Archive for April, 2008
Electric fireplaces are fireplaces that, as the name implies, run through electricity. Two types of electric fireplaces exist. One is a heater and one serves for aesthetic purposes only. Other varieties or combinations may also appear from time to time in the market. Generally speaking, people who are for the aesthetic purposes of fireplaces do not usually purchase electric fireplaces as a practical replacement for real fire places. No matter how convincing the fiber optics can be or how high definition the LCD can be, nothing beats the dance of a true flame and its hypnotizing effects on people who love to stare at fire.
To start off, there are many types of fireplaces. First of all, there is the direct vent fireplace and the unvented fireplace. Direct vent fireplaces have a glass protecting the front of the fireplace so that loose sparks may not be spat out and a column leading outside where all the combustion, exhaust, and moisture are expelled. Unvented fireplaces meanwhile have no glass front. All the combustion, exhaust, and moisture have nowhere to go except through the only opening, the front.
Naturally of course, a direct vent fireplace is the healthier option of the two. However, not every type of accommodation can accommodate a direct vent fireplace. Some, like apartments, condos, or flats ought to opt for electrical fireplaces.
Fireplaces have been the thing of log cabins for years. For practical purposes, it is a radiator of heat, a life saver in extreme cold conditions out in the wild. But just because it’s a thing of cabins and such doesn’t mean people haven’t adapted it for their own aesthetic purposes. As with all exotic things, humans always find a way to be recreate things that they are not always exposed to.
To most romantic individuals, fireplaces are the ideal centerpieces of living rooms. Sitting in front of the fire on a warm fur rug with a cup of hot chocolate on a cold day is heaven to those seeking that perfect setting.
The new rising Splendido Taal Towers, a set of 4 12-storey condominium towers, is the latest joint venture of JAKA and Sta. Lucia Realty and Development, Inc. The luxurious residential resident can be found in the Tagaytay ridge area, a 70km away from Metro Manila, Philippines.
The 250-hectare planned community will feature a centerpiece, its country clubhouse, Golf and Country Club. It will also feature several sports and recreation facilities such as outdoor swimming pool, basketball, volleyball, squash, badminton, and tennis facilities. For those looking to unwind and relax, massage and spa facilities are available at the Splendido Taal Country Club.
The actresses old home in Quezon City is the complete opposite of the new one. Drenched in bright colors of green, orange, and yellow, the house represents Ai Ai’s working attitude, cheerful and bright. A large family portrait even adorns the living room.
Compared to the new home, there are no pictures adorning the walls and certainly no shocking bright colors. The subdued theme is intended to reflect the true nature of Ai Ai off-screen, simple and cozy. This has taken Ai Ai completely to calling the new house her comfort zone, a place where she can take her mind off work and calm her lifestyle.
Philippine comedian actress Ai Ai Delas Alas did not make a mistake in spending a fortune on her newest enclave at Quezon City. The house oozes sophistication and minimalistic elegance, a project expected no less of architect Ricky Solatorio.
To keep the mood subdued and to highlight the contrast from her previous home, also in Quezon City, the actress pressed upon limiting colors to two in the design, brown and white. In interior design, the actress also staunchly insisted on taking charge, adding her personal touch by filling her home with cultural wooden and clay pieces from different places which were by no means out of place.
Fireplaces have been the thing of log cabins for years. For practical purposes, it is a radiator of heat, a life saver in extreme cold conditions out in the wild. But just because it’s a thing of cabins and such doesn’t mean people haven’t adapted it for their own aesthetic purposes. As with all exotic things, humans always find a way to be recreate things that they are not always exposed to.
To most romantic individuals, fireplaces are the ideal centerpieces of living rooms. Sitting in front of the fire on a warm fur rug with a cup of hot chocolate on a cold day is heaven to those seeking that perfect setting.
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