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Warm Chalet with Fabulous Views Over the Mountains

By • Feb 28, 2018

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Located in Tegernsee, Germany, these fabulous chalets have been designed by the interior design firm landau+kindelbacher Architekten Innenarchitekten.

Magnificent views of the mountains

With the opening of the Alpine chalets, the hotel DAS TEGERNSEE has expanded its wide range of lodgings by adding a new format — and what’s more, these chalets are also available for long term stays. Since 2017, 18 apartments and double rooms measuring anywhere from 35 to 120 square meters have offered up to 8 people a temporary home.

Cozy wooden round dining room table

Through a weather-resistant glass passage, the Alpine chalets are connected directly to the hotel and, therefore, to the lobby, the hotel’s gastronomic offer, and the large spa area. The holistic and practiced philosophy of the hotel is also continued in the new accommodation.

Dining room with terrace and views of the mountains

Two sections of construction, directly interconnected, house 18 new room units on two levels. Whether they have their own private terrace on the lower level or balconies at the top, they all have an unrestricted view of the Tegernsee and the surrounding mountains. The exposed rooms and the floor-to-ceiling windows, in combination with high ceilings, additionally reinforce the spatial effect.

On the upper floor, all the rooms are completely covered in spruce, in the style of the unique character of the alpine wooden chalets. The ceiling of the rooms and suites on the ground floor are also clad with wood.

Two sections of construction, directly interconnected, house 18 new room units on two levels. Whether they have their own private terrace on the lower level or balconies at the top, they all have an unrestricted view of the Tegernsee and the surrounding mountains. The exposed rooms and the floor-to-ceiling windows, in combination with high ceilings, additionally reinforce the spatial effect.

On the upper floor, all the rooms are completely covered in spruce, in the style of the unique character of the alpine wooden chalets. The ceiling of the rooms and suites on the ground floor are also clad with wood.

Modern dining room with hanging lamps
Dining room with wonderful views
Cozy double room
Double room with terrace
Room with beautiful views of the mountains
Room with bunk beds
Bathroom full of natural light
Night view of the exterior of the chalets
Magnificent views of the mountains
Cozy wooden round dining room table
Dining room with terrace and views of the mountains
Modern dining room with hanging lamps
Dining room with wonderful views

Cozy double room
Double room with terrace
Room with beautiful views of the mountains
Room with bunk beds

Bathroom full of natural light
Night view of the exterior of the chalets

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Fantastic one Floor Renovation in the City of Porto Alegre, Brazil

By • Feb 15, 2018

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This elegant apartment with a strong personality and style is located in Bom Fim, Porto Alegre, Brazil. It has 64 square meters and was designed in 2017 by the architect’s Office Conceito Arquitetura, led by its team of professionals consisting of Maurício Ambrosi Rissinger, Daniel Dagort Billig, Guilherme Nogueira, Tiago Scherer, Ingrid Arrieira Mahl , Yasmin Feijó Jaskulski and Ana Paula Sperinde.

Modern living room in gray tones and dark wood floors

It is in the heart of a beautiful neighborhood of Porto Alegre, and has been completely renovated with a young couple of doctors in mind. They had occupied the apartment for a while and decided to invest in the renovation to integrate the kitchen with the living room, modernize the spaces and organize the large number of elements that were part of the couple’s daily life.

Gray fabric sofa and shelves
Modern dining room with wall mural
Sober kitchen in wood and black

The kitchen was relocated, the bathrooms were also renovated at low cost, and the office was used as a connector between the intimate and social areas.

The interest of the couple for music, literature, and cinema was evidenced in the engraving made by the great art of Suyê, a local artist who was invited to make the mural of the entrance wall. The result is a balance between colors and elements that changes the way in which the spaces of the apartment are perceived, making it more organized, practical and beautiful.

