Elegant Kasokudo Bonsai Planter Inspired by the Automotive Industry

Automotive, Bonsai, Elegant, Industry, Inspired, Kasokudo, Planter
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A striking fusion of form and function, the Kasokudo Bonsai Planter by designer Adrian Magu is as stylish as it gets. The product is an artistic representation of the developer’;s interest for everything green and his work in the automotive industry: “Referencing speed ...

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Styling Inspiration: Halloween

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Modern Greek House Design Exploring Traditional and Up-to-Date Design

Design, Exploring Traditional, Greek, House, Modern, UptoDate
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The island of Kea in Greece seemed the perfect location to settle down and enjoy magical breezes serpent among olive trees. This modern House in Kea was seen by architects Marina Stassinopoulos and Konstantios Daskalakis as an opportunity to employ the island’s traditional building p...

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Saska Apartment by Soma Architekci

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By Magaly • 49 mins ago


Saska Apartment is a private residence designed by Soma Architekci.
It is located in Saska Kępa, a neighborhood of Warsaw, Poland.













Saska Apartment by Soma Architekci:
“The owner of the apartment located in the centre of Warsaw’s Saska Kępa ask...

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Split level transformation by Cook Architecture

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This Split level transformation by Cook Architecture is quite amazing. Wait until you see the before picture. The original house was nothing to really look at and now this home would make me look twice. This modern make over has such great dimension and depth. The interiors look like...

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Celebrity Real Estate: Tom Cruise Lists Ranch with No Secret Bunker for $59M

$59M, Bunker, Celebrity, Cruise, Estate, Lists, Ranch, Real, Secret
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Thursday, October 30, 2014, by Spencer Peterson


Photo via Zimbio
Actor and mid-to-high-level Scientologist Tom Cruise, who despite all that he has become in the eyes of his viewing public, still has few equals in terms of sheer “screen presence,” has listed his...

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Sinbad Creek Residence by Swatt | Miers Architects

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Swatt | Miers Architects have designed the Sinbad Creek Residence in the rural town of Sunol, California.


















From the architects
The Sinbad Creek Residence is a 4,000 square foot home located on a beatiful 5.3 acre east-facing hillside in the rural town of Sunol. With...

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10 Color Theory Basics Everyone Should Know

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Color choice defines a room. Image Via: Kati Curtis Design

Most of us aren’t interior designers by trade and that’s okay. Whether you think of interior design as an enjoyable hobby or a necessary evil that helps keep your home looking presentable, sometimes it can be tough to und...

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Architectural Craziness: Belarus" New Football Stadium Looks Like a Slumbering Python

Architectural, Belarus", Craziness, Football, Like, Looks, Python, Slumbering, Stadium
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Thursday, October 30, 2014, by Rachel B. Doyle


Photo by Tomaz Gregoric via Design Boom
The dictatorship of Belarus just debuted a €40M ($ 51M) football stadium with a rounded edifice perforated by blob-like windows—a building that very much resembles a python. Designed by the Slo...

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Moroso produces the faceted ‘Brooke Ottomane’ by Tokujin Yoshioka for Issey Miyake

Faceted, Issey, Miyake, Moroso, Ottomane’, produces, Tokujin, Yoshioka, ‘Brooke
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Moroso continues to collaborate with 2 leading names in Japanese design. To mark the opening of the new Issey Miyake showroom held this month in London, the brand has produced a range of sculptural ottomans created by the artist and designer Tokujin Yoshioka. The series, tailored...

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Zen Barn by Christopher Simmonds

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The Zen Barn by Christopher Simmonds is a great exercise in juxtaposition. I am sure the “barn” label comes from the weathered wood on the exterior. I think it was a brilliant move as the wood is a complete opposite to the structure. The interiors are nice as well but I...

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Dezeen Mail #226

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newsletter includes the best stories and comments from readers plus new jobs, competitions, movies and more.
Our new book features 45 conversations with leading figures in architecture and design from around the world.








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Expressive Brazilian Architecture to Inspire Your Next Home Makeover

Architecture to, Brazilian, Expressive, Home Makeover, Inspire, next
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Designed by Ney Lima Architects in Brasilia – Distrito Federal, Brazil, this 570 square meter home spreads over space as well as time. Emerging from the architecture of the 60s, this home combines contemporary appeal with tradition and openness into an exemplary piece...

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21 Quick and Fun Last Minute Halloween Crafts and Hacks

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Halloween is almost upon us, but that doesn’;t mean you still can’;t have some spooky crafts and hacks for the coming scary night. We’;ve gathered 21 easy and cheap Last-Minute decor crafts and hacks that will transform your home into the creepiest place in less...

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How Architects Take Advantage of The Golden Ratio

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Check out why architects love the golden ratio. Image Via: Priester’;s Custom Contracting, LLC

When you really think about it, one of the coolest facets of architecture is the ability to have buildings be so different – so varied in terms of size, shape, and style – and yet so...

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Residence Zheng by KC Design Studio

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By Magaly • 49 mins ago


Residence Zheng is a home located in Taipei, Taiwan.
It was designed by KC Design Studio.



















Residence Zheng by KC Design Studio:
“This case is located on the 24th floor of a apartment building in downtown Taipei. One major advantage is the...

