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Archives for January 2011

Cliff-Side House In Costa Rica Embraces Natural Wonder

Situated near the village of El Coco in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, this modern house on a dramatic cliff has a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and the lush rocky coastline. Designed by Victor Cañas Arquitecto, this 4,500-square-foot vacation home is largely made of glass on the ocean-facing side. Getting through the front door requires crossing a reflecting pool on concrete pavers which serve as the unorthodox “floor” of the foyer. The outdoor infinity-edge swimming pool and tempered-glass panels on the deck maximize the panoramic ocean view.

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Filed Under: Residential Architecture, Tropical Homes, Waterfront Homes Tagged With: Costa Rica, El Coco, Guanacaste, Ocean View Home, Victor Cañas Arquitecto

Open Plan Contemporary House In Singapore

The renovation and restoration project for this art deco style shop house in Singapore on 55 Blair Road was an opportunity for architecture and interior design firm Ong & Ong to promote open plan living. The courtyard with swimming pool serves as a large light well with aluminum walls to reflect sunlight, brightening the house and its enclosed spaces. The minimalist approach to the interior design with white walls and minimalist kitchen and bathroom creates a relax environment for its occupants. This modern home strikes a balance between nature and open plan contemporary living.

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Filed Under: Contemporary Homes Tagged With: Minimalist Home, Modern Home, Ong & Ong, Singapore

Spanish Colonial Beach House In Santa Monica

Located on Palisades Beach Road just steps from the beach in Santa Monica, California, this Mediterranean style home is a beautiful waterfront paradise. The interior design of this Spanish Colonial beach house is inspired by the rich architectural history of the Mediterranean region as well as the local Californian environment.

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Filed Under: Mediterranean Homes, Waterfront Homes Tagged With: Beachfront Home, California, Chris Barrett Design, Los Angeles, Mediterranean Home, Ocean View Home, Santa Monica, Spanish Colonial Architecture

Manhattan Loft Unifies Art And City Living

The Collector’s Loft, located in Greenwich Village in Manhattan, New York is a gallery and apartment loft all in one. The gently flowing curved walls create hybrid zones where the living areas and exhibition areas meet. The exhibition walls also blend gently with the library shelves. Designed by UNStudio, the architect used floor to ceiling glass panels to frame the compelling views of Manhattan. This loft design unifies art and city living, creating the ultimate modern interior space.

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Filed Under: Apartments Tagged With: Loft Apartment, Manhattan, New York, New York City Apartment, UNStudio

Banff Springs Hotel – Fairytale Castle In The Mountains

Banff Springs Hotel

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in the heart of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada is a fairytale-like mountain paradise styled after a Scottish Baronial Castle.

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Filed Under: Hotel Interiors Tagged With: Alberta, Banff National Park, Canada, Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Mountain Retreat, Rustic Elegance

Honeysuckle – 2011 Colour Of The Year

Pantone named Honeysuckle (PANTONE 18-2120) colour of the year for 2011. This reddish pink colour is an uplifting dynamic colour that gives any room a burst of energy. You can use Honeysuckle to add intense elegance to a living room, or make a statement with it in the kitchen.  This powerful and upbeat colour provides interior spaces with a lively flair.

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Filed Under: Modern Interiors Tagged With: Bright Cheerful Colours, Colours, Honeysuckle, Pantone

Puri Angsa Luxury Villa – Bali

The Puri Angsa is a beautiful tropical home situated in Seminyak on the west coast of Bali, Indonesia. With the help of architect Robert Weir of Weir Phillips Architects, the owner renovated the old villa and updated it with modern amenities. The property has a main house, a separate house and a pavilion which are organized to form a satellite village. The main house is a two hundred year old traditional Sumatran structure full of beautiful Indonesian artifacts. Ceiling fans and mosquito nets in the bedrooms provide a Bali-esque touch. The swimming pool and beautifully landscaped grounds complete this tropical paradise. The Puri Angsa is available for rent as a vacation villa.

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Filed Under: Tropical Homes Tagged With: Bali, Indonesia, Tropical Retreat, Vacation Home, Weir Phillips Architects

Contemporary Classic Upholstered Sofas With Mixed Fabrics

British furniture company Squint offers exclusive collections of furniture using both contemporary and classic English designs, and upholstered traditionally. The mixed fabrics used give the sofas distinct personalities. The Bespoke collection of sofas includes Chesterfiled sofas. The Shoreditch Collection offers more contemporary design. These colourful and elegant sofas can be purchased through select retail outlets such as Squint and Harrods in London, Barneys New York, Lane Crawford Hong Kong and Beijing, or shipped internationally.

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Filed Under: Sofas Tagged With: Squint, Upholstered Sofas

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