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Kitchen with blue slabs with honeycomb
Modern dining room with chairs in black
Small and modern kitchen in black and wood
Mural made on the wall of the dining room
Detail of the great mural
Room in gray and wood
Details of wooden furniture
Bathroom in gray, white and wood
Modern study area in the same color range
Furniture study area in black
Modern living room in gray tones and dark wood floors
Gray fabric sofa and shelves
Modern dining room with wall mural
Sober kitchen in wood and black
Kitchen with wooden countertop area

Kitchen with blue slabs with honeycomb
Modern dining room with chairs in black
Small and modern kitchen in black and wood
Mural made on the wall of the dining room

Detail of the great mural
Room in gray and wood
Details of wooden furniture
Bathroom in gray, white and wood

Modern study area in the same color range
Furniture study area in black

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Private Residence with Wonderful Sea Views

By • Feb 12, 2018

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Zapallar House is a private residence designed by Sebastián Mundi + Antonio Mundi, and is located in Zapallar, a town and commune located in the Petorca Province, Valparaíso Region of Chile. The home covers a total ground area of 310 square meters, and was completed in 2017.

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Construction located on top of the hill

The architects’ main intention was to incorporate the steep slope of the lot and the native flora of the hill into the architectural design. The property is located a mere 300 meters away from the sea, and is perched atop a hill, which means it enjoys stunning views over the ocean, as well as a refreshing seaside breeze. Being in such a perfect location was a privilege the architects wished to exploit to the utmost. As such, the home is intended to be a continuation of the landscape, so that the views can be enjoyed to the fullest.

Spacious terraces with sea views
Gardens on the rooftop of the residence
Stone wall around the house

Natural elements, such as green vegetation, pebbles, and stone surfaces, were used throughout the home in order to emphasize the connection to the landscape. The home is also pierced by numerous windows and balconies that allow an easy rapport between indoor and outdoor. In so doing, the home practically disappears into the landscape, only to reappear as a magnificent extension of it.

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Terrace with wonderful sea views
Wonderful sea views
Interior overlooking the internal gardens
Cozy living room with wooden floors
Wonderful views from the terrace
Construction of concrete with the sea at the far end
Construction located on top of the hill
Spacious terraces with sea views
Gardens on the rooftop of the residence
Stone wall around the house

Concrete walls
Terrace with wonderful sea views

Wonderful sea views
Interior overlooking the internal gardens
Cozy living room with wooden floors
Wonderful views from the terrace


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Stunning and Modern Residence Designed for a Couple in their Seventies

By • Feb 9, 2018

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This stunning contemporary residence is located in Scotch Cove, a cove in East Chester, Nova Scotia, in Canada. It was designed by Susan Fitzgerald of the Halifax based firm FBM Architecture | Interior Design in 2017 and covers a total ground area of 2,560 square feet.

External view of the long construction

The home was designed for a couple in their seventies who nevertheless practice an active lifestyle and continues to work, as well as their extended, grown-up family members. The structure was designed following a concept of organization of shelter and space, while encasing it in a building with an architecture that breathes timelessne.

Terrace with wonderful views

The main structure includes two bedrooms, a living space that is used as a gallery to celebrate family artists, a space for gathering and for games, a kitchen, a large dining area for celebrations, and a sewing room for arts and crafts. A sheltered forecourt holds an area to park cars and partake in washer toss and croquet.

Warm interior with brick and glass walls and concrete floors

The interior combines a variety of materials, such as wood, glass, and polished concrete. Such a combination results in a décor that is refreshing and contemporary, while still recalling the earthiness of the natural landscape that surrounds the structure, connecting them both together.

Dining area with glass walls
Modern dining area with wooden beams
Modern kitchen in white and wood
Night view of the terrace
Night view of the beautiful residence
Terrace with wooden roof
Exterior during night hours
External view of the long construction
Terrace with wonderful views
Warm interior with brick and glass walls and concrete floors
Dining area with glass walls
Modern dining area with wooden beams

Modern kitchen in white and wood
Night view of the terrace
Night view of the beautiful residence
Terrace with wooden roof
Exterior during night hours


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Modern and Elegant House with Open Spaces

By • Feb 9, 2018

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This ecological house has been designed by the architectural firm of Nico van der Meulen Architects in Inanda, Gauteng, a suburb of Johannesburg, in South Africa. It is a house full of natural light that has an area of ​​1,511 square meters, and where the first thing we see upon arrival is a steel sculpture of Regardt van der Meulen. It revolves on a podium next to the main door, which is built with glass, providing privacy.

