Designed in a pristinely beautiful manner by Kohnshnier Architects, this breathtaking home captures your imagination at the very first sight. The beautiful interiors are spacious, lavish and a visually magical staircase that lies in the heart of the home completely steals the show. Transformed by the designers from a modest home into a gallery-business and residence that can host around 200 people, this merges minimalistic contemporary design with subtle use of art and wood. The homes modern interiors look warm and welcoming, while the art work on its walls along with the tranquil shades give it a gallery look. Sensuous yet sizzling, this is modern architecture at its subtle best!

In a case of contemporary architecture borrowing from the classical design, this beautiful Scandinavian home is dressed in what looks like a flawless black and white format with a bit of improvisation. The moment you step into this home, it is the stylishly patchy couch (milka?) that steals the show with its unique dairy farm-styled look! Apart from that, it uses plenty of wood, velvet textures and antiques that ensure the room has a traditional European touch. However, the bedroom, the kitchen and the bathroom stand in complete contrast as the emphasis here is on a minimalist design that uses the more sober shades of black, white and grey. Mixing the modern seamlessly with the timeless, this is truly the best of both worlds! – via

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