I'm very busy for the past couple of days and this will go on for about a month. I have been ghost writing for another company at night time and it is certainly taking it's toll now (I'm so sleepy). I barely have time to blog here and in my other blog. Enough of the rants since this is a blog dedicated to arts, anyway I know it's been a while since I posted something about architecture. Architect James recently sent me his rough 3d architectural renderings for Barbie's soon to be "mansion" **smirk**.

He sent it yesterday late afternoon that's why I didn't get to post it here immediately. I only have one comment after I saw the images: Expensive. The structure of the house is already existing, James only needed to renovate the entire area and turn it from dump to luxurious living. I don't want to prolong the suspense any longer so.

This is the top view of the house.

I really love the idea of the pool and how it unifies with the house's entire design

Please don't mind the floating plants since this image was not perfectly rendered, yet.

I know a lot of home owners who are highly creative in decorating their homes. Even when thinking of minor renovations, its always best to plan it ahead and what best way to plan your architectural endeavor is using an architectural rendering. 3D architectural rendering is a 3d representation of your home, even before you start constructing, you can already see how the post construction will look like.

However rendering is not as easy as it sounds. You need to have both the creativity and technical capability in order to create one. Most pro opt to have their plans modeled and rendered in architectural rendering firms. However for the simple homeowner who likes to DIY, you can opt to download a very light and free 3d software called "Sweet Home 3D". It's very easy to use. If you tried playing with SIMs, this program is more like it.

Ariana of becoming-home said, "I wish I knew where it’s been all my life. Or at least since we became homeowners. Its the perfect mix of free, easy to use and totally flexible."

Here is a screenshot of the program:

Download your own Sweet Home 3d here: http://sweethome3d.sourceforge.net/index.html

I think I have mentioned that I have been secretly hankering my future dream house. Although the image is not completely vivid, I have never been this excited into owning a home in the near future (my savings now has a direction). I have been regularly visiting some blogs on interior design and for sure my muse is teasing me.

I will be sharing some links and some really good pictures in this post to get your creative juices brewing.

Let's begin, shall we?

Making it Lovely - This is Nicole Balch's blog, owner of pinklovesbrown. Most of the contents of her blog are about her journey as she transform her bland bungalow into a really cozy and dainty home. (I hope to interview her soon)

Her blog is full of pretty things and, being the frustrated interior designer that I am, I really like the design she has adpted for her home. (you can check the pretty pictures, if you want).

Decor8blog - Holy Backer is a writer and an interior designer. She started this blog around January 2008 that aims to share decorating ideas, interiors, independent art and design, products and services, and to inspire readers to live a more fulfilling, creative life. (I hope to interview her soon, too)

Decor8blog is more or less like making it lovely. Holly features a collection of really pretty finds that felt like candy in my eyes.


Apartment Therapy - This is a blog maintained by a group of people that aims to help their readers make beautiful homes through some tips and by featuring beautifully decorated houses hoping to strike up our muse.

This is such a good site for interior design. They feature a wide array of sightly designed rooms that accomodates our very vast taste and preference.

2modern - 2Modern features the most talented and innovative designers of modern furniture, contemporary lighting, personal accessories, art, & eco-friendly products for the home and office.

There are a lot of nice furnitures. I constantly imagine the furnitures they feature arranged and settled in my "dream house".

DecorPad - is a design community that was created as a source for all things related to decorating, renovating and home building. Interior and exterior design at its best.

I already signed up and just like apartment therapy you can see varied designs both exterior and interior.

Simply Stated - Clutter-free conversations: Experts and editors blog about their insider tips, news, links and solutions, every day.

Although not entirely for interior design, you can find a lot of useful tips in making life more organized and beautiful. You have tips for food, home and organizing, beauty and style, life and soul, celebrations, and so much more.

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