View of the large furnished terrace
Modern and elegant living room with high ceilings

Upon entering the home, the transparency of the house becomes evident, with views of the multi-level room, the lounge, the spa, the pool and the garden, in addition to the two-volume family room, dining room, terrace, and kitchen. The whole living / kitchen / breakfast area is completely open, through the use of frameless doors, to the terrace and the garden.

TV area with concrete walls
Elegant living room overlooking the pool
Living-dining room in a very elegant modern style
Pool area for relaxation
Internal area with glass walls
Comfortable lounge in earthy tones
Modern living room with fireplace
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Sliding glass panels hide the bar and kitchen when not in use, creating a more intimate atmosphere, while a skylight-lit walkway between the master suite and the guest rooms allows for views of the spaces and the garden.

A recessed illuminated handrail forms a graphic line on the wall, while a concealed horizontal sliding door allows the owner to block the upper floor of the ground floor for safety.

Spacious and modern kitchen in minimalist style
Modern kitchen island with exterior views
Modern breakfast table in black
Elegant dining room in black
Spacious and modern room with bathroom
Room with seating and reading area
Modern bathroom full of personality
Bathroom with bathtub in white
Modern bathroom
Night view of the pool area
Night view of the exterior
View of the large furnished terrace
Modern and elegant living room with high ceilings
TV area with concrete walls
Elegant living room overlooking the pool

Living-dining room in a very elegant modern style
Pool area for relaxation
Internal area with glass walls
Comfortable lounge in earthy tones
Modern living room with fireplace

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Spacious and modern kitchen in minimalist style
Modern kitchen island with exterior views
Modern breakfast table in black
Elegant dining room in black

Spacious and modern room with bathroom
Room with seating and reading area
Modern bathroom full of personality
Bathroom with bathtub in white

Modern bathroom
Night view of the pool area
Night view of the exterior

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Chic Contemporary Design for a Young Couple

By • Feb 9, 2018

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Ovenecká, as this chic contemporary interior is named, is located on Ovenecká Street, near Letná Square in the Prague 7 district of Prague, in the Czech Republic. The project consists of an apartment reconstruction that was completed in late 2017 by Klára Valová and Eva Mohylová of the Czech architectural firm SMLXL. The apartment covers a total ground area of 105 square meters.

Modern living room in vibrant blue

The apartment was renovated in order to make it into a home for a young couple. While the remodeling focused mostly on design features, the architectural firm did not shy away from making changes to the construction of the apartment, as it modified the original layout of the interior space.

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Modern and elegant desk area

The living room is decorated with parquet flooring, arranged in a French style. SMLXL chose to combine more traditional elements with details that were colorful and more industrial, creating an end result that is unique and refreshing. The color blue serves as a unifying element throughout the different spaces of the home, as it can be found in the paint of the living room exposed brick wall, the sofa, the blue mosaic that frames the bathtub in the bathroom, and the doors leading to the private bathroom from the bedroom. Metal is used in various forms, and can be found in a sliding door that separates the areas of the entrance and the living room, framing on shelves, and in the kitchen.

Details of wood and steel shelves
Simple and elegant entrance
Minimalist kitchen in black and white
Modern kitchen with industrial hanging lamps
Kitchen countertop in wood with modern chairs in black
Dining room with industrial lamp in black
Internal corridor with closet area
Modern and cozy corner for resting
Details of wooden doors
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Modern bedroom with storage spaces
Modern and vibrant bathroom
Bathroom combines concrete with modern blue mosaic area
Sober bathroom in white and gray
Bathroom door in vibrant blue
Modern living room in vibrant blue
Detail of modern TV furniture
Modern and elegant desk area
Details of wood and steel shelves
Simple and elegant entrance

Minimalist kitchen in black and white
Modern kitchen with industrial hanging lamps
Kitchen countertop in wood with modern chairs in black
Dining room with industrial lamp in black
Internal corridor with closet area

Modern and cozy corner for resting
Details of wooden doors
/ Bedroom in black and white
Modern bedroom with storage spaces
Modern and vibrant bathroom

