Don’t you just love it when you see a home that emphasizes on its many, many books? In this post we would like to showcase an original apartment designed by Triptyque Studio… for Houssein Jarouche, owner of the design boutique Micasa in São Paulo. The striking element of this uncommon home is a giant curved bookcase that seems to be
By Lavinia
In every home the ability to hold more storage, and display decor is a feat that isn’t always simple. Books, accessories and collectibles need a storage location and built-ins are a great way to accomplish just that. Built-ins – so called the name because the millwork is built within the wall is a good space saver as it doesn’t take…
By RoniqueGibson
Ever since the owners of this exotic residence decided to renovate their home, they thought about having natural light flood every corner. This is where the architects from Bower Architecture… came in. They took into account the owner’s love for the palm trees growing in the northern rear garden and created a deluxe resort-like residence that leaves us craving for
By Ada Teicu
We received an interesting apartment design from Sergey Serpuhov, art-director for ERGES…, a company founded in Riga, Latvia. Here is the description and some photos: “This apartment is located in a house on the border of an old town and sea port zone. The view from the windows shows port docks, dry-cargo ships on a quay and passenger ships
By Lavinia
Villa Lima was designed by architect Johan Sundberg… and is located in a Höllviken, south of Malmö, Sweden. Especially developed in order to serve as a family summer getaway, this modern, yet cozy home looks like the perfect place to relax and enjoy free time. Here are more details from the architects: “From a designers point of view this building
By Lavinia
For most home owners a home renovation represents a financial commitment that they hope will pay off for their family as well as for resale value. When considering a home renovation how do you determine if you can afford it, and how to budget for one? Determining your family’s financial resources and life commitments should come before starting to think…
By RoniqueGibson
The Peninsula Residence was designed by Bercy Chen Studio… and has a privileged location that allows beautiful vies of Lake Austin, Texas. You are looking at a makeover of an 1980’s home which initially did not take advantage of the positive features of its environment. Here are a few words from the architects: “The challenge was to develop a sensitive
By Lavinia
Elaine Cecconi is both the designer and the owner of this brilliant residence known as 6a Brockton House. Part of the Canadian design firm Cecconi Simone…, Elaine Cecconi knew exactly what she wanted and how to accomplish the ideal interior design for her home, built in Toronto, Canada, on a quiet residential street. The residence was build between two
By Ada Teicu
Red in your home may be what is needed to enliven it a bit! Whether it’s to add a vibrant atmosphere or it is to liven up a rather dull décor, red can do all of this and more! Red can be played up as the main focal point of the room, or it can be used in bursts of…
By RoniqueGibson
Located in an arid Yucca Valley in California, the Bluesky Home is an ingenious project consisting of a sustainable and highly adaptable residence. This unusual crib was designed by Blue Sky Homes LLC and architect Lance O’Donnell of o2 Architecture…. Maximizing the views and ensuring a high level of privacy were the main goals when developing this unique building.
By Lavinia
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