Aquariums are unique in the world of home decoration. Unlike paintings, which are flat and two-dimensional, and unlike televisions and furniture, which generally face in just one direction, aquariums can provide a complete 360 degree viewing experience. It’s common to see aquariums set flush against walls or tucked into the corners of rooms, so it’s easy…
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6 Celebrities with Lavish Custom Aquariums
Thanks to shows like MTV Cribs and the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, anyone can get a glimpse into the multi-million dollar mansions of actors and rock stars. Sometimes, we’re even lucky enough to spot these celebrities’ high priced custom aquariums. So, today’s article is kind of like a Venn diagram. It falls in that tiny overlap…
Is This Floating Spherical Home a Glimpse of the Future?
Image from architzercdn.com I’ve seen (and written about) virtually every floating house design imaginable, from the humble Exbury Egg to the massive Project Venus. There’s one pervasive trend that I’ve noticed in just about every design: aquatic architects tend to care about form more than function. I guess that shouldn’t come as a surprise. You’re not going to…
Less is More: Declutter with Aquarium Minimalism
Steve Jobs and Apple forever changed the world of art with their revolutionary design philosophy. They didn’t use flashy colors and loud announcers who shout, “More, more, more!” Instead, they opted for simplistic black, grey, and black color schemes that utilize tons of white space and elegantly simple designs. Their products proved to be breath…
Birds Can Fly Underwater? Say Hello to Dual-Purpose Custom Aquariums
For pet lovers, getting all of your beloved furry (or scaled) companions to get along can be tricky. Cats and dogs don’t always see eye-to-eye, and you could definitely run into a messy situation if you have a cat and an aquarium. If only there were some way to encourage peaceful coexistence between your pets!…
Going Dutch! The Intricate Beauty of Dutch Style Aquariums
If you tell a hardcore aquarium enthusiast that you have a custom freshwater aquarium, then you can probably expect them to ask, “Dutch or Nature style?” These two styles dominate the world of freshwater aquariums. I already touched on Takashi Amano’s beautiful nature aquariums a few months ago, so today I thought we could get European…
Go BIG or Go Home! 3 of the World’s Largest Home Aquariums
Sometimes size really does matter. Truly devoted aquascapers want to go big or go home, pulling out all of the stops to create a massive home aquascape that rivals their local public aquarium. Ready to be blown away by some of the largest personal aquariums in the world? You might want to put on a snorkel. 3.…
Blue Is the New Green: Creating Beautiful Ponds on Eco-Friendly Rooftops
In the last decade, “green rooftops” have become an important instrument of urban environmentalism. Green rooftops are typically a bunch of plants literally planted on a roof- a layer of dirt (or another “planting medium”) and a drainage layer are installed over an insulation layer on top of the roof. The benefits of this are…
Okeanos Eliminates the Need for Chlorine in Swimming Pools
Natural pool with nearby water garden — Image source: Swimming-teich.com “Expect poison from the standing water.” William Blake, my all time favorite poet, said that. He meant that much more in the metaphorical sense — nothing good comes from inaction. Today, I’m going to take it in the literal sense. If you let a body…
How Submerged Flowers Can Turn Your Aquarium into an Underwater Garden
Some people just have to have fresh cut flowers around the house. I’m not one of those people, but I can nonetheless see the appeal: they add a flash of color and vibrant life to any living space. Personally, I think that you can achieve the same thing more successfully with a professional aquascape. But…
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