Bathroom combines concrete with modern blue mosaic area
Sober bathroom in white and gray
Bathroom door in vibrant blue

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Elegant Offices Designed by the Architectural Firm Turman Roman in Tel Aviv, Israel

By • Feb 7, 2018

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These functional and elegant offices were designed by Yarden Turman and Yossi Romano of the architectural firm Turman Romano, two young creatives specializing in structural, spatial, and interior design. Their firm is located in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Long corridor with dark wood floors

Before its remodeling, the space looked narrow and shapeless, all in all a space completely inadequate for any kind of occupation. Even so, they took on the challenge of transforming it, even though in order to do so they had to tear down walls in order to create an open space.

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It covers an area of 10,764 square feet of construction, and its remodeling was carried out in the year 2017. Three open space work areas, seven private offices, and three meeting rooms form the huge central recreational area as well as an apartment with open kitchen, dining area, and cooling area. It has a video game room for those moments of relaxation and fun. Large desks, plants, photos, as well as an extensive amount of books for inspiration and enjoyment, have been added to create cozy and peaceful spaces.

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Spacious and elegant offices full of details

The black color is prominent throughout the office, creating an elegant atmosphere full of personality. Dark wood floors, metal nets, glass walls, and long tables are just some of the striking details of this fabulous design.

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Spacious and elegant offices full of details
Spacious and elegant offices full of details
Spacious and elegant offices full of details
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Offices with glass walls
Offices with glass walls
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Long corridor with dark wood floors
Long corridor with dark wood floors
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Spacious and elegant offices full of details
Spacious and elegant offices full of details
Spacious and elegant offices full of details
Spacious and elegant offices full of details
Spacious and elegant offices full of details

Reading area
Offices with glass walls
Offices with glass walls
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Modern Apartment in Portugal With Wonderful Views Over The City

By • Feb 6, 2018

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Apartment Portugal, a stylish apartment located in São Paulo, Brazil, was designed in 2017 by Gabriel de Lucca from the architectural firm GDL Arquitetura. It covers a total ground area of 140 square meters, and was designed for a family who required integrated spaces. The architectural firm sought to create a large and fluid space that would take advantage of the natural lighting conditions the apartment enjoys by eliminating partitions and uniting all the individual rooms to form a spacious whole.

Corridor with beautiful wooden floors

Bespoke furnishings populate all spaces, existing in complete harmony alongside other pieces of furniture, both from contemporary and vintage origins. Sober and neutral tones, as well as surfaces covered in wood, come together to create a single space that feels united and cozy. The light from above falls softly upon all surfaces, as it hits them indirectly, and creates a comfortable atmosphere that anybody could call home.

Living-dining-kitchen open area, full of natural light

The color palette used is based on earthy, neutral tones, maintaining an air of peace and serenity throughout the space. Sparse decorative accessories add personality to the rooms without taking away from this minimalistic quality, giving it the perfect balance between stylish and cozy. The dining room, with its vertical garden on one of its walls, looks out into the city, providing guests and residents alike stunning views.

Living room with leather sofa and wooden walls
Tv area with blue chair
Light wood dining room and hanging lamps
Dining room with vertical garden
Vertical garden detail
Night view of the city
Corridor with beautiful wooden floors
Living-dining-kitchen open area, full of natural light
Living room with leather sofa and wooden walls
Tv area with blue chair
Light wood dining room and hanging lamps

Dining room with vertical garden
Vertical garden detail
Night view of the city

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Wooden House Surrounded by an Extensive and Vast Area of Nature

By • Feb 6, 2018

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Camilo House is a spacious private residence located in Parral, a city and commune in the Linares Province of Chile’s Maule Region, 350 kilometers south of Santiago. The home was designed by the architect Ignacio Correa for a family of farmers in the year 2016, and covers a total ground area of 340 square meters, or 3,679 square feet.

Wooden house surrounded by nature

The home sits in a plot of land in the middle of the countryside and which is occupied by no other homes, so that it is surrounded by nature in its purest state – lush forests and vast expanses of mossy green grass. The owners wished for the home to be an architectural and design representation of the surrounding landscape and culture of this area of southern Chile.

