If you like a minimalistic design in your living room, these are the speakers for you. The Sonance SA2 speakers are very slim and actually designed to be hidden inside a wall or ceiling. Installing them might be a hassle but once they're in their place, according to Sonance, you can cover them up with wallpaper or latex paint to make them invisible. The datasheet shows some good numbers and a patented technique should give a full, warm sound despite the thin back box. But datasheets don't (...)  read more

If you still use Windows XP, haven't upgraded to Windows Vista yet, don't have a Mac but do like their glossy style: here's a guide to pimp your desktop and give it that clean, glossy look. In the example below you see how a combination of Yahoo Widgets, ObjectDock and a Vista Windows theme can create that next generation OS look. If you don't feel like following these steps and want instant result you can also get a long way by downloading and installing a so called Bricopack from (...)  read more

Using a projector is a great way to get that real home theater feeling. And with the improvement in quality of these beamers you can get a high definition image in a screen size that you'll never reach with an LCD of plasma television. The only thing is you do need an empty wall that's large enough. And projector screens are very ugly or very expensive if you want to be able to roll them up with the touch on a remote (and do you really need another remote?).This is where Screen Goo might (...)  read more

Every interior designer knows that the use of lighting can make or break the atmosphere in a home. The right lighting over a dinner table can make food look extra delicious and fresh, and proper lighting in a bedroom can create a warm and relaxing atmosphere.A commonly used way to create a spacious and warm feeling is the use of indirect lighting. The inspiration for the design of this do-it-yourself project came from a visit to a multimillion modern villa in the south of Holland. But to create this (...)  read more

Think of it what you will, it's definitely more unique than a framed Ikea poster. A company calles DNA 11 produces art work from unique features of the human being. In medieval times people payed a lot of money for a portrait. Nowadays it's more interesting to hang a copy of your DNA profile on the wall. Apart from DNA profiles you can also get wall art of your own fingerprint or even a lip print (a.k.a. a kiss). Prices start at about $ (...)  read more