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Isabel’s Picks for December 2012

December 11, 2012 / barros / 0 Comments

COSY AND WARM

Are you ready to celebrate?

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1. KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD

Brand: Gutmann

Model: Futura

Price Range: €8,900

Material: Stainless steel and glass.

Key Features: The entire module disappears completely into the counter at the push of a button. High-quality condensation filter.

Available in Ireland from: Showtime Essential Kitchen Products

2. DOOR HANDLE

Manufacturer: Olivari

Product Name: Milano 2

Price Range: €104

Finishes: Matt Chrome, Chrome, SuperGold Bright.

Available in Ireland from: The Door Handle Store

3. LEARNING THERMOSTAT

Brand: Nest

Product Name: Nest Learning Thermostat

Price Range: €193

Key Features: Learns from your usage, nudges you to conserve energy and can be remote-controlled from a smartphone, tablet or web browser.

4. PAINT

Brand: Crown

Product Name: Stepping Stone (Matt Emulsion) and Cotton Field (earthbalance®).

Price Range: from €27

Key facts: Made with Breatheasy® formulation so they’re virtually odour free. earthbalance®: 99% solvent free – Reducing our impact on the environment; 22% lower embodied carbon – Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions; 100% recyclable pack.

Available in Ireland from: Woodie’s DIY

5. NATIVITY SCENE

Brand: Alessi

Designer: LPWK, Giacon Massimo

Product Name: AMGI10 AZ – Presepe, Group

Price Range: €69

Material: Porcelain. Hand-decorated.

Available in Ireland from: Alessi Shop

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The Secret Guide to Deal with Architects – Take 2

November 29, 2012 / barros / 11 Comments

Dealing with Architects can seem a bit daunting if you have never done it before. But we are here to help you to make the all construction process for your project as painless as possible.

This time we give you some tips about Fee Proposals.

If you have just landed here, you may want to start with Take 1 – Stages.

2. Fee Proposals

When approaching an Architect to get a fee proposal for your project you don’t need to tell him/her what is your favourite colour and how many steps you want separating the living room from the dining. We know you are all excited about getting your project started but these details are not needed to prepare a fee proposal.

Hot tip: If you can’t figure out what are the main points the Architect needs to prepare a fee proposal, just ASK him/her! Don’t waste your time and the Architect’s time with too much information. Later on when you appoint the Architect s/he will be asking for your Brief. The Brief will include your requirements and aspirations and that’s when you have to provide as much information as possible.

Go to Take 3 – The Brief.

Start from Take 1 – Stages.

Isabel’s Picks for November 2012

November 13, 2012 / barros / 1 Comment

THE MAGIC IS COMING

Be classic. Be modern. Have fun!

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1. BIN

Brand: Ovetto

Designer: Gianluca Soldi

Product Name: Ovetto Bin – Recyclable waste – 3 x 30 Liters

Price Range: €200

Material: Recycled polypropylene.

Key Features:It has three compartments to separate different types of waste and encourage recycling. Each compartment is designed to hold a trash bag of 30 L. Each compartment has a small window to insert the waste, and an overhead door to facilitate removal of the bag and insert the larger waste.

Available to Ireland from: Made in Design

2. LAMP

Brand: Normann Copenhagen

Designer: Simon Karkov

Product Name: Norm 06 Large

Price Range: €95

Material: Lamp shade foil.

Available in Ireland from: Ubode

3. WALLPAPER

Brand: Villa Nova

Collection: Chervil Wallcoverings.

Product Name: Tatami Watermelon.