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From invisible shoe racks to flush-to-the-wall panels: smart suggestions for your kids’ room

Shoes left around, toys and books all over the place, pens and paper galore. How to organize the kids’ room so it doesn’t look like a battlefield? There are many strategies, but some rules are inescapable. Regardless of their age, your kids’ room should be tidy but welcoming, with the proper balance between empty space and creativity. Here are five useful suggestions for a perfect result.

Make way for toys, but not just for them

Young or old, all kids love toys. Little does it matter if they’re choo-choo trains and dolls, or action figures and board games. The problem is that the floor is always what loses out. The solution is giving them a not too rigorous order, so that they can be easily tidied up by their young owners. For younger childrens’ toys the ideal choice is large and roomy baskets. For board games and video-games you can uses flush-to-the-wall drawers or plastic boxes kept under the bed. This way they can easily take them out and put them away.

Take advantage of compartments with invisible panels

Hidden compartments are a godsend. They can contain all sorts of things and they are invisible. Take advantage of recesses in the wall to create closets or shoe racks you can close with flush-to-the-wall doors. Or you could create invisible compartments in masonry or plasterboard with practical flush-to-the-wall panels. Then you can teach the kids to keep their toys in the secret compartment. Older kids will use it for diaries, books, devices, and other personal objects. They are a practical and fun solution in one.      

Hooray for practical furniture!

Along with invisible panels, some pieces of furniture can also come in handy. Choose modular or multi-functional pieces. Such as soft storage footstools, hidden desks, or couches that double as chests. Space-saving solutions that give the kids more free space to move around in and play.

Blackboard walls and cork bulletin boards

We know kids like to draw. If their passion endures, drawings and artistic writing will be welcome. How to organize the kids’ room to avoid drawing paper strewn all over the place? A very effective solution is a wall painted in blackboard paint, very suitable for older kids. Even erasable blackboards or bulletin boards to hang drawings on create a good compromise between order and proper acknowledgment.

Turn objects into accessories

Order is good, but the kids’ room should never be bare. Colors and stimuli should never be missing. An alternative for toys and school paraphernalia is to integrate them in the furniture. For example devoting shelves to stuffed animals, or hanging puzzles and using colored jars for markers and writing materials. The effect will be balanced but not severe.

InvisibleDoor’s angle on companies, projects, and professionals in the area of minimal elegance.

September, a time for new beginnings. You still feel a need for lightness, but pressing commitments require order and concentration. What better moment to get rid of the superfluous and resume your journey, free of dead weight and useless encumbrance? This is why this month InvisibleDoor has chosen for its feature a brand driven by physical and mental well-being. Where the allure of ancient ritual meets the ambition of contemporary utopia.

Addition Studio was born in Australia in 2010 and deals with furnishing elements in their many variations. From the ancestral reflections of the Ritual Collection, to the levers and counterweights of eternal geometries.

Objects and accessories in which a minimal design is the absolute star, carved until its truest essence emerges. From the Vader Chair to the Copper Cylinder, passing by the Stratosphere Lamp. New Age Hippie Shit is the name chosen by Addition Studio for its interior collection. Refined and impeccable, a perfect completion for the minimal and functional aesthetics of flush-to-the-wall doors by InvisibleDoor.

Are you an architect or do you have firm with a story to tell? Contact us to tell us about your essential design experience outside of the door branch. InvisibleDoor pays homage to Italian and international companies that share their values of style and functionality, hosting the most interesting projects and case histories in their newsletter. An extra instrument to create contacts and promote exchange and relations in the field of furniture and design.

Write us at info@invisible-door.com, and we’ll be happy to give voice to your story.

Invisible-door’s feature on prominent companies, designs, and professionals in the area of minimal elegance.

This month Invisible-door’s feature is dedicated to French designer Toni Grilo. Graduated in Paris in Furniture and Interior Design, Toni Grilo established his contemporary product design studio in Lisbon. A hotbed of elegant and unique ideas that won over Portuguese and international brands. Since 2008, year in which his studio first opened, Toni has collaborated with the most famous furniture brands eliciting interest and admiration. A success that comes from his ability to devise unprecedented and functional forms with unique and varied materials.