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Modern transformed condo

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This modern transformed condo found over at Apartment Therapy is a nice flavor of industrial modern. I quite like the exposed cinder block walls paired with the concrete floors. The warm tones of the wood furniture and the use of topes and whites make for a warm space. With this being...

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Kasokudo Bonsai Planter by Adrian Magu

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Designer Adrian Magu has created a contemporary bonsai planter named Kasokudo.








From the designer
Designer Adrian Magu’s interest for everything green and his work in the automotive industry has resulted in the Kasokudo Bonsai Planter; a stunning fusion of form and fu...

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Shabby Hunting Cabin Turned Into Impressive L-Shaped Contemporary Residence

Cabin, Contemporary, Hunting, Impressive, Into, LShaped, Residence, Shabby, Turned
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Shands Studio Architects converted a shabby hunting cabin and summer guest house in San Anselmo, CA, USA into an impressive contemporary residence. The main purpose of the planning stage was to connect the project to its rich landscape. In the building process, framing lumber found...

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Ridgewood by GA Design

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By Magaly • 55 mins ago


Ridgewood is a private residence located in Jogeshwari, a suburb of Mumbai, India.
It was designed by GA Design.


















Ridgewood by GA Design:
“This residential apartment has been designed by GA design in Mumbai.
It is located close to the mai...

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Arc House by Maziar Behrooz Architecture

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Maziar Behrooz Architecture have designed the Arc House, a single family home located inEast Hampton, New York.
























From the architects
In one of our initial meetings with our clients, we shared a picture of a small airplane hangar showing an uninterrupted...

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10 Things You Should Know Before Painting A Room

Before, Know, Painting, Room, Should, Things
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Painting can actually be fun when you know how to do it properly. We share the many steps to make your painting project turn out perfectly! Image Source: Gace K Design

Are you living with boring white walls, but hate the thought of painting? Painting is often a task that homeowners...

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Home Sweet home AD Magazine

Home, Magazine, Sweet
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If my place looked like this one I am sure I could call it home sweet home. There is such a depth of quality in the materials that make up these interiors. Everything here has the breath of quality and luxury. The table behind the sofa and the sculpture on top of it are my favorite...

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Ingeniously Versatile: REK Extending Coffee Table by Reinier de Jong Design [Video]

Coffee, Design, Extending, Ingeniously, Jong, Reinier, Table, Versatile, Video
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REK extending coffee table by Reinier de Jong Design is a flexible furniture piece available in 2 new versions: oak veneered and all-white. According to the designers, one of the 2 new versions is almost entirely white except for the subtle black lines. The edges are finished with...

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Globe Trotting: Sunken Floors Hide This Concrete Dwelling from the World

Concrete, Dwelling, Floors, From, Globe, Hide, Sunken, This, Trotting, World
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Monday, October 27, 2014, by Spencer Peterson


Photo by Koji Fujii via Design Boom
Upon closer inspection, this seemingly simple 3-story concrete home by Japan’;s Takeshi Hosaka Architects reveals a delightfully expectation-thwarting design. But maybe “reveals” is...

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Simplici-tea: The Electric Tea Kettle, Completely Redefined

Completely, Electric, Kettle, Redefined, Simplicitea
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Making a nice cup of tea is one of those no-brainer activities that plenty of us do multiple times a day. We rarely think of how much energy is used to heat the water for that tea. Even if you’re using an energy-efficient electric kettle (as opposed to a stovetop one), the minimum ...

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S-Shaped Glass Walls Connect Indoors and Out

Connect, Glass, Indoors, SShaped, Walls
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The Design House project is an initiative by Design Week Mexico that sees a house in Mexico City transformed by a group of forward-thinking designers, year after year. Now in its sixth year, in 2014 project presents Mexico-based Esrawe Studio and the firm’;s creative...

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Five-Bedroom Residence Near Toronto Unveiling Luxurious Living: 166 The Kingsway

FiveBedroom, Kingsway, Living, Luxurious, Near, Residence, Toronto, Unveiling
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An intriguing play of geometric shapes and exterior finishes defines 166 The Kingsway project, a modern house located near Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom dwelling is currently on sale, listed at approximately $ 2.4 million and is briefly defined as “a...

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12 Great Ideas for Thanksgiving Tables

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Looks like Thanksgiving is at our house this year—since I get more excited about setting a beautiful table than cooking the food (shhh…don’;t tell my guests!) here are some of my favorite ideas…


Clockwise from top left: Beautiful muted greens from Honestly YUM, g...

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Mid Century in Dallas by Harold Prinz

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This amazing Mid Century in Dallas by Harold Prinz has been preserved by its current owners. Dallas Morning News ran an article on this home. “Designed by Dallas architects Harold Prinz and LaVere Brooks of the firm Prinz and Brooks and located in north Oak Cliff, the Hayes...

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Casa RG by ES-arch

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By Jessica • 2 hours ago


Casa RG is a renovation project completed by ES-arch.
It is located in Madesimo, Sondrio, Italy.




















Casa RG by ES-arch:
“Our project is a recovery of the attic of a portion of an apartment building.
The apartment building is made up of 2 ...

