Summerhill Residence, San Francisco – Daily dream home

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Summerhill Residence, San Francisco – Daily dream home


Posted by on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 8:54 am.

The Summerhill Residence fascinates with contemporary architecture and a natural choice of building materials. Perfectly integrated in its surroundings, the 4,095 square feet house is a weekend retreat for a couple from San Francisco. Located in Kenwood, Sonoma County, the residence is actually made of three volumes displayed in a geometric shape, protective of a [...]

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Inspiring minimalist wooden furniture collection by Andrew Kopp

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Inspiring minimalist wooden furniture collection by Andrew Kopp


Posted by on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 8:00 am.

Iowa-born furniture designer Andrew Kopp creates and builds stylish modern wood furniture displaying bold contours. The designer’s enthusiasm lends energy to his works, allowing each item to become more than just functional – it becomes alive. The minimalist approach to some of the furniture items depict a fantastic style. The Dark Blue table, for example, [...]

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Family House at the Empordà by Ricardo Bofill

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Family House at the Empordà by Ricardo Bofill


Posted by on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 7:30 am.

Well-known Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill designed a complex and fascinating summer house for his parents. Built on the ruins of an old country home, the Family House at the Empordà is located in Girona, a city in north-eastern Spain, in the Catalonia region. Spaces organized around a brightly red central courtyard capture different views of [...]

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Colorful modern furniture by alle: The Hybrid collection

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Colorful modern furniture by alle: The Hybrid collection


Posted by on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 7:18 am.

An attractive, vividly colored furniture collection can brighten up any space. All these furniture items below, part of a well-designed collection, showcase an elegant shape adorned with lines and perfectly composed shapes. Youthful colors compose a fascinating pattern for all the items in the Hybrid Collection. Produced by allê in limited editions, all the furniture [...]

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Daily Dream Home – House Aboobaker

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Daily Dream Home – House Aboobaker


Posted by on Sunday, May 13th, 2012 at 2:04 pm.

Today’s dream home is located in Limpopo, South Africa – a perfect place to build a residence that would encompass a laid back lifestyle in spaces flooded by natural light. House Aboobaker was re-designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects and now proudly displays a wonderful collection of space. “The brief was to transform the [...]

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Danish Modern Revived – Grete Jalk Chair and Nesting Table

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Danish Modern Revived – Grete Jalk Chair and Nesting Table


Posted by on Sunday, May 13th, 2012 at 1:33 pm.

Some furniture items are so well designed that they need to be revived. After designing the GJ Chair and GJ Nesting Table in 1963, Grete Jalk – one of the major exponents of Danish Modern in the 1950s and 1960s – became a legendary designer. Thanks to Lange Production, we can still enjoy the elegant [...]

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Taking a journey to the imaginary – Egyptian Inspired Lamp Collection by Zenza

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Taking a journey to the imaginary – Egyptian Inspired Lamp Collection by Zenza


Posted by on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 8:59 am.

Egypt has a fascinating culture that inspired many modern designs – one of which is the splendid Egyptian Inspired Lamp Collection by Zenza. Made up of oversized pendant lamps or smaller versions of patterned globes, this bouquet of lights compose an unforgettable atmosphere, whether lit by natural light or sharing artificial light from behind the [...]

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Daily Dream Home – Casa Luz

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Daily Dream Home – Casa Luz


Posted by on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 8:59 am.

This pleasure of constantly enjoying the surrounding views from inside a modern, comfortable home led to the design of many residences that benefit from extensive use of glass throughout. The three-story Casa Luz in Guatemala city is one of these inspiring residential structures using the material’s transparency to create a strong relationship with city panoramas. [...]

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Daily Dream Home – Laranjeiras Residence

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Daily Dream Home – Laranjeiras Residence


Posted by on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 9:16 am.

Escaping into a modern paradise every time you come home is part of the dream home experience. The Laranjeiras Residence is a perfect example of how nature and modern architecture connect at a complex level. A hybrid between finished and unfinished wood details, between rustic and high-tech, this luxurious residence on Rio de Janeiro’s southern coast [...]

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Celebrating Poltrona Frau‘s 100th Birthday With The Juliet Armchair

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Celebrating Poltrona Frau‘s 100th Birthday With The Juliet Armchair


Posted by on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 9:13 am.

An elegant yet playful combination of classic capitonne upholstery embraces the wooden frame of this vivid armchair. Named the Juliet Armchair, this piece of furniture was created by British designer Benjamin Hubert to celebrate Italian brand Poltrona Frau‘s 100th birthday. He was one of the twelve designers invited by the company to design an armchair [...]

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Melted Aluminum Bounding With Burnt Wood – Hilla Shamia’s Wood Castings

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Melted Aluminum Bounding With Burnt Wood – Hilla Shamia’s Wood Castings


Posted by on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 12:29 pm.

