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Remodeled House Has Insanely Fun Cat-Centric Interior

Posted: 08 Apr 2014 08:00 AM PDT

cat house goleta california

Living in a space with nearly 20 cats isn’t a task that many people would take on, but if you’re going to do it you may as well go all-out. A homeowner in Goleta, California tasked Trillium Enterprises with making his home into a cat-centric oasis.

cat walkways and platforms

The builders made the home into a feline paradise. They fitted each room with special cat entertainment equipment like ledges, platforms, and even a central scratching post.

fun cat home interior

The green spiral and curved green shelves on the walls are simply fun ways for the cats to run around the house. Because they are all indoor cats, they need a way to get their daily exercise – and these kitty-friendly home features definitely let them do that.

bedroom cat house

Details like custom play tunnels and numerous jumping ledges are perfect for this cat lover’s home and are bound to keep the cats busy and entertained.

cat house office

We imagine the homeowner is entertained as well, watching his feline friends hop around and explore all of the fun spaces put there just for them.

cat house bathroom

It seems that no space in the home is off-limits for the kitties. The tunnels, walkways, platforms and ledges can be found all around the house. If you’ve ever owned a cat, you can appreciate the fact that this satisfies the cats’ desire to be constantly in the middle of whatever the homeowner is doing at the time.

goleta california cat house interior

For those worried about the smell that 18 cats in one house might cause, the builders also installed a special ventilation system to keep the homeowner and visitors happy as well.

(via: Inthralld)

Sweet Dreaming Whale Swimming in the Deep Warm Tea

Posted: 07 Apr 2014 06:00 PM PDT

whale tea infuser

Making tea has always been a soothing ritual, whether you use tea that comes in bags or loose-leaf teas that you load into an infuser. The Dreaming Whale tea infuser from Gongdreen is a sweet take on plain, boring tea infusers.

tea infuser dreaming whale

Meant to look like a whale in the middle of a pleasant dream, the Dreaming Whale opens its mouth to hold your loose-leaf tea. Close the mouth and dip the whale into a mug of hot water and you’re minutes away from your comforting beverage.

dreaming whales

Water enters and exits through small holes in the whale’s body, gently joining tea leaves and hot water in a happy infusion of the restorative drink enjoyed around the world.

whale stirrer

The whale’s cute water spout is used to swish around the infuser as the tea is being made. But it can also be detached and used as a stirrer or decoration for your beverage of choice.

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Cantilevered Concrete Slab Sofas: Living Room Architecture

Posted: 07 Apr 2014 02:00 PM PDT

concrete block sofa

Using architectural design sensibilities, Brazilian architect Paulo Kobylka created these unique sofas that look like stacked slabs of concrete. Unlike actual slabs of concrete, however, these are comfortable enough to take a nap on.

cantilevered sofa

There are two sofas in the series: the PK1 and PK2. They feature cantilevered cushions that extend out over their bases. When put together, they form a large L-shaped sectional. The extending cushions fit together perfectly to make a seamless corner sofa.

concrete cantilevered sofa

Thanks to the placement of the “concrete slabs,” there are ledges that can act as small shelves or hiding places for books, remote controls, or whatever you need to stash.

pk1 and pk2 concrete slab sofas

The sofas are an exercise in contradictions: they look too hard to lie on comfortably, but their cushions are soft enough for a nap. Knowing that the “concrete” pieces are actually pieces of a sofa, it seems impossible for someone to sit on the cantilevered sections without knocking the sofa over. But the sofas are both comfortable and strong, able to hold a person (even on the jutting segments) and look elegantly modern all at once.

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