Interior Design, Architecture & Interior Decorating eMagazine
Express yourself by using decorating ideas for living rooms from IKEA. You can use splashes of colour to highlight a white background, or go for the neutral classic comfort. Using pillows as decorative elements is an elegant and economical way to create a charming and eclectic living space.
Located on Mexico’s Virgin Coast near Careyes, Cuixmala is a jaw-dropping resort and nature reserve which was the private estate of the late financier Sir James Goldsmith. This fantasy palace with panoramic views and exquisitely decorated villas accentuate the Mexican charm. Haciendas with domed brick ceilings and beautiful stonework create an elegant living space.
This sustainable modern home located on Emu Bay on the north coast of Kangaroo Island, South Australia has a relaxed design by Max Pritchard Architect that maximizes the views. Timber decks on either side of the living area provide sheltered outdoor living. High performance glass with double glazing and high efficient combustion heating minimizes energy use.
This beautiful luxury penthouse apartment in Stockholm, Sweden has a functional minimalist feel. Designed by Jenny Frigren and Maria Sahlstrand, the 302-square-meter (3,250 sq. ft.) apartment has high ceilings and skylights which allow plenty of light to flow through.
L’Orto degli Angeli is a boutique hotel in Bevagna, Perugia, Italy in the Umbria region converted from an 18th century residence. L’Orto degli Angeli was endowed from the region of Umbria with the qualification of “Historical Residence” for the high historical-architectural value. The fourteen rooms and apartments of the residence are all different and preserve most of their original fittings: antique furniture, paintings, kitchen utensils and little things which have always been there and tell the history of the original family.
Metropol Parasol, the Redevelopment of the Plaza de la Encarnacíon in Seville, Spain is a stunning structure designed by J. MAYER H. Architects. Completed in April, 2011, Metropol Parasol is the new icon for Seville. It articulates Seville’s role as one of the world’s most fascinating cultural destinations, and explores the potential of the Plaza de la Encarnacion to become the new contemporary urban centre.
This award-winning architect designed home in Hong Kong exquisite views of the bay. All rooms also overlook the walled private garden. The home features a glass and rendered concrete finish staircase. The contemporary interior design throughout the house includes a stunning family room and custom designed walk-in closet. A home theatre system with projector and screen, and a built-in audio visual control centre are part of the sate of the art design. The master ensuite bathroom features rainshower and Balinese stone bathtub and double basins.
This sustainable single family residence with detached garage in the Dunbar neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada has been awarded LEED for Home Plantinum certification. It is designed for passive solar usage. Ultra high efficiency windows, solar hot water heating and high performance heating cooling system allow the home to operate on low energy consumption.