Presenting a striking combination never seen before, these wood-casted pieces of furniture were created by designer Hilla Shamia. These Wood Castings promise a constant visual of the merger between two splendid materials – wood and aluminum. The reaction between hot aluminum and burnt wood creates a clear boundary between the two elements, combining them into [...]

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Daily Dream Home – Island House

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Daily Dream Home – Island House


Posted by on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 at 10:30 am.

This stunning, almost transparent riverfront property was designed by Seoul-based studio Iroje KHM Architects. Created to be a place for recreation and contemplating while enjoying spectacular changes in the foliage across the river, the Island House displays a series of naturally lit living spaces on two levels gathered around a central courtyard overlooking the river. [...]

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Modern and youthful PS #1 Elementary School Aftercare design

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Modern and youthful PS #1 Elementary School Aftercare design


Posted by on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 7:40 am.

The PS #1 Elementary School Aftercare in Santa Monica, California, stands as proof that educational buildings can display a modern and creative facade and contemporary interiors that help enhance the students’ creativity. Designed by john Friedman and Alice Kimm of JFAK Architects, the elementary school strives to connect all its elements in a unifying space. [...]

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Davide Bianchi’s “Screw me up” re-design of the iconic Sound Chair

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Davide Bianchi’s “Screw me up” re-design of the iconic Sound Chair


Posted by on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 7:17 am.

Italian designer Davide Bianchi creates unique furniture items, beautiful interiors and bespoke pieces. This specific design is a luxurious-looking chair prepared for showcasing creative ideas during the well-known London Design Festival. Created in collaboration with Natuzzi, the artistic Screw me up version of the iconic Sound Chair stands as an artistic expression of the designer’s [...]

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Elegant and sophisticated Lounger by Jaime Hayon

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Elegant and sophisticated Lounger by Jaime Hayon


Posted by on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 7:08 am.

Created by Spanish designer Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona Design, this elegant and vividly colored Lounger  is sure to become the focal point in the room. By displaying a sophisticated design enhanced by the bold choice of color, the Lounger earned its place in the classical wall of fame of modern design. The contrasting elements [...]

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Escape to a fabulous paradise: Black Beauty Luna Villa in Costa Rica

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Escape to a fabulous paradise: Black Beauty Luna Villa in Costa Rica


Posted by on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 6:53 am.

Black Beauty Luna Villa is a fabulous vacation retreat on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, overlooking two beautiful beaches – Playa Ostional and Playa Guiones – and capturing dream views of the Pacific Ocean from every room. If you ever wanted to visit Central America, this luxurious retreat can offer you a dream vacation [...]

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Daily Dream Home – Altamira Residence

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Daily Dream Home – Altamira Residence


Posted by on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 3:34 pm.

Built on a 20-acre property along California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula, this contemporary residence was designed to encompass memories and a brand new lifestyle for its inhabitants. Named the Altamira Residence, this intriguing new home reminds the family of childhood camping trips, family picnics, and romantic times spent on these grounds by the couple now owning [...]

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Textured Kohler Karbon Kitchen Faucet For Modern Homes

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Textured Kohler Karbon Kitchen Faucet For Modern Homes


Posted by on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 3:33 pm.

Brilliantly manufactured and designed to complement even the most elegant kitchens, the Kohler Karbon Kitchen Faucet steals the spotlight with its articulating body that swivels in the needed direction to give you the control over the water direction. Not only versatile, this exquisite modern kitchen faucet also display a high-end, slightly industrial look that would [...]

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Daily Dream Home – Oberen Berg House, Germany

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Daily Dream Home – Oberen Berg House, Germany


Posted by on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 6:32 am.

Presenting a generous floor plan of almost 5,000 square feet, the Oberen Berg House in Stuttgart, Germany, is a contemporary residence made of several different sized white volumes that project a unified image from far away. Individually constructed, the volumes were created to delimit each space without losing the feeling of a seamlessly designed space. [...]

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Wood and steel rocking furniture from Shiner

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Wood and steel rocking furniture from Shiner


Posted by on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 6:28 am.

We recently came across some interesting seating systems. By combining the comforting movement of a rocking chair and the rigidity of natural hard wood and steel, designers and manufacturers from Shiner used their experience with the CNC router to create fascinating modern furniture for contemporary spaces. The Pant Rocker and Ottoman showcase a beautiful, oval [...]

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Tom Fruin’s Kolonivehus – Fascinating mosaic plexiglass art installation

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Tom Fruin’s Kolonivehus – Fascinating mosaic plexiglass art installation


Posted by on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at 11:28 am.