View of the construction made of wood
Side view of wooden house surrounded by green fields

The buildings’ exterior walls, clad in raw wood, are an expression of this idea, directly connecting the structure with the surrounding landscape. Wooden surfaces, including floors, walls, and ceiling, are also present in the interior, blending the boundary between indoor and outdoor, and bringing that connection to nature into the interior of the home. Clear glass walls look out into the green expanse, further facilitating this discourse, as well as allowing natural light to seep into the interior.

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House surrounded by green fields
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Interior of the house completely covered in wood
Living room with glass walls and bright wood
Entrance with glass door
Modern kitchen in white in contrant with the bright wood
Night view of the exterior of the house
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View of the construction made of wood
Side view of wooden house surrounded by green fields
Side view of wooden house
House surrounded by nature

House surrounded by green fields
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Interior of the house completely covered in wood
Living room with glass walls and bright wood

Entrance with glass door
Modern kitchen in white in contrant with the bright wood
Night view of the exterior of the house


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Modern and Functional Apartment in Palermo, Italy

By • Feb 2, 2018

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House A223 is a private residence designed by the Italian architectural firm Studio DiDeA in 2017. The home is located in Palermo, the capital city of the autonomous region of Sicily, in Italy. It covers a total ground area of 66 square meters.

Living-dining-kitchen sharing a space

Located in downtown Palermo, the building was formerly a brick manufacturing facility in a historical building. The end result of this transformation is a tiny loft with ingenious space saving and storage solutions, and which features double height spaces and an elegant black steel staircase. The interior décor is done in a limited palette of neutral shades of gray against white, giving all spaces a touch of serenity and peace. Such a choice also grants the interior a sense of bright spaciousness.

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Small kitchen convertible in dark gray

An elegant black steel staircase takes the center stage in the interior space, providing a sculptural center piece for the interior to revolve around. It ingeniously conceals an understair kitchen closet, maximizing the use of space in the interior of the home. The kitchen becomes an extension of the underside of the stairs, as it is done in the same shade of cool gray. Its cabinetry is designed so as to take advantage of the available space in the best way possible.

Convertible kitchen that adapts to the needs of the residents
Small kitchen located under the stairs
Small convertible kitchen
Kitchen with expandable table
Modern dining room with wooden table and chairs in black
Small living room with sofa in gray and TV area
Modern dining room with stairs at the far end
Bedroom with wooden floors and arch-shaped ceilings
Bedroom full of light
Wooden corridor with gray metal railings
Modern bathroom in shades of beige
Living-dining-kitchen sharing a space
Gray metal stairs
Small kitchen convertible in dark gray
Convertible kitchen that adapts to the needs of the residents
Small kitchen located under the stairs

Small convertible kitchen
Kitchen with expandable table
Modern dining room with wooden table and chairs in black
Small living room with sofa in gray and TV area
Modern dining room with stairs at the far end

Bedroom with wooden floors and arch-shaped ceilings
Bedroom full of light
Wooden corridor with gray metal railings
Modern bathroom in shades of beige


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Functional and Practical Designs for Apartments Covering Under 40 Square Meters

By • Feb 2, 2018

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This building, designed in 2016 by the architectural firm Boué Arquitectos, consists of 36 small apartments of between 35 and 38 square meters each, and is located in Mexico City, Mexico.

Exterior view of the remodeled building

It has an active ground floor integrated with three commercial spaces and a privileged location, which has recently been re-opened and integrated into traffic. The new design, far from trying to make the old look new, aims to highlight its history, linking it to a level of comfort that gives it simplicity and constructive efficiency to optimize the spaces, understanding the market to which it is directed and its specific needs.

Entrance with brick walls painted in dark gray

Among its most outstanding attributes we can mention the rooftop garden with a panoramic view of the city, as well as highlight that the new design has a wide selection of colors, textures, and pieces of art. It also possesses common and circulation areas.

Space that combines painted brick walls with modern accessories
Internal stairs

The interior of the apartments has been designed to define each space according to the optimized functionality of the furniture, the lighting, and the natural ventilation, as well as the maximized use of the circulations and the height between the floors, seeking, at all times, to take full advantage of the wonderful views towards the city.

