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Many houses come with some sort of attic space; these vary in size and shape depending on the building. The tragic thing about the humble attic is that the majority of them remain unused apart from being the home for old boxes and memories. However as you clearly see from these images, the attic or roof space, can be easily utilized into a valuable space, it could become another bedroom, study or if there is enough space another sitting room. The great thing about the attic is that it is already there and with a minimum of expense, a wonderful area can be created at the top of the house, image just how peaceful it could be having a whole floor converted into just one room. Of course, there are some barriers it's not all good news! Such as, making sure all of the building regulations are covered and then there is the cost, depending on the condition of the attic space before conversion takes place. However, if after all of that you end up with a room like those in the images, wouldn't it have been worth it?

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Whenever the words "a place in the country" are uttered the usual reaction is to think of a large rural house with a long drive leading up to manicured lawns and finely cut hedgerows, of course, that is Jane Austin and this the real world, where most people have to make do. However, making do, does not have to mean going without, take this small country cottage for instance, it is located on the Isle of Wight, which is along the southern coast of England. The building is nothing more than a summerhouse, which is a posh name for a shed. Yet this place has style and feeling, sure, not everyone can have the lakeside location, but the building is within the reach of most people. As for the decor, what grabs the attention is the simplicity of pastel shades and a minimum of furniture that makes the most of the space that is available without overcrowding the limited floor space, it is truly a place in the country, where relaxation is the order of the day.

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The idea of furniture made from sustainable materials is catching on fast, but as with many products that use recycled materials, they often tend to work out more expensive than the non-sustainable variety, which can be a little frustrating to say the least.
However there are alternatives and these bar stools made from off cuts of wood is prime example of how scrap materials can be made into something wonderful and practical too! The wood had been used in the furniture trade, but these pieces are left over and ordinarily would have been discarded as waste. It was a firm of architects that came up with the idea of bundling off cuts of wood together and these bundles were sanded down before filling the gaps with wood putty, followed by a coating of linseed oil before a wax sealant is applied. The design came from a challenge laid down as part of the State of Design Festival in Australia, where architects were asked to use recycled materials to make design features for a developed bar.

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The modern kitchen is full of technology these days, therefore its quite nice to find some kitchen appliances that even though they based in scientific instruments, no technology is required just a keen eye for something that looks nice while doing the job that is asked of it.

First of all there is the plant pot, this is ideal for someone who is going away, just fill the bottle up with water and the plant will still be alive upon your return its simple and yet so very effective.

The wine pourer is a brilliant piece of design that turns pouring a glass of wine into a piece of performance theater. This is the perfect center piece for a dinner party, although clearly this is limited to just four glasses at a time.

There is something about glass that creates a feeling of style and class in a room and in particular, the kitchen because it is clean and bright, but it has to be kept cleaned all of the time, otherwise it will end up looking dull and dated.

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A beach house is exactly that kind of perfect oasis that would draw you out from the city. Forget about business meetings and deadlines for the weekend while enjoying the sea and the sky straight from your simple, but yet very ingenious Modern Beach House. With simple lines and lots of open spaces, the Modern Beach House has everything it needs to help you relax and enjoy life to the fullest. It might not look like much of a design from the distance, but once you approach it you'll understand the magic of this very practical home. The open living room turns your Modern Beach House into a convertible house ready to take you to your next adventure. The only things you need now are a few days off and plenty of sun. The Modern Beach House will take care of the rest. Oh, and make sure you find the right architect to build it! Via

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The iPad is a game changer in the gadgets' world and it can definitely be a nice addition to your home. If you need a device that offers you quick access to various resources of the web while you're at home then why not get the right wall-mount for it? Wallee is such a device and it will quickly help you mount the iPad on the wall you need it on the most. Are you just teaching yourself how to cook? Use Wallee in the kitchen and access all those recipes on the iPad instantly. Want it by the phone, just in case you need to have personal information at hand? Mount Wallee next to your main home phone line in a landscape, or portrait position. For $49.95, the Wallee also doubles as a protective case, which will certainly keep the iPad very secure while resting on your chosen wall. From

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How many times did you wish for a handy desk that could magically appear in a corner of your tiny living space and help you make the most of working at home? I know I have and I'll always appreciate a good, fold-able desk like the Fold-Out Convertible Desk. Simply find the right spot on a wall for the wall cabinet that houses the Fold-Out Convertible Desk, and, voila, you have created a full working desk out of nothing. Pull it open whenever you actually need to use the desk and than close it back up. The cabinet has enough shelves for all your office supplies and it will truly make working at home a great experience especially for those of you living in small, but cozy apartments. The Fold-Out Convertible Desk is available in black and walnut for a bargain $199, without handling and shipping costs. Get It Here

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The piece of furniture in the pictures below is an interesting Camilla Masi creation that's ready to plug any hole in your current furniture roster. Looking for an oven? An interesting microwave? Maybe a table or a birdhouse for your kids? The Mutant Life does it all. This particular concept will let you recycle your furniture and reuse it in a creative way once its primary function becomes obsolete. The Mutant Life oven can be easily transformed into a multi-purpose table once a better oven has been found. Bundle its interesting shape with your wild imagination and who knows what use you'll find for it next? Not to mention that all the extra electrical parts are highly recyclable so you'll also save Earth in the process of recycling your furniture. The Mutant Life isn't available yet in stores, but we'd definitely like to see it become reality soon. Via

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Here is making a hard days work a hard days walk. The Sit to Walkstation combines two popular elements, a computer workstation and a treadmill into one. Steelcase is a well known name in office furniture and they paid attention to all of the ergonomic and work related requirements that one will need to conduct business on a daily basis including a height adjustable work surface. The treadmill is no gimmick either and includes a .3 mph - 2.0 mph speed, a display console that shows speed, calories burned, time and distance, quiet operation and a right or left configuration. Desk surface: W78" x D29" Overall footprint: W78" x D67" Visit the Steelcase Store for more info or to purchase. $4,599

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Here is another unique hanging lamp that seems like a ribbon of sorts at first glance. Designers Paul Charlwood and Luca Abate created the "Ribbons of Life Lamp" to resemble a strand of DNA with help from a 3D printing and the highly shapeable ABS plastic. I bet this is one hanging light that would really cast some unusual shadows on the wall. Via

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