Some examples? The surprising Cut chairs, in dark expanded cork and oak wood, designed for Blackcork. Or the Mousse coffee table in stainless steel and smooth, cylindrical forms. Or the classy marble pyramid shaped Lythos table designed for the Haymann brand. A gallery of unique and essential elements and collections that perfectly embody the philosophy of this feature.

Are you an architect or do you have firm with a story to tell? Contact us to tell us about your essential design experience outside of the door branch. Invisible-door pays homage to Italian and international companies that share their values of style and functionality, hosting the most interesting projects and case histories in their newsletter. An extra instrument to create contacts and promote exchange and relations in the field of furniture and design.

Suffused atmospheres, magical allure, and strategical spot lighting: here are some ideas to light your gazebo for an unforgettable summer evening

Are you anxious to enjoy the sweet summer evenings on your terrace or in your garden? The first step to enjoy it fully is lighting the gazebo properly. Whether your aim is a dinner with your friends or a sweet solitary moment of relax, strategic lighting is fundamental. Naturally, every occasion calls for a different lighting, as does every style of furniture. So here are some recommendations by Invisible-Door you can adapt to your personality.

Fireflies and lanterns: a soft intimate setting for romantics.

Do you love the burning flame of candles, but don’t want to give up gazing up at the stars? The solution for you are lanterns, or strings of hanging LED or incandescence lightbulbs. Drape them around the structure and you’ll obtain an alluring effect. Choose lights and lanterns designed for out of doors, or remove them immediately after supper to avoid short circuits. Aside from purchasing different kinds of lights to brighten your gazebo and outdoor areas, you can also resort to DIY solutions. For example, you can place small candles inside little glass jars and hang them, or arrange them on the table. The effect is guaranteed and the moon will not be dimmed.

Spotlights and floor lamps: for those who like to see clearly.

It’s fine to be romantic, but in the case of a dinner with friends, practicality comes first. Careful not to overdo it though. If darkness isn’t your accomplice, too much light can also be annoying. Spotlights, big and small, no matter how effective, should be used sparingly. Better to choose those with adjustable intensity and direction. Outdoor floor lamps are also possible solutions to light the gazebo and the garden. Much depends on how much space you have and which surfaces and walls are nearby.

Pay Attention to the Table: light is served.

Do you like to put people at the center of the scene? Place the lights on the table to channel attention to the conviviality of the moment. There are certainly plenty of creative solutions. Aside from the aforementioned candles, you can get LED strings and wrap them around the serving dishes at the center of the table. Or wind them around colored glass bottles, turning them into unique lamps. Choose warm lights that aren’t too intense so as not to risk blinding your guests. After all, that’s what you’re there for.

Are you thinking of giving your house a new style but you don’t know where to begin? Here are 3 ideas you can use for inspiration.

When you are thinking of refurbishing a house, you often envisage it as a colossal endeavor. You risk giving up, losing the chance of living a new experience. In fact, renovating interiors is an operation that brings many benefits. It is a veritable balm for the spirit that inspires you to change and improve. So here are some ideas for an easy, but quite effective, restyling. It is up to you to use them as a starting point or to consider them your sole objective.

Home restyling: first of all, get comfortable.

To reflect, of course. On your budget, for example. But also to best study the comfort and style of the seats. In fact, one of the most effective moves when restyling your home is playing with chairs and sofas. If you’re willing to spend a bit, furnishing your kitchen and living room with colored wooden benches and chairs will give the rooms a completely different look. If you prefer to spend a little less, you can choose to paint them yourselves or reupholster couch and pillows. The trick is in choosing effective colors and designs, original or in contrast with the furniture. The result is guaranteed.

Make way for color: fantasy is at home.

A second step for home restyling is rethinking the color of the walls. Color psychology is fundamental here: remember that some colors are relaxing and soothing, others favor concentration. Choose tonalities that interact with your furniture and you’ll get the feeling you have a new house. If you have flush-to-the-wall doors, use them as contrasting surfaces or with decorative functions. If you’re afraid of making drastic interventions, just concentrate on a single wall. An effective color will be sufficient, or an intriguing chalkboard paint for a unique touch.

Keep your feet on the ground, and keep an eye on where they rest.

Are your floors an incompatible mosaic of styles and materials? Choose them as a starting point to make order in your house’s aesthetics. For example, opt for practical and uniform wooden floorboards, renewing the floor with essential class. You will find many beautiful options for sale at different prices.

