Industrial Bridge Leads to Identical Garages

Industrial Bridge Leads to Identical Garages These industrial details continue into the rear of the house, where a long dock lined with cables leads to two huge garages. With dark gray shingles and indistinguishable A-frames, the structures bring stunning symmetry to the natural landscape.



Wood Dock Connects Industrial Home to Mainland To create this industrial house feel more in tune with its surroundings, the architects built the whole lot right on the water. A long wooden deck extends from the mainland, providing easy-access to the beach when ensuring the home remains peaceful and secluded.



Guard Rail, Steel Cables Keeps Bridge Safe and Secure A guard rail with steel cables keeps the bridge safe and secure for visitors. Here, guests can take an evening stroll over the water and head back to the spacious main house.



Blue Lights Illuminate Waterfront Home at Night As the sun dips towards the horizon, this waterfront house exudes a gentle day glow of its own. Blue lights illuminate the bridge and be certain that guests can safely find their way back to the main house.



Industrial Waterfront Home Sets Serene Tone Soothing blue lights light this industrial waterfront house at night, making a stunning display on the water. Massive boulders line the lot and make a secure channel for passing ships.



Living Room Pairs Industrial, Rustic Details To soften the living area's more industrial components, like the concrete flooring and steel-grid windows, the architects infused the space with light wood beams and ceiling panels. With all these rustic textures at play, the house better complements its natural environment.



Cozy, Contemporary Seating in Living Room On each end of a slick, modern coffee table, two impartial sectionals give plush seating for visitors. A camel leather seat adds subtle style to the room, while also complementing the light wood particulars of this room.



Modern Living Room Plays With Light and Shadow With walls of windows and vaulted ceilings, this living area makes broad use of light and shadow. The outcome is a place that is visually interesting from morning to night, with minimal decor to distract from the natural beauty of their water.



Contemporary Kitchen Includes Stainless Island Round the corner, smooth concrete flooring lead into this spacious, modern kitchen. A large stainless steel staircase simplifies the living space, providing extra room for meal-prep, whilst hardwood cabinets offer ample storage choices.



Contemporary Kitchen Pairs Chrome Fixtures, Wood Cabinetry Where clean lines and chrome fittings make this kitchen feel sleek and modern, light wood cabinets provide a touch of natural warmth and feel. Subsequently, the area is superbly balanced, ideal for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet dinner for 2.



Contemporary Master Suite With Neutral Hues Upstairs, a huge platform bed and white-painted fireplace create a soothing neutral master suite. With severals windows disperse throughout the space, the space is loaded with natural light and feels a little ethereal in turn.



Soothing Gray and White Master Bathroom An attached bath provides the owners area to cool off after a long day from the water. Smooth gray tile surrounds the bathtub, including subtle interest to the walls, whilst sconce and recessed lighting further the blank design.



Modern Guest Bath With Light Wood Accents Down the hall, guests may enjoy their own private bathroom, complete with a stall shower and sleek wood dressing table. A little chandelier illuminates the space, which makes the small space feel airy and light.



Outdoor Sitting Area With Contemporary Style Durable, weatherproof furnishings make sure that the deck remains clean and comfortable year-round. With two lavish sectionals and four lounge chairs across the way, guests can kick back and revel in a meal or conversation late into the evening.



Rustic Deck Characteristics Neutral Lounge Chairs Stepping down in the living room leads to a pastoral deck overlooking the water. Two sofa chairs that are neutral wait at the ready meander across the lake.



Hall Blurs Lines Between Indoors and Outside Lean black trim and windows on either side make walking upstairs feel like drifting through atmosphere, blurring the lines between the property's interior and exterior. Face the front of the hall and revel in a very clear line of sight right to the water.



Outdoor Breezeway Features Industrial Lighting To get a smooth transition from one portion of the house to the next, the architects set up an outside breezeway enclosed in glass. Industrial lighting fixtures maintain the space well-lit and ensure that the interior and exterior feel cohesive.



Industrial Exterior Comprised of Glass, Metal A closer look at the outside of this industrial home shows expansive glass windows set within a sleek metal frame. A sharp-slanted roof not only provides shade and shelter on a hot summer's day, but also encourages airflow through the interior.



