December 20, 2009

Yurt Living: Interior Clay Wall Decor

The natural colors are rich with texture and depth not found from other finishes. Earth tones range with green and blue titles like Kentucky Blue and Savannah Moss.

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December 9, 2009

Yurt Living: Interior Decorating Intro


Like green merchandise, yurts are riding a trend wave to last. There's no doubt in my mind that professional interior designers will be catching on to those waves soon.

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November 7, 2009

Yurt Living: Window Shopping


With most yurt manufacturers, three windows are in the basic price. Those windows typically include screens, storm windows, and zippered privacy flaps.

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October 16, 2009

Yurt Living: Creative Flooring Suppliers

The final yurt floor consideration I recommend is parquetry. This is a style, rather than a material, but incorporates natural resources beautifully.



October 10, 2009

Yurt Living: Floor Options


For a temporary event, the floor is made in small interlocking panels, in either smooth or non-slip tongue and grooved boards. This is good for portability and storage. Custom finishes may be applied.


September 26, 2009

Yurt Living: Platform Design Options


Some yurts are constructed as a second or third floor, ‒ perhaps topped on a conventional type building.

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September 21, 2009

Yurt Living: Domes, Light, Furniture


Lifehacker author Angus Kidman shares her recent post titled Add Wheels To Your Furniture For Faster Cleaning. Could we re-phrase this to Furniture on Wheels Makes Finer Yurt Living?


September 9, 2009

Yurt Living: Dome, Cupola or Spire?


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Enthusiasts please never forget Becky Kemery, author of Yurts: Living in the Round. She pops up from my Internet searches frequently answering queries and contributing advice on forums. If you have a specific yurt question, she’s the Queen!

August 23, 2009

Yurt Living - Colors


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Know that yurt living is so connected with nature that outdoors is the best place to observe and vision a color palette.

August 6, 2009

Yurt Living - Creative Doorway Designs


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Since yurts can be permitted and are so economical, commercial use is expanding. And as yurt manufacturers aim to please, I continuously learn interesting canopy designs for
entryway protection.

July 26, 2009

Yurt Living - Design Rules Pricing

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The more yurt-minded the work team is, the closer to nature the dwelling will evolve into. Each owner decides how far from conventional they want to go. It's a personal matter and an empowering choice.

Yurt Living - Climate Comfort Part 2

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Yurts appear logical for my tropical
climate where elements of nature aren’t so severe. Well, surprise, but no worry. Just know that maintaining yurt warmth can be an easier task than keeping cool.

Yurt Living - Climate Comfort

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From freezing cold to tropical, study the details from manufacturers who offer insulation, gutters, roof choices, dome options, ceiling fan support, and window awnings. Other considerations are roof material choices, wall height, or an extra door.

June 18, 2009

Yurt Living - Getting Started

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Be prepared to be
connected with nature in such a unique way that it's difficult to describe. Keywords are simplicity and sustainability.