This Mosque Might Look Ordinary From Outside, But It Will Make Your Jaw Drop Once You Enter It
Shah Cheragh is a funerary monument and mosque in Shiraz, Iran. It translates to “King of the Light” and it’s easy to understand why. The jaw-dropping interior of this structure has millions of tiny mirror shards which bounce the light in every direction. The site has a rather mysterious past. According to one story, around 900 A.D. a traveller spotted something shining from a distance. He approached the area to investigate and found...
50+ Of The Most Creative Benches And Seats Ever
Many things shape the face of a city: buildings, bridges, parks, sculptures… even benches! That’s right, this simple form of public furniture can also add more emotion to a particular site. A&D created this list of unusual bench designs to illustrate that creativity can transform busy streets into cozy communal living rooms. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch, or waiting for your date, these benches will...
This Tidy Tiny Home Actually Has Room for You And a Guest
Magically, there are two (two!) bedrooms. From the outside, this green home looks charming, sure, but it’s the inside that’s one-of-a-kind — literally. The artist homeowners (Jessica Lynch is a print maker and illustrator while her husband, Carson Lynch, owns a woodshop) curated their newly-built guest house on wheels with handmade items for the ultimate maker’s getaway. Located on their 5.5 acres of land on Guemes...
This Couch Is Designed to Hold You All Night Long
Because is there anything better after a terrible day? Everyone’s experienced one of those deep, warm hugs that seem to have magical powers. Maybe from your mom, or spouse, or your kids when they are feeling really generous. The point is, sometimes you just need to be held after a terrible day. And this couch is the furniture version of that comforting feeling. It’s called The Inchworm and it was designed by Alexandra...
Clever Tables That Create An Illusion Animals Are Emerging From Water
Looking to spice up your living room with a unique piece of furniture? A coffee table portraying a floating animal by Derek Pearce should do the trick. Derek Pearce is a man with one unique vision. Called ‘Water Tables’, he creates stunning coffee tables that portray animals “floating through water”. From hippos to dolphins to ducks – he designs the tables so the animals would be plunging in and out of the glass, which represents the...
The World’s Most Beautiful Library Is In Prague, Czech Republic
The Klementinum library, a beautiful example of Baroque architecture, was first opened in 1722 as part of the Jesuit university, and houses over 20,000 books. It was voted as one of the most beautiful and majestic libraries in the world by our readers! The ceiling frescoes were painted by Jan Hiebl. In 1781, director Karel Rafael Ungar established Biblioteca Nationala, a collection of Czech language literature. Some of the rare...
30 Dream Interior Design Ideas for Teenage Girl’s Rooms
Tips for a perfect Teenage Girl’s Room:Make it comfortable. Your room is where you can be alone and have personal time. You want to be comfortable in your room, so buy some blankets, rugs, curtains, and pillows that are your favorite color. You could also experiment and have a colorful room. It’s all your decision. If you want to save some money, you could make your own throw pillows and curtains. Paint and/or wallpaper it if you want...
The Ultimate Pirate Ship Bedroom
“The rope bridge is connected to the top of the jail cell, built to accommodate evil doers, thieves and little sisters.” Designer Steve Kuhl fulfills every boy’s fantasy with this insanely cool pirate ship bedroom. The six-year-old occupant from Minnesota chose between a space ship, race car, castle, and pirate ship. Most of us would probably agree, he made an excellent decision. The main feature of the room is the...
20 Projects You Can Create Using Old Pallets
The popular growing need for the use of old pallets is continuing to make a lot more sense to folks who are financially challenged. Used pallets can be nailed together to create just about any piece of indoor or outdoor furniture. What’s even better, is that when this old wood is painted, they fit right in to the rest of any decor in your home. When you choose to work with used pallets to build furnishings for your home, you are not...
Surrealist Topiary Cats by Richard Saunders
Richard Saunders once saw an ornamental shrub and was struck by how its shape resembled his beloved pet cat while asleep. Now the images he creates replacing real-life bushes with his pet’s feline form have reached millions of people around the globe. (H/T: BBC) The first image Richard Saunders created was inspired by topiary at Hall Barn in Beaconsfield Image copyright RICHARD SAUNDERS Imagine walking through a beautiful...