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Bus Converted to Bright, Airy, Storage-Filled Tiny House

Airy, Bright, Converted, House, StorageFilled, Tiny
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Try using the search box to the right or browsing through the categories, archives or return to the main page to see more recent content – some of which is also shown below:



LED Light Pots: Plant a Colorful Glow-in-the-Dark Garden



Twisted Toothbrush: Clever Industrial...

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SATA"s medical centre has mirrored "cloaking" roof that reflects the sky

Centre, cloaking, Medical, Mirrored, Reflects, Roof, SATA"s
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The mirrored roof of this children’;s care centre by SATA reflects the surrounding treetops and west Ireland skies (+ slideshow).


SATA designed the single-storey glass and aluminium structure to house services for the West Limerick Children’;s Centre, in county...

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Perfectly Balancing A Fresh Concept With Versatility: Mondana Bag Stool

Balancing, Concept, Fresh, Mondana, Perfectly, Stool, Versatility
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Maneuvering furniture around the house would probably be more provoking if the products in question came with… straps. Designers Alessandra Mantovani and Eleonora Barbareschi took this crazy idea to another level when planning Mondana Bag, an unconventional stool for Italian...

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Monochromes: Step Inside an Old Gothic Hotel of the Atlantic City Boardwalk

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Friday, October 24, 2014, by Jenny Xie

Welcome back to Monochromes, a Friday mini-series wherein Curbed delves deep into the internet’;s photographic annals, resurfacing with an armful of old black-and-white photos of architecture and interior design. Have a find you want to...

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Bang & Olufsen launch the world’s first high-end compact wireless speaker

Bang, Compact, First, highend, launch, Olufsen, Speaker, Wireless, World’s
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Bang & Olufsen introduce their first compact wireless speaker, BeoLab 17. The all-digital, active speaker – the first in the world to utilise the new WiSA standard for high-end wireless – combines stunning acoustic performance, place-anywhere flexibility and pioneering design all i...

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Modern kitchens by Doherty design Studio

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While looking through Doherty design’;s portfolio I noticed one thing that I kept saying to myself, “they have done some nice modern kitchens”. There was a consistent thread moving throughout their projects. Clean, simple and honest materials are the design choices...

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Moor Street Townhouses by Milieu Property

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Milieu Property created 5 luxury townhouses located in Fitzroy, Melbourne. The project features an environmentally sustainable design with warm, monochromatic palettes, open-plan design and a white-washed oak timber flooring.
Elegant and industrial, the townhouses mirror the...

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23 Bohemian Bathroom Designs

Bathroom, Bohemian, Designs
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There can be little doubt about the impact that can be made by Bohemian bathroom designs and the fact that this is not a style that is used that often is an absolute tragedy. You just have so many options with this style of bathroom and as long as you follow a few basic rules there...

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Clarendon Works by Moreno Masey Architecture Studio

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By Magaly • 38 mins ago


Clarendon Works is a private residence located in London, England.
Designed by Moreno Masey Architecture Studio and completed in February 2012, the home has an open design that adds to its sense of space.
It is currently for sale for $ 14.6 million.
Buy it n...

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The New/Old House: A Giant Map Wall

Giant, House, New/Old, Wall
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I started phase one of Yosef’;s room…I wall-papered a huge map of the world on one entire wall behind his headboard. What a difference it made.


Here a peek of the wall before the paper went up…


The map added much needed color and character to the room and...

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Top 40 Tricks and DIY Projects to Organize Your Office

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Got a cluttered office? The following brilliant DIY organization tips and projects will help you transform your office into an efficient workspace. Organizing your office doesn’t have to cost a lot of time. And you don’;t need to spend a lot of money on these organization p...

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WRIGHT Scandinavian Design

Design, Scandinavian, Wright
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Today I took a look through WRIGHT’;S upcoming Scandinavian Design auction. Yes, I know this is sort of a cop-out post because most of us dream about these pieces. I like that WRIGHT has some different angles in there photography. The auction is 20 November 2014 Noon. Here are...

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Graphite Penthouse by Denis Rakaev

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Denis Rakaev has recently completed the interior design of a contemporary penthouse apartment in Kiev, Ukraine.
























From the designer
The interior should be perceived unified and monolithic – this is the main idea of ??the project. Going into any of the premises, w...

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10 Things Every Buyer Should Know About Home Inspections

About, Buyer, Every, Home, Inspections, Know, Should, Things
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Home inspections give buyers an idea of their new home’;s condition. Image Via: Period Architecture Ltd.

Congratulations, your offer was accepted and you’re going to be a homeowner! After you’ve made all your phone calls to share the big news and sipped on a glass or 2 of cel...

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San Francisco: The Lyft HQ has Gene Wilder Portrait-Doors, Abundant Pink Fur

Abundant, Francisco, Gene, Lyft, Pink, PortraitDoors, Wilder
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Friday, October 24, 2014, by Spencer Peterson


Photo by Patricia Chang/Curbed SF
Walk into the San Francisco headquarters of rideshare startup Lyft, tilt your head upward, and you’;ll see 8,000 fuchsia pool noodles hanging from the ceiling, there to create the feeling that...

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‘Sudare’ outdoor furniture collection by Nendo for Patio Petite

Collection, Furniture, Nendo, Outdoor, Patio, Petite, ‘Sudare’
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Nendo has launched quite a few products in the last couple of weeks. The latest arrival commissioned by Patio Petite is the  ‘Sudare’ outdoor furniture collection designed for the garden and other exterior spaces.  

