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12 Seats for Maximum Relaxation

12 Seats for Maximum Relaxation
We’ve been known to post a perfect nap chair or two (or dozen) here on Design Milk so we thought we’d round up our favorites of nap’s past and add a few new spots to help you prepare for maximum relaxation… Let’s start with POWER’NAP. I mean, they had me at the name. Designed by Ninna Helena Olsen, this origami-like design “gently encloses your body” while looking like a work of art. Yes, please! I’m sure this sculptural chair would fit into any office. The Cradle just screams cozy, doesn’t it? The Loopita might look like a giant Hot Wheels track but I think it looks like a sleek lounge spot for two. I just want to dive into this like it was a big leaf pile, don’t you? One of our personal faves has always been the Couch Sleeper by Anne Lorenz. It looks like relaxing on a bed of squishy volleyballs, but the Feel Seating System Deluxe is made up of 120 “soft and extremely pleasant” balls. Oradaria Design came up with the Blandito®, a transformable pad for lazy living.

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California Residence by Dirk Denison Architects Property originally called the Cohodes Residence is located in San Francisco, California, and was designed by Dirk Denison Architects. Visit Dirk Denison Architects Published 1 year ago by Mat Watts in Architecture. You might also like Comments 20 Inventive Ways to Upcycle Shipping Pallets by Ian Rebello repurposing, diy By Inthralld on Aug 19, 2012 Shipping pallets have become a bit more popular with the quest for sustainable elements and materials in one’s home. With the popularity of Green Design and creative prototypes floating around out there, there are some great d.i.y. opportunities for things that can be found locally– like pallets. We’ve rounded up 20 great inventive uses of the bland old wooden pallet and put them together for you to gain some inspiration from. What have you made out of pallets? Visit Inthralld »

20 Creative Color Schemes Inspired By The Color Wheel An empty room is a blank canvas for any decorator to fill with color, pattern and texture. While decorators have a handle on color schemes that work, choosing color schemes can be a scary proposition for others. Fear not, there are a few easy guidelines to follow that will have anyone picking colors like a pro. There are five basic color schemes and a myriad of options from which to draw upon for inspiration and we will review each of them. Monochromatic The monochromatic color scheme is perhaps the easiest to understand. Analogous The analogous scheme uses consecutive colors on the color wheel. Complementary A complementary scheme is a created by using colors, shades, tints or tones of two colors found opposite each other on the color wheel. Split Complementary A split complementary scheme involves the use of three colors. Triad Complementary The triad scheme is another three-color scheme that is easy to execute.

9 Underarm & Deodorant Stain Removal Tips Looking for ways to clean up those nasty yellow armpit stains that sweating can leave behind on shirts? Or are you trying to combat crusty residue from deodorant? Here are several different remedies you can try, each using basic items you likely have in your home already. Sponge fabric with ammonia then rinse. Quick Tips: Apply baking soda to your underarms after applying deodorant, this can help prevent staining from happening in the first place. Note: As always, treat a test area first with chosen method of removal then watch that no permanent damage is done to clothing.

Pearl Valley 334 / SAOTA Architects: SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects Location: Cape Town, South Africa Interior Architecture: Mark Rielly, Jon Case Project Year: 2011 Photographs: Adam Letch Interior Decor: Mark Rielly, Ashleigh Gilmour, Sarika Jacobs Main Furniture Supplier: OKHA Interiors A young family re-locating to the Western Cape was looking to change from city living to a more relaxed country lifestyle in which to bring up their young family and settled for the exclusive Pearl Valley Golf Estate located near Paarl, just 30 minutes away from Cape Town. The owners approached ANTONI ASSOCIATES to create an interior that was modern but with an emphasis on ‘barefoot luxury’ and the use of natural materials. The house has been designed around a central landscaped courtyard with a reflective pond. Linking the formal areas to the entertainment rooms, the kitchen looks out onto the central courtyard.

