Transparent Concrete

Made of fine concrete embedded with 4% by weight of optical glass fibers

New Architecture in Concrete... ... from translucent blocks and photo-engraved building fronts to revolutionary materials that promise to change the rules of construction as we know them today. We all know that concrete can be concocted to look like many things, but who would have thought that the rock-solid substance could be a substitute for a window? As it turns out, a handful of academic and commercial researchers are not just dreaming of this, they are busy making it happen. 

Metal Freedom Rider Sculpture of Man on a Bike with Arms Aloft

This metal Freedom Rider sculpture in sage green portrays a man on a bike with his arms held aloft. It will appeal to anyone who has ridden a bicycle and suddenly felt a wave of joy and happiness which has consequently led to them throwing their arms into the air in celebration. This cyclist themed sculpture is one of positive human expression and emotion which will become a decorative focal point in just about any interior setting in which it is placed.

The metal sculpture is a great gift idea for anyone with a fondness for cycling, whether they engage in it themselves or actively watch road races on television. The Tour de France regularly sees triumphant cyclists raising their arms aloft when crossing the finishing line. If you want to lift a room’s mood, then this metal sculpture is ideal. It’s been given a sage green finish as well as rust coloured highlights to accentuate the material and form. The cyclist’s jacket, flowing in the wind behind him, creates an extra sense of movement, vitality and life.

Graphite L-Shaped Computer Desk with Frosted Glass Surfaces and CPU Caddy

Looking for an ultra-modern computer desk which will fit snugly into any corner? Seeking a highly contemporary metal computer desk for a home study or library that will match with the modern décor scheme already in place? Look no further than this good looking graphite L-shaped computer desk with frosted glass surfaces and an inbuilt CPU caddy. It’s everything a work-from-home entrepreneur, internet loving, technological geek could wish for in one furniture piece.

 Stylish computer desk actually features two separate table areas joined together at right angles to one another. One can be used as the main computing area whilst another can be kept for hand-written tasks and the placement of other electronic accessories. The L-shaped desk can be fitted into a corner of a home study/library/studio or it can be situated in the center of a room, depending on your tastes and requirements. It’s industrially cool, ultra-modern, sleek, and will definitely become the envy of those who see it.

Interior Decoration Ideas for Drawing Room

The space matters a lot while decorating any room like bedroom, drawing room etc. Before decorating and furnishing your Drawing room, decide how much time your family members spend there. If you have less space, you need more care to furnish it. If you have more space, you can use the space more efficiently. Ornamental pieces such as sculptures, wall hanging, flowers and paintings add to the beauty of the room. Also you can put fresh flowers into vase any where besides phone table or over dining table. Mirror can be an additional ornament to the Drawing room.

 Drawing Room Furniture

The basic decorative and entertaining articles of drawing room furniture are chairs, sofas, tables etc. The shape of room expresses layout of the furniture. Small room needs small furniture to keep all things which saves space.

When there is large gathering of guests at any function, to minimize problem of space during late hours, you can use sofa cum bed which serves both the purposes, one of sofa and the other of bed in emergency. If there is less space, use folding furniture and furniture on wheels which can be pulled only when it is in required.

 Color your Drawing Room

 Color plays a dominant role in decorating a Drawing room. Light color makes the room look larger and spacious. For small rooms, use light colors such as white or cream as they are most obvious choices for wall. The room would look smaller if there are stronger colors. However, you can use warm colors for some areas of the room. Thus color should be selected carefully.

 

Paint for Drawing Room Interior

Now a days contemporary colors are more in demand because they have both light and bright colors and add brightness to the Drawing room. You can use light colors like versatile white which is likely to please you and you can also try brighter shades such as red and green. You can go for an option of two color schemes taking first color at the center and the second color to give sparkling effect on the first. If the location of your Drawing room is sun facing, use cool colors like ocean blue or sea green. If the location of your Drawing room is non-sun facing and you want to get warmth in winters, go for bright shades like yellow and orange to diminish the dullness.