Industrial Waterfront Home Sheltered from Marsh, Boulders Surrounded by freshwater and marsh on all areas, this industrial home in Northumberland County, Va., becomes a secluded retreat in the city. Large boulders layer the landscape and protect the home from potential wakes.



Waterfront Home Includes Two Distinct Garages Four big structures comprise this waterfront property, using a long wooden bridge linking the main house to two garages outside back. In the distance, tall trees keep the place cool with greenery and shade.



Industrial Waterfront Home Shines at Dawn With walls of windows and slick metallic information, this industrial waterfront home glints and gleams in the early morning. Calm marshland encircles the house and provides refuge for local wildlife.

Begin with the Floor

Begin with the Floor When you think of adding global textiles or accessories to a room, you might first consider bringing in a carpet — and with great reason. Rugs made in the Eastern tradition provide designs and colors that will function in any space. Susan Gomersall of Kea Carpets and Kilims in Brooklyn, New York, which specializes in tribal rugs, '' says when shopping for a tribal rug, you need to forget about standard rug sizes such as 5x7 or 8x10. All tribal rugs were made for a purpose: sleeping, sitting, eating or praying, as carpets are the furniture of the nomads. As these rugs are strange sizes, determine the size rug you need before shopping by covering the area with paper. Image courtesy of Shop Horne



Buy What You Love Susan of Kea Carpets has additional strategies for anybody shopping for an antique or vintage rug. To determine if a rug is authentic, Susan suggests, look for a couple imperfections. These rugs were made on primitive horizontal looms that were dismantled and hauled with the tribe. Weavers used the wool from their own sheep, often needing to dye batches of wool at several times, resulting in subtle colour variations. A tribal piece that has uniform colors and right edges is most likely not genuine. When trying to work a rug in your area, find a dealer who will allow you to try the carpet on acceptance. You will never know if it works in your area till you try it. Any good dealer will supply this service. Ask questions regarding the rug's source and intended use. If the dealer does not have the answers, shop someplace else. Last but definitely not least, be daring and go with your heart. You are not just buying an object but a bit of life. Picture courtesy of Ore Studios



Get Creative So we've established that one of the best methods to add a international eclectic feel is with carpets and rugs. But think outside the box. Los Angeles design collective Commune frequently uses global textiles and accessories in its designs. The heavy weight of the majority of Oriental rugs and kilim rugs makes them perfect candidates for upholstery projects. In the Los Angeles living area of Commune Design founding partner Ramin Shamshiri, this George Smith ottoman upholstered in a Turkish-style rug adds the perfect splash of visual texture to the room. Image courtesy of Commune Layout



Be Bold Do not be reluctant to think beyond traditional upholstered pieces. In precisely the exact same Commune constructed house in Los Angeles, a mid-century contemporary classic, an Eames chair, is reupholstered with an African cloth to add a bold pattern to the space. Picture courtesy of Commune Layout



Add a Small Shimmer There are so many fantastic options when it comes to international fabrics. These Moroccan wedding handbags are a trendy interior designer fave — actress Kate Hudson has one in her bedroom. The blankets are Berber in origin and were woven by women who painstakingly sewed on every sequin by hand. Depending on the complexity of the plan, amount of sequins and also the size, a blanket may take several weeks to create. The blankets are considered to contain Baraka, or divine blessings/fulfillment. A fantastic resource for all these blankets is the internet shop My Marrakesh. Shop proprietor photographer and hotelier Maryam Montague specializes in sourcing those vintage sequined Moroccan wedding blankets that typically range in cost from $300 to $575. Picture courtesy of Maryam Montague



Think Beyond the Ground The Moroccan wedding handbags bring the perfect mixture of glamour and organic style to a space using their rich texture and sparkle. Maryam uses them throughout her house — as blankets, headboards, over the trunk or side of a couch, on a wall and also on the floor. Image courtesy of Maryam Montague



Going International on the Walls To package a stunning punch, take the flooring tile pattern up on the wall. Caitlin Dowe-Sandes of Popham Design designed this stunning toilet with her company's modern cement tiles. The process used to produce the tiles, a centuries-old decorative technique, creates tiles using a beautiful worn patina. Image courtesy of Caitlin Dowe-Sande