Modern and comfortable lounge area
Modern and small dining room with views
Modern living room with bright colors
Comfortable room with light wood walls and floors
Large and modern terrace
Terrace with city views
Terrace connected to the interior by glass doors
Night view of the building
Exterior view of the remodeled building
Entrance with brick walls painted in dark gray
Space that combines painted brick walls with modern accessories
Internal stairs
Modern and comfortable lounge area

Modern and small dining room with views
Modern living room with bright colors
Comfortable room with light wood walls and floors
Large and modern terrace
Terrace with city views

Terrace connected to the interior by glass doors
Night view of the building

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Vibrant and Colorful Apartment in the City of Milan, Italy

By • Jan 31, 2018

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This colorful and vibrant apartment has been designed by the design firm of Cristiana Vannini, a recognized designer and resident of the city of Milan, Italy. The fact that the small space is an explosion of bright colors that transmit energy is undeniable.

Living room full of light and color

TV area with furniture in bold colors

The spaces are full of light and with a very modern style where the completely open spaces coexist in perfect harmony while its colors are mixed. We’ll find white walls and wooden floors, as well as large windows that allow light to enter and fill the spaces and give it life.

Corridor with libraries at the sides
Living room area with modern and bright furniture

The kitchen, a pleasant and modern space of white furniture and stainless steel countertop that provides an elegant touch, is perfect for preparing meals with family and friends. At its side, the modern dining room awaits to enjoy those little moments.

Modern kitchen full of light and bright colors
Island in white with modern kitchen hood in bright red
Dining room with glass table and chairs in black

The corridor with white walls, between which the doors leading to the bathroom and the bedroom are hidden, maintains the same style that we find in the rest of the apartment.

Closet area with wooden floors

The bathroom is decorated with small mosaics that have been distributed in a linear way, combining once again bright and vibrant colors to give joy and life to each of the spaces.

Modern bathroom full of color
Bathroom with mirror in a circular shape
Living room full of light and color
TV area with furniture in bold colors
Corridor with libraries at the sides
Living room area with modern and bright furniture
Modern kitchen full of light and bright colors

Island in white with modern kitchen hood in bright red
Dining room with glass table and chairs in black
Closet area with wooden floors
Modern bathroom full of color
Bathroom with mirror in a circular shape

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London House with Modern Interiors that Will Make you Want to Live There

By • Jan 30, 2018

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Blue House is a contemporary home located in Dartmouth Park, a district in north London, England, United Kingdom. It was designed by the Notting Hill based architectural firm De Rosee Sa, and completed in 2015. The property covers a total ground area of nearly 170 square meters, or over 1,800 square feet.

Exterior facade of aged bricks with glass doors

The clients had previously resided in the upper maisonette of this house, and when their downstairs neighbors decided to leave, they completed the purchase of the ground floor, greatly increasing the ground area of their home. To help unite the two spaces, they enlisted De Rosee Sa, and to return it to its original function as a three storey townhouse.

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Details of aged brick wall
Small garden with walls of brick and wood

The first challenge the architectural firm tackled was increasing the proportions of the interior spaces in order to give the house an enhanced sense of space and grandeur. In order to do this, the low floor to ceiling height of the first floor was modified, in order to increase the spaces and give the rooms more luminosity.

The interior décor is done in a muted color palette consisting of different shades of gray against rich wooden floors. Some darker pieces add touches of contrast, such as the fireplace in the living room and a dark wooden table in the bedroom, making the spaces feel more dynamic.

Modern interior of wooden floors
Fireplace with touches of elegance
Wide and modern kitchen in combination of gray and blue
Small study area in the kitchen
Elegant stairs in white
Steps of fine wood
Elegant corner with window seat
Studio with modern and elegant furniture
Elegant doors in light gray tones
Elegant bedroom with fireplace in white
Elegant and practical storage area
Large bathroom in gray and white
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Exterior facade of bricks with closed glass door
Details of aged brick wall
Small garden with walls of brick and wood
Modern interior of wooden floors

Fireplace with touches of elegance
Wide and modern kitchen in combination of gray and blue
Small study area in the kitchen
Elegant stairs in white
Steps of fine wood

Elegant corner with window seat
Studio with modern and elegant furniture
Elegant doors in light gray tones
Elegant bedroom with fireplace in white
Elegant and practical storage area

Large bathroom in gray and white


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Elegant Hotel in the Heart of Paris

By • Jan 25, 2018

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In the District 8 of the elegant and dreamy city of Paris, one of the most distinguished and glamorous districts of the city, is this luxurious Hotel, the Hôtel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe – Paris. It welcomes visitors and tourists each and every day as they arrive in the city in search of fun, recreation, and to enjoy its numerous museums and places full of charm and glamour.