Each chair converts into a partition when folded.

“The seats and...

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Modern family apartment

Apartment, Family, Modern
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This modern family apartment found in an issue of Elle Decor Italy is full of some very recognizable pieces. I always enjoy seeing the people that not only created the space but live in it as well. I enjoy the diversity of textures and surfaces found through these spaces. The marble...

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I-da Arquitectos sinks holiday apartments into the Portuguese countryside

Apartments, Arquitectos, Countryside, Holiday, Into, Portuguese, Sinks
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The 2 main buildings of this Portuguese holiday complex by I-da Arquitectos are dug into a hillside, partly burying them in the sloping terrain (+ slideshow).


Lisbon-based I-da arquitectos designed the 820-metre-square development, named Pé no Monte, on 10 hectares of land on the A...

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Aerial Travel Memories Translated into Comfortable Rugs: LANDCARPET by Florian Pucher

Aerial, Comfortable, Florian, Into, LANDCARPET, Memories, Pucher, Rugs, Translated, Travel
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There are a lot of creative ways one can bring traveling inside a home. Designer Florian Pucher took memories of his journeys and transferred them into the design of these comfortable rugs. LANDCARPET is the name of a project consisting of 88 different carpet models, each inspired...

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Beachfront Villa in the Dominican Republic

Beachfront, Dominican, Republic, Villa
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By Jessica • 43 mins ago


This sensational beachfront villa is located in Sea Horse Ranch, near the beach village of Cabarete, in the Dominican Republic.
The home has 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, and has almost 9,200 square feet of interior space.
Currently for sale, it is priced at $...

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Living Rooms reveal plans for hotel in Notting Hill

Hill, Hotel, Living, Notting, Plans, Reveal, Rooms
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Alternative hotel chain Living Rooms has announced its plans to open a 27,000 sq ft., 50 bedroom hotel located within 5 terrace houses in Notting Hill, London. The chain aims to reflect the free spirit and creativity of the area throughout the design.
The Laslett named after local ...

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The Appealathon House by Granwood by Zorzi

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Australian home builder Grandwood by Zorzi have recently completed the Appealathon House in Perth, Western Australia.




















From the builders
A unique entry opens to a stone laid floor extending through the main living areas. A wall of windows opens to the north...

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Amazing Greek Interior Design Ideas (40 Images)

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What is the first thought that comes to your mind on hearing “Greece”? Let me guess.. sun, sea, Santorini, maybe Mykonos. What about the Greek interior design? I just saw these photos of Greek home interiors on HAUFEN, a great company that makes traditional wooden windows and it woul...

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How Architects Minimize Urban Stress

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Is urban stress real? If it is, how can architects minimize its effects with their designs? Image Source: Grossman Photo

Experts are saying that we need to ready ourselves for a more urbanized, and therefore, a more depressed world. It seems that architects not only have to design...

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Departamento SDM by Arquitectura en Movimiento Workshop

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By Jessica • 56 mins ago


Departamento SDM is a residential project completed by Arquitectura en Movimiento Workshop.
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, the home features a stunning staircase as its centerpiece, giving the interior an elegant and unique touch.

...

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Scary Cool Spinal Staircase is Eerie and Elegant

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Arquitectura en Movimiento Workshop designed this amazing apartment in Mumbai, India that begs the question, sculpture or staircase? The stunning wood staircase structure is somewhat of an enigma, its curving wood planks stretching across horizontally before dramatically veering...

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Minimal Compact House by Filipe Pina & Maria Ines Costa

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Architects Filipe Pina & Maria Ines Costa designs a stunningly modern yet compacted house in Guarda, Portugal.
“Located on the north-center of Portugal, the house was meant to combine the rural and the urban lifestyle. The lot is surrounded by different types of constructions, c...

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Refined Scandinavian Apartment Inspiring Joyful Home Decorating Ideas

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Welcome to a refined Scandinavian apartment in Vasastan, Stockholm preserving quite a few charming turn-of-the-century details. The feeling that greets you when you enter the hall is striking. This is due to the 3 windows allowing natural light inside and a generous ceiling h7 From...

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Motor City: With news that Detroit is set...

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Thursday, October 23, 2014, by Jenny Xie



With news that Detroit is set to go on an unprecedented foreclosing spree, CityLab takes a look at how that might kick one-fifth of the city’;s population out of their homes. Moreover, there’;s a growing concern that the...

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Sleek Glass Containers Push Out the Air, Seal in the Fresh

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Food storage options abound in any home supplies store, but some of them are true standouts. The EVAK Glass Food storage containers are a cleverly designed set of storage vessels with lids that squeeze every last bit of air out of the jars.


Air is, of course, the enemy of fresh...

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The Kambara Residence Richard Neutra

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The Kambara Residence by Richard Neutra hits the market for the very first time. There has been only one owner and the house was kept all original. There were 8 or so of these colony houses at Silver Lake California. The name conveys that these homes were similar in style and...

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Calvin Street Home by Chris Dyson Architects

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Chris Dyson Architects converted a run down Victorian warehouse located in Londra, United Kingdom, into 3 large luxury units. This project successfully converted a run down Victorian warehouse in Shoreditch into 3 large, luxury units with a rooftop level copper clad extension. The...