If you find yourself in Copenhagen, you should definitely visit the Royal Danish Library Plaza, where a New York-based artist displayed an interesting art installation. Tom Fruin’s Kolonivehus is an art installation constructed from a steel structure welded and painted by the artist, and found plexiglass displayed in a mosaic of colors and dimensions. More [...]

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Daily Dream Home: 4×30 House, Brazil

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Daily Dream Home: 4×30 House, Brazil


Posted by on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at 11:10 am.

The 4×30 House is nestled in between residential buildings rising on both of its sides. The most challenging thing about this project was the possibility of constructing a comfortable residence on a lot measuring 4×30m. The collaboration between CR2 Arquitetos and FGMF Architects resulted in the construction of a flexible collection of spaces. A centrally [...]

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Powder-coated steel and natural wood Verdis Dressers by Elemental Living

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Powder-coated steel and natural wood Verdis Dressers by Elemental Living


Posted by on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at 10:14 am.

Bedroom furniture must convey comfort, style and relaxation in order to make each dream special. By carefully selecting the furniture that accompanies you to sleep every night, you can ensure that your nights will be comforting and your mornings, energetic. The visual impact of these Verdis Dressers is stronger in a well-lit room, where they [...]

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markus benesch carton (12)

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Interesting “Carton” furniture collection by Markus Benesch


Posted by on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at 7:19 am.

Using colors, simple materials and modern technology, a talented designer can create wonderful decorative furniture items. For example, Munich-based Markus Benesch created the Carton furniture collection from a combination of unusual materials: kraftpaper, corrugated cardboard, wallpaper and rapoxy. Markus Benesch creates architecture, products and surfaces. With over 22 years of experience in the field, the [...]

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Daily Dream Home – GM1 House

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Daily Dream Home – GM1 House


Posted by on Sunday, April 29th, 2012 at 9:20 am.

Colombian studio GM Architects made use of an extensive load of creativity when creating this luxurious villa named the GM1 House. This two-story contemporary residence in Girardot, Colombia, displays imposing design lines that seem to be folding on top of one another. Deep overhangs protect the glazed interiors from direct sunshine while beautifying the overall [...]

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Subtly Displaying Subconscious Creativity – Doodle sofa

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Subtly Displaying Subconscious Creativity – Doodle sofa


Posted by on Sunday, April 29th, 2012 at 9:20 am.

If you like to think of yourself as a creative person, then you know how important doodling is. It helps fight boredom while tapping into your subconscious creativity. Expressive and elegant at the same time, the Doodle sofa by Swedish design group Front encompasses that need for letting creative thoughts out and displays them out [...]

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Pine-Inspired Borghese Sofa Displays a Playful Trio

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Pine-Inspired Borghese Sofa Displays a Playful Trio


Posted by on Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 9:09 am.

When you have a modern, elegant home, the perfect sofa is hard to find – a piece of furniture that can evoke a feeling and offer a creative alternative to inexpressive sofa models on the market. The Borghese Sofa was created by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance to be differentiated from the others in a subtle, elegant [...]

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Daily Dream Home – Doheny Residence

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Daily Dream Home – Doheny Residence


Posted by on Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 1:35 pm.

Elegantly placed among sought-after residences in the Hollywood Hills community of Los Angeles, the Doheny Residence displays a charming contemporary facade from just above Sunset Strip. Its exquisite 5,600 square feet of interior spaces were imagined and composed by Italian designer Luca Colombo in a sequence of flawless private and public rooms. Stunning living spaces [...]

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Fascinating Merus Winery in California’s Napa Valley

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Fascinating Merus Winery in California’s Napa Valley


Posted by on Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 7:21 am.

Located in the well-know Napa County boasting its exquisite wine industry, the Merus Winery constructs a different perspective on winery design. Napa Valley, California was the perfect location to experiment with an inviting, inspiring interior design. The Merus Winery was created by UXUS Design – a breathtaking composition of lines and lights, textures and natural [...]

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Daily Dream Home – Casa Almare

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Daily Dream Home – Casa Almare


Posted by on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 at 2:02 pm.

Defined by a modern Mexican style, this stunning five-bedroom residence in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, displays a closed front facade that limits the comprehension of its imposing architecture. Reached via the top floor, charming interiors were designed to create an airy atmosphere that are constantly in close contact with the surrounding environment. Cantilevering over Bahía de [...]

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Fascinating Piece of Furniture from Boca do Lobo – Versailles Sofa

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Fascinating Piece of Furniture from Boca do Lobo – Versailles Sofa


Posted by on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 at 8:38 am.

We have featured some exquisite projects by Boca do Lobo – like the luxury Millionaire Safe or colorful Pixel Cabinet – but this sofa is so elegant and imposing that it can be easily considered a candidate for anyone’s dream home. The Versailles Sofa encourages the mind to merge a classic influence with the power [...]

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