 Drawing Room Curtains

 

The curtains provide traditional and artistic look to the drawing room. The designs of curtains depend on windows, doors, colors of the walls and decoration of the drawing room. Cotton and silk are the best fabrics for curtains and are liked by everyone. Use lining curtains are durable and protect us from outside weather. Use fancy tieback that makes the curtains more attractive. Change curtains’ pole and use swag and valance curtains.

 

Drawing Room Flooring

 

Three types of flooring in your Drawing room such as ceramic tile flooring, wooden flooring, and white marble flooring are suitable for drawing room. Ceramic tile flooring is extremely strong, easy to clean, bacteria free, light in weight, scratch resistant, fire proof and stain free. The tiles are good insulators. Ceramic tile flooring is salt glazed that is why it’s anti-slippery.

Wooden flooring is always recommended for its craftsmanship. It is versatile, durable, noiseless and long lasting if maintained properly. It does not get hot in summer and doesn’t get cold in winter also. It adds charm to the beauty of a Drawing room.

White marble flooring adds to the beauty of the Drawing room. It is hard, dense and has long life. It is easy to clean; strong, long lasting and stain-free. It is bacteria-free as the joints are very thin.

 

Carpet in Drawing Room

 

Carpets add ornamental touch to the flooring of a Drawing room. These are usually selected according to the location of the place. If a carpet is well placed in drawing room, it works for long time though it’s less expensive. You can think about a stain resistant carpet if you have any kid. You can go for soft resilience carpets to avoid slippery.

 

Drawing Room Lighting

 

Before decorating drawing room interior you should consider apt lighting and plan how many activities are going to take place there. Never use central light because it creates shadow and glare. Combination of fluorescent or halogen lights provide lighting throughout the space. Showing sculptures with spot lighting gives an artistic look which enhances the warmth of drawing room. You can also consider general lighting for entertainment purposes such as watching television, task lighting for reading and accent light for art works. Pendant lights are fixed in the centre of the drawing room just as chandeliers light while up lights are fixed in darker corners of the drawing room.

Drawing room

A drawing room is a room in a house where visitors may be entertained. The name is derived from the sixteenth-century terms "withdrawing room" and "withdrawing chamber", which remained in use through the seventeenth century, and made its first written appearance in 1642 (OED). In a large sixteenth- to early eighteenth-century English house, a withdrawing room was a room to which the owner of the house, his wife, or a distinguished guest who was occupying one of the main apartments in the house could "withdraw" for more privacy. It was often off the great chamber (or the great chamber's descendant, the state room or salon) and usually led to a formal or "state" bedroom.

History and development In eighteenth-century London, the royal morning receptions that the French called levées were called "drawing rooms", with the sense originally that the privileged members of court would gather in the drawing room outside the king's bedroom, where he would make his first formal public appearance of the day.

 During the American Civil War, in the White House of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia, the drawing room was just off the parlor where C.S.A. President Jefferson Davis greeted his guests. At the conclusion of these greetings, the men remained in the parlor to talk politics and the women withdrew to the drawing room for their own conversation. This was common practice in the affluent circles of the Southern United States.

 An Indian drawing room

Until the mid-twentieth century, after a dinner the ladies of a dinner party withdrew to the drawing room, leaving the gentlemen at table, where the cloth was removed. After an interval of conversation, the gentlemen rejoined the ladies in the drawing room.

 The term drawing room is not used as widely as it once was, and tends to be used in Britain only by those who also have other reception rooms, such as a morning room, a nineteenth-century designation for a sitting-room, often with east-facing exposure, suited for daytime calls, or the middle-class lounge, a late nineteenth-century designation for a room in which to relax; hence the drawing room is the smartest room in the house, usually used by the adults of the family when entertaining. This term is still widely used in India and Pakistan, probably since the colonial days, in the larger urban houses of the cities where there are many rooms.

