September 2013 - Home Ideas - Modern Home Design

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRiqLevgeeprywWce9N3qotBFF8XWNmbE44pUHYtlOwtXhyphenhyphenlwUnynKfLOMUqhhYEb8oi1PflF2kNQMFYCenSjpkTZvb69TNV6QcMuNTIBPRRTQF-dnIh6gD_aYCGTunsegfhJs3exwQ7Gv/s1600/MaineHome+Design-s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRiqLevgeeprywWce9N3qotBFF8XWNmbE44pUHYtlOwtXhyphenhyphenlwUnynKfLOMUqhhYEb8oi1PflF2kNQMFYCenSjpkTZvb69TNV6QcMuNTIBPRRTQF-dnIh6gD_aYCGTunsegfhJs3exwQ7Gv/s800/MaineHome+Design-s.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maine Home + Design October 2013</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cover photo Trent Bell</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLu38jytwbfkr6YUsdR_XiZVV8hjZz7dNaRO1y6Solg6Mi0rtcDqP3h8LIcAFpSBwqWXB7FvA4eyoqr4_9TMB8ipEBiaGsrfgQHydBAcpqwVKvZ3mGjfuN8KlKEDEKV_OPuV5t18tlc-gF/s1600/MaineHome+DesignYB-sm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLu38jytwbfkr6YUsdR_XiZVV8hjZz7dNaRO1y6Solg6Mi0rtcDqP3h8LIcAFpSBwqWXB7FvA4eyoqr4_9TMB8ipEBiaGsrfgQHydBAcpqwVKvZ3mGjfuN8KlKEDEKV_OPuV5t18tlc-gF/s800/MaineHome+DesignYB-sm.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maine Home + Design October 2013 p. 109</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">photo credit Irvin Serrano</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When <a href="http://www.mainehomedesign.com/index.php">Maine Home + Design</a> arrived on my desk this past week, I opened it with hopeful anticipation. I knew that there would be a spread of photos from the York Show House, but had no idea if one of my baths would be featured. Then I turned to the showcase section and saw this image! My heart took a little leap! The photographer, Irvin Serrano, captured my favorite corner of this <a href="http://www.brizo.com/bath/collection/jason-wu.html#.UkgqVGT5mTY">Jason Wu</a> inspired loo and it looks amazing in print! You can see a little sneak peek of Barbara Elza Hirsch’s screened porch on the left side of my almost full page. My <a href="http://triodesignshowhouse.blogspot.com/">Trio Design</a> partners, Katherine Hawkins and Rosanne Palazola, are featured on pages 110 and 111. Pick up the issue (on newsstands now) and get the full story or <a href="http://www.mainehomedesign.com/showcase/2140-transforming-secret-cove.html">view it online here.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you <a href="http://us.farrow-ball.com/">Farrow + Ball</a> (+ wallpaper installer Larry Mazoway), <a href="http://www.brizo.com/">Brizo,</a> <a href="http://turkishtowelcompany.com/">Turkish Towel Company,</a> <a href="http://www.nativetrails.net/">Native Trails,</a> <a href="http://electricmirror.com/">Electric Mirror,</a> <a href="http://www.glenvillesurfaces.com/">Glenville Surfaces,</a> <a href="http://bluepeacock.com/">Blue Peacock Home,</a> and <a href="http://designerbath.com/">Designer Bath</a> for helping me dress this tiny space with big time elegance!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div>