View of the gardens with terrace

Paris is a culturally rich city, L’Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe will surely please its guests, no matter how diverse their desires are. Luxury boutiques, trendy cafes, art galleries, museums and business centers surround this elegant hotel. Its interior is characterized by an Art Deco style, while the must-see attractions such as the Eiffel Tower enhance the exterior of the property.

Elegant reception area
Sober dining area
Relaxation area in striking colors
Restaurant full of elegance
Elegantly decorated room with views of the Eiffel Tower
Private lounge area
Private dining room with terrace with wonderful views of the Eiffel Tower
Cozy and elegant room
Interior of the social area of the room

It has 473 rooms and suites that offer guests elegant lodging in an Art Deco style. 88 executive rooms and 59 suites include access to an executive lounge, where entertainment, relaxation, and delicious French refreshments are always available.
If your plans are to travel to the wonderful city of love, do not forget to plan a stay at  this hotel, as it will surely be the perfect complement to your plans and will leave you wanting to return.

Desk area in the room
Desk area with views of the Eiffel Tower
Sober room with elegant wooden headboard
Double room decorated in vibrant colors
Spacious and elegant bathroom in dark tones
Jacuzzi decorated with candles
Roofed pool
Internal view of the hotel from the terrace
Internal view of the imposing hotel
View of the gardens with terrace
Elegant reception area
Sober dining area
Relaxation area in striking colors
Restaurant full of elegance

Elegantly decorated room with views of the Eiffel Tower
Private lounge area
Private dining room with terrace with wonderful views of the Eiffel Tower
Cozy and elegant room
Interior of the social area of the room

Desk area in the room
Desk area with views of the Eiffel Tower
Sober room with elegant wooden headboard
Double room decorated in vibrant colors

Spacious and elegant bathroom in dark tones
Jacuzzi decorated with candles
Roofed pool
Internal view of the hotel from the terrace
Internal view of the imposing hotel

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Wonderful House Embedded in a Hillside in Beverly Hills

By • Jan 25, 2018

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Located in a steep and narrow hillside of the famous city of Beverly Hills, in Los Angeles, California, USA, this project presented a series of significant technical challenges in terms of time restraints and the maximum envelope of the building. The design solution was to organize the house and the complex as an extended and attenuated experience that provided a sense of grace and space despite the restrictions.

Aerial view of the spectacular construction surrounded by green vegetation

The owners’ wishes were to create an oasis that focused more on the feeling of intimacy and introspection instead of maximizing views or presenting an extroverted face to the neighborhood.

Pool area

The main structure has been designed on two levels traced along the north-south axis and houses most of the interior spaces. The garage is located at the southern end of the house, where most private areas are located, including the gym.

Entrance with modern glass doors

The entrance was designed to create a sense of retreat into a private environment, leaving the cars and the working world of Los Angeles behind.
In the middle, a pool patio and gardens occupy the heart of the site.
A small light-filled structure functions as a project studio, and a guest house is located at the north end of the site.