The term parlour initially designated the more modest reception rooms of the middle classes, but usage changed in the UK as homeowners sought to identify with the grander homes of the wealthy. Parlor remained the common usage in North America into the 20th century. In French usage the word salon, previously designating a state room, began to be used for a drawing room in the early part of the 19th century, reflecting the salon social gatherings that had become popular in the preceding decades.

Deluxe Drafting Art and Craft Table from Studio Designs

Whether you are a professional illustrator or a budding crafter, this deluxe drafting, drawing, art and craft table from Studio Designs will bring an additional functional element to your home. It’s suitable for various age ranges as well as differing requirements. A student at Art College will find the table a wonderful addition to their room whilst a stay-at-home Mom who loves to craft as a hobby will be find it sits well in the corner of a living room, study room or even in a kitchen.

The spacious melamine wood table top provides a smooth surface on which to work. However, what really separates this drafting table from others is the copious amount of storage space for art, design and craft materials. Two side trays, on either side of the table top, allow for art materials to be continuously in easy reach of the artist’s hands when creativity is flowing. Three molded slide-out drawers give even more storage solutions whilst metal frame holders and trays beneath allow for the simple placement of glue guns and those ever important cups of coffee.

The art and craft table is very simple to assemble and will delight any artist whether experienced or just a beginner. It will suit professionals and hobbyists alike. Casters mean the table can be manoeuvred into different places with ease, even over carpeted surfaces. Whether you are an illustrator, interior designer, water-colourist, collagist, sketcher, crafter, calligraphist, embroiderer or even a writer, you will soon find this drafting table to be indispensable. It’s strong and sturdy design means it will hold up to all the wear and tear associated with the creativity process and its simple appearance will merge into most existing décor schemes. 

Easy to Attach Wall Décor Leaves That Allow for a Variety of Arrangements

There is a delightful quality to any wall art which allows for add creativity by the home-owner. This is certainly the case with this set of 24 leaf shaped wall decals which can be affixed to the wall in any arrangement one so wishes as well as in any location. Leaves are a popular theme in home décor as are a lot of designs inspired by the natural world. It’s not uncommon to see leaf and flower motifs in wallpaper, fine art, table coverings, sofa upholstery, bed linen, and even on floor and wall tiles.

These wall décor leaves individually mount to the wall with a simple snap-in tack or adhesives and can result in endless configurations. They are slightly 3-dimensional and thus produce shadows when light of whatever kind catches their forms. We’re all familiar with the rush of falling leaves during the Fall and how beautiful they can make a landscape. Now your bedroom or living room wall can also become a natural landscape with wind-blown leaves decorating your walls and creating a sense of peaceful wonder and movement.

The 24 molded leaves with an espresso finish can transform a wall which previously seemed empty and make an interior space a lot more vibrant and active in an ambient sense. In a hallway, the leaves can be arranged so as to point inwards towards the rest of the house, which will be gently perceived by visiting friends and family. There are so many different ways of using these leaves and together with a second set of 24, you can really make a complete forest of leaves on any wall in the home.

Windsor Signature Clothes Valet Stand for Men with a Mahogany Finish

With this sophisticated clothes valet stand you’ll be suited up and ready to head to work faster than you can say “Oh God, not another work day”. The helpful clothing butler with a distinctly classic style is designed for men’s use and can hold an array of different clothing items that make up the average business man’s work suit attire. It can hold a suit jacket, a pair of trousers, multiple ties and numerous belts, and even a rack for shoes, as well as a small area for the placement of jewellery and wristwatches.

A clothes valet, otherwise known as a valet stand, have been in existence for centuries in one form or another and have been used by both men and women. In the basic sense they are an item of bedroom furniture on which clothes might be hung. This Windsor Signature clothes valet stand, which is made from solid Chinese Hardwood with a mahogany finish, comes with a L-feature which adds more hanging space as well as offering an attractive furniture feature for a room.

