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Step-up entryways. A transitional space between outdoors and in, the genkan is where one exchanges outdoor shoes for slippers (which are removed before stepping on tatami floors). Genkan hold shoe cupboards as well as decorative objects such as ceramics, flowers or art. They may include or face the tokonoma (alcove), where scrolls and other artwork, as well as ikebana (traditional flower arrangements), are displayed.
The second floor is a large room with no pillars. As for the roof, we adopt form that four uplift beams support both ends of one verge to realize design that harmonized with plan of octagon derived from site conditions and extensive interior space There is. "I thought I had to put up pillars and braces in the room at first to support this roof. However, Noriaki Yamada, the architect, said," The timber that makes up the lower part of the roof Thanks to the idea of 'connecting with hardware and fixing the roof frame as an octagonal ring', I realized a clear space ”(Mr. Sekimoto). Stairs are arranged at the center of the second floor, and a story is created in which the panorama of the cherry blossoms spreads in front of the visitor who climbs to the second floor. The wall of this staircase divides the studio space on the second floor into a dining, living room and kitchen area, and also plays a role in preventing cold air from falling down in the functional aspect.
This is a traditional Japanese space. Shoji screens bring in light even when closed, and fresh air from the outdoors when opened. Tatami mats line the floor. Large front and back rooms are connected by a screen; this allows residents to cordon off spaces to create individual rooms or combine them into one large entertaining space. A Buddhist altar sits behind the large white doors in the back room. The altar is a typical feature of traditional homes; what’s modern is the use of white on the door, as opposed to wood paneling. Although much work went into the preservation of the home’s heritage, we can still glimpse Aoki’s nod to the future of Japanese design.
This sink and faucet combo by Blanco shows something we never see in North America. This is a ceramic sink undermounted in a laminate counter. The conventional wisdom in North America is that we can't undermount a sink in a laminate counter. European designers do it all the time, and it looks terrific.
Here’s an example of the two-part option working well — only in this case, using just one of the two parts. The clients for this Atlanta kitchen originally wanted a metal range hood, but their budget didn’t allow for a metal hood. So designer Lauren Davenport Imber of Davenport Designs had a wood range hood custom-made and faux-painted to look like metal. The two vertical lines on the hood are stainless steel straps that have been riveted to the frame. Inside the hood is the insert, or blower, that gives this range hood its sucking power.
Range hoods come in a variety of shapes and sizes, as well as in an array of power levels. Blower fans are measured in terms of the cubic feet per minute (cfm) of air that the fan moves. (This information will be included in the model’s specifications.) Meanwhile, cooktops are measured in terms of how many British thermal units (Btu) of energy they produce. There are basic rules of thumb to pair the cooktop’s energy production with the hood’s oil- and grease-sucking power. “For every 100 Btu, you need 1 cfm,” says Bradley Faber, showroom manager at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, in Bellevue, Washington. For example, a professional-grade range with 90,000 Btu would require a range hood that has 900 cfm. These rules are good general guidelines, but your cooktop manufacturer’s specifications will tell you exactly how many cfm your range hood should be able to move. Kitchen designers advise that you should follow those specs precisely. Tip: If your cooktop includes an indoor grilling component, Kristin Elder, senior director of appliances for Ferguson, recommends choosing a hood with more power than the cooktop manufacturer specifies. That’s because the recommended cfm...
At first glance you notice that this shower shares a beautiful tile wall with the vanity. But what isn't so noticeable is the high-tech nature of this shower. It has the Kohler DTV ll digital showering system, which controls the temperature, spray, steam, audio and lighting of your shower all from one control. It also has Kohler's SoundTile speakers plus a rain-shower panel on the ceiling that provides mood lighting. See the end of this ideabook for the product links.
Speaking of dreams, this shower still is just that: a dream. This is a photorealistic 3-D rendering done to conceptualize the entire space before building. The designer has envisioned a wood floor that continues in a curbless fashion from the main bath to the shower. River rock outside the floor-to-ceiling windows is continued indoors around the shower platform. This is like showering out in the jungle without the bugs.
I had never before seen a glass-sided bathtub, and this one completely appeals to my minimalist tendencies. The architect, David Stern, says the client wanted this custom made tub for the kids bathroom and wanted it to feel fresh and fun. Well, he succeeded. But here is what I want to know: Why should the kids have all the fun? I have a rubber ducky
If sinking down in hot water up to your chin is for you, then a soaking tub might be just the thing. You can get a beautiful one like this made from wood …
This is my favorite bathroom ever. The thought of sinking in up to my chin in this infinity tub and gazing at that dazzling turquoise tile is my idea of a spectacular bath. I could fill it all the way to the top and not slosh any water on the floor. Heaven on Earth
Removing the carpeting in their walk-out basement for tiles completely transformed their basement. “I love porcelain compared to marble,” says Neenu. “It doesn’t stain.” Her sons calls the basement their mancave and spend lots of time here. All the controls and cables were built into the wall for a clean look
Downdraft DOES vent to the outside. It generally will be run through a crawl space. However, you have to turn it on BEFORE you need it. In my experience it does not work as well as a traditional exhaust. Downdrafts are visually better for some people as you don't have it blocking your field of vision. Or taking up wall space. IN my remodel case, it had to be done because of the construction of my home. Houses in 1976 normally just had circulation fans, no actual exhaust fans. My home is two story. It was just wasn't possible to add in the traditional exhaust without a HUGE price tag.
The concealed door opens to a semi-walk-in pantry. Details Walls moved? No. A small, tall, nonstructural wall was removed.
swing-out shelf makes the most of corner storage. Swing-out shelf: LeMans, Hafele
And speaking of appliances, the homeowner has them all, but you wouldn’t know it. “He’s got a double oven, a speed oven, a Miele espresso maker, a full-size refrigerator, a wine fridge, a dishwasher — and there’s still storage,” Turner says. Here, a corner cabinet hides small appliances when not in use.
the black and white handmade ceramic tile she found at a showroom, and thought it would look great on the wall as a backsplash. The family’s designer advised them to reconsider the application, and they instead used the graphic tile to create a design element on the floor
Best seat in the house in Seattle. While renovating their kitchen, Steven Mempa and Juliet Schwalbach were unable to expand the footprint enough to accommodate a breakfast table. They asked their cabinetmaker to instead design a custom pullout bench seat that faces their Japanese-inspired garden. The bench can be tucked away so it is neatly flush with the adjacent cabinets when not in use.
Modern dish rack in East Vancouver. Designer Toni Wai figured out a clever countertop detail to eliminate the need for a dish rack in his family’s kitchen. A recessed slot with cast metal tracks in their custom concrete countertops is angled toward the sink, allowing water to drain and dishes to dry.
A poured-concrete wall is any wall in which concrete is poured into a form made to the specifications in the design. Specifications include wall depth, width, height and surface texture. Most concrete forms are made of wood and steel. In some cases, especially where a curve is needed, plastic, fiberglass and resin can be used. Before the concrete is poured into the wall form, the contractor must first dig and pour a footing that acts as the foundation for the wall. Rebar can be included for extra strength and durability.
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