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Car Paint Designs Ideas

<h2>What Are The Best And Worst Aspects Of Modified Cars?</h2> When it comes to modifying cars, there's some pretty decent examples of how to do it right. Sadly though, there comes a time when it doesn't look so great, but not that this would put off any prospective car modifier. In homage then to the some of the best and worst modified cars, here at Cars4Sale we have established a list of some of the things we love and hate when it comes to suped up machines. We see and sell on a variety of different cars, some modified monsters and some beauties – we'll always find a home for them, but we've so many we had to share our thoughts on what are the best and worst modified cars. So here it goes: Best Aspects of Modified Cars Fine Tuning We love cars that have been fine tuned, with turbo engines, enhancing their engine size, capacity and ultimately speed. This is what modifying your car is all about and we doff our cap in appreciation for those that start off with their engine. Evo's that can beat the Ferrari's or Impreza's making mincemeat of Lamborghini's; fundamentally this is the whole point of modifying cars. Vehicle Wrapping This can make any modified car look the bee's knees. There's nothing better than seeing an awesome car with eye catching and sporty looking wrapping over it. Recently it's been used in various forms, such as company promotion, protecting paint work and to give an all round flashy look. You'll also see wrapping in motor sport as manufacturers will use it to advertise sponsors on their vehicles. It's a great way of trying out news colour schemes and designs without affecting the original paintwork of the car. So when it comes to selling your vehicle on, you can either keep it on, or have it removed to have you car restored to its original self. Swapping Engines As mentioned, modifying cars isn't just about the aesthetics. It's about getting your car fine tuned, so it performs to its best. That said, there are still really cool aesthetical modifications you can make, but it's important to concentrate on the engine first and foremost. The idea with swapping engines is fairly old, and even though it's considered sacrilege, you can enhance the power of your pride and joy tenfold. Worst Aspects of Modified Cars Cambers Originating from Japan, the name comes from the way the wheels of the car incline sideways. This makes the car look like it's been squashed, with the wheels of the car pointing outwards. Not only does this not look right, but it doesn't exactly help the performance of your vehicle. In the worst case scenario you'll see cambers that make the car look like they've folded up. Not a good look. Big Wheels There is a fascination when it comes to modifying cars, and that's to include big wheels. Whilst this may look good on large SUVs and even some Sedans, it looks terrible on smaller cars, especially if the arches are made bigger too. It makes the car look like it's on roller-skates, and you'll get no performance benefit out of it whatsoever; no extra speed, no more grip or better stopping. So if you're thinking of suping up your coupe, stop to think before you add 22s to it. Interior Disasters Okay, we've all see Pimp My Ride, and some of the things they can produce is impressive. However, it's a television show people, and the people working on the cars are professionals. There's nothing worse than seeing an old clapped out banger, which has been given the ‘star' treatment, which contains luminous, bright and generally over the top colours, designs and accessories. Somewhere along the line, modifying cars went awry. So there you have it, these were just some of the best and worst aspects of modifying cars. There are however many more. Whilst you may disagree, or agree, with our selection, that's the beauty of modifying cars, it's down to people's tastes and opinions. 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Car Paint Designs Ideas

