Terrace, Suite Functional Transition
Eksterior September 15th, 2009
It would be nice if all the parts used at home as much as possible. Up on the terrace can also be enabled to be a cozy gathering place. How?
Porch on the house can be split into two, front porch and back porch. Front porch at the house of the modern era now, often just a complement.
“This could be due to the residential land is getting narrower and social life are increasingly changing the culture so that we rarely receive visitors at home,” says architect Orange Dwi D Design Noviantoro which is familiarly called Atox.
As a result, the front porch was used only to accept his fate guest “foreign” to serve a particular purpose.
Back to the old days where the front porch to be very functional. The houses of the Dutch colonial era or the typical traditional house building Betawi Terrace truly be a place gather the family and relatives as well as a hangout occupants of the house with the people around where he lives. This is indicated by the size of a large patio.
“But now this trend of urban society crave privacy. So, the terrace to where the gathering moved to the rear of the house that is more closed than the front porch,” said a man who also works as an interior designer is.
However, home owners hold full rights to make non-formal terrace as a place in any part, either front or rear. Actually, there’s no problem as long as the occupants of the house you feel comfortable. The difference between the front and back porch just a matter of location. If the front porch can be seen from the street front of the house, another case with an impressive patio more private.
Terraces are arranged neatly and comfortably can be a place of “escape” to breathe fresh air in the morning and relax with family and friends in the evening or night.
The first step you can do is adjust the amount that filled the porch with furniture. “Composition or terrace width also depends on its function was. After that, we can see how much furniture, its forms, until the layout of the terraces,” said Atox. Similar is also expressed by the architects of the Trivium Design Group, Tony Sofian. “Given the terrace located in an area outside the house, furniture was not arbitrarily chosen. The level of resistance of materials to be used should take precedence,” he said.
Men who are members of the Association of Interior Designers Indonesia (HDII) suggested that selecting furniture that water resistant and resistant to ultraviolet rays of the sun. “If you choose outdoor furniture from wood, be sure to select wood that is not easily weathered though often exposed to heat and rain,” says Tony.
Scale ergonomic furniture should also be noted that the porch be a comfortable place as a place to hang out. High normal ranges of furniture are usually 40 to 45 cm. However, depending on how the order of your patio.
“If such a low seat, means the width of the terrace area is also slightly bigger,” said Atox.
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Terrace suitable to be applied in all types of homes whose function is similar to the living room. The difference is, the terrace outside the house. Terrace is also a transition area of the exterior with the interior of the house.
Terrace on the ground can be lower, equal, or higher than the inside of the house. The simplest type of core course that is parallel to the ground. We recommend that you do your research first on home soil before the start of terracing project.
“You have many choices when talking about the porch floor. Usually the material is often chosen is cement, which is normally applied with a flat design,” says architect Andi Haryadi.
You can also use the tiles from natural stone or ceramic tiles, large by applying sand and gravel above the clay layer, then put the flagstone on top of the sand or gravel. Space in between the paving stones could be extracted, and filled with topsoil, or humus, grass or other cover. Ceramic floor of clay materials are usually applied with a particular technique, namely by separating from each other and urged him to the ground.
“Other materials appropriate for the floor of a porch is wood, and finishing can be done to enhance your looks,” said Andi.
Terrace which is under ground level terrace is called drowning. Terraces of this kind not only gives you a unique look, but also reveals the nuances that make it cool and menyenangkan.Cara is, the layer beneath the soil must be excavated to a depth of five or six inches.
There are patio set, there are also terraces rise. Terraces of this kind are rarely applied because it displays including no support in terms of outdoor scenery, especially if you have a beautiful garden.
As an intermediary space, the patio still has senapas characters with space character in, but most fields related to outer space. Created space for the terrace size varies widely depending on the physical building, and family needs related to activities surrounding the terraces.
The Core can be a room half open very wide, because it serves also as a family room. It was likely the only form of terrace flat width of 1×2-meter room with a chair accent as a waiting room before the guest house owner opened the door. All forms of the terrace is made in accordance with the needs and habits of the homeowner.
Terrace could be in the front, rear, or side of a house. Placement terrace indirectly differentiate the functions of each type of the terraces. Terrace in front of main entrance to function more as a reception room, before the guests were admitted into the house, while more directed back porch into a family of personal space.
“Usually the patio is a continuation of the space, which is used for activities that often do your family and feel comfortable when done in a place to get fresh air. Sports activities, breakfast, afternoon tea or simply relax while reading a newspaper, more appropriately carried out on the patio, “said Andi.
