Open or closed?

This week we are deciding whether or not to have an open en-suite! Whilst I think it can look really good with an open plan bedroom and bathroom, I still wouldn't like it for myself.

I can't help to think of all the annoyance factors like hearing your partner shower really loudly or the noise from the electric toothbrush before your alarm even goes off in the morning.

Anyway, my brother really likes the idea for the Shoreditch flat but I'm still on the fence about it.

What do you think??

New chair by Philippe Starck

With his own interpretation Philippe Starck has paid homage to the Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen, the Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen and the DSR or Eiffel Chair by Charles Eames.

The silhouette of each chair is clearly defined with an interweaving hybrid of shapes supported on a slender base.

The Masters Chair will be available in seven colours, I definitely want some orange ones! Orders are now being taken for delivery in September 2010. Cost is £240 per chair

Garden room

My sister moved in to a lovely house by the beach last year, so I thought of her when I saw this. As the Swedish summer is quite short and chilly in the evenings, people usually build garden rooms to be able to enjoy the outside more. The rooms are usually glazed and attached to the house but I really liked the look of this. And since it doesn't have glazing, it can be built at a fraction of the price.