It is homes like these that make us wonder if we should create a special category titled ‘James Bond Villain Abodes’ and file this along with a few others in there. Located in Punta Misterio, Peru, the Lefevre house conspicuously integrates into a cliff and juts outs majestically to offer mesmerizing views of the sea . . .
Month: September 2011
Modern, Colorful Bedrooms
We might share our homes with others, but the bedroom is still considered a personal sanctuary. It is a place that we can decorate to our very own liking, where we may preserve trinkets and souvenirs dear to our hearts, where we can hang beloved portraits, and where we seek refuge when we need some . . .
Fresh Modern Designs from Marcin Pajak
Yesterday’s post on luxury bedrooms invited a comment from Polish visualization specialist Marcin Pajak and we decided to check out his portfolio. Marcin has rendered out some fabulous apartments and rooms which he has put on display on his website. ‘Fresh and modern’ is how we would describe his style and our favorite is the . . .
Luxury Beds from Bonaldo
Ready for some Italian bedroom inspiration? We showcase furniture maker Bonaldo‘s work today on HD. Their catalog includes some fantastic pictures of bedrooms that evoke memories of fairy tales. Of course, we all are a little skeptical of these infinite space bedrooms with impossibly awesome views they show on catalogs, but come on, these are . . .
Spectacular Villa Overlooking the Swiss Alps and Lake Maggiore
In 2002, Swiss architects Stefano Foni Gueli and Fausto began the construction of cubic villa on Lake Maggiore. The concrete villa was completed by 2003. Its flat roof and glass façade combined with concrete construction unite the best of classical modernism in an intricate U-shaped floor plan design. From a side, the building appears as . . .
Interior Renderings by Vu Khoi
Check out these lovely interior renderings by 3D designer Vu Khoi. We were impressed by the versatility of the designer’s talents, exploring not only different styles of design but also dipping into different spaces (from children’s rooms to bachelor pads). His style is almost indefinable – we detect touches of Far East simplicity perhaps attributable . . .
An Architect’s Apartment in Brazil
Desire to Inspire tips us on this fabulous apartment of Brazilian architect Mauricio Arruda in the city of São Paulo. With lots of light, plants and other quirky additions(look at that dining table!) Mauricio brings life into the apartment. We feel this is the sort of space that will bring a smile to anyone’s face. . . .
Red Bedrooms
Red is thought of as the color of passion, of vitality, love, and even, danger. Unarguably, it is the most noticeable and vibrant of colors and is not limited to where it can be incorporated. Whether it be fashion or interior decor, red is a favorite everywhere and here, we can see how it can . . .
House With Spectacular Downtown City Views
Located on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, this 7,000 square foot house by McClean Design, is divided in half by water features and a pool, and offers scenic views from West LA to Santa Monica to the Catalina Islands. The views and dividing pool are central to the design of the house. The layout . . .
Work of a Berlin Based Visualization Firm
We were impressed by Berlin-based architectural visualization firm, Wojciech Piwowarczyk’s modern renderings of living rooms, kitchens, and even office spaces. What unifies these vastly different spaces however, is a sense of simplicity, functionality, and a rebuttal of superfluous decor. The office renderings in particular are almost austerely simplistic, with only long desks and modern chairs . . .
Luxury Living Rooms from Busnelli
Italian furniture design company, Busnelli describe their furniture as forms and styles that continuously evolve, that are minimally chic, and that are ample and sturdy in design but not lacking in comfort or elegance. Indeed, when you look at these Busnelli couches, you can picture