The customizable Uppleva home theater system by Ikea

Storied furniture and lifestyle manufacturer IKEA is entering the world of home entertainment with the unveiling of its “UPPLEVA” line of HDTV systems. The new UPPLEVA line completely disrupts the big box store’s HDTV buying process with a high-dose injection of IKEA genius which features hidden cable tracks, integrated wireless components and a customizable cabinet design. Employing a 1080p LED LCD screen with 400Hz response time, IKEA understands that a viewing experience should pack the punch of a theater but have a refined aesthetic that is suitable for a well decorated living room.
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The ‘Aureole Light’

The ‘Aureole Light’ designed by Yuxin Han is a single LED strip that’s accompanied by a ring diffuser, a power source and mirror with some support, all put together to form a amazingly futuristic and heavenly lighting unit. They can be hung from the ceiling in groups or just by themselves and the result will always be just as pleasing.
They blend well with any setting or can be used as a statement piece as well. The best feature of these lights is that they bring a sense of relaxation with them, for their design is purely angelic. Have one hanging above your bed so that every morning you’ll begin your day with a halo above your head.
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Michael Jackson's mansion on sale for $23.9 million

The plush Los Angeles mansion where Michael Jackson died is on sale for $23.9 million, and a major celebrity is interested in buying it.
The 7-bedroom, 13-bathroom property, described as the centrepiece of an “elegant and sophisticated French chateau estate,” includes its own movie theater, a gym and a pool.
“The estate… offers a glamorous theater for screenings in a grand style, a magnificent wine cellar and tasting room, elevator, a spacious spa with gym, and an elegant guesthouse,” as well as an “expansive pool and gardens.”
The house, built in 2002 in the Holmby Hills district west of Los Angeles, includes more than 17,000 square feet of living space with 12 working fireplaces, and is set in a “lush and mature landscape” of some 1.26 acres.
TMZ reported that the property went on sale on Monday, and said a “major celebrity” is set to visit it on Thursday.
Realtor Mauricio Umansky, head of The Agency in Beverly Hills, will only show the property to serious buyers who have pre-qualified, meaning they have the money to buy it.
The contents of the home, which Jackson rented, were sold at auction in December, although the bed and headboard were not included in items for sale, at the request of the Jackson family.
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IKEA is now selling houses

Last week at the Portland Home & Garden Show affordable furniture giant Ikea unveiled the “Aktiv,” a prefab home which will set you back $86,000 and arrive by trailer in either one or two pieces.  When the home arrives it will be partially furnished and have the pipes, light fixtures, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom already installed – you get to pick the colours.
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The Spa House

 The Spa House was created by Metropolis Design, a team of talented architects with offices in Cape-Town. The fabulous residential project was completed last year. Enjoying the wonderful surroundings of the Hout Bay coastal suburb of Cape Town, the owners of this semi-transparent house desired a contemporary structure that would invite natural mountainside views inside through huge glass windows. Entertaining and relaxation facilities were designed in response to the client’s requests – an oasis of water-related features.

Owners and friends can enjoy the luxurious recreational and spa facilities of the separate Spa House connected to the main building by foot paths. The steel and concrete structure was adorned in a continuous way, to blur the lines between inside and outside. Overlooking the bay and harbor, the modern home is nestled between sandstone formations that encouraged the architects to integrate the building in the surrounding African landscape. With a stunning dining area submerged below water level, the house also benefits from an island-inspired pool deck and an underwater spa, massage rooms, deep and shallow pools, children’s pool and jacuzzi.
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Creative Pillow at Kima Zabete

“I don’t get out of bed for less than $10,000 a day” Linda Evangelista’s famous quote was spotted in a SoHo (New York) boutique Kirna Zabete, on an embroidered pillow. Created by a home designer Jonathan Adler, it is on sale for $60.
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Crocodile skin tiles

Wall and floor tiles are of substantial importance when it comes to decorating your bathroom.
Make every inch of your bathroom space scream opulence with these inviting, colorful crocodile skin tiles by Italian company Petracer. Part of the firm’s Savana collection, these tiles flaunt a textured crocodile skin pattern. The Savana collection tiles evoke the mythical beauty of the wilderness, power of the land and sun in the wilderness.
The stunning tiles are available in a range of colors, including the fiery red and ocean-inspired turquoise.

Source: www.petracer.it