The valet features a detachable hanger with a brass knob on top and an extra ribbed pants bar for easy suit storage in a closet. Designed for perfect organisation, the valet will keep your clothes wrinkle-free and ready to be worn within seconds. The beautiful finish and form of the piece means it is more likely to complement existing furniture in a bedroom. The tie rack makes it simple to select a new tie each day without having to fumble around for one in a drawer or box. Be careful however, you might just find your wife wanting to use it as well.

Wall Mounted Grocery Bag Holder – Space Efficient Storage

I am thinking very much of getting one of these stainless steel grocery bag holders that attach to the wall. One of my kitchen cupboards is half filled with plastic shopping bags of one color or another and I feel visually robbed every time I open the door. I don’t like to throw things away especially when environmental concerns are ever present. However, I never seem to find time to take them to a recycling plant and in time they get forgotten about and remain crunched up gathering dust. Familiar?

 Why this wall mounted grocery bag holder looks like the perfect accessory for my kitchen and is certainly the next purchase I will make. The holder can contain 30 standard-size plastic grocery bags at a time and is space efficient meaning it will not take up too much wall area wherever it is placed. Empty grocery bags are simply tucked into the upper opening when finished with and then later pulled out as needed from its wide dispensing area on the front. The brushed stainless steel together with the strong black plastic material combination, provide it a stylish and trendy look.

The grocery bag holder can be attached to the wall in any location you so wish. It will be particularly useful in a kitchen, laundry room, pantry, or utility room. Basically, wherever you tend to unload the shopping. It can be attached to the wall vertically or horizontally, perhaps under a kitchen cupboard or even inside a utility room cabinet. It’s so discrete and unimposing in appearance that it can even be situated in a hallway or next to the back entrance of the home if that’s where shopping is unloaded.

5 Minute Time Out Hourglass Stool for Naughty Children

Every child, even those who are considered generally well-behaved, need a time out every now and then, as punishment after doing something naughty. What better way to combine punishment and decorative form than with this kid’s hourglass stool which features a natural timer in the form of falling sand. It’s timed to fall from one compartment to the next in exactly 5 minutes making it easy to know when your child’s punishment session has come to an end.

The Time Out Timer Stool from Wisteria is based on the iconic sand timer which was a primary tool used to track the passage of time before mechanical clocks and watches. It is thought they were first seen in Europe around the 8th Century AD but from where they originated before that is unknown. The hourglasses, also known as sand timers, became popular instruments on-board ships where they became indispensable for determining distances and even lines of longitude. They were also seen in churches, factories, work places, and domestic homes where they were used to measure sermons, cooking time, and time spent on breaks from labor.

 This children’s time-out stool is made from sturdy mango wood and contained fine white sand within the pair of hourglass bulbs. They are available in white or navy blue and are attractive in form and definitely highly functional as an aid in teaching your kids right from wrong. After the 5 minute time frame has elapsed, your child can return to playing or homework whilst the hourglass stool is placed back in the corner of the bedroom or playroom where it will complement existing décor and even become a stool used during non-punishment periods.

Autumn Trees and Winding Path Hand-Painted Oil Canvas

Paths are synonymous with journeys, whether actual physical journeys or ones taken in a figurative sense to show the natural progression of our lives and the choices we make.  This very beautiful “Around the Tree” hand-painted canvas portrays a path winding around a small group of trees in a seemingly deserted and barren landscape. It’s brown, red and orange colors suggest it is set in the autumn months whilst the sky behind leads us to believe it is a dawn scene with the sun rising.

It’s both slightly melancholy and undeniably cheerful all at the same time. The loneliness of the path and landscape are balanced with a joyful anticipation that whatever has happened previously, there is brightness and happiness about to pop over the horizon. The trees can be symbols of mankind and almost appear to be human figures gazing towards the light. What you take from this oil painting will be dependent on your own experiences and what is taking place in your life now. With paintings like this, we are allowed to construct a narrative ourselves with which the artwork becomes ever more special in meaning.