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A Polish Romanticized Version of Shabby Chic

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Designed by Anna Olga Chmielewska, the interior design of this small yet picture-perfect detached cottage nestled among apple trees in the Polish countryside can be best defined as a crowning romanticized version of shabby chic. The perfectly balanced decor weaves together optimum...

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Playful and Provocative Wooden Safe Box Inspired by Clock Gears: mr.knox

Clock, Gears, Inspired, mr.knox, Playful, Provocative, Safe, Wooden
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A safe deposit box may inspire many things, but it is not exactly the type of item you would like to have around for an inviting, homey feel. Envisioned and implemented by Utrecht-based furniture designer Stephan Siepermann, mr.knox cabinet is “a funny translation of a heavy...

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The Printed Page: Remote Former Schoolhouse Inspired by "Chalk" and Naiveté

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Monday, October 20, 2014, by Rachel B. Doyle


Image via Matthew Monteith/Dwell
After getting their hands on this 99-year-old house on one of Canada’;s rugged Magdalen Islands, a Quebeçois couple recruited the innovative cottage experts at YH2 Architects to convert the place ...

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Roll With it: Stylish Laser Cut Wood and Leather Handbag

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Dubbed a “technical bag” by its designers, Plaat is an elegant bag constructed of laser cut wood and lined in leather. The cut wood is flexible and easily rolls up into a stylish carryall.



Plaat was created by design duo Qoowl, consisting of Quinten Peuling and Wisse Trooster, a...

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Alno Kitchen Gets Cooking with Three Ovens, Two Wine Coolers and One Awesome Style

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If you’;re a chef, or just love the finer things in life, then this kitchen by Alno is a must-see. Dressed to the nines, including a trio of ovens, a pair of wine fridges and an overall style that equals culinary perfection, this kitchen certainly serves up a healthy helping...

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Blakeley furniture by Studio Roderick Vos is built from architectural joists

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Dutch Design Week 2014: Dutch designer Roderick Vos has created a collection of tables and benches using structural supports with H-shaped profiles, more commonly found in architecture (+ slideshow).


Designed by Roderick Vos for Dutch furniture brand Spoinq, items in the Blakeley...

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How To Bring Japanese Simplicity Into Your Interiors

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Where Japanese interiors are concerned, serenity is paramount. Image Via: Decker Bullock Sotheby’;s International Realty

We all lead hectic lives. It’s no surprise that after working all day and schlepping the kids to activities, we want come home to something a little c...

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Buzzkills: Chinese President is Sick of China"s "Weird Architecture"

Architecture, Buzzkills, China’s, Chinese, President, Sick, Weird
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Monday, October 20, 2014, by Spencer Peterson


Photo by Iwan Baan via ArcSpace
It seems as if the Western world’;s blog-fueled fascination with wacky Chinese buildings has reached the upper echelons of China’;s government. Chinese president Xi Jinping, who surely must...

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Twin Volume Home Surrounds Connecting Glass Enclosure

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As you walk along a steep, narrow street in a quiet area of Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan, away from the train station and toward the sea, a peculiar and lovely home comes into view. It is the Home in Gokurakuji, designed by architect Naoya Kawabe.



The home was built in an area...

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8 Easy and Beautiful Thanksgiving Table Decorations

Beautiful, Decorations, Easy, Table, Thanksgiving
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Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. has its roots in cultural and religious traditions, as well as being celebrated secularly. It is also a day to gather around the table with family and friends to give thanks for delicious Thanksgiving Day foods like dressing, turkey, cranberry sauce,...

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Vivid Ambiance Cleverly Achieved in Small Apartment Near Saint Petersburg

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Welcome to a cheerful small apartment envisioned by Geometrium and located in Lensovetovskij, a village near Saint Petersburg, Russia. The crib was especially developed for a young couple who requested that aesthetics and usability be the main features of their new home. Painted...

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‘Black Brick’ wallpaper by Piet Hein Eek for NLXL

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Piet Hein Eek started working with NLXL in 2010 launching ‘Scrapwood’ one of the most popular wallpaper collections in recent years. This month NLXL introduce a new photographic surface by Piet the “Black Brick” fitting perfectly into the prevalent monochrome trend.
Rick Vintage, N...

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Interiors by Humbert & Poyet

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Humbert & Poyet have a diverse portfolio working on restaurant, business and private residences. I was more interested in the private interiors as they had more of a modern aesthetic. All of their interiors have a clean approach with an exactness in the design. I was also drawn to...

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The Moebius House by Tony Owen Partners

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Tony Owen Partners designed the Moebius House in Sydney, Australia.




















From the architects
This family house faces onto views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The house explores the maximisation of light, space, ventilation and views on a tight sight. We...

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Intriguing Dear O’ Deer Planter Re-Shaping Perception of Everyday Things

Dear, Deer, Everyday, Intriguing, O’, Perception, Planter, Reshaping, Things
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Delhi based duo Re-culture recently presented Dear O’; Deer, an intriguing ceramic planter that works on the juxtaposition of the dead and the living. The plant grows outwards from a ceramic deer skull to resemble the antlers of the deer. A lid and drain holes are strategically...