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Small Kitchen Ideas

10 Dealing Tips For Small Kitchen Design Kitchen hasn't lot of space and you want to manage large things. It's hard to arrange lot of things in small kitchen. If you have idea about how to use the right design ideas in creating a more space, you can arrange lot of things within little space. If you have a small kitchen and you are going to design. You will face the problem of designing, how you can fit and where. There are many different designed cabinets and surface patterns that can help you. You can design your small kitchen with a sense of space. To design efficient kitchen, you have to work on three major areas: storage, lighting and appliances. Small kitchens seem to be very difficult design. But you can design easily because you can find that there are many designing options in the market. A small kitchen requires creativity design in coming up with storage solutions. Some ideas to try include: 1. Set countertops along with wall. Countertops help to arrange lot of things. 2. To design galley under the countertops and up on countertops, there make 8 columns. Each columns store lot of pots. 3. Today's appliance manufacturers have come up with more compact space-saving appliances make small kitchen design easier, such as refrigerators that are 24 inches deep instead of 30 inches deep, as well as appliances that can be hung underneath cabinets like microwaves. 4. Most design tricks to create dining area in the kitchen include using folding tables with two small chairs that can be tucked into a corner. 5. Use colored lighting under cabinets within glass doors. That lighting will look more attractive. 7. Deeper counters can more increase work space and you can put the lot of pots in counters. 8. Fix the hanger on wall, where you can hang up pots and pans. 9. Install designed sink in the kitchen. You can wash posts easily in large sink. Mostly kitchens are small. But after complete the designing in the kitchen; you'll notice that kitchen's featured are large. You'll think, good design means being able to create more space and being able to fit all necessary things in small kitchen. Small Kitchen : Design, Ideas and Pictures for Small Kitchens Small Kitchen : Design, Ideas and Pictures for Small Kitchens <img alt="Small Kitchen : Design, Ideas and Pictures for Small Kitchens" height="500" src="http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2011/01/19/RMS_pilonieta-modern-quaint-kitchen_s4x3.jpg" width="400"> <a name="more"></a>33 Cool Small Kitchen Ideas | DigsDigs 33 Cool Small Kitchen Ideas | DigsDigs <img alt="33 Cool Small Kitchen Ideas | DigsDigs" height="500" src="http://www.digsdigs.com/photos/really-tiny-but-busy-kitchen.jpg" width="400"> <a name="more"></a>Cape Kitchen | 10 Big Ideas for Small Kitchens | This Old House Cape Kitchen | 10 Big Ideas for Small Kitchens | This Old House <img alt="Cape Kitchen | 10 Big Ideas for Small Kitchens | This Old House" height="500" src="http://img2-2.timeinc.net/toh/i/g/10/NKBA/07-ciccarello-small-kitchens.jpg" width="400"> <a name="more"></a>Small Kitchen Designs - Ideas for a Small Kitchen - House Beautiful Small Kitchen Designs - Ideas for a Small Kitchen - House Beautiful <img alt="Small Kitchen Designs - Ideas for a Small Kitchen - House Beautiful" height="500" src="http://www.housebeautiful.com/cm/housebeautiful/images/K2/1-small-kitchens-xlg.jpg" width="400"> <a name="more"></a>Small Kitchen Ideas | Hosowo Small Kitchen Ideas | Hosowo <img alt="Small Kitchen Ideas | Hosowo" height="500" src="http://www.hosowo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Small-Kitchen.jpg" width="400"> <a name="more"></a>Small Kitchen Ideas | Hosowo Small Kitchen Ideas | Hosowo <img alt="Small Kitchen Ideas | Hosowo" height="500" src="http://www.hosowo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Elegant-Small-Kitchen.jpg" width="400">

Small Kitchen Ideas

10 Dealing Tips For Small Kitchen Design Kitchen hasn't lot of space and you want to manage large things. It's hard to arrange lot o...

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Small Kitchen Ideas

Small Kitchen Ideas

10 Dealing Tips For Small Kitchen Design Kitchen hasn't lot of space and you want to manage large things. It's hard to arrange lot o...

