The house is one of 14 buildings—most of them old and smartly refurbished—that transform the farm into a small-scale manufacturing facility and entertaining space extraordinaire. There are stables, a dairy barn, and milking parlor; three food-production greenhouses from the University of Maryland; and a building where cheese is made from the owners’ 20 or so cows and a clutch of sheep and goats.

The reconfigured main house was an ad-hoc process of blending existing structural elements with salvaged and regional finds. “The challenge was finding the right components to add and using craftsmanship to incorporate all the materials the owners found,” says Weldon, who hired local Amish masons to re-create old finishes. As a sustainable and aesthetic measure, the designers reused salvaged materials throughout, including potting shed timbers and brick and greenhouse casework and doors.

When you clean up sagging materials and put them back together with sharper joinery, you’re adding a modern sensibility while respecting what’s there,” Kruntorad says. Most of all, he adds, “the way the light comes in gives these worn elements a texture and quality that would be hard to draw.

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From the designer:

Cork is a very special material with qualities that make it perfect for a wide range of technical applications, while being environmentally sustainable, reason why it has seen a great appreciation in the last few years.

Most of its harvesting and production is also based in Portugal, because of the particularly favourable climate to it’s growth, and the deep tradition in using cork in the most incredible applications; inspiring rituals and tools that have been kept through generations.

“Rolha”, (Portuguese for the cork stopper used in wine bottles), is a side table inspired by one of these rituals, the most recognisable and age old of all, the uncorking of a fine wine.

This table is composed by very simple elements. A solid, turned cork top and 3 turned wood legs, fitted with a screw, similar to the ones used to uncork traditional wine bottles.

By simply twisting the legs in the cork top (in a very familiar motion), this table can easily be assembled without any tools. Thanks to the amazing mechanical properties of cork, this elementary action is enough to keep the table sturdy and stable.

This is a project that uses cork for its physical and aesthetic properties, in a way that respects the history, traditions and rituals associated to the material, while emphasizing it’s aesthetic qualities.

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White wall and high ceilings create an amazing frame for unusual furniture and creative accessories. The interior is mostly black and white; the armchairs are done in animal print, a modern fireplace with logs nearby gives a cozy touch.

The dining room is wonderful and full of light due to the giant windows – the owners may enjoy the meal and the views at the same time. Natural wood flooring and walls in some rooms remind you that it’s a mountain chalet. Wonderful and airy interior!

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The building is about reacting to the changes in the weather. Roll open the windows, enjoy the open courtyards, bask in the summer sun and take in the view but when the wind blows and the temperature drops there are covered, protected areas and an outdoor fireplace.

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What does seem to be eternal however, is an attraction to red, white and blue, and combination of colors such as these, is often a good place to start when conceptualizing the room of a child. Among these images from Pottery Barn and Pure Deco this color palette features repeatedly.

For those style conscious parents whose homes are both a relaxing escape and a source of pride, a nautical, plaid, gingham, or sporting theme (with chocolate brown accents) could easily exist within a home with an altogether, more sophisticated feel.

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With the push of a button, the 7-meter panel folds open to expose a fully equipped culinary center complete with prep areas, sink, appliances, storage space, shelving, a hood fan and integrated lighting, all artfully concealed yet conveniently at hand.

The facade features a sprayed rust finish that is warm and earthy – just as a good kitchen should be! And this kitchen is sure to become the hub of your home, whether hidden away or in full view. Check out the Hidden Kitchen by visiting Warendorf.

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Modern or minimalist style is cool for a double closet – one side for you, the other for your second half.

Pink closets are perfect for glamour girls, while dark ones look masculine but don’t hesitate to use different colors and patterns – for example, emerald, the most fashionable this year.

Look for some more ideas below and enjoy!

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Books can be arranged according to their size and narrow spaces used for magazines. The new REK has the same dimensions as the first one but weighs only 80 kg and the maximum dimensions of bookcase are: 202 x 228 x 36 cm, the modern version is lighter and more sustainably built.

The guidance was improved and was added a stop, making sure the parts do not slide out too far.

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