 The hand-painted oil on canvas autumn trees scene is individually created and thus no two pieces are alike. A painting like this will look splendid in a living room, bedroom, or dining room where it will contribute to the general décor scheme of the interior whilst also offering an aesthetic focus and perhaps a helpful contrast. Slightly philosophical art pieces like this one also fit well into more cerebral environments such as home libraries, home offices, as well as meditation/yoga spaces. If you like art with a lot of contemplative value then this delightfully rich autumn tree scene with winding path will suit your tastes.

Contemporary Kid’s Play Kitchen with Built-In Sound Effects

Children love to imitate adults and the things they see around them. When it comes to the kitchen environment, a lot of things are too dangerous for little kids to play with but that needn’t mean the fun of the kitchen cannot come to them in another format. The contemporary kid’s play kitchen, as seen below, is a replica of a modern and stylish kitchen that will focus your children’s attention and provide them with hours of fun, happiness and creative endeavors.

The Lifestyle Dream Kitchen features all the devices, appliances and fittings you would expect to see in a real kitchen interior. There’s an oven, a microwave, a refrigerator, sink, cupboards, overhead light and phone. A 37 piece accessory set which includes bowls, cups and cutlery are also present and together with the steel, wood and granite décor effects, the kid’s play kitchen is a highly realistic toy for your little child. However, that’s not all, for what distinguishes this play set from others are the cool sound effects.

 When a toy pan or pot is placed on one of the stove burners, a sound effect is heard, imitating the sound of either boiling water or that of a frying pan, depending on which burner it is placed. The microwave and phone also have distinct sounds which will delight children and make the overall kitchen very realistic and familiar. An overhead light switches on and off whilst various knobs and taps can be turned and pulled. 

 The play kitchen is extremely sturdy and faces up to rigorous play. It is large enough to keep a child entertained but small enough to be placed in just about any interior environment without become a burden. This means it can be situated in a living room, bedroom or playroom depending where the child’s activities are most often enjoyed.

Entry Hook for Keys and Coats Shaped Like an “At Sign” (@)

A contemporary home needs a stylish hallway in which to meet and greet visiting friends and guests. This “At Sign” (@) entry hook for keys, coats, scarves, bags and hats is an ideal wall fixture for an entryway of a home which has a decidedly technological and computer themed décor arrangement or style. It’s also the perfect gift to give someone you know who either works online for a living or who devotes much of their spare time to endeavours on the World Wide Web.

The “At Sign” (@) is most recognised now as the symbol which is incorporated into all email addresses and symbolises the word “at”. Also known by the names ampersat, apetail, arroba, atmark, and acosta, the symbol did in fact pre-date the internet age and was, and still is, the abbreviation of the accounting and commercial invoice term “at the rate of”. When the “@” first came into being is much debated with some historians suggesting it comes from Medieval monks whilst others believe it was introduced by merchants from the Italian Renaissance.

 Whatever the origins, the “At Sign” is now one of the most recognised symbols in the world. This entry hook is made from die-cast aluminum and features a circular enclosure in which to place keys and other small objects you like to keep close at hand when exiting the home. The long curving hook of the “@” allows for a couple of items to be hung, either at the bottom or over the top, depending on the object. The hook is simple yet bold and captures the fascination and omnipresence of the internet world in all our lives, whether we like it or not. For most people, it’s a fun distraction and handy resource in our day-to-day lives.

Square Crossword Puzzle Wall Clock in Black and White

Are you a fan of crossword puzzles? If so, take a peek at this crossword puzzle wall clock designed in a crossword puzzle layout. The contemporary wall clock is square in shape and features white squares upon a black background just like one would find in a typical newspaper puzzle. What’s more, instead of numerical figures for each of the 12 hours, the numbers are spelt out in word form as though previously discovered clues. This makes telling the time a lot more fun.

