Monday, January 4, 2010

18 Creative Staircase Designs | Interior Design | Modern Stairs

Just with a little creativity, you can make your staircase into a decorative and functional part of your home. Hit the jump for some unusual and creative staircase designs from around the world; some of the designs are great because the designers make use of the staircase as cabinet for storage.

Here are few tips while choosing the right staircase design:

Style – match your staircase to the style of home
Needs – do you need storage underneath
Natural home lighting –staircases can be dark so strategically position windows
Flooring surface – match your floor with your stairs
Safety – what are the capabilities of the homeowners eg children/elderly
Avoid tripping points – differ surfaces on entering and exiting so your body visualises and feels the change


Sunday, January 3, 2010

35 Examples of Beautiful Animal Photography Shots






































































Beautiful animal photography needs special equipment, such as macro lenses for insects, underwater cameras for marine life and long focal length lenses for birds. From land based animals, marine mammals, and birds, I collect 28 stunning animal images with Beautiful wildlife photography. I hope you enjoy this inspirational showcase.