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HIDEsk

2012 dec 18 http://shoeboxdwelling.com/2012/12/18/hidesk/ HIDEsk by Michael Hilgers of studio Noroom is an inspiring way to deal with space limitations. The foldable piece allows you to create a work area anywhere instantly. This pop-up office can change a bedroom or a hallway within seconds into a small but functional working space. The powder-coated metal back hides cables and chargers and can be individualised with flexible aluminium shelves. The frame and flap are made from durable birch plywood with white film coating. In its folded state HIDesk takes as little room as a folding chair and can be stored easily. The product will be officially premiered at the IMM Cologne in January.

Private home sales seen falling 25% next year / Shoebox prices may increase

2012 dec 15 Private home sales seen falling 25% next year Savills cites local buying fatigue and increasing home completions. -BT Zeinab Yusuf Saiwalla The Business Times Above photo is CityLife @ Tampines. SINGAPORE - Sales in the private residential market could fall by more than 25 per cent next year, as a result of local buying fatigue from the many new launches over the past years and increasing home completions, according to a report by Savills Research Singapore. This would mean that from the record breaking 20,000 units sold in the past 10 months of this year, transaction numbers are likely to hover between 16,000 and 18,000 next year. Prices, however, are expected to continue their upward trend, in line with rising land costs and demand from overseas investors. According to Savills data, the average unit price of luxury condos in Singapore posted a second quarterly rise of 2 per cent quarter on quarter (q-o-q) from $2,350 per square foot (psf) to $2,395 psf in

Echelon @ Redhill 1br opinion

2012 dec 10 Upcoming Echelon @ Redhill MRT. The one bedder has an interesting layout. The bathroom sink is outside of the toilet! Some may or may not like this. Pro: Don't have to step on wet toilet floor just to wash hands. Con: Plumbing leaks... omg on the wooden flooring would be nightmare.

Dog House Sofa

2012 dec 4 http://shoeboxdwelling.com/2012/11/29/dog-house-sofa/ (click to view photos) As I have said before, I love pet-friendly furniture. Incorporating pet lounging areas into human furniture pieces is a great idea, especially in small spaces, where there isn’t enough room to separate the two. The Dog House Sofa by Korean studio min n mun, is another interesting step in that direction. The piece includes a cushioned dog house on one side, providing resting areas for you and your dog(s). The couch is made of ash wood and pet-friendly fabrics. I love how current its design is. And, again, if your dog decides not to adopt the sofa (the phenomenon has yet to be precedented), you can use the pet house as storage.