 May 2014 07:03 AM PDT It is fairly easy to determine whether or not you need a new mattress. Over time, you will find that your mattress is no longer what it once was, which will require you to either flip it over or change it. It is advised that you change a mattress at least once every 10 years as a result of normal wear and tear. Here are a few sure signs that it is time for you to change yours. Pain and Grogginess If you wake up after being in bed for a full eight hours and have aches and pains, particularly in your back, shoulders and neck, then it means your mattress is no longer offering the good support it once did. You should wake up refreshed and without experiencing any pain. Likewise, with an old mattress that is worn out, you may awaken feeling groggier than you should. This is because if your mattress is uncomfortable, you will probably spend a good portion of the night tossing and turning. In other words, even if you are asleep while doing that, you may wake up feeling tired instead of refreshed. Noticeable Springs Any mattress that has springs sticking out of it should certainly be changed. A mattress should not have any noticeable holes or springs that stick you when you are laying on it. In addition, if you are feeling springs, you might also have a problem of sagging in your mattress. This is certainly less than comfortable. Plus, you are opening yourself up to scratches, nicks and cuts if the springs should actually create holes in the mattress. Allergens Over time, a bed will naturally collect allergens, even if you regularly clean your bedroom by vacuuming or dusting. If you find yourself suffering from allergies that are worse when you are in bed than when you are elsewhere, especially outdoors, this is a definite sign that you should dump your old mattress and upgrade to a new one. Generally speaking, standard mattresses are the ones that tend to attract allergens. To that end, if you are an allergy sufferer, you might want to get a latex or memory foam mattress to replace it. Once you realize it is time to buy a new mattress, you can decide on exactly what you want. If you need a new mattress, don’t wait to purchase a new one. Consider going to Crowley Furniture Mattress Store or a mattress store in your local area as soon as possible. There are many options in addition to the standard box spring type mattress, which is no longer the most popular for a variety of reasons. However, while you wait for your new mattress, you can take steps to make yourself more comfortable with your current one. It is advised that you turn your mattress every two months, so turning it over while you wait for your new one could help in the meantime.

Holley House, Green House Design by hanrahanMeyers Architects Posted: 14 May 2014 12:34 AM PDT This is Holley House, green house design in Garrison, New York. The house was designed to be part of its site, incorporating wood, stone, and water to create a quiet and restful retreat from New York City. The house program includes a master bedroom suite in a separate pavilion; an entrance pavilion with two guest bedrooms and media room; and a third pavilion with living room, dining, and kitchen. Two stone walls are the main elements of the house, defining and separating the master bedroom suite from the entry area and marking the edge to the public spaces: living, dining, and kitchen. South of the house is a pool and a pool house. For further detail visit hanrahanMeyers architects site. Holley House, Green House Design in Garrison, New York Holley House, Green House Design in Garrison, New York Holley House, Green House Design in Garrison, New York Holley House, Green House Design in Garrison, New York Holley House, Green House Design in Garrison, New York Holley House, Green House Design in Garrison, New York Holley House, Green House Design in Garrison, New York

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