Create an Urban Jungle with House Plants

There really is no better design detail than plants. They add life, color and personality. Depending how you display them, they work in all styles of home design. When you arrange plants to suit your style, you can assure a unique room design. while this grass carpet defines this kitchen design below. Talk about a fresh outlook on kitchen design!
If you love spending time in your bathroom, whether that means taking long baths or pampering yourself each morning, this bathroom design is for you. 
The natural daylight shining through the skylights keeps the fresh greenery in top shape. 
How do you incorporate house plants into your interior design?

cool kids beds

Lately, I have been noticing a trend in playhouse beds for kids. Have you seen them? It’s like the ultimate fort that you never take down. And, if you know kids, than you know that they love forts and hate taking them down.
I love this concept, because first and foremost it’s just plain fun, but also because there is a lot of attention on design. It’s almost like designing a mini house within your home. The detail starts with the shape, plays a part in the entrance and the outside and can continue on to the inside. The possibilities are endless.
 

Settling the kids at night can be a tad tricky, but having a cool kids bed they can hibernate into can make all the difference (for them and you!).
To help get your little sleepyheads begging for bedtime, we’ve found 15 of the coolest, quirky kids beds that will have them hitting the hay in no time.

Down to the woods

Heading to bed? Nope, they’re heading down to the woods for an adventure. Great space saver for small homes because the play area can be found just under the bed. (via Euro Style Lighting)

A modern cocoon

All bases are covered with the bed below and an awesome reading nook up top. For a bonus bit of cool factor, your kidlets can rock climb their way to the top level! (via Bolig Pluss)

Home sweet home

This house-shaped number sleeps two and has a heap of much-needed storage built into the steps – genius! (via This Modern Life)

Fit for a princess

All the minions will bow down to the princess as she heads to sleep in this ah-mazing set-up. (via Modern Minimalist)

Treehouse fun

A treehouse in your kidlet’s bedroom… there is no greater awesomeness as far as kids are concerned! (via The Slow Life)

Are you ready?

Wrestling fanatics will need no encouragement from ‘The Enforcers’ to head to bed with this cool number. (via Snap Guide)

Vroom Vroom

A white IKEA bed and a few strategically placed decals and your lil’ man will be begging for his license to sleep. (via Design Dazzle)

All hands on deck

Sail away on a holiday to Sleepytown with these extraordinary boat-shaped beds. (via Home Designer Ideas)

World Cup Fever

You’ll be kicking a goal in the parenting stakes if you present your football-loving kid with one of these beds. (via Click Interiors)

Pretty pastels

This pastel concoction is perfect for the girly-girl. It’s pretty, dreamy and low to the floor for kidlets who are new to a big bed. (via Fraldas & Rabiscos)

To the tractor!

Go excavating for sweet dreams with this clever tractor bunk bed. (via The Owner Builder Network)

Colourful cubby

Perfect for the family who need to squeeze a couple of kids in the one room. (via Design Milk)

Hide and sleep

Talk about maximising your space; this nifty fitout really makes the most of the room with a play area built in up top. (via Leiliving)

Teepee bed

Your kiddo will lose their mind over the idea of nightly camp outs in this clever Teepee kids bed. (via Domayne)

Holy Chewbacca!

Star Wars fans will be counting down to bedtime just so they can head out on their very own intergalactic adventure in this iconic Millennium Falcon spacecraft bed from Pottery Barn. Be warned though, the $5,459.00 price tag may send your credit card balance skyrocketing as well!
- See more at: http://mumsgrapevine.com.au/2016/04/quirky-kids-beds/#sthash.6mxrqoZT.dpuf

Settling the kids at night can be a tad tricky, but having a cool kids bed they can hibernate into can make all the difference (for them and you!).
To help get your little sleepyheads begging for bedtime, we’ve found 15 of the coolest, quirky kids beds that will have them hitting the hay in no time.
- See more at: http://mumsgrapevine.com.au/2016/04/quirky-kids-beds/#sthash.6mxrqoZT.dpuf

Settling the kids at night can be a tad tricky, but having a cool kids bed they can hibernate into can make all the difference (for them and you!).
To help get your little sleepyheads begging for bedtime, we’ve found 15 of the coolest, quirky kids beds that will have them hitting the hay in no time.
- See more at: http://mumsgrapevine.com.au/2016/04/quirky-kids-beds/#sthash.6mxrqoZT.dpuf

Settling the kids at night can be a tad tricky, but having a cool kids bed they can hibernate into can make all the difference (for them and you!).
To help get your little sleepyheads begging for bedtime, we’ve found 15 of the coolest, quirky kids beds that will have them hitting the hay in no time.
- See more at: http://mumsgrapevine.com.au/2016/04/quirky-kids-beds/#sthash.6mxrqoZT.dpuf

Shipping Container Ideas House, store, Studios

This shipping container studio is the work of English architect James Whitaker who transforms freight units into a spacious studio. His workspace boasts a contemporary look but is actually budget-friendly thanks to its sustainable materials.

The low-cost workspace is made from stacked marine containers that are fitted with large glass panels. Its windows draw the sun's rays in and project light outdoors at night. This shipping container studio may only be a concept so far but is a great example of how architects are working to encourage sustainable design practices.

This particular project makes use of old freight containers and illustrates their versatility as an up-cycled building material. This project also draws inspiration from modernist design practices and plays with linear elements in an unexpected way.

 

Landmark Cardboard Cat Shelters

Inspired By Iconic Architectural Structures

 Pet supply store 'Poopy Cat,' which is based in Amsterdam, is known for creating innovative products for cats. The uniquely named company recently came out with a series of cat shelters that are modeled after various famous architectural landmarks from around the world.

The cat shelters include models of the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, the Great Sphinx of Giza, Pagoda temples and the White House. Built for cats to sleep or play in, they are made up entirely of cardboard and are "produced responsibly." The shelters come in separate pieces and can be put together.

For those who like to spoil their cats or just think that these cardboard shelters are interesting to look at, these shelters would be a creative addition to their home.