View of the pool from inside the house
Modern living room in vibrant colors
Spacious and modern kitchen full of light
Modern dining room in wood
Detail of dining area
Wooden stairs with glass wall
Cozy room with brick fireplace
Modern and luminous bathroom
View of the pool during night hours
Exterior view of the modern construction
Aerial view of the spectacular construction surrounded by green vegetation
Entrance with modern glass doors
Pool area
View of the pool from inside the house
Modern living room in vibrant colors

Spacious and modern kitchen full of light
Modern dining room in wood
Detail of dining area
Wooden stairs with glass wall
Cozy room with brick fireplace

Modern and luminous bathroom
View of the pool during night hours
Exterior view of the modern construction

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Fabulous Remodeling of an Old Apartment From the 80s

By • Jan 25, 2018

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This recent renovation of a flat in a 1980s building, and located in the city of Bigorrilho, Curitiba, Brazil, was carried out by the architectural firm Mário Sampaio. The apartment covers an area of 130 square meters, and is a space which has been renovated but, at the request of the client, preserved in its ground area. Only the living rooms were integrated to create a comfortable TV room for the enjoyment of the family.

Entrance hall lined in wood
Modern dining room with wooden chairs
Modern style dining room with circular table

A new element of transparent laminated plywood has been used, which is the articulating link of the intimate and social parts, with multiple functions: the aesthetic, because it brings a new aspect to the architecture of the place, transforming it; and the functional, because it covers both the exposed beams from the internal circulation as well as the irregularity of the room that remains after the demolition of two walls, an intermediate column, and the sliding door rail that isolates the intimate social area.

Bright living room decorated in black and white

It also has two cabinets that have been reused from the previous owner’s apartment, and which have been adapted and painted for the new decoration.

Detail of wooden wall decorated with pictures
Entrance to the TV lounge area

In all the social areas, in contrast to the wooden element, polished concrete was used for the floors. This same material has also been applied both on the walls and on the counter top.

Detail of the side table
TV area with comfortable white sofa
Detail of the TV cabinet in wood
Room decorated in white
Integrated closets in the room
Wood headboard details
Bathroom walls in concrete
Floor and walls of the bathroom in concrete
Sink with furniture in wood
Detail of the wooden sink
Bathroom with walls and floor in concrete
Detail of the concrete wall
Entrance hall lined in wood
Modern dining room with wooden chairs
Modern style dining room with circular table
Bright living room decorated in black and white
Detail of wooden wall decorated with pictures

Entrance to the TV lounge area
Detail of the side table
TV area with comfortable white sofa
Detail of the TV cabinet in wood
Room decorated in white

Integrated closets in the room
Wood headboard details
Bathroom walls in concrete
Floor and walls of the bathroom in concrete
Sink with furniture in wood

Detail of the wooden sink
Bathroom with walls and floor in concrete
Detail of the concrete wall



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Modern Construction Houses an Office Complex in Yucatan, Mexico

By • Jan 24, 2018

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The city of Merida, the vibrant capital of the Mexican State of Yucatan, is the location of this simple and modern construction, which covers an area of 270 square meters. It was designed by the architect Roberto Ramírez Pizarro of the architectural firm R79 in the year 2016.

Side view of the garden

“When nature prevails over construction,” was the premise for the design, and the marked line that led the firm to make this office complex in the north of the city. It covers an area 10 meters wide by 29 meters deep, just one block from one of the main and busiest avenues in the city.

Garden with vegetation

The plan consisted of superimposing the two bodies that make up the construction in such a way that they “trapped” the trees, and at the same time created a small alley towards the outside.
The design is dominated by light shades of white and beige, with some accents in black and wood as well.

Black glass walls connect with the garden

A first volume in black glass, which gives an air of elegance to the construction, receives us on the left side, its polished surface reflecting the preexisting vegetation as well as the new area that has been planted. The transparencies invite us to the interior and unite the interior with the exterior in a natural way and without interruptions. The complex houses two companies, one for Design and Advertising and another for Architecture.

Interior of the small office area
Lobby area decorated in black and white
Office with glass walls
Office with exterior views
Modern office with terrace
Internal concrete stairs
Large office area at night hours
Reception with rest area
Modern office with wooden floors
Terrace connected to the office area
View of the interior of the offices from the terrace
Terrace at night
Night front view
Side view of the garden
Garden with vegetation
Black glass walls connect with the garden
Interior of the small office area
Lobby area decorated in black and white

Office with glass walls
Office with exterior views
Modern office with terrace
Internal concrete stairs
Large office area at night hours

Reception with rest area
Modern office with wooden floors
Terrace connected to the office area
View of the interior of the offices from the terrace
Terrace at night

Night front view


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