Many of us are looking towards the future and how homes would be designed by then. Apparently there is already one person who has moved forward. David McMurtry who was knighted in 2001 has spent over 30 million on Swinhay House, providing a detailed look of the ideal home that can provide class and eco-friendliness.

Just look at the design highlights of his futuristic and modern home which was architected by David Austin:

A striking solar-insulated glass atrium covers the mansion’s indoor recreation area and 80ft pool and leads the eye to a bow-shaped gallery capped by a glass turret with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The house is spread across 11 levels that incorporate several self-contained apartments, a Jacuzzi and sauna, a games and TV room, two squash courts and a bowling alley. The garage is big enough for eight vehicles, and around one of the bedroom wings flows a water canal that cascades into a lagoon. Architect Andy Rathbone designed the parkland and gardens, the most striking feature of which is a curving lake, which has extraordinary bird sculptures and serves as an eco-friendly heat-exchanging system to control the temperature in the house.

(Source) The Nation

Taking Home Looks from Futuristic Designs

Daybeds were normally made to be key objects in a usual living room or den. They are normally not the primary means of lying down to rest or sleep but for some people, they think otherwise. In fact, some even like them for the reason that they can fit into any room and blend in well with the whole design concept set for most home owners today.

The evolution of the daybed has indeed been something to ponder these days and more people are looking towards them especially when design and space restrictions are present. But if you can get the defined comfort from them, then why not go for these day beds which seem to be improving by the year.

If you would like to use the daybed as seating when you’re entertaining, place a backless one in a location where guests can sit on both sides. If your daybed has a back, be sure to stuff it with plenty of pillows so guests can lean against the cushions and still touch the floor.

Daybeds are also a perfect pick for a TV room or office. A customer of mine reported that when she placed a daybed in her home’s library, within eyeshot of the TV, her teen-age son practically moved into the room. She’s hoping that daybeds will create a revolution and replace the recliner as the male’s favorite place to lounge.

Once you find a home for your daybed, dress it just as you would a sofa or guest bed. How about filling the back with plump Euros, fronted by soft accent pillows? Or nestling bolster pillows by each arm? Or pull together a rich assortment of square accents and smaller lumbar pillows perfect for napping. Then, to test the effectiveness of your paradise found, curl up and take a snooze.

(Source) Search Chicago Homes

Daybeds for Any Room