Crossword puzzles are believed to have first been created in England back in the 19th Century. A journalist by the name of Arthur Wynne from the port city of Liverpool created the first brain teaser for wide public enjoyment and this appeared in a newspaper on December 21, 1913. At first the puzzles contained no black squares and looked unfamiliar to today’s versions but soon designs changed and so did the popularity of the crossword puzzle. By the 1930s, puzzles were appearing nationwide and indeed, in publications across the world.

This square word puzzle wall clock will make an excellent decorative and functional addition for a crossword lover. It will be a reminder of a much loved pastime hobby and will bring some humor into the home when visiting friends and family come visiting. It can be placed on a kitchen wall to make sure the kids are on time for school or alternatively in a home library, study or bedroom. If you like solving puzzles whilst in the bathroom, then it will look great in that particular interior as well.

Narcissus-like Statues Gazing into Antiqued Mirror Bookends

Figurative bookends are a popular decorative item for bookshelves that need an interesting aesthetic enhancement. These mirrored statue bookends which show a human figure kneeling before their own reflection is a great example of how book props can really begin to define a décor scheme. In this case, the mirrored bookends are reminiscent of the story of Narcissus from Ancient Greek mythology and later Roman literature.

In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a handsome young hunter known for his outstanding good looks. He was also very arrogant and proud, and disdained the people who loved him the most. Surprisingly, Narcissus had never seen his own reflection and knew only of his fine features from those around him. One day, Nemesis, the goddess of revenge, led the youth to a pool whereupon he saw his reflection for the first time. He fell in love with his reflection and was unable to leave, thereby dying beside the waters.

Countless artists, writers and poets have portrayed the story of Narcissus which was brought to life in the epic Latin narrative poems ‘Metamorphoses’ by the Roman poet Ovid. This pair of Narcissus-like statue bookends will make a great addition to a bookshelf where classical literature is stored and appreciated. People familiar with the story will know immediately the connection between the books on the shelves and the statues gazing into the mirrors.

Regardless of what books you have however, the mirrored bookends provide a functional and attractive feature to book displays. Both have been given antiqued appearances which will match well with a wide variety of different décor schemes. The meaning behind the figures looking into the mirrors can also be described as that of humanity looking upon itself through the words that writers have passed on to us for many hundreds, and indeed thousands, of years.

Mordern Architect for Kitchen

The FBBed – Facebook Logo Shaped Bed and Computer Desk All-in-One

Are you so addicted to Facebook that the first thing you do upon waking in the morning is rush to see what’s new in your Facebook wall? Although most people won’t admit to it, more and more people are becoming addicted and indeed dependent on the famous social networking site created by Mark Zuckerberg. If you are one of these people then the Facebook logo-shaped bed and computer desk all-in-one furniture design concept will be something to “Like”.

If and when created, the FBed will provide a furniture treat for social networking addicts. The iconic “F” is known worldwide and is instantly recognisable when seen in the picture above. The main body of the toppled-over “F” is where the person sleeps whilst the upper portion is to be made into a computer desk and seat. When you wake up, you only have to walk a couple of steps and you’re ready to sign-in and begin updating your followers about the strange dreams you had, who you slept with and how comfortable it was sleeping in the FBed. Whether anyone will care, at least concerning the first two points, is another matter.

One symptom of too much computer use is insomnia. Unfortunately, this FBed might contribute further to sleepless nights, migraines and unsocial attitudes the next day. However, it is rather an interesting design and will be a fantastic decorative addition to a young person’s room, regardless of how long they spend on the internet each day. The famous logo and the unique design mean it will be a popular piece of furniture for many of the more modern generation. Put a photo of you sleeping on the FBed on Facebook and you’ll likely get a lot of approving votes of confidence in the form of “Likes”.

Family Photo Frames within a Standing Metal Tree Sculpture

The tree of life is ever growing and from one generation to the next its branches increase in width and length. This is the basic philosophy behind this beautiful metal tree sculpture which doubles as a family photo frame holder. Within the four picture frames can be placed photographs of your family and loved ones where they will be seen by all who enter into the room in which it is situated. The smiling faces of relatives together with the attractive framework of the tree make it a great decorative accessory for any room.