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Countdown to BlogTourLA!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXk0srHHquo0EB-C93MqRw57EFQi9f5-LDYQqR_53yRpmQXYhliiEnpzpWpmgr298-WUa6oX91ugFog4L1GpaBEXM2PqJTA4ZaKDTXQ1A8s26xu6_DBS6gUviVaSjZ2K6Uz0qRrHlMhkX/s1600/Modenus@ADshow12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXk0srHHquo0EB-C93MqRw57EFQi9f5-LDYQqR_53yRpmQXYhliiEnpzpWpmgr298-WUa6oX91ugFog4L1GpaBEXM2PqJTA4ZaKDTXQ1A8s26xu6_DBS6gUviVaSjZ2K6Uz0qRrHlMhkX/s800/Modenus@ADshow12.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A Modenus curated collection I saw while visiting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the Architectural Digest Home Show in 2012</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Remember when I almost won <a href="http://designvignettes.blogspot.com/2013/08/birthday-wishes-and-fairy-dust.html">a trip to London</a> as a guest of <a href="http://www.modenus.com/">Modenus.com</a> to tour the London design scene with a group of interior design bloggers? If you follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/yblacker">twitter</a> then you already know I did not win the coveted spot. The tour is actually wrapping up now ... follow <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23blogtourldn&src=tyah&f=realtime">#BlogTourLDN</a> to see the fun places they have been and fab products they have seen.</div> Although I was disappointed not to be heading to London, I was really happy to have been selected. It really meant a lot to me to be noticed for what I do, which lately seems to lean most towards the promotion of interior design related events, luxury brands, and the art of design. There are many people out there who still do not fully understand the reach and influence of social media marketing and what a valuable tool it is when trying to engage an audience online and in real life. <a href="http://www.modenus.com/portfolio/modenus">Veronika Miller</a> at Modenus gets it: “BlogTour has grown in leaps and bounds since we first launched in London in 2011 and we are now one of the most visible blogger initiatives out there with four full days of trade shows, architecture and design and lots of local culture. It’s not just about hopping from cocktail party to cocktail party, although we never say no to a glass of bubbly, it’s about discovering trends and inspiration in far off cities and it’s about empowering you as talented bloggers and designers.” <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj31c0V_DXhVlssTM49oo6Tsvi75NjP3B-jf9Iwl3wGszn6oASdrGLNIJi3a28QaH59hYkCQzhjFOFizqA45bRbpyi1zpJlmCjNNSBLW__MELLuHbZBMC1MVGbhHguiQIMvHsAo7_45Z2Xm/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-09-21+at+2.25.54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj31c0V_DXhVlssTM49oo6Tsvi75NjP3B-jf9Iwl3wGszn6oASdrGLNIJi3a28QaH59hYkCQzhjFOFizqA45bRbpyi1zpJlmCjNNSBLW__MELLuHbZBMC1MVGbhHguiQIMvHsAo7_45Z2Xm/s800/Screen+shot+2013-09-21+at+2.25.54+PM.png" width="450" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIjEtfqePwMepxG9V393wgC3RbS1nPZdPAxrQEFX-PGNrAKt5B5LXHMWZY3aOpuc5bckl23nqfgb3UMq6RFHw5tlFnZhA6IZUb7krd9ezCNhq9NdkayNbkw9zdfQTr7tO4n_B-8_P0p7L/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-09-21+at+1.18.38+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIjEtfqePwMepxG9V393wgC3RbS1nPZdPAxrQEFX-PGNrAKt5B5LXHMWZY3aOpuc5bckl23nqfgb3UMq6RFHw5tlFnZhA6IZUb7krd9ezCNhq9NdkayNbkw9zdfQTr7tO4n_B-8_P0p7L/s800/Screen+shot+2013-09-21+at+1.18.38+PM.png" width="350" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>I am happy to say that there was a silver lining to my not being on the London tour. I was asked by Veronika to attend the next event on her busy schedule as she is hosting back to back tours this year! In early October I will fly out to Los Angeles to attend the <a href="http://westedgedesignfair.com/">WestEdge Design Fair</a> with the next BlogTour group, <a href="http://www.modenus.com/blog/interiordesign/blogtour-los-angeles-meet-the-bloggers">BlogTourLA!