Create Spectacular Visual Interest Tiles aren't just for the kitchen or toilet. Here, Caitlin has utilized Popham's Curly Branch Coral tile to frame the bed in the master bedroom. She also used a Moroccan wedding blanket as a box spring cover. Image courtesy of Caitlin Dowe-Sandes



Mix and Match Designs Only a hint of a global pattern may add a lot of visual interest to a space. Fiona Douglas of Bluebellgray had the curtains in her Scottish home made from cotton muslin edged using a real ikat sent over from Uzbekistan. To discover unique textiles, Fiona suggests searching for authentic traditional fabrics when you journey — every nation has its own distinct textile heritage. A few carefully chosen key bits will seem fantastic mixed into almost any fashion interior, providing a sense of your journeys and personal personality. Try to avoid going to get a themed room near the brim, as this may look somewhat staged. Image courtesy of Fiona Douglas



Little Accessories packs a Big Punch If you would like to integrate global accessories without creating too much of a budget, international accessories can be a easy and cheap way to attract exotic pattern and colour in your home. Start looking for vases or African baskets, and use the bold colors as inspiration for pillows and other accent colors in your area. Image courtesy of Ore Studios

Container Guest House, San Antonio, TX

Container Guest House, San Antonio, TX Even though it would make for an ideal tiny residence, this Container Guest House at a San Antonio, Texas backyard functions as the ideal accomodation for visitors. As is the norm with container homes, environmentally friendly methods were top-of-mind, describing why Poteet Architects kept its original blue color, alongside the exterior text. There are loads of other green attributes as well. The accession of a floor-to-ceiling window adds natural light, while sliding doors provide lots of fresh air. The roof garden is watered by grey water (runoff water from the sink and shower). The bathroom includes a whirlpool tub, and recycled soda bottles are part of the deck's building materials. If that is not enough, the outside light fixtures are local tractor blades, and also the foundation is composed of -- you would never guess -- recycled telephone poles.



Bunny Lane, Bernardsville, NJ Architect Adam Kalkin, co-founder of Industrial Zombie, has made a name for himself by taking shipping container design to another level. Bunny Lane in rural New Jersey is a real mind blower, because it seems like a delivery container swallowed a traditional house. The latter is a replica of a 19th-century cottage, complete with a porch, and could easily exist as a standalone structure. Unlike, say, a museum exhibition, the two spaces are supplied and easily flow into each other. In another trippy twist, there's even a three-story wall of two cube-shaped chambers (glassed in), creating a real-life dollhouse effect.



PV14 House, Dallas, TX Even shipping container homes are larger in Texas. Called PV14 House, as it utilizes 14 shipping containers, this Dallas home from M Gooden Design is among the greatest at 3,700 square feet. This home contains 3 bedrooms, plus a den, amusement area, three-and-a-half baths and a two-car garage. There is also a small penthouse and a large roof deck. A glass-fronted second floor, complete with a full-length balcony, overlooks prime views of a lake and playground across the way.



McConkey Residence, San Diego, CA For many, a mega-mansion represents the ideal dream house, but for Mike and Shawn McConkey, a shipping container has been their ideal. The McConkey Residence, made by OBR Architecture, is one of San Diego's earliest shipping container homes. Three containers shape 800 square feet of living space, and floor-to-ceiling windows create the open-air layout feel even bigger. A retractable garage door next to the kitchen is just another thoughtful element (and perfect for those times when the cooker gets a bit too cluttered). Speaking of smoke, the windows and roofing incorporate flame-retardant substances in case of wildfires.



12 Container House, Blue Hill, Maine Another Kalkin house, 12 Container House is arguably his most famous design. As you may have surmised, yes, this personal residence contains 12 transport containers. Its design pushes the realm of container possibilities, converting claustrophobic, boxy structures into a stunning glass and steel abode. Two opposing staircases are a defining characteristic of the interior, and can be viewed from both sides of the home. Individual shipping containers used to specify spaces, such as the kitchen and living space, are just another differentiator, and supply a meta feel to the full concept.



Nederland House, Nederland, CO This Colorado residence by Tomecek Studio Architecture is truly a hybrid home, incorporating two transport containers on both sides of a more traditional construction. The entire 1,500-square-foot Nederland House gets the most of its Rocky Mountain views, while the containers are where you'll find the bedrooms, bathroom, office, laundry room and kitchen. Though it is not part of the containers, the upstairs of the middle construction comes with a platform bed on sliding tracks -- providing an entirely new meaning to sleeping under the stars.