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Sky Loft by KUBE architecture

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By Magaly • 2 hours ago


Sky Loft is a private residence located in Washington, D.C., USA.
It was designed in 2014 by KUBE architecture.



















Sky Loft by KUBE architecture:
“This 2-story loft in Dupont Circle was completely transformed into an open space filled with ...

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Best of Simchat Torah

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Simchat Torah is the next holiday…it will end the holiday of Sukkot and the month long high holiday season. ; It’;s a joyous day with lots of singing and dancing and children especially love to join in the celebration. Here are some fun ideas from the designmegillah...

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Pe No Monte Rural Tourism by [i]da arquitectos

Arquitectos, Monte, Rural, Tourism
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Photographer Joao Morgado has sent us images of a rural tourism property in Odemira, Portugal, designed by [i]da arquitectos.
You can see an aerial video of the project – here.






























Project description
Located on the Alentejo Coast, the Monte Novo da Cruz is a...

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Monochromes: Inside Huguette Clark"s Opulent Summer Estate

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Friday, October 17, 2014, by Rachel B. Doyle

Welcome back to Monochromes, a Friday mini-series wherein Curbed delves deep into the internet’;s photographic annals, resurfacing with an armful of old black-and-white photos of architecture and interior design. Have a find you want...

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PATTERNITY call for photographic entries

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PATTERNITY are looking for photographic entries for their first book ‘EXPLORING THE POSITIVE POWER OF PATTERN.’ Published in 2015 this will be a carefully curated photographic book bringing together the worlds of fashion, art, design, nature, science, mathematics and beyond thr...

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New Pinterest board: Singapore

Board, Pinterest, Singapore
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Singapore recently hosted this year’;s WAF and Inside festivals and is home to some of the world’;s most innovative big architecture projects, so we’;ve put together a Pinterest board exploring the city’;s best buildings – the first in a series focusing on ma...

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Drones become a flock of dancing lampshades in this movie by Cirque du Soleil

Become, Cirque, dancing, Drones, Flock, lampshades, Movie, Soleil, This
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Circus troupe Cirque du Soleil teamed up with drone specialist Raffaello D’;Andrea to create Sparked – a short movie that transforms 10 autonomous flying machines into lampshades that seem to come alive and “dance” with a human performer (+ movie).


Cirque du S...

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TV TIME: Devising the Sterile, Stunning Hospital Interiors of The Knick

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Friday, October 17, 2014, by Annie Werbler


Photos by Mary Cybulski/Cinemax
As world leaders wake up to the prospect of a hemorrhagic fever pandemic, The Knick, a period medical drama from Cinemax (of all places), offers a glimpse into the grim medical practices of just over a...

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Rocking Room: Oversized Woven Chair Offers Group Relaxation

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Over a dozen people can easily all sit back, relax and rock back and forth at once in this massive group rocking chair built for public use at the 2014 Seattle Design Festival. ‘Wover the Woven Rocker’ illustrates the event’s theme of ‘design in motion’ with a curved structure that...

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Cozy Interior Brick Sitting Area Brings the Outdoor Ambience In

Ambience, Area, Brick, Brings, Cozy, Interior, Outdoor, Sitting
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Rocha Apartment is home to the out-of-the-box creativity of Italian architects Matteo Colombo and Andrea Serboli – the brains behind Barcelona-based CaSA Architecture. The 2 designers combined creative forces – and very different backgrounds, with Colombo’;s...

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Colourful Council and Student Housing by Kresings GmbH

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Kresings GmbH have designed Boeselburg, a group of colourful council and student housing buildings in Münster, Germany.












Architects: kresings GmbHProject staff: Stefan Fuchs (job captain), Guido Becker, André Pannenbäcker, Jan Tölle,Building contractor: Studentenwerk Mün...

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10 Mistakes That (Almost) Everyone Makes in Interior Design

Almost, Design, Everyone, Interior, Makes, Mistakes
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Have you made a massive decorating mistake without even realizing it? There are a lot of common mistakes to avoid. Image Source: Marcel Page Photography

It happens to everyone— you are shopping and see the perfect home decor accessory. Immediately you think, Oh! this will...

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Tamizo Apartment by Sergey Baskakov

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Inspired by the Flat Interior Design project from Tamizo Architects, Russian designer Sergey Baskakov has created cool interior renders of this apartment located in Lodz, Poland.









Renderings courtesy of Sergey Baskakov

CATEGORIES: Apartment • Interior Design
TAGS: Kitchen •...

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Cute Cartoon Eraser Heads Morph Haircuts as You Use Them

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Making mistakes doesn’t always have to be embarrassing. Sometimes, especially during the design process, it can be quite fun. The Rubber Barber erasers designed by Lu-Wei Chen put an adorable face on the art of making mistakes.



Each eraser in the 4-piece set (available for $ 1...

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Old mansion turned apartment

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This old mansion turned apartment is sporting a fairly eclectic approach when it comes to its interiors. This is only the lower part of mansion but I am very drawn to all of the old architecture. Typically crown molding really doesn’;t do much for me but when it is kept...

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Modernistic Design

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Spacious living creates a wonderfully open environment that emits beauty and generosity. This home certainly manages to emulate everything that is magnificent about great spaces decorated with fine furnishings. It starts with the exterior of the home with its many French and...