</a> I was invited to attend as a guest of the BlogTour sponsors (yes, all expenses are paid!) and how could I say no?! A number of the sponsoring brands are sold in the <a href="http://designerbath.com/">Designer Bath</a> showroom where I work. I am looking forward to meeting the people behind these products, learn about new ones, and get to know the other professional interior design bloggers who I will be spending lots of quality time with while on the West Coast. Some bloggers I have met before on other research + development trips, so it will be another fun reunion! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeCrgNt-muJkNiE82HzeQfr9UFlxaqpU3VySNuts3ThuF-Qx9z6LNLbs1BjrEyBEBdutke_6I8sbajJTuP_BlVm5R2lp5W4hCswET0UDeaQePmwbc3sJBd3CD_p5TnOrg3-OuGCKzKR_7V/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-09-21+at+1.47.54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeCrgNt-muJkNiE82HzeQfr9UFlxaqpU3VySNuts3ThuF-Qx9z6LNLbs1BjrEyBEBdutke_6I8sbajJTuP_BlVm5R2lp5W4hCswET0UDeaQePmwbc3sJBd3CD_p5TnOrg3-OuGCKzKR_7V/s800/Screen+shot+2013-09-21+at+1.47.54+PM.png" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blancoamerica.com/c3/blanco_usa/_www/en/pub/products/new_products/modex.cfm">Modex sink by Blanco // photo courtesy Blanco</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQWdFIof1rECjNSlMq4HXdmDCDH8gDsB1_M5qVRFc8to0hmjAmWXh-k9vKIvlvmnY9jOU2beFpC5MslFE_tqsWLq8DPyjYsAvftNv7cjaa1NFWKg-48errAPPvmmrRQFulLHFE7p_6E2X/s1600/+EDITION.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQWdFIof1rECjNSlMq4HXdmDCDH8gDsB1_M5qVRFc8to0hmjAmWXh-k9vKIvlvmnY9jOU2beFpC5MslFE_tqsWLq8DPyjYsAvftNv7cjaa1NFWKg-48errAPPvmmrRQFulLHFE7p_6E2X/s800/+EDITION.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.poggenpohl.com/en/startpage.html">+EDITION collection by Poggenpohl // photo courtesy Poggenpohl</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> “The new +EDITION collection from Poggenpohl combines classic details with modern appeal. This innovative kitchen design features natural walnut wood veneer along with white lacquer cabinetry, available in flat panel or thin frame detail door styles. New black glass upper wall cabinets include the same thin frame details with finished interiors and LED lighting.”</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2XuELlcqmhM2rLIR9Aq17CDA5BscqVA22ZMiTcoF-uzAd8Jx6ZSaHiIV-kaYjiClbQcqqkQMY6ff5u1dHNDaZBwsRl8jvrD7Xx64aUVTRCFkl9n7rT7Jx8pVdz_QFDHrk0v90CaxbaTx/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-09-21+at+1.44.40+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2XuELlcqmhM2rLIR9Aq17CDA5BscqVA22ZMiTcoF-uzAd8Jx6ZSaHiIV-kaYjiClbQcqqkQMY6ff5u1dHNDaZBwsRl8jvrD7Xx64aUVTRCFkl9n7rT7Jx8pVdz_QFDHrk0v90CaxbaTx/s800/Screen+shot+2013-09-21+at+1.44.40+PM.png" width="450" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gessi.it/en/catalogue/bathroom/bath-ambience/goccia">Gocchia faucet by Gessi // photo courtesy Gessi</a></div> Sponsors of BlogTourLA include <a href="http://www.blancoamerica.com/c3/blanco_usa/_www/en/pub/index.cfm">Blanco,</a> <a href="http://www.poggenpohl.com/en/startpage.html">Poggenpohl,</a> <a href="http://www.duverre.com/">DuVerre Hardware,</a> <a href="http://www.gaggenau.com/">Gaggenau,</a> <a href="http://www.gessi.it/">Gessi,</a> <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/">Lamps Plus,</a> <a href="http://www.us.laufen.com/wps/wcm/connect/LAUFEN_US/BASE/HOME/">Laufen,</a> and <a href="http://www.mrsteam.com/">Mr Steam.</a>  Thank you for allowing me to be part of the <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/modenus/blogtour-community/">BlogTour community!</a> I know I will learn a lot on this trip (which I will share upon my return) while being inspired by great design in the company of like-minded individuals. There is something special about being with people who understand what you do, why you do it, and are willing to discuss design industry topics almost exclusively (while sipping the aforementioned bubbly, of course!) 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