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Contemporary Alpine Decor By Alexandra Champalimaud

The Bavarian Chalets in Taos, New Mexico are contemporary alpine residences located halfway up Taos Mountain at an altitude of 10,200 feet. The rustic alpine chalets with contemporary elegance are sensitive to its environment. The interior design by award winning designer Alexandra Champalimaud is a blend of Bavarian influences and mining style cabins. Stainless steel fireplaces and industrial cabinetry are contemporary tributes to Taos’s mining past, while reproductions of 1950’s ski posters acknowledges the black-diamond ski trails.

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Small Cabin In Helsinki

This tiny cottage in the Lauttasaari Recreational Park in Western Helsinki, Finland is an affordable and eco-friendly retreat designed by Finnish architects Jussi and Riina Palva. It is located just a quick 10-minute bike ride from the Palvas’ apartment in Helsinki. The cottage is heated by an HWAM fireplace. The couch converts into a bed. A stainless steel serving bowl from IKEA on the kitchen counter serves as a makeshift wash basin (a hose is just outside). A two-burner gas stovetop completes the kitchen. The 150-square-foot cabin costs around US$42,000 to build.

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Balancing Barn – An Energy Efficient Modern Country House

Balancing Barn is situated by a small lake in the countryside near Thorington in Suffolk, England. The traditional barn shape modern country house cantilevers over a slope at midpoint. The rigid structure of the house makes it possible for 50% of it to balance in free space. Reflective metal sheeting covers the exterior. The highly ventilated and insulated house is warmed by a ground source heat pump resulting in a highly energy efficient building. The interior theme is dominated by timeless timber and a neutral palette.

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Rustic Country House In Croatia With Contemporary Elements

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This lovely country house overlooking the sea in Croatia has everything that one needs for a peaceful retreat. The interior design by Rees Roberts + Partners/Steven Harris Architects gives this rustic stone house a contemporary flair. Stone walls in all the rooms, including the bathroom, provide a cozy ambiance. The natural landscaping blends in beautifully with the environment making this the ultimate country escape.

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Country House In Italy Combines Modern Simplicity With 14th Century Architecture

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The soft contemporary interior decoration by Marina Sibaldi Benatti of a 14th century country house in Northern Italy has a charming ambiance that combines old with new. A green house with stone walls has been preserved and the main house elegantly restored. The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity. It’s Renaissance country charm with modern comfort.

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Classic Country House In Russia With A Sense Of Traditional Elegance

High vaulted wooden ceilings and a grand staircase with iron railings characterize this country house in Russia. The classic home design bring traditional elegance to the casual country atmosphere. Fine decorative details in the bathroom with black and white checkered floor tiles provide a whimsical flair to this interior space.

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Swedish Country House By The Water

Located in the recreational area of Jogersö in the coastal town of Oxelösund, Sweden, this country house by the water takes full advantage of its natural environment. Large windows in the living room and the stone floor extend the outdoor space inside. The large wooden hot tube outside is a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the water view. The interior design maximizes the use of space. A bookcase is used as a room divider which also allows light to come through on both sides of the room.

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