In every neighborhood there lies the playful competition between neighbors. Whether it’s over the lawn, the house, or who just bought a new riding lawnmower. The exterior of your home is the showcase of the neighborhood. The average neighbor won’t ever come into your home, but they know what house is yours by the exterior. Here are some ways to…
By RoniqueGibson
Town@HouseStreet is the name of a new and really interesting concept: turning a vacant and useless shop space into modern accommodation. This way the building regains its utility and the former shop owners become something similar to hoteliers. Italian architect Simone Micheli… was asked during Milan design week to redesign four such spaces and you can see the results in
This stylish chandelier comes from Piet Houtenbos… and is a mix of contemporary design with a more classical view. “The Halo” is actually a ceramic ring that features six flames. And we mean real fire, the kind that does not have anything to do with the electrical energy bill. This unusual chandelier can function by adding candle oil and it
Located in a breathtaking natural environment, Villa K is a contemporary hilltop residence from Mutsue Hayakusa Cell Space Architects… located in Nagano, Japan. This is the type of home built while taking into consideration the connection between indoors and exterior. Large windows offer unobstructed views of the near by forest. Villa K has no less than four roofs, situated at
By Lavinia
Enveloppe Sofa comes from designer Inga Sempe… and brings with it originality and comfort. This is said to look more like a “bed with pillows”, rather than a sofa. Fluffy and soft, it seems like the perfect place to take a nap. In fact, the designer resembles its shape to that of a protective nest, a place where sleep can
Tuscan décor and details are elements inspired from Tuscany, Italy. The richness of tones and colors, reflect earth tones and deep hues of nature. The traditional old world décor of Tuscan villas and farmhouses is a much sought after style in homes today. Textured walls, stone flooring, and tile roofing are some of the true details that stem from rich…
By RoniqueGibson
This magnificent mountain home belongs to Spanish architects Cadaval & Solà-Morales… and is located in Canejan, Catalonia, Spain. Its surrounding environment is absolutely breathtaking, as the house stands on a high spot, having visibility over two spectacular valleys. We do not know if it’s the mist or the winter landscape, but this residence seems cut and pasted from a movie
By Lavinia
Here is an interesting and very cool idea for some bookcase extra storage space. “Plus One” comes from Matthias Ries… and it has a fresh and youthful feel. This unusual shelving addition is not only functional, but also surprisingly sleek. It can help improve the look of a dull bookcase and it can also emphasize on those books or magazines
“Bucefalo” comes from Emanuele Canova… and is a project with a triple function: it can be a chair, a couch and also a bookcase. What we consider to be extremely fascinating is the fact that its functionality doesn’t stand in the way of its impeccable design. Classy and elegant, this furniture piece fits wonderfully in a stylish contemporary home. Once
One of the misconceptions in selling your home is to not put money into it. Often times, home sellers want to get out of their home quickly, and forget that marketing your home is crucial. Here are ten ways to improve the value of your home, and boost you above your competition.
1.) Curb Appeal: Homebuyers make up their mind…
By RoniqueGibson
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