Six Oaks, Felton, CA Six Oaks can be seen deep in the forests of Felton, California (not far from Santa Cruz). It is built in a former railway region surrounded by redwood trees, although you'll be happy to know just two redwoods were cut down to accommodate the house, and people were used for interior elements such as the stairs. Architecture and design company Modulus created Six Oaks by stacking six transport containers as a means to make the most of light, views and airflow throughout the 1,200-square-foot area. Skylights, a bridge and private outdoor shower are additional standout features in a house that is otherwise intended to blend into its environment.



Quik House, Califon, NJ The Quik House at Califon, New Jersey, is just another Kalkin design, and is composed of six recycled containers that are built into a mountain and joined by a walkway. A broad courtyard also helps to connect the two separate structures, and is readily accessed through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. In reality, floor-to-ceiling windows are an integral feature of the house, producing just the right balance of exposure and privacy.



Redondo Beach House, Redondo Beach, CA Another hybridvehicle, the Redondo Beach House in Southern California consists of eight shipping containers together with traditional stick frame construction. Developed by Peter DeMaria of DeMaria Design, the result is a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home that keeps its initial stainless steel walls and wood floors. Airplane hangar doors are a major standout element, and redefine bringing the outside in. If you are a fan of shipping containers but can't afford an architect, DeMaria also functions Logical Homes, a reasonably priced line of pre-fabricated container homes.



51st Street, Austin, TX Designer Patrice Rios of Sige&Honey specializes in customizing shipping containers. Her initial foray included adding a shipping container office to her backyard at Austin. But she's become associated with building a duplex everywhere in the city that contains two containers supporting it. The duplex itself is designed to look like a container (pictured), finish with a boxy shape and floor-to-ceiling windows.



51st Street, Austin, TX The actual containers (pictured) utilized in this house are concealed behind the duplex, and then mirror one another, like the duplex units mirror each other with 2 bedrooms and three bathrooms. Similarly to designer Patrice Rios' own container, these serve as either a workplace or guesthouse. Neither contains a toilet, but there's easy access to one on the first floor of every unit. Rios is currently designing another duplex in the city that will incorporate transportation containers inside the house.



Joshua Tree Container House, Joshua Tree, CA No, it's not a mirage. This otherworldly structure from the Joshua Tree desert is the future vacation home of movie producer Chris Hanley. It is inspiration came from one of Hanley's friends after visiting the 90-acre plot of property, who showed Hanley a layout by London-based architect James Whitaker of Whitaker Studios. "The film was of a workplace which I had designed a long time ago but had never been built," says Whitaker. (Said office will be part of a shipping container exhibit at the National Maritime Museum of Australia starting the end of October.) Meanwhile, construction of the Joshua Tree house is slated to begin in 2018, resulting in a three-bedroom, 2,000-square-foot-home. There is a method to the container-angle insanity, as each one will be positioned to maximize views or optimize privacy. And since it is in the desert, a solar-paneled garage roof may cover electricity needs.

Find the Ideal Flooring

Find the Ideal Flooring This Montana bunkhouse on a sprawling ranch is surrounded by beautiful fields, which turn into a lot of mud when it rains. Slate floor tiles stand up to anything that gets tracked in by the ranch, and the rough-hewn feel of the tiles isn't quite as slippery as ceramic or porcelain.



First Stop: Boot Drop-Off If you use a simple tray or a rustic reclaimed wooden bin, have somewhere to set dirty shoes and boots when you walk through the door. Not only does this help protect floors from scratches, but it also saves you major clean-up moment.



Opt for Open Storage It's tempting to conceal everything away -- after all, who needs a cluttered entryway or mudroom? But your wet-weather equipment needs lots of room to dry out so that it doesn't create mold and mildew. Built-ins permit air to circulate so items can dry while maintaining a well-ordered space.



Safety and Style Underfoot Even if your floors can resist wet-weather muck, an economical rug can protect the floor from water damage, and more importantly, you from falling. An umbrella stand right next to the door gives a handy place to stash your gear to prevent bringing the rainy day farther into the house.



