A small home, room dividers, and outdoor lighting...

A Small home, room dividers, and outdoor lighting...

Today I am sharing with all of you a small home that is fantastic in every detail, a different kind of room divider, and outdoor lighting concepts.. All of which are unique original designs that I think many of you will enjoy...

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A Small House

This small modern home sits on a narrow lot fronting the tidal estuary of Noyack Creek, NY. The texture and color of the siding reference a black box theater – a concept that fits perfectly to the new owners, a new York actor who wanted a retreat for relaxation and casual entertaining.

Despite the small site and budget, the architects managed to create a beautiful private residence with a total space of 1,350 sq. ft.. Carefully-placed windows let in light and water views yet maintain privacy from neighbors and the street.

The ground floor consists of a loft-like living and dining spaces, which open up to an outdoor waterside deck at the back; this cozy outdoor space really feels like a room with two walls defining its shape; I also love how it links to the small guest room and to the second floor, via a flight of outdoor stairs.

Inside, a parallel staircase leads to the second floor where a master bedroom with a glazed wall overlooking the water, and a balcony awaits.

Overlooking the public spaces below, a bridge with a stainless steel cable guardrail, connects the master bedroom with a bathroom, almost like a catwalk.

Beneath the stair a hidden guest room enjoys water views via a nearly hidden sliding door; this compact space feels like a true hideaway, a private nook for guests to enjoy.

Room Dividers

Check out the stylish Sotto hanging room divider, from Nexxt by Linea, with its retro-chic geometric cutouts and sophisticated walnut veneer finish.

Measuring 40 inches wide by 88 inches high with multiple assembly options to suit your desired look, simply attach it to the ceiling with the hanging bar or hang it as a wall decor creating an impact like no other.

What’s unique about this decorative room divider is that it comes in various designs and sizes, providing a nice partition in a room while still maintaining an open, airy feel – Perfect for the bedroom, bathroom, or foyer and simply ideal for dividing up large living spaces like studios, lofts, and open floor plans.

Outdoor Lighting

The Solar Tree

Solar landscape lighting or solar outdoor lighting, as you might call it, is on the rise!
Artemide, an Italian company specializing in designer lighting systems, and the German company Sharp Solar, the world’s largest producer of photovoltaic (PV) cells has joined forces to produce the Solar Tree, designed by British designer – Ross Lovegrove.

These solar landscape lighting trees prototype provided enough light during the night-time at the Ringstrasse in Vienna, Austria, although the sun did not show for as much as four days in a row. The branches of the solar tree were decorated with 10 solar lamps, each one comprising 36 solar cells; they also had rechargeable batteries and electronic systems.

“The solar cells on the tree were able to store enough electricity in spite of receiving no direct solar light for days at a time because of the clouds. They showed that solar trees really are a practical form of street lighting,” Christina Werner from Cultural Project Management (Kulturelles Projektmanagement, Vienna) told RenewableEnergyAccess.com.

The Corona Outdoor Lighting System 

Corona is not just a good beer. It is also the new outdoor solar lighting system by Tokyo industrial designer, Shane Kohatsu and environmental designer, Emi Fujita.

This solar-powered outdoor lighting system can be staked to the ground, attached to a wall, or simply placed on a table top. It transforms sunlight into energy during the day, and its LEDs automatically start to glow when the sun sets. This outdoor solar light is composed of several pieces, no glues or fasteners, so it could be easy to dissemble for recycling.

The Corona outdoor solar light resembles in its delicate form, a carved plate being balanced on a stick by an eager circus juggler.

Lighthouse Oil Lamps

When we think about a lighthouse a few pictures can pop into our minds. Along with those pictures a certain feeling of being safe and secured washes over us. That is the effect given by the Lighthouse Oil Lamp – a stylish lamp that glows like a bonfire in the dark.

This unique lamp is equipped with a newly developed oil burner that really lights up the night. Furthermore, it has a unique filling system that makes it possible to fill the oil from above, so there’s no need to take the lamp apart. With a large flame, your backyard will light up, spreading a comforting glow. This is a light of a safe shore.

A light is an entire new world. Whether it is a romantic ambiance you’re after or a chill-out atmosphere, light is the best way to address it. The effect of a massive light given by a huge flame is tremendous; scaring away darkness isn’t just a saying it’s a living action. With the Lighthouse Oil Lamp this action comes to life with a maximum effect. It’s time for you to scare the dark in your backyard.

A Great small home, fantastic room divider ideas, and modern pout door lighting... 


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Amazing Japanese home and some really cool lighting choices

Amazing Japanese home and some really cool lighting choices

Today I am sharing with all of you a japanese designed layout of a modern contemporary home and some really cool modern unique lighting ideas.. Please pay close attention to the Japanese style home, they tend to have a very good blend of style and harmony, kind of just flows together and looks like it was meant to be.. very interesting the Japanese.. 

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Japanese Interior Designs

As much as I adore Japanese architecture, its aesthetics, creativity and vision has influenced modern Japanese interior design as well. Therefore, I’ve decided to provide you with a bit of inspiration by showcasing modern interior spaces from a selection of prefab home models by Muji from across Japan.

A single, hovering shelf in the entrance for keys and wallet. with no legs to stand on, the box-like shelf creates clean

lines while keeping the flow – modern Japanese minimalism 

at its best.

A crispy-white bathroom with small mosaic tiles. Very few items are on display, while most of them are stored in mirrored cabinets or in the open space below the counter.

