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What is a cob house?

What is a cob house? Welcome. Today we will learn about a cobb house or a Clom house (Welsh). This is a natural building material that has been here for years, spanning many places, continents and time periods. Cob is a natural building material that is made from soil or clay, straw and water. It can also have some lime in it, and some people also use sand. You will be able to find cob house plans online as well as specialist cob house builders for the task ahead.  What is cob made from? What is a cob house made of? Cobb is made from subsoil (clay), sand and water. There is a specific ratio of these ingredients which could also depend on the quality of the ingredients, and the amount you have at a certain time, so the good thing is that you can always add more, or take some away if you have too much.  What does the word Cob mean? The first use of the word Cob has been traced to around 1600’s england. The generally agreed meaning is to ‘beat’ or ‘strike’, this would be attested to
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Weareelseware.com

Welcome to We are elsewhere. Now devolved it used to highlight those in the art and design world that were sometimes under recognised and appreciated. We are going to feature some of the articles and shed some light on this great company and then ethos they brought into the world.  ‘ We champion craftsmanship ’ - Matthew Carlisle. From tea sets to mirrors they have it all.  We are Elseware From galleries, to studios and commissions this collective had a hand in nurturing a lot of the art world. They also add pizzaz to the kitchen and home and have been featured in Elle, dezeen and more.  Storm Thorgerson You may not recognise his name, but you will certainly know this man’s work. He is the creator of some of the most iconic single and album covers for a selection of the world’s most famous music artists.  Storm Thorgerson Album Covers He is Storm Thorgerson, a British graphic designer, who was world renowned for working with rock artists such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, B
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Lindseyheneinteriors.com

Since its inception in 2009, clients have sought out Lindsey Hene Interiors for refreshing, gracious design. The designer’s signature ability to grasp the unique style of each client and create liveable elegant interiors sets Hene apart along with her ability to balance colour, texture and bold embrace of pattern. The result is refined interiors, rich in character with a touch of whimsy.   Hene tends to bend the usual design rules, to lean towards a fresh perspective based on as much intuition as tradition. Aesthetics that are functional and well designed, both classic and contemporary create sophisticated inviting rooms. Above all else, Hene values her conviction that the home is where life is lived and prioritizes the client’s needs, wishes, and dreams.   As a teen she realized her love of fashion and aspired to be a fashion designer. After graduating high school she took a different path and had a 14 year career in hair design. Upon acquiring and decorating her first home, Bridg
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Brent Wick Illustration

Brent Wick Check out some of brent wick’s illustrations , from pencil drawings to branding and information. Check out this promo card that looks superb and almost rustic? I can imagine this business card being used like a progressive green business, given that it is totally recycled as well as having cool design.  Morgan Brent Wick His work has been used with I.D., Slap and ELLE as well as arkitip. In this particular case study he is working in partnership with pinball publishing.  You will also be able to see him at various art shows around Portland, Oregon. Portland is actually a very creative space and brilliant for creatives that are interested in digital arts and artistry. It is a very creative city. Take the light rail across the city to find out !   The Ace Hotel , Portland You may be looking for a place to stay in Portland in order to five it a visit? Well look no further than the Ace hotel. It has a different resident artist that has designed each room, and you will
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‘House on a table’ by soojin hyun

Ever wanted a mini home? Check out the house on the table design which was designed by soojin hyun who is a Korean designer. Based in the united states of america, and studied in eindhoven germany, this eclectic mix of places comes out in Hyun’s work. This house on a table design was designed for Milan’s design week. Soojin Hyun The design idea for this house on a table was exactly how the name suggests. A mini house in the office. Imagine having the privacy of your own home in the office environment? Well this design literally has it all , plus personalisation elements so you can customise the house to your own liking and design . to add to this the house includes a door and display sits on your current work desk, so there would be little to no change to your current working environment.   I think the only issue for me would be the lack of natural light in the office space, because there is a roof, there is a lack of any natural light, and some spotlighting is installed instead,
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Meister Meister

Meister Meister Meister meister photography is a studio that ties in nicely with my spotlight on businesses. The art of being a photographer is deceptive. It seems like it would be the easiest thing in the world, but it requires an artist's eye and not everybody has that. I also find that being a photographer for interior design is super difficult, because if you have a person wearing fashionable clothes they know how to command the shoot and look good while doing it. You can also talk to them and discuss what works and what doesn't. With interior design photography it is all about you making the property look great through trial and error and most importantly skill.  Split level urban home Check out this split level urban home, photographed by Gokul Rao Kadam . You can see how much light gets into the property, as well as how open and light the space is. This is all down to the open plan natural aspects of the property. To add to this though, there are certain elements tha
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How to make furniture look rustic?

National-officefurniture.com Ever wondered about rustic furniture? Well, what is it? And importantly how can you replicate this at home? Well. We have the answers for you. In this guide we will learn how to make rustic furniture and how to make furniture look rustic and more.  How to make rustic furniture Rustic hints at something that is perhaps lacking in finesse or a level of detail. But that is simply not true. Other people's idea of rustic furniture harks back to simpler times when there was not as much in the way of bells and whistles, but the designs were super sturdy and functional. But how to make it rustic? We are going to explore some of the ways that you can make new furniture rustic in your own home.  How to make furniture look rustic? Making furniture look rustic is surprisingly easy. You have the one main way to do it which is: distressing it.  How to make old pine furniture look rustic? This can be done in many different ways but to start we can use chalk pa
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