Not all houses have a parcel of land remaining at his side, which can be utilized for construction of a porch. Usually a house with large lots, but the field is used for building houses are not too broad, allowing terrace built beside his home.
Since the patio was half open space, planning and arrangement is different from other fields, such as the selection of supporting material and furniture selection. Additionally, because outside the field house, the porch was also part of the park. Therefore, the arrangement of a good garden around the patio will give importance to the overall appearance of the house
DMA2200, Leading Digital Home Solutions
Home Security September 9th, 2009
JAKARTA – At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, United States, Linksys, a division of Cisco, the leading provider of VoIP, wireless and networking hardware for consumer and small business segment, announced the availability of Media Center Extender which is accompanied with a DVD player ( DMA2200) and Media Center Extender (DMA2100).
The new products can be combined with other Linksys products, namely the Ultra RangePlus Dual-Band Gigabit Router, Network Storage System and Internet-based home monitoring camera, to bring home a complete entertainment solution.
DMA2200 and DMA2100 increased capacity to support compatibility with the format of audio and video codecs such as Xvid and current files are Windows Media Video High Definition. Features superior two products is the ability to send HD content to the device safely in another room, such as recording TV broadcasts from ATSC or Cable Card tuners, along with entertainment content from movies and music service providers. Another feature is support for the news services, radio shows, sports reports, and subscription music.
Both Media Center Extender is designed to run using technology Dual-Band Wireless-N to receive content from Media Center PCs. Dual-band technology allows consumers to separate penghantaran entertainment content. 5GHz wireless spectrum that is not too crowded is used to deliver content such as high berbandwith for high-definition video and gaming, while the lighter data content via 2.4GHz wireless spectrum. This separation will provide more reliable performance when the network is running an audio or video streaming latency-prone.
“Linksys Media Extenders key to success lies in our expertise and experience in networking, especially in networks Dual-Band Wireless-N,” said Greg Memo, vice president and general manager, Linksys Consumer Business Organization.
He added, combined with other Linksys devices like the Network Storage System and home monitoring camera, DMA2200 and DMA2100 can provide home networking solutions that not only totally gets easier but also more comfortable.
Media Center Extender is designed to accommodate different types of Plug-In is designed to support the Media Center PC. Some examples of popular Plug-In is a guide, alarm clock, weather forecasts, comics, sweepstakes lottery results and multimedia management tools. A Plug-In even designed to allow consumers to access the camera monitors the house from the living room couch via Media Center.
Blending the NAS200 Network Storage System with Media Center PC can give extra space to store movies, music and favorite photos all of which can be enjoyed through the Media Center Extender connected on a home network.
Exotic Pool Statue
Decoration September 9th, 2009
POOL or pond fish at home can be a mini family holiday destination. Thus, aesthetics should not be ignored.
Swimming pools and fish ponds are not only useful as a place to swim and enjoy the lively movement of water fauna in it. In the pond and surrounding landscape can be an attraction at the touch of a beautiful ornament.
For additional functions for this one, swimming just need to “polished” a bit in order to raise its aesthetic value. With a touch of attractive and appropriate, view the pond and its surroundings can be used as the location of therapy to escape and minds of saturation.
One of the aesthetic elements that can be added in the swimming pool is a statue. “Swimming and resounds statue because the statue is an ornament to fill the pond itself,” said landscape architect from Trisakti University, Rustam Hakim.
Yes, the statue that was originally created as a spiritualized form of that particular religion, gradually slow to develop as objects of high artistic merit. Aesthetic element of the sculpture also seemed to flow into the surrounding environment, giving the impression of more exotic.
For some people, maybe a statue is only viewed as a creative expression that produces three-dimensional shapes. The statues are objects of art making is quite complicated and berestetika. On the Island of the Gods, god statue dominates the purpose, among others, to maintain the garden and home. Apart from all that, the statue does have high artistic value when presented as a decorative element on a house, garden, or pool.
“The water reflects the statue itself with shadows visible in water pond, giving the impression more attractive,” added Rustam.
To get an impression attractive, pool water must be dynamic. To get the dynamic effects, use a pump that serves to give a wavy effect in the water. In addition, the statue must be placed in strategic places so that the visual can be seen from all directions.
Member of Indonesian Institute of Landscape Architects (IALI) Nirwono Yoga adds, there must be an adjustment between the architectural forms of the pond with a statue. “In addition, should be adjusted to the taste and decency with the occupants of other elements, so that the aesthetic impression material was obtained. So also for the type and size of the statue, should be adjusted to the size, shape of pool, and ornamental ponds,” he explained.
