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This London House is chock full of colorful design elements against a traditional backdrop. We love the brilliant blending of traditional architecture and modern decor. Parquet floors, ornate crown moldings, and elaborate fireplaces are remnants of a century ago that are highlighted by cool, white walls.
In contrast, the modern decor features bold, bright colors and artistic prints that stand out against the more formal elements. Not many rooms would work successfully with so many competing upholstery prints (florals, stripes and zigzags), but they're lovely against the soothing white walls. A long, lean slice of table with matching benches adds the perfect organic touch to the living room without overwhelming.
The bedroom relies on a complex blend of textures, including a flokati rug, velvet upholstered headboard, and an antique, cut glass mirror propped casually against the wall. The architectural interior features extra deep baseboards and a beautiful, scrolled fireplace that transcends eras.
This dreamy, jewel-like powder room design demonstrates just how creative a designer can get when working with a small space. The Small Powder Room is a mere 3' by 9', yet seems airy and expansive due to the restrained décor and use of soft, soothing colors. The powdery blue Venetian plaster walls give the room an expansive feel, with the cantilevered vanity reinforcing an illusory sense of space.
Marsh and Clark designed the powder room around a single, unifying theme. A delicate frond reaches out of a swirl of mosaic tiles and gently climbs the wall in soft earth tones, becoming the focal point of the room. Its shape and texture are repeated in the custom crafted stained glass window and the flourishes framing the mirror.
This same gently curved theme repeating at three levels – floor, mirror, wall – draws attention to the height of the room. Lovely!
MPG Arquitetura's MA Modern House is a wonderful blend of elements gracefully brought together to form a house that's pure organic design. The architect's bold use of natural, exotic woods with steel beams and large expanses of glass create an architectural house that fits beautifully into the surrounding landscape. The focus is on long, low lines juxtaposed with vaulted ceilings and open walls of glass to take advantage of the extraordinary mountain views.
The living room features a glass wall that opens out onto one of the three oversized decks, seamlessly combining indoor and outdoor living. The low, wood ceiling, neutral décor and many organic touches (including leather chairs, a rough hewn wood table, and rustic baskets) keep this room intimate and cozy, while the dining room's vaulted ceiling creates an airy, expansive mood.
The multiple decks and a stunning infinity swimming pool take full advantage of the natural beauty surrounding the MA House, and a variety of textures throughout the home echo the warmth of the setting.
This Beijing Chateau interior is all about shapes and contrast. The dark, hardwood floors are set off beautifully against smooth, white walls that refuse to settle into the expected angle and planes. Instead, the walls are softly rounded in corners and gently curve down hallways, sinuously curling throughout the house and separating the bedrooms from the open living spaces. The staircase soars to the second floor in a gracious sweep.
Oversized, round columns are coated in brilliantly reflective silver resembling mercury glass, with pendant lighting repeating the silver throughout this luxurious private apartment. Contrast is evident in the bathroom as well, where white marble floors are a traditional counterpoint to semi-transparent doors of Plexiglas in intense citrus shades.
This Beijing apartment is filled with color and light against a cool white background and is designed with flexibility in mind. Sliding screens and semi-transparent doors shield the bedrooms but can be opened for greater access to the home. Bold furnishings on a more personal scale give this gorgeous apartment designed by GRAFT such an intimate feel.
This luxurious Single Family House in Somosaguas, Spain is the creation of A-Cero Architects and is one of their masterpieces of design. The strong vertical lines create a low profile, yet the interior spaces retain a spacious, airy feel. The oversized rooms flow effortlessly into each other with minimal obstruction and create a cohesive feel.
Bold curves and stylized, dark concrete resembling slate are the focus of the sculptural exterior design. From the front, this exceptional house appears to grow naturally out of the surrounding earth, with the lower level actually constructed in the hillside. The back of the house fully exposes the lower level to a stunning swimming pool.
Every turn in this exquisite home reveals a new treasure, whether it's the reflecting pool on the roof, the spare curve of the open fireplace, or the unexpected balconies and courtyard.
The CitizenM Hotel in Amsterdam is a new take on the luxury hotel in the heart of Amsterdam. This 215 room designer hotel features a ground floor that looks and feels like a succession of family rooms and lounges, all filled with classic designer furnishings for comfort and beauty. The décor leans heavily toward post-modern, with beautiful pieces from the Vitra collection, including Eames Lounge Chairs, Sofas by Hella Jongerius, and the pieces by the legendary Verner Panton. Bright colors and strong shapes pop against neutral backgrounds to give each area a unique personality.
The hotel rooms themselves are models of elegant efficiency. Extra-large king size beds with high quality cotton bedding stretch from wall to wall beneath picture windows. A single, upholstered lounge chair and small table and lamp give you a place to relax with the paper at the end of the day. Just a few steps away are your round, glass tube shower and vanity. Storage in the base of each bed lets you stow your luggage and clothing away without cramping your square footage. These are small rooms, but so well designed that you'll feel wrapped in luxury rather than confined.
The CitizenM Hotel is an ultra modern hotel that offers posh comfort at reasonable rates. You'll love every minute spent here, from the superb comfort of your king size bed to your dining experience in canteenM.
You don't often associate cutting edge design with a cabin in Idaho, but the Chicken Point Cabin by Olson Kundig Architects is a truly exceptional modern country house with breathtaking views of the lake. Rustic elements meet industrial design in this modern cabin crafted of metal, glass, plywood and concrete.
The architects have created a functional space that minimizes waste with fresh interior design that's relaxed and cozy.
The focal point is a 20' x 30' window wall overlooking the lake that can be opened with an ingenious hand-crank wheel so you can step directly from the living room into the wilderness. Other striking features include interior sliding doors that operate like barn doors but have a sleek, modern vibe and a wonderful fireplace crafted from a metal silo. It's a surprising twist on industrial design that fits seamlessly into its natural surroundings.
What do you do if you have to build an eco-friendly house during a financial crisis? Well, you keep the budget tight and consider taking inspiration from your environment - in this case from the Port of Marseille in France!
A daring couple decided to build their dream home exclusively out of shipping containers purchased from the neighboring port. Not an easy task considering the location, bold material and budget. Nevertheless, they've completed the construction of the Container House and the result is quite spectacular and very Green!
The Wabi House by Sebastian Mariscal is a magnificent contemplative abode.
From the moment you walk up the stone, pass the burnt cedar wall where koi fish, lilies and lotuses great you, your anxiety dissipates as the house exudes total tranquility and rest. It's amazing to see such a meditative resort like home in an urban California setting.
The design and architecture of this house is beyond perfect where each corners of the interior and exterior spaces blend in harmony. The landscaping is calm with an oversized pebble garden and a forest of plum trees - so precious! Above the main living terrace, a bedroom extends into the roof garden, in an effort to connect with the landscape on every possible plane. The connection between nature and the living environment brings awareness in the peaceful space.
Sometimes we all need an escape in order to rejuvenate our body, mind and spirit. Away from the 2.0 world and into total peace. We've found such a place in the secluded little corner of the world - Patagonia Chile. The Remota Hotel is located in Puerto Natales, the geographical and cultural centre of Chilean Patagonia, an unforgettable experience that is just waiting for you!
Discover the land, people, animals, foods and ancient history of this isolated paradise. A hotel so distant from the city, that it is immersed in nature and the culture of a remote and untouched place. The warehouse-style architecture of the hotel is as magical as its surrounding environment. This modern hotel is luxurious without being overpowering and down to earth with modern amenities. A place you're likely to never forget and want to revisit again and again.
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