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Original Residence in Poland Dictated by Modern Living Needs: Two Barns House

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2 Barns House by RS+ Architects is located in a quiet northern district of Tychy, Poland, near a forest complex. Access is achieved by cul-de-sac from the main road connecting the plot in its north-west corner. Zoning plans based on the analysis of the urban area imposed roof ...

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Scandinavian Design: Home on Rörstrandsgatan

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By Jessica • 57 mins ago


This apartment is located on Rörstrandsgatan, in Vasastan, Stockholm, Sweden.
Recently sold, it measures 387.5 square feet.





















Photos courtesy of Bosthlm
Scandinavian Design: Home on Rörstrandsgatan was published on HomeDSGN on Oct 16, 2...

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Swinging Benches Around a Fire Pit

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This is a great DIY campfire idea that has swinging benches all around it. It combines my 2 favorite activities: swinging and relaxing with friends near the campfire, at the same time, it lets us to stay warm on a cold night. A gentleman that goes by the name of Chenango Dave on...

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House in Londrina by Spagnuolo Arquitetura

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Spagnuolo Arquitetura have sent us photos of a house they have recently completed in Londrina, Brazil.


















Architect: Spagnuolo Arquitetura
Photography by R.R.Rufino








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Dynamic Details Reinforcing Originality in Contemporary Homes: Pandora Sideboard

Contemporary, Details, Dynamic, Homes, Originality, Pandora, Reinforcing, Sideboard
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Presented during the Maison & Objet Paris 2014, Pandora sideboard designed by WEWOOD – Portuguese Joinery assumes itself as functional piece for storage. The unconventional cabinet features several compartments of different sizes and formats that adapt to the daily needs of the user. ...

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Philippe Starck Watch: Philippe Starck"s Pre-Fab Prototype is as Pretty as Promised

Philippe, Prefab, Pretty, Promised, Prototype, Starck, Starck"s, Watch
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Thursday, October 16, 2014, by Jenny Xie


Photo via Yahoo
More than a year ago design bigwig Philippe Starck presented plans for his take on the ever-popular pre-fab housing trend. The images were lovely, showing off a sturdy glass box enshrouded in greenery. Still, renderings are...

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Exhibition: The Other Art Fair opens today

Exhibition, Fair, Opens, today
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The Other Art Fair opens today showcasing 130 emerging and unrepresented artists - all of which have been carefully selected by the panel of art experts - Anita Zabludowicz, Omar Kholeif, Polly Morgan and Sophie O’Brien – to ensure you buy from the best artistic talent with confid...

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Paul McCobb

McCobb, Paul
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I have always loved the work of Paul McCobb. The only pieces I have owned of his were a set of 4 shovel chairs but sadly those are gone. While trolling Flickr I came across some stunning groupings of Paul’;s work. Reform Gallery looks to have put together this amazing...

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Sawyer Residence in California by Rachlin Partners

California, Partners, Rachlin, Residence, Sawyer
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Beautiful 1950’s California residence completely redesigned by Rachlin Partners, located in Los Angeles, United States.
Transformation of the Sawyer House began with gutting the entire interior of the 2,000-square-foot structure in 2 phases over a twenty-year period. A typical 1...

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Traditional Comfort With A Modern Twist

Comfort, Modern, Traditional, Twist
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A beautiful home reminiscent of traditional times is what this beautiful abode emanates. The home is amicable in character and design, and radiates warmth and serenity. Comfort and charm is the essence of the décor and structure throughout the home’s décor. The furnishings are uni...

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Norway’s New Banknotes Will Refresh Monetary Design Worldwide

Banknotes, Design, Monetary, Norway’s, Refresh, Worldwide
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Obverse side: Snøhetta Design, Beauty of Boundaries.

Following a competition for the design of motifs for Norway’;s new banknote series this spring, the winners were announced by Norges Bank as a duo working together to shape the nation’;s new banknote design for its rel...

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Curbed Maps: 10 Gorgeous Midcentury Houses in the Heartland, Mapped!

Curbed, Gorgeous, Heartland, Houses, Mapped, Maps, MidCentury
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014, by Scott Garner



While the midcentury modern glamour spots of Los Angeles, New York City, and Connecticut—what with their dense agglomeration of notable residential architecture—get most of the adulatory attention of fans of the style, the Post-War pop...

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19 Easy and Spooky DIY Lights for Halloween Night

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I love Halloween, and making Halloween decorations is something I try to do every year. You don’;t need to break the bank for Halloween party decor, just with a little DIY ingenuity, it is easy to put together a truly spooky setting on a budget. These easy and spooky DIY...

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The Importance of Apartment Curb Appeal

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Guest Post by Yoriko Thomas
Homeowners and homebuyers talk at length about the importance of curb appeal when people are looking to buy or sell a home. The first impression a potential buyer gets of the house is the view from the street, and if a house doesn’t look inviting or stylish ...

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10 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting In The Home Buying Process

Before, Buying, Home, Process, Questions, Starting
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Who wouldn’;t want to come home to this?  Image Via: Markay Johnson Construction

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of putting your keys in the door at the end of the long day and knowing that the property belongs to you. Homeownership affords you the ability to co...

