Lifestyle
Spring garden
- 3 min read
Zaha Hadid's style and design philosophy
Winter magic in Schleswig-Holstein: the most beautiful Christmas markets in the true north
Le Corbusier’s style and design philosophy
- 4 min read
- 25.04.2019
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Seven essential tips for mixing modern and antique furniture
Looking to lend a visually intriguing sense of balance to your home interior? Try blending contemporary designs with antique pieces. This approach adds a unique contrast to any room, with varying textures, shapes and styles. Here are a few tips for mixing modern and antique furniture with carefully curated panache.
When sustainability and style go hand in hand:A conversation with interior designer Frederike Better
In the old school and former school hostel in Kittlitz - an idyllic thatched brick house in the immediate vicinity of Lake Schaalsee near Ratzeburg - interior designer Frederike Bettermann has created four fantastic vacation apartments for design-savvy guests. The focus was on one thing: developing a sustainable furnishing concept that makes it clear that environmental awareness and beautiful furnishings can go hand in hand.
Cutting down trees on your own property
A tree in the garden creates a pleasant atmosphere, provides shade and, for many garden owners, is an essential part of the garden. But if it gets too big or if there are plans to change the garden design, you may want to remove it. There are perfectly understandable reasons for cutting down a tree on your property. Nevertheless, you should be mindful of the legal situation, because this is not always permitted. Depending on the country and region, there are varying legal regulations regarding the removal of trees, even if they are located on your own land.
5 easy-to-implement tips to protect an attic apartment from excessive heat in summer
Living and perhaps even working in an attic apartment, formerly also known as a mansard, constitutes a special lifestyle for many reasons. A view of the green treetops in your garden or the sea of city lights at night - for many people, this sounds like a dream come true. It can be, but for all its beauty, this style of living also has its pitfalls.
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The philosophy behind iconic Frank Lloyd Wright architecture
Deemed the ‘greatest American architect of all time’ in a 1991 survey by the American Institute of Architects, Frank Lloyd Wright was a true visionary. He believed in the power of connecting architecture with its inhabitants, stating once that ‘the mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilisation’.
The best smart locks: Security and convenience
House or apartment doors can be conveniently opened and locked electronically with the innovative smart locks. Anyone who has ever stood at the front door with full shopping bags looking for the front door key knows what advantages this can have.
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7 clever room partition ideas for an open-plan living room
Open floor plans offer plentiful benefits, encouraging spontaneous socialising and providing almost limitless design possibilities. If you’re working with an open-plan living room and wish to add a separate dining area, here are a few room partition ideas to create clear visual designations without installing physical barriers.
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