Most architecture and design fans have already heard about the Keret House project, but few know that since last weekend, the project is now reality!

Design by Jakub Szczęsny of Warsaw-based studio Centrala, the Keret House is the narrowest “house” ever build in Warsaw, Poland, if not in the entire world.

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This contemporary residence, located in Northern Spain, is a 2012 project by OmasC arquitectos.

Its windows are oriented to face the north and south to provide an even flow of natural light throughout the day.

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Designed by French studio Axel Schoenert Architects Associes, Hotel Gabriel combines an ultra-modern atmosphere with the subtle fragrances of the past.

Located in the 11 arrondissement of Paris, France, the hotel’s eye-catching art deco façade conceals an elegant, intimate world that captivates you as soon as you enter.

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This as new 4 level luxury residence is located in South Yarra, a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

The contemporary home features five bedrooms all with en-suites, a 5 car basement and a lift.

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Spanish architect Luis Velasco Roldan has created the Casa Selva in Selva, Spain.

Completed in 2012, this 1,022 square foot contemporary apartment features a large terrace with a movable roof panel.

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Hunsett Mill is an extension to a 19th century mill house in England’s Norfolk Broads National Park, near the coastal town of Great Yarmouth. The Norfolk Broads are a unique historic area with a wealth of architectural history; the area’s buildings range from historic windmills to creative renovations – click here for Zoopla properties for sale in the area.

The 2,292 square foot (213m2) green project won London-based studio Acme the RIBA Manser Medal 2010 for best new house in the UK, as well as the CPRE Norfolk Award 2010 – Campaign to Preserve Rural England.

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French interior architecture studio Bo Design has completed the interior of the Chalet Cyanella, a new luxury chalet located in Megève, French Alps.

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In the final of a series of guest posts sponsored by John Lewis, interiors blogger Kate Baxter from The Fabric of my Life gives her take on one of the retailer’s key 2012 interior trends – Exotic Fusion. 

The inspiration

For me, fusing together an eclectic mix of products in my home has been the key to creating an environment that feels warm, cosy and inviting. In my rental property, the only way I can make my mark on my (thankfully neutral) surroundings is through the layering up of treasured keepsakes from my travels with vintage bric-a-brac I’ve unearthed at car boots sales, mixed with colourful modern accent pieces.

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In the second post of our series sponsored by John Lewis, online magazine editor & interiors blogger Caroline Taylor from Patchwork Harmony gives her take on one of the retailer’s key 2012 interior trends – Scandinavian style.

The inspiration

In the past I have been known to enjoy a ditsy floral print or a chintzy vintage teacup, and this, I’ll admit, is still true. But as I get older, I’ve found myself searching for a simpler, more pared-back style for my own home. And the place to look to for this kind of inspiration has to be Scandinavia, where subtle colour palettes, natural materials and simple design reign supreme.

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Seattle-based studio Pb Elemental has recently completed the Beachaus I project for InHaus Development.

This 2,085 square foot, two story, LEED Platinum, prefab home is located in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada.

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