Invisible-door’s feature on prominent companies, designs, and professionals in the area of minimal elegance.

Lightness, purity, transparency. These are the traits of products by SOVET Italia, a brand from Treviso that represents Made in Italy simplicity very well. Born at the end of the ‘80s out of the artisanal experience of six glassmakers, the company conquered the market thanks to the uniqueness of its design and the beauty of its collections. This is why Invisibledoor chose to celebrate them in this month’s feature.

Always striving for excellence, SOVET has dealt with different materials. Glass, the company’s forte, modelled, curved, and wrought into unprecedented and refined shapes. But also aluminium, ceramics, wood, and steel, composing elegant contemporary pieces. From the graceful dynamism of the Lambda table by Gianluigi Landoni, to the mirrors by Lievore Altherr Molina, or the practical Slim Panca.

A style that goes hand in hand with the philosophy of Invisible-door’s products, the ideal union of class and modernity.

Are you an architect or a designer, or do you simply have a project with an essential design? Contact us at

info@invisible-door.com and be the protagonist of our monthly feature “Make Way for Simplicity.”

 

Enough with those shelves crowded with tubes and bulky towels: here is how to keep your bathroom tidy in three simple moves

Do you wish your bathroom were always tidy but find yourself fighting with chaos on a daily basis? Don’t worry, you are not alone. The most intimate part of your house is also the most difficult to handle. Here the bottles and phials that are the custodians of our beauty come together with bulky bathrobes and ungainly towels. Besides, hurrying in the morning and not having much time in general, doesn’t help in the effort of keeping everything under control. But a comfortable, clean bathroom is at the root of domestic peace. Not to mention an important feather in your cap when visitors come calling. So here are a few precious recommendations for furnishing your bathroom with comfort and tidiness in mind.

The ultimate trick: how to organize tubes and bottles.

Let’s face it, one of the major obstacles of a tidy bathroom is the scattering of products on the shelves. Makeup, brushes, creams, and lotions, but even just toothpaste tubes, mouthwash, and cotton buds. How to get ahead of it? If you have a cabinet with drawers, a solution is to outfit it with white, metal, or colored silverware trays. That way you’ll just be able to open a drawer and easily find the items you need, divided into practical compartments. If your cabinet doesn’t have drawers, you can hang transparent organizers on the inside of the door. That way the shelves will be more empty and you won’t have to move everything to find an item.

Visible towels, but with class!

The typical image of an untidy bathroom is that of towels strewn all over the place or hanging lopsided on their rack. to prevent this from happening to your bathroom, you can choose an alternative solution. For example: rolling up the towels and placing them in a wicker basket in plain sight. The effect is unique and pleasant, and it makes it more difficult to misplace them.

Don’t throw it all in the toilet: toilet paper solutions.

Toilet paper rolls are a real nuisance in space-saving aesthetics. Where will you store your spares? The ideal solution would be a hidden compartment with a flush-to-the-wall panel. Built into the wall or drywall, it will make it possible to store as many roles as you need while making them totally invisible. Elegant, but also very functional when you need more space, like when you’re furnishing a small modern bathroom.

When the summer comes, do you begin planning intimate dinners and parties with your friends? Here is how you can furnish your veranda so as to use it to the best of its potential on every occasion.

Your veranda is a precious space where you can relax. Naturally, every season has its needs, and the management of this part of the house needs to adapt to the changing weather. As June comes and the summer grows nearer, your veranda becomes the perfect place to eat out in the open or take a breath of fresh air. It is also perfect to welcome your guests for a party or a soiree. So here is how you can furnish your veranda to make this intimate location even more comfortable.

How to furnish a veranda in the city: comfort and contemporary design.

Does your veranda look out onto the rooftops? In this case you have several options to enhance it. A contemporary style is ideal for a beautiful veranda in the city – functional and classy at once. The keyword, here, is simplicity. Few specimens of high quality furniture, strategically placed. The materials of choice should be glass or wood treated for the outdoors, while plastic tends to deteriorate. If the result is too cold, let’s warm it up. A romantic and intriguing solution is to use plants and lights. Lanterns and industrial style lightbulbs, small palm trees or succulents. A classy touch? Sliding glass doors, elegant and very practical.

How to furnish a veranda in the countryside: the Provencal allure.