A tree of life is symbolic in a wide range of religions, cultures and societies, and is even mentioned in the Bible, most notably in the Books of Genesis and Revelation. In the Book of Proverbs the tree of life is associated with wisdom whilst in the Book of Enoch, it states that in the time of the great judgment God will give all those whose names are in the Book of Life fruit to eat from the Tree of Life. The tree can also be seen in the cultures of Ancient Egypt, Assyria, China, Western Europe, India, Turkey, South America, Japan, Ancient Greece and even amongst the Native American Iroquois.

 Whatever your cultural background and whatever religion you ascribe to, a tree of life philosophy will likely be a part of your heritage, whether distant or near. This beautifully intricate tree of life photo frame sculpture will add decorative appeal to a bedroom, living room or dining room interior and will, in particular make a great gift idea for parents or grandparents. Fill each of the four picture frames with a photo of a relative or loved one and watch the ambiance of the interior lighten and become more cheerful. There’s no better decorative accent that a room can have than that of an image of a loved relative or spouse.

Pink Egg-Shaped Pet Pod Bed for Cats and Small Dogs

Your cat or dog is no ordinary cat of dog. They are an inherent part of your family and have been pampered, preened and spoilt to within an inch of pet heaven. They are therefore discerning creatures and expect only the best when it comes to pet accessories, including their sleeping quarters. That’s where the exceptional pink egg-shaped pet pod bed comes into the picture and is ideal for the sophisticated cat or dog that likes to snooze in style.

Those nasty, smelly and flea-ridden dogs next door sleep in mere open baskets but your pooch will instead be sleeping in his or her own luxury pod. They’ll be shielded from prying eyes when it’s time for a good lick and they can survey the interior room where the pod is placed from the comfort of a cushy modern pink pillow. The curvaceous sleeping room is unique in design and will also add a touch of decorative style and interest to the space in which it is situated.

The pod is also ideal for cats who always like a quiet, discrete and tidy place in which to dream of catching mice and eating birds. It’s a perfect size for placement in just about any room of the home although it is likely to clash with some types of existing décor schemes. A kitchen interior is a primary spot whilst a bedroom or living room are also suitable locations. Visiting friends and family will immediately be drawn to the cute pet pod and it might take all your effort to dissuade their own pet dogs not to set up home in the egg-shaped pet palace.

Oak Wood Boxed Wine Stand for Easy Pouring

Bag-in-a-Box wine might have rather a down-market image in the United States but in other parts of the world it has become increasingly popular. However, it’s also steadily making inroads into the American market and that’s why a quick look at this excellent Bag-in-a-Box stand made from oak wood and metal is worthwhile. No longer will drips of wine have to be wiped from kitchen counter-top surfaces each time the wine is released.

Boxed wine basically consists of wine stored in a plastic bladder inside a corrugated fibreboard box. A tap is turned and the wine is released into the wine glass. Most people place the box over the edge of a kitchen counter-top with the tap facing towards the floor. They then move the box to a cupboard or refrigerator when the serving process has been completed. However, with this boxed wine holder, you can place the container directly on its own stand and, in the case of red wine at least, leave it in a particular spot until it has fulfilled its function.

A metal plate acts as a wine glass rest and also as a wine drop collector. The Bag-in-Box wine packaging was first invented in 1967 by Charles Henry Malpas and Penfolds Wines. Australia was the first country to see the boxes soar in popularity and they later entered the British and European markets. There are numerous benefits to boxed wine including a longer shelf life once the wine has been opened as compared to bottled varieties. This is because the sealed tap prevents air getting in unlike that of an opened cork. Another factor is that boxed wine packaging is cheaper overall than glass bottles.

This boxed wine holder can be placed just about anywhere. Possible beneficial locations include a living room cabinet, a patio bench, a dining room side table or placed on the side of a bath for easy refills during a long hot soak.