For certain circles, swimming with the addition of more special and interesting sculptures. Privileged was reflected in one of the world’s major tourist attractions in Italy that serves as a pond with a statue of attraction. Trevi Swimming at Fontana which has a height of 25.9 meters and 19.8 meters wide at the center stands the statue of the god Neptune riding on the train a horse becomes tourist destination.
Although the alloy pool with a statue in your home is not as beautiful and dramatic, you can still apply the statue in the pool according to their own tastes, or even cheating existing swimming style. Now, with appropriate decorations, swimming in your home will provide cool shades wrapped aesthetic value.
Personal expression eclectic
Home Improvement September 3rd, 2009
BOUTIQUE and studio of the designer Ivan Gunawan, a place of expression of the owner. Spillage of ideas and moods Ivan, stated there. How can it be like?
The existence of boutiques and studios owned by Ivan, came after she quit her job at the boutique the uncle, Adjie Notonegoro. Ivan was then opened his first boutique in the area of Radio In. Recently around the year 2006 Ivan moved to a boutique in Jalan Kerinci, and to make over the house.
“Firstly I moved here, its bran-barantah. In front of what the tree was there, tegelnya soil, this house is essentially the same subject to make over me,” quipped Ivan, also a presenter this.
Make over which is comprehensive, starting the front, even to the back of the house. Without the help of architecture or interior design, handles his own overhaul of Ivan’s boutique. Addition of insulation between rooms, wall paint color selection, wallpaper, and interior design.
Ivan calls his creation as a modern classic with a touch of eclectic. Three breaths were from three different cultures. Europe through the Victorian style of breath from the experiences he lived in Russia. While obtained from the nuances of classical Oriental.
Finally, the feel of an eclectic mix of combined Ivan through the personal collections in color. Since it was first hired, Ivan already several times remodel these boutiques. Not a big overhaul, but change the paint color and interior contents.
“Usually I follow trends hearts. How many years here has been through several color changes. From turqoise, change to black gold. Now go into the black and white,” beber guy who never played in the movie Perfect 4 Sehat 5 this.
Boutique facade is simple. Certainly interesting window displays with Ivan Gunawan mannequinberpakaian creations. Enter into, a middle circle became the center of view to all areas of shelf space boutiques. Circular red sofas to relax clients and their relatives before sorting through clothing.
Ivan much use of imported wallpaper in black and white nuances, both in the form of the classic lines and floral patterns around the main room. The color seemed to click with the European aura that was built through the laying of a European-style accessories and furniture. For example, the classical gold glass on the top right corner of room, accompanied by two statues, bronze candlesticks, bowls and antique bronze frame.
Middle area Tub made boutique alley that connects to the production room and locker room. His mood darker with use of black paint and a lot of classic furniture. To give a little color, put a mannequin dressed in a bright Ivan, table lamps of gold, and white plastic flowers.
Spoiling the client that in fact women’s tastes, Ivan offered to their dressing rooms.
“This house is really female. Those who come must feel like at home,” said the man was born December 31, 1981.
A maroon-colored curtains European bloating as a substitute for the guard door for privacy. Enter into, Ivan and displaying two plain clothed mannequin.
Long table in the media for putting them into jars and antique collection area as a place to put the magazine under. Men are fond of this painting is also “stacked” two paintings in this room. Well, the most private space, personal work space must IvanGunawan.
Though claimed to have been infatuated with black and white, she chose to present glamorous shades of vermilion and wallpaper selection through gold.
Collections favorite placed to meet the entire room. There are sun-shaped golden glass, painting a picture of yourself by a fan, a collection of mini hanger mannequin displays, replica sewing machine, table lamps to large European-style ceramic pool shelter pet tortoise Ivan.
Bathroom Towel Rail
Bath Showers September 3rd, 2009
Choices affect the comfort of the furniture and bathroom accessories. One of them is a towel rack.
Need a lot of tricks to make a small bathroom stay comfortable as well as five-star hotel bathroom. One of them is the selection of furniture or accessories .. The more slender in size, simple design, the more fit to be placed in a small bathroom.
Such as towel rails (towel rails) that you can see in the picture. With the placement on the wall, it will not take land. Compared with a towel hanging behind the door, hang a towel with a towel rail neater.
Towel rail easily found in shops Do It Yourself (DIY). Usually available in several lengths, some are having more than one rail. Customize with how many towels that will be hung in the bathroom.