It can’t be denied. A Provencal style is still a must in a countryside setting. This is why you should choose it for your veranda if you’re looking for total harmony with nature. Rattan, wicker, and wrought iron are some of the materials recommended for the furniture. White and pastel colors should be predominant, and linen for the tablecloth. And don’t forget the details typical of this style: vintage sets of plates and silverware, and aromatic plants to set the atmosphere. Thyme, lavender, sage, and rosemary compose this bucolic bouquet.

How to furnish a veranda at the seaside: sunset cocktails.

A veranda at the seaside, maybe with a view of the beach, is the best place to enjoy the coming of the evening. As the sun fires up the horizon, you can sip your favorite cocktail, reclining on the pillows of soft outdoor armchairs. A low table and an oval rocking chair complete the refreshing and relaxing picture. You’re more in the mood for a party? Take away the armchairs and make way for the barbecue.

Invisible-door’s angle on companies, projects, and professionals in the area of minimal elegance.

May is the perfect month to renew indoor furnishings with springtime details and accessories. As feature of the month we have chosen an Italian brand that has a special relationship with nature. Transforming precious natural marble into magnificent ornamental objects, Bloc Studios has united Italian matter and mastery. Protagonist of its creations is Carrara Marble, famous throughout the world for its sculptural beauty. The exclusiveness of the material goes hand in hand with the studio’s taste for noble and minimal shapes. Classic inspiration and contemporary solutions are combined in Bloc Studios’s collections, which are always marked by a refined style.

Among their best creations, protagonists at the Salone del Mobile 2017, the magnificent Voie Lights lamps designed by Sabine Marcelis. The airy circularity of the neon strips counterpoints the square solidity of the marble, in plays of reflections and brightness. Or, to better welcome the spring, the Posture vases, produced in cooperation with Carl Kleiner, designed to create delicate floral symmetries shaping them into fascinating installations.

Are you an architect or do you have firm with a story to tell? Contact us to tell us about your essential design experience outside of the door branch. Invisible-door pays homage to Italian and international companies that share their values of style and functionality, hosting the most interesting projects and case histories in their newsletter. An extra instrument to create contacts and promote exchange and relations in the field of furniture and design.

Write us at info@invisible-door.com, we’ll be happy to give voice to your story.

From living room to bedroom and kitchen. A minimal style conveys brightness and elegance.

Purity, space, airiness. The total white look gives your house pure white atmospheres and conquers a place of honor in 2017 trends. Emblem par excellence of a minimal style, pure white envelops living room and kitchen, walls and accessories. A trend the success of which has been confirmed over the past few years thanks to its extreme elegance. The present year is no exception and in spring and summer the sun paints white interiors as if they were canvases adorning the locales. Total white is all but banal, and its secret lies in details and nuances. Here is how you can furnish your house in total white style.

Total white home interiors: the advantages in furnishing.

Why is white so popular? The fortune of total white in interior design is owed to several factors. First and foremost, the minimal elegance that this option perfectly embodies. But the advantages of this color choice go well beyond. First of all, white walls and furniture make rooms look larger. Furthermore, they give a feeling of purity and serenity that relax and soothe the nerves. White also represents cleanliness, which makes it particularly suitable for the bathroom and the kitchen. Finally, it is a bright color that reflects natural light like snow.

How to furnish a total white house: from shabby chic to color contrast.

Total white doesn’t necessarily imply a flat shapelessness. The essential purity of this style tolerates subtle, contained nuances, such as shades of ivory, pearl, and cream. An array of extremely pure tones, for the walls as well as the furniture, with which a delicate harmony may be achieved. But total white also works well with contrast and color matching. From black to light grey, from green to ecru, without forgetting the veining of marble or the rugged beauty of dark bronze. Details that break the monotony with elegant and measured counterpoints.

Total white flush-to-the-wall door: impeccable mimesis.

Queen of minimal interiors, the flush-to-the-wall door doesn’t break the smooth linearity of the walls. Invisible-door’s solutions for doors of all sizes respond quite well to this requirement. Without frame or trim, flush-to-the-wall doors disappear, once they are closed, into the immaculate white of the walls, eliminating any redundancy. A detail of undeniable personality that combines the levity of its design with the comfort and solidity of the structure.

Looking for suggestions or information of Invisible-door’s total white solutions? Contact us now at +39 0574 630094 or email us at info@invisible-door.com, we’ll be happy to help!