
Living in a small house has become some what of a trend these days. Nevertheless, i still believe that most people, when asked, will prefer a large house over a small one.
It probably goes back to the primitive notion of “…I have more space” or “my house is bigger than yours therefore I am richer, more successful, powerful, blah, blah blah”.
Nowadays, people who are living in a small house can be divided into two groups;
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Small house living
Posted in July 24th, 2008 by Busyboo | Small Houses | No Comments »

The Stage House by Japanese TNA architects is a small, weekend home located in Karuizawa, Nagano. Its unique architecture includes two stories made from wood with floor to ceiling windows overlooking amazing natural vistas.
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Japanese Stage House
Tags: Japanese architecture
Posted in July 24th, 2008 by Busyboo | Modern Architecture Design | No Comments »

Check out the Cocoon collection by Philippi, a design company based in Hamburg, Germany. Made from stainless steel, the cocoon collection contributes a modern look & feel for today’s kitchen.
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Philippi Cocoon collection
Posted in July 23rd, 2008 by Busyboo | Kitchen Gadgets | No Comments »

I love small houses because people who live in a small space need to be very creative in order to maximize their use of small spaces. For example, sleeping in a cupboard does sound a bit on the fairytale side although i always thought sleeping in a built-in bed or a small nook would be quite charming.
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Beds for small spaces
Tags: Small houses interior
Posted in July 22nd, 2008 by Busyboo | Small Houses | No Comments »

The Canuhome is a 20 by 50 ft. exhibit of an 850 sq. ft. prefab residence, including a kitchen and dining room, living room, bathroom and bedroom.
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Prefab Canuhome
Posted in July 22nd, 2008 by Busyboo | Prefab Home | No Comments »

Enjoy a pleasantly warm and relaxing blaze with an outdoor wood fireplace; perfect for those chilly evenings when you’re sitting outside on the patio with your family and friends, enjoying the cool night air.
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Outdoor patio fireplace
Posted in July 21st, 2008 by Busyboo | Design Style Guide | No Comments »

I came upon the unique Brookfield Floor Lamp by Gaiam, a cool brand which values the environment, sustainable economy and healthy lifestyles.
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Brookfield Floor Lamp
Posted in July 20th, 2008 by Busyboo | Designer Lighting | No Comments »