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• Elegant Ukrainian Apartment by Alexander Chervinskyi
• Great Sauna for Bathroom and Living Area by EOOS
• Seeking Solutions fora World at Risk of Water Shortage
• Paint Color Rules for Urban Spaces
• The Benefits Of Using Granite Pavers In Your Stone Paving Project

Elegant Ukrainian Apartment by Alexander Chervinskyi Posted: 29 Oct 2014 12:34 PM PDT Elegant Ukrainian Apartment by Alexander Chervinskyi. This apartment has 300 sq meter, below are some picture of this elegant apartment. The active living area includes a long dining room for seating eight, a lounge with bright grassy green rug, and a sundeck with bustling city and river views; an elegant dual study lies just beyond tall, tinted sliding doors, to allow working life to be separated from family time at the end of the day. Reference : home-designing.com

Great Sauna for Bathroom and Living Area by EOOS Posted: 29 Oct 2014 12:34 AM PDT Before we have showed you the product from Duravit. Now we showing again the product from Duravit, Sauna for Bathroom and Living Area. This sauna was designed by Eoos, this has great design. Great Sauna for Bathroom and Living Area by EOOS Great Sauna for Bathroom and Living Area by EOOS Great Sauna for Bathroom and Living Area by EOOS Description from Duravit: The sauna for the bathroom and the living area: The idea of healthy sweating first emerged in Asia as many as 5000 years ago. From there, it spread to Europe and the New World, where the original inhabitants of North America developed their own take on it: "Inipi", a sweat lodge in which hot stones were used to generate the necessary heat. Inspired by this ancient form of sauna, the EOOS design team developed an innovative sauna concept for Duravit – compact, transparent and inviting. Inipi's fully glazed front is incredibly chic and particularly effective in the bathroom and living area. Design by EOOS [Source]

Seeking Solutions fora World at Risk of Water Shortage Posted: 28 Oct 2014 11:41 PM PDT The world has crossed 6 billion in populationand is swiftly growing exponentially to reach 7 billion in a short span of time than it reached its previous billion. Coupled with climate change, the availability of fresh water has now become a controversial issue, which is why there is an urgent need to look into fresh solutions to prevent a worldwide calamity in the future. A complex blend of individual choices and economic policies that are broad and social in nature could help in feeding and watering the growing population in the years to come. Although a myriad of solutions are available, ranging from hi-tech technological advancements to individual choices, it is important that people find the will to act it out. The water shortage mess is something that can be easily tackled, but much of humanity does not have its hands on controlling the situation very much. According to a conference sponsored by the PepsiCo foundation and co-hosted by the Columbia Water Centre, thousands of citizens and students were made aware of the major issues that the world is facing today in order to become sustainable in the near future.   As the world is moving beyond 7 billion people, how is it going to be possible to provide sufficient safe water for sanitation and drinking, produce enough food for everybody while supplying the industry and preserving the natural environments?   All across the globe, the effects of water stress is highly evident. In a number of regions, water supplies are being drawn faster than are being replenished. World food prices were suddenly driven up due to the recent drought that affected over 65% of the United States that resulted in devastated crops and low food supply. In Africa within the Sahara region, there is an ongoing drought that has not only affected the supply of food but has also caused migration and intense civil uprisings. In India, despite the sub-continent being a monsoon country and the Green Revolution that has been feeding the nation, underground water supplies are being decimated rapidly, bringing the country dangerously close to water starvation.   According to the experts of Global Freshwater Strategies for The Nature Conservancy, the world is currently using approximately 5% of available fresh water on the planet. Periodic dry spells, damaging storms, floods, soil erosion and the overall natural climate variability is demanding the need for conservation and better planning. In the months to come, climate change is surely to exacerbate these issues and global warming is certain to make dry areas drier and wet areas better. Unfortunately, the solutions that are available to us today might not work in the future days. Among the many solutions available these days, one of the bigger opportunities for better efficiency lies in agriculture. For example, in India, farmers are taught to reduce the consumption of water with the help of specific implements that can help in monitoring the moisture levels of soils thus leading to effective irrigation systems. These tools are also helpful in determining whether farmers are growing the right crops in the right areas, thus cutting down the demand for water by raising drought resistant crops in scarce areas.   We live in a world where more people have better access to cell phones than adequate sanitation services. Although there is no magic solution to the water shortage problem, it is important that individuals and government bodies approach the situation with the humility and sensitivity. Author Bio: Carol is a Freelance article writer, her main writing includes on home décor subjects. Currently she is writing articles for Biocell sewage treatment company, An Irish Company offering sewage treatment services across Ireland.