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Curbed Features: Creating the "Beach Modernism" of Fire Island"s Famous Pines

Beach, Creating, Curbed, Famous, Features, Fire, Islands, Modernism, Pines
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[Inside the Ocean View complex. All photos courtesy of Bromley Caldari.]
In 1964, when architect Scott Bromley first visited the Pines, he was, in his own words, “just a green kid from Canada.” He’;d recently graduated from McGill University in Montreal, and he...

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Modern Wall Storage System Uses Endlessly Moveable Boxes

Boxes, Endlessly, Modern, Moveable, Storage, System, Uses, Wall
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Dots is a storage system that’s just about as beautiful and functional as you can get in one package. Designed by ARIS Architects and produced by Polarislife, Dots consists of wall panels with wooden cylinders attached in a grid pattern. The protruding cylinders support a set of m...

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Modern Istanbul Bachelor Pad with Open Interior by Ofist

Bachelor, Interior, Istanbul, Modern, Ofist, Open
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Turkish design firm Ofist fashioned this fabulous bachelor-pad penthouse with cool that can’;t be denied, and nothing to hide! Measuring just shy of 2,000 sq. ft., this sprawling loft in Istanbul’;s city centre carries continuous architectural elements, materials and...

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18 Driftwood Decor Ideas

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Decoration using drif2od involves use of reclaimed old wood for creation of new and amazing designs. Designers have made different structures out of drif2od ranging from tables, lamps, stools, racks ,jewelries, candle holder, wall shelf or photo display. Drif2od is also very cool...

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Stylish Outlook Curved Bespoke Kitchen by David Glover Furniture

Bespoke, Curved, David, Furniture, Glover, Kitchen, Outlook, Stylish
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The skilled craftsmen at David Glover Furniture create charming bespoke kitchens that blend modern functionality with aesthetics. In today’;s post we would like to share one of the company’;s latest work, especially developed for a residential project in Woolacombe,...

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Time Capsules: Do Not Build a "Dream Home" on the Grave of This "60s Gem

"60s, Build, Capsules, Dream, Grave, Home, This, Time
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014, by Spencer Peterson



Rarely does anything good come from the words “Florida” and “dream home” in close proximity. That’;s just one of the reasons that you should not take the listing’;s suggestion to “build your...

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22 Modern and Stylish Glass Kitchen Countertop Ideas

Countertop, Glass, Ideas, Kitchen, Modern, Stylish
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Modern and stylish glass countertops is a brilliant way to improve the look of your kitchen. They are eye-catching and remarkably beautiful, and sure to make your kitchen more modern and unique. They also allow to add gorgeous decoration patterns and colorful lighting to kitchen...

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Cycle House by Chadbourne + Doss Architects

Architects, Chadbourne, Cycle, Doss, House
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Chadbourne + Doss Architects have recently completed a house for 2 people and 18 bicycles in Seattle, Washington.

This new 2,400 square foot residence is located at the intersection of 2 major bike routes in the Mount Baker neighborhood of Seattle. The lot is narrow, but has lake and...

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Best Architecture Photographer Announced at the World Architecture Festival 2014

2014, announced, Architecture, Best, Festival, Photographer, World
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This year’;s Best Architecture Photographer won recognition with a fantastic photo of Zaha Hadid‘s Heydar Aliyev Centre staircase in the center of Baku, Azerbaijan. The dynamic duo of Hufton + Crow was named “Architectural Photographer of the Year 2014″ b...

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Casa Mar de Luz by Oscar Gonzalez Moix

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By Magaly • 2 hours ago


Casa Mar de Luz is a private residence located in Paracas, Peru.
It was designed in 2013 by Oscar Gonzalez Moix.

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Coming Soon: The Workbench System by Mette

Coming, Mette, Soon, System, Workbench
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As seen in the Maker Carousel at 100% Design 2014, this ‘Workbench System’ by Mette incorporates a pegboard worktop with copper mesh storage perfect for collaborative workspaces. The laminated birch ply design is finished with the addition of custom aluminum pegs.

Mette / 100% Des...

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Palm Springs fashion editorial

editorial, Fashion, Palm, Springs
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This Palm Springs fashion editorial by ilse de boer photographed by tim zaragoza for air france madame is pretty nice. Is Palm Springs really that cool that you can just do a photo shoot in the street and have it look good? I think they should have taken it inside a few of these...

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House 14 by Dane Design Australia

Australia, Dane, Design, House
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Australian architect Dane Richardson designed this house in Eagle Bay, Western Australia.






















From the architect
The large open planning of the main living room form the central core of the building; the space was divided into areas with clear functions. The volume...

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40 Ideas To Create The Best Coffee Station

Best, Coffee, Create, Ideas, Station
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If you are a coffee lover, you probably enjoy a good brew at home rather than running to cafés to savor your favorite cup of java. You can create your own unique coffee station right in your own kitchen using your essential coffee making accessories.
By selecting a special space to ...

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10 Things You Should Know About Becoming An Interior Designer

About, Becoming, Designer, Interior, Know, Should, Things
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There are many functions that an interior designer must fill. Is it the right role for you? Image Source: 27 Diamonds

Are you always receiving compliments on your interior design taste? Do you love decorating rooms and arranging furniture? If you answered yes to these questions,...

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