Take a Seat If space permits, place a useful bench in the entryway for slipping boots off and warm slippers on. Additionally, an open bench permits you to tuck shoes under so you won't trip over them.



Hooks Are Your Friend Make keeping up with wet-weather attire fun for kids with colorful hooks at staggered heights so they can hang their rain and snow coats themselves. Above all the pins, spacious cubbies are a great place to stash boots and bins, while drawers below the bench provide added storage for accessories and shoes. Not merely is the lengthy seat perfect for sliding shoes off and on, in addition, it offers a horizontal surface to let hats and gloves dry before putting them off.



Pare Down Minimize what you keep in your entryway. You do not have to store each and every coat, hat and glove in the foyer, especially if space is limited. Once your equipment has dried, move it to a different closet or storage place, and keep only your essential outerwear by the door.



Store Warm-Weather Gear Another way to unclutter your foyer would be to clear out all of the off-season clothes and gear. No need to dig beach hats, sunscreen and flip-flops if you're bracing to brave freezing temps. Pack away all the summer gear to make it easier to find your smart-touch gloves and ear muffs.



Corral the Chaos Your pet does not care whether the backyard is a muddy mess. Pups want play and what might be more fun than romping in the snow or sand?! An integrated pet gate will continue to keep your pet corraled while you wash off their feet before they monitor in mud and wet grass from out.



Greetings! Allow Me to Take Your Mud Maintain a tough, coir mat away from the door to brush off snow, dirt and debris out of the shoes before you even enter the house. A nearby extra boot tray can also be useful for those really messy days.



Storage: More Is More As the first stop for friends and family, entrances just collect jumble -- it's in their job description. Corral the mess by adding as many storage choices as possible. A coat rack is a must and make the most of an open seat by placing baskets underneath for keeping winter accessories.



Keep It Clean Rainy or snowy weather equals instantaneous muck into your home. Simplify clean-up by stashing cleaning provides close to your mudroom or entryway. In case you have cupboard, stash a broom and flat mop inside, or use one of your built-ins' drawers to keep a hand broom, spray cleaner and extra towels. You're more likely to wash if your supplies are right there.



Boost Your Coat Closet Switch your entry closet into organization central with hangers for coats and easily accessible hooks onto the rear of the door for kids' backpacks. Number a bin for each family member to store away hats, gloves and additional out-the-door essentials.



All-In-One Solution Under-the-stair area is always ripe with possibilities. This storage system completely maximizes its possible and conquers all wet-weather demands: a bench for taking off shoes, hooks for airing outside coats, open bins, as well as drawers, for keeping hats, scarves and gloves. Additionally, a shelf that homes towels for wiping any tracked-in snow or water.



A Place for All Putting a handy umbrella stand and hooks to your luggage and coats directly inside the doorway will save you from tracking sludge thru the whole residence. Cover a hardwood floor with a nubby rug that will block you from falling as you come in.



Contemplate Your Winter Needs If you are a winter-sports enthusiast, then be certain that you are able to store away your gear with ease. Snow shoes and poles could be simple to hang on hooks, such as from the HGTV Dream House 2012, but should you want to store your skis, poles, snowboard and helmets, a designated cupboard or built-in cabinet is a must.



Statement-Making Yet Practical Tile is your best choice for entryways and mudrooms because it's easy to wash. Hexagon-shaped tiles in black and white produce a bold geometric design in this bright and airy entry. Floor-to-ceiling cubbies maintain the family chaos in check and makes necessities simple to catch on the way out the door.



Get Creative Make the most of an underused space. Here, the wall with the staircase is changed into much-needed open cubbies. Limit the size of the cubbies enables everything to possess its own place, in the rainboots and backpacks to the library books that have to be returned.



Think Inside the Box Not all homes have the space for floor-to-ceiling, fit-your-every-need built-ins. This nation home takes a small area outside the laundry area and transforms it into a hard-working mudroom. Jackets are stowed away in a normal wood cabinet, while a classic trunk is a decorative way to store galoshes and boots.



Head into the Laundry Room Don't forget about your laundry drying rack. Take gloves, hats and scarves to a laundry room in order that they can dry thoroughly before putting them away.