I like the arrangement of the washroom providing both shower and bathtub in an enclosed space.

The living/dining room is an open space with bright walls and natural flooring, creating well-defined lines and spaces with no partitions. A very calm color pallet gives a certain unity to all the elements in the room, while large windows provide light and fresh air.

Although loaded with items, the open storage space behind the kitchen counter is still clean and tidy with no clutter – Check it out, there’s even enough space for a washing machine in the corner.

The kitchen counter, with its white square box design, provides an interesting lighting solution underneath – The perfect ambiance for a late night dinner.

I love the way they fitted all the kitchen appliances, dishes and containers, including the fridge freezer, inside the kitchen wall – such a smart storage solution! Slide the door and every item is in reach. When guests arrive, simply close it up.

The master bedroom has two white sliding doors, designed to fit like a wall; one hides a wardrobe with plenty of storage space, while the other is used as a partitioning wall, closing the bedroom for privacy.

I love how the use of smart storage solutions, convenient partitions and integrated lighting fixtures create a sophisticated residential space and a contemporary interior design – Japanese style.

Elements Lantern

Here is something unique and original – The Elements Lantern by design duo Jan Egeberg & Morten Thing for Georg Jensen. This beautiful lantern is a part of a collection that celebrates the four elements of nature: earth, fire, wind and water.

The pattern is in the shape of a flame, its design has been made to ensure that the tealight burns safely and that the lantern never overheats. The flame is protected from wind and rain, ensuring a radiant light no matter what the weather brings. You can hang it from a tree branch or use it as decorative outdoor lighting on your porch or deck while enjoying a cozy evening outside, or simply place it in your living room to create the perfect ambiance while relaxing on the couch. This lantern is all about celebrating life and the four elements with one light.

Boon Glo Color Changing Nightlight

Did you know? A nightlight glows after it is turned off. Confused? Let me explain – The Boon Glo Color-Changing Nightlight has a special trick – after you turn it off, the glow appears. This multicolored, interactive nightlight has removable, illuminated glow balls – there’s nothing electronic in them so they don’t get warm and won’t break.

Imagine yourself tucking your child into bed with this unique lamp. Designed especially for kids, its cool, unique Avatar style design will make their imagination sail away while the room is brightened up with an inspiring glow. All of that comes after you turn off the light – after light.

A child’s imagination can go wild with monsters and scary animals and dragons and what have you. The bonus part – it doesn’t take a lot for a child to fall asleep once he or she is tired enough. All it takes is for them to feel at ease and safe. This extraordinary lamp keeps the glow for 30 minutes then it fades to dark; exactly the time they need to feel safe, secure and protected and fall asleep. In fact, the glow is just so cool they will beg you to turn off the light so they can enjoy it even more.

Amazing Japanese home and some really cool lighting choices

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Avant-Garde in the News

Avant Garde continues its growth.... 

Avant-Garde the internet start-up furniture company that has grown from an ebay pro store into the website that it is today with increasing sales revenue, staff, and finaly a pl;ace to call home.. As we complete what we thyought would be the firts phase for some time of our expansion, we now will expand into our very own showroom, space. We are not in any way doing retail at this time but instead will show our collections by appointment only to our customers. Our new operating office hours will be 10-5 and our showroom will be available at that time as well for any customer that wishes to schedule an appointment. The same will hgold true for our interior designers who will be readily available for our customers should they need any help in making their decisions or laying out all together and putting the pieces together in a way that they are satisfied... 

The outside of the building at 811 NE 79th Street and 

821 NE 79th Street

Home to Rendezvous With Beauty and

Avant-Garde Home Furniture & Decor

We are already making plns to take half the building at 821 NE 79th Street, located immediately in front of 811 NE 79th Street which is where our current offices are located. We will also have an outdoor area for everyone to ejoy and relax while they visit Avant-Garde. Next to us will be Rendezvous With Beauty, a firm with two of the best Hair & Make-up artists ever in the State of Florida, with business clients in NYC, LA, & Paris as well.. 

Website located at http://www.rendezvouswithbeauty.com

Next to us on the other side a new Yoga studio will open up. As we near completion on the inside of what was going to be the Avant-Garde Offices we begin the prep work of our new showroom. We will create the model Avant-Garde Home with every room in your household, Home Decor, Lighting, and outdoor paio furniture featured. We will  also  showcase Defuro Kitchens in the United States for the first time as well as a large quantity of exclusive Avant-Garde designed products throughout the showroom.

The outside sitting area is completely independent, has a waterfall for all to enjoy and is a perfect place to simply sit, use our free wi fi connection, and just relax. Everyone is welcome at Avant-Garde.. 

Pictures of the front Court Yard and indoor Showroom Space now almost complete and ready for us to set up... 

 

As we finished the interior offices on the second floor of the building we realized we needed two extra people to manage orders, data entry, and of course finaces and sales so we realized we didnt fit and decidsed to expand a little earlier then expected.. 

Here are some pictures of the almost completed office... 

As far as the extra added personal, we have added Richard and Joelle, two longtime friends who will be in charge of in thevcase of Joelle all staff matters and in the case of Richard, all product development and maintenance on our website. More info and pictures of these guys later as we update our Partners page located within our home site www.aghomegoods.com under the partners tab. 

All of these changes are being made with one thing in mind,ade with one thing in mind, our customers.. These changes will allow us to have our products on display, interact with the local public, keep our website and products refreshed and dynamic, and allow for me to have some extra time to help grow the company and reach its full potential.. 

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