Hug Chair by Ilian Milinov & Yanko Design A Chair for Clingy Lovers If you’ve ever had someone sit in your lap, you know that 15 minutes is about the max your legs can handle. It’s really not fair. The Hug chair brings simple design and human gesture together for that extra time you want to sit with your significant other. When you’re away from your special someone the extra seat doubles as a convenient space, perfect for catching up on video chat. Designer: Ilian Milinov

10 Notable Staircases - Mental Floss Staircases can be so much more than just a means of getting to the next floor. A staircase can be a work of art, a conversation piece, a place to meditate, or a historical marker. Floating on a Wall This floating staircase above by designer Jordi Vayreda looks dangerous, but the steps are made of steel welded to a thick beam inside the wall. The top of the wall can be used as a handrail for the upper half of the staircase. Hanging Spirals This design makes sweeping under the stairs easy! Bookshelf Stairs Levitate Architects of London designed this bookshelf staircase to combine storage space with access to a loft bedroom. Staircase Drawers Another way to use stairs for extra storage is to put drawers in the risers. Alternating Stairs Gabriella Gustafson and Mattias Ståhlbom of TAF designed this unusual staircase for a private residence in Stockholm, Sweden. Step Up, Slide Down Entrepreneur Scott Jones built a spiral staircase combined with a slide for his home. The Stairway as Art

Making Homemade Deodorant: {Easy Recipes Making deodorant is not only cheap & surprisingly easy, natural ingredients can be used that will cut back on harsh chemicals coming in contact with your skin. To store the cream versions, small glass or plastic jars work well. If solid/stick versions are preferred, find them online (even eBay) by searching for “empty deodorant tubes” (or containers). Containers can also be salvaged from purchased products by cleaning them out really well. Here are a couple different recipes to get started with. I have also listed several more homemade options that I’ve handpicked from around the net (both creams and sticks) that include items such as cocoa and shea butter, bentonite clay, a variety of essential oils (lavender, lime, etc.) and more. Powder Version: 1 part baking soda 1 part cornstarch tea tree Directions: Combine well.Put into a shake box with a puff.Apply daily or as needed. Updated notes: The general tea tree/ratio is about 10 drops per 1 cup of total mix. Petroleum Jelly: This one’s easy!

Modern "Open House" in South Africa sees Architecture and Decor pull together Like this article? Share it: We instantly fell for this modern open house located in Cape Town, South Africa, for its complementary use of architecture and decor to create a warm and welcoming residence that anyone would be lucky to call "home." VIVID Architects together with SAOTA (Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects) designed Silverhurst House in a classical style with a contemporary twist, making it a veritable dream home for nature and architecture lovers alike. Inspired by Georgian style structures, the home's facade features recessed and projected volumes to create courtyards and terraces, adding architectural interest and a connection to the outdoors. Open volumes are sheltered to offer outdoor entertaining in any weather, with the same comfort and style afforded by the indoor living areas. Interiors feature floor to ceiling folding glass doors, expanding the home's living space beyond its walls while also imparting a sense of openness inside. Please Leave a Comment

10 Kick-Ass Secret Passage Bookshelves If there’s one dream that unites all bookish folks (aside from, you know, universal literacy) it’s the dream of having a secret passageway hidden behind a bookcase. Ok, maybe it just unites some of us- but there’s no denying that there’s something super-nifty about having a bookcase that moves to reveal a space only you know about. You and your builder. Anywoot! Here’s a roundup of ten of my favorite bookish secret passageways from around the interwebs: Nothing says old money like a piano and a room hidden behind warm wood floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. This kid’s bookshelf opens to a secret reading nook. …Harry, are you in there? A secret passage in a gothic library that opens to reveal…a table for tea? I’ll just be over here, hanging out with ALL THE WHIMSY IN THE WORLD. For the minimalist in the family. Because sometimes you should have to climb a ladder to reach your secret passageway. I feel like this would be in the Beauty and the Beast library. Old school like the old school.

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