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Oil blue dining kitchen – classic elegance and modern harmony in one

As soon as you enter a dining kitchen, you are immediately captivated by the unique blend of calm and elegance. The interplay of oil blue and natural light creates an intimate yet modern space, where every detail has been carefully crafted to bring together classic and modern styles in timeless harmony.

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Glass tiles for modern kitchens and bathrooms

Glass tiles have become one of the most popular tiling materials in recent years, giving kitchens and bathrooms a modern and clean look. This trendy tile is not only stylish and durable, it is also an excellent way to visually enhance spaces thanks to the light, three-dimensional effect of the glass surface. It captivates with its elegance, durability and versatility, while offering a practical solution for everyday life.

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Why choose glass tiles?

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The conflict between natural building materials and modern regulation: how to preserve tradition in the shadow of bureaucracy?

Those who would be able to build a home by custom-building, or in the age-old folk tradition of building in a kalaka* (mutual house building by a community), and who are financially able to do so by incorporating natural materials that are cheap but environmentally friendly and energy-saving, face bureaucratic obstacles. As a result, they are forced to resort to more expensive prefabricated industrial solutions, even if they could, because of their practicality, create their own housing.

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Balaton-Highlands-style thatched half-timbered house – inspiration picture (if you open the article you will find more fairytale houses!)

On the one hand, the bureaucratisation of construction is completely understandable, I believe that this is the way construction and housing security is supposed to be demanded, but on the other hand, if one can experience the bureaucracy of a prosperous country, i.e. as a way to imagine belonging to some developed country, whereas in contrast, for a good part of the population of such a country, it is an undue financial burden, or decades of indebtedness, in exchange for this construction security.

In the old days, people (family and friends) used to build each other’s houses, and the practice of building was passed down from father to son, using simple natural knowledge. True, with much less modern (but more natural) materials, with more puritan living conditions, but more environmentally friendly. Now, with advances in technology and bureaucracy, all this popular knowledge is disappearing. Whereas even in the 1980s it was quite natural to build a family house with a kalak, now those who dare to do so – are slowly becoming some kind of exotic caveman, admired by the people of the internet.

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What can we expect from the future of straw-based construction products?

This is a Balaton Highland-style thatched semi-timbered house, but the masonry could be straw, as it could be hidden under the moulded façade design.

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Natural insulating materials, such as straw shavings or straw bales, have fundamentally excellent thermal insulation properties, but there are several barriers to their widespread use:

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Straw bales and straw chips, can they be a modern insulation solution?

In explaining the advantages and disadvantages of cellulose insulation, the idea was raised that if the thermal insulation properties of blown cellulose insulation are provided by the cellulose structure itself, then cellulose straw has equally good properties.

With the growing demand for sustainable building solutions, alternative materials are gaining more and more attention. Straw insulation and straw bale construction technology both promise environmentally friendly and economical solutions, especially in agricultural areas where straw production is in surplus. This article shows how straw chips and straw bales can be used as thermal insulation and highlights the benefits and challenges of the technology.

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Advantages and disadvantages of cellulose insulation

Insulation plays a key role in the energy efficiency, comfort and sustainability of our homes. In recent years, there has been a growing focus on cellulose-based insulation materials as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional insulation. But is it still a good choice? In this article we look at the pros and cons of cellulose insulation to help you make your decision.

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What is cellulose insulation?

The main raw material for cellulose insulation is recycled paper, which is treated with special flame retardants, usually borate* or boric acid*. Its consistency can be in the form of loose fill, which is applied by blow moulding, or it can be available in the form of hard pressed slabs.

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Green hydrogen instead of green methane! The natural gas infrastructure is ready and the European Union should not ban gas boilers.

Many write that hydrogen is the energy of the future. The electricity produced by solar panels is used to break down water to produce hydrogen. Now this is where the two concepts of ENERGY PRODUCER and ENERGY HURDler become separated. Because this hydrogen is just an energy carrier, but it is not the energy source. OK – you could say that the sun is the source of all energy, but you’d still be wrong if you said it’s the solar panel system, or the electricity it generates. So in fact green electricity is the energy of the future, green hydrogen is just an energy storage or intermediate device, a temporary energy carrier where we cannot use green electricity.

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(Some abstract artwork about energy – I just put it here because it looks good.)

What’s wrong with this?

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Mid-century modern American interior design: but who cares about bedroom design before a beautiful garden?

In the world of interior design, there’s something undeniably captivating about spaces that blur the lines between indoors and outdoors. This American mid-century modern bedroom offers a perfect example, with its sleek, minimalistic lines and refined use of materials. But beyond the architecture, what truly steals the show is the enchanting garden just outside. Who wouldn’t be inspired to wake up here, where the boundary between the comforts of modern living and the serenity of nature fades away?

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Brute force with you – Brutalist cuisine in a modern man’s home

The pure essence of brutalism is on display in this kitchen, where the raw honesty of materials and the hard determination of minimalist forms dominate. This interior exudes a sense of power where every line is purposeful, every material is real and nothing tries to look like more than it is. The roughness of concrete and the natural strength of wood form a harmonious contrast that embodies the essential elements of modern masculine design. There is no room for ornamentation here – only function, strength and raw beauty remain.

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If I’ve already introduced feminine notes to the previous kitchen because of its brutalist character, with Scandinavian elements and carefully placed decorations creating a warm, homely atmosphere, now let’s look at the simplicity of brute force.

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Elegant minimalism and playful brutalism in a Scandinavian kitchen

This kitchen-dining room is like a modern woman: strong and sophisticated, austere yet playful. Raw concrete meets light wood to create a coolly elegant base, while carefully placed objects and decorations create a warm, homely atmosphere. Small details such as cutting boards on floating shelves and countertops, plants and uncluttered pots and pans all serve functionality while conveying the delicacy and femininity of the design. An interior where style and practicality go hand in hand, creating the perfect space for everyday moments.

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