Paint Color Rules for Urban Spaces Posted: 28 Oct 2014 11:20 PM PDT Mark Brandon loves being in the shed and helping out his friends with home improvement. He contributes regularly to Safe and Sound Property Inspections and other blogs where he shares his expertise. Here, he shares some tips on choosing color for apartment spaces. Colors can create such wonderful settings when done tastefully. With so many shades to choose from, deciding on the perfect combination to use in a small urban space such as an apartment or flat can be an overwhelming task. On top of that, working with smaller rental spaces means the need to contend with the added concern of making living spaces appear bigger and more inviting. The good thing is there are no fixed rules when it comes to sprucing up a space, color-wise. Experts agree: it's okay to go outside the lines when adding color to an apartment space. Choose Sharp Colors In spatially restricted abodes, sharp colors trump duller ones. Employing bright colors in hot and electric hues can instantly open a room.When mixed with negative space and given plenty of air in between, sharp colors makes a room take on a more inviting ambience. Recycle Color Shades Often, what unites all the spaces in a small rental space is a color used repeatedly throughout the place. The spots of color can be any object in any of the rooms or areas in the flat: pillows on the sofa, the dining chair cushions, curtains, lamp shades, or a vase. Getting all these elements in different shades of the same color can create for a more unified space overall. Embolden Spaces No matter how small a space, there is room for squeezing in a trendy, bodacious shade of color. The kitchen or bathroom are particularly good candidates for creating rooms with personality using bright and bold tones. The kitchen can become a more emboldened version of itself by taking on red walls, whereas the bathroom can adopt a sophisticated hue in a rich shade of brown. Unexpected Pops of Color Adding a splash of color to areas of a space where it is least expected can instantly perk up the overall look of that part of the home. Such fixtures as the space heater, window sills or frames, and bookcase interiors can be spots of unexpected color to create depth in an otherwise two-dimensional household section.It's best if there are pops of color that are transferrable or movable as well, such as fabrics, canvases, and decals. Be Brave with Black Because of its strong and somber nature, black is often approached cautiously by anyone who wants to smarten up their space. However, they should know that black can provide a wonderful contrast for any color palette, since it is one of those colors that can go well with anything. A touch of black, even just a small object, can help ground the space and let the other colors in the room stand out. Experiment! Practically anything can be done with color to add character to a place. Space owners can vamp it up by painting a ceiling darker to introduce a new dimension into a space, or lighter to create an airier feel. Painting one wall a deeper color than the others can make a room appear larger. Stripes done in metallic tones or color combinations can draw the eye up and stretch that section of the house. There really are no fixed color rules to adhere to for apartment spaces. Flat owners should not lose sight of the ultimate end of the revamp, which is to make the space more personal and personally appealing. With these tricks, apartment tenants can smartly employ color to transform their urban spaces into charming rental residences. Author: Mark Brandon Regular contributor to the Safe and Sound Property Inspections blog and other home improvement sites. Very family-oriented and love being in the shed or helping his mates with their houses. You can catch him via Google+ or Twitter: @MarkBrandon01.

The Benefits Of Using Granite Pavers In Your Stone Paving Project Posted: 28 Oct 2014 11:01 PM PDT Did you know that granite pavers have been used in building and construction for hundreds of years? This incredible material was also used in ancient architecture and was used historically by the royals in their courtyards. This goes to show how effective granite is in high traffic areas. Even today, this material is a popular choice for stone paving applications – we have outlined the benefits of making such a decision for your own project. • Aesthetics There can be no denying that granite pavers are incredibly beautiful and appealing. They are cut from natural stone and are available in an array of colours and hues. The pavers will also blend in well with its surroundings, whether they have been used in your landscaping or somewhere inside your home. Many homeowners ultimately use this material as a way of blending the indoor and outdoor areas of their homes.   • Durability If you are looking for stone paving that will stand the test of time, granite is a fantastic choice. It features a very hard surface that is difficult to scratch or chip and doesn't show wear. This makes these pavers perfect for use in the high traffic areas of your home, as it will last a lifetime (and certainly much longer than the other materials at your disposal). The stone is also colourfast and stain resistant.   • Safety Granite is ideal for use around swimming pools and bathrooms – where a lot of water will be splashed onto the floor and where people will be walking. Because the stone has a hardwearing, rough surface, you will find that it is relatively slip-resistant. You won't have to worry about your children slipping over and falling into the pool or hurting themselves (because you know they are going to run no matter what).   • Low Maintenance There is actually very little maintenance involved with granite pavers, making them the perfect choice for busy homeowners. It is recommended that you seal the surface once a year, as this will help to reduce the chance of permanent staining, and that you regularly give it a sweep. Any spills should be cleaned up immediately, as this will also reduce the chance of stains being able to take hold.   • Non-Combustible Another great thing about this type of stone paving is that it is 100% non-combustible. This means that granite is completely fireproof and heat resistant, making it suitable for use near your fireplace or barbeque. It won't easily be damaged by heat exposure. It also means that the pavers won't grow too hot to walk on during the summer (which is a real concern for many homeowners).   Granite pavers are being seen in homes around Australia more and more often as time passes. They are perfect for use as flooring, wall tiling, bench tops, fireplaces and even vanities. If you are interested in learning more about this stone paving or in discussing your own project further, make sure you contact a supplier with a number of years experience and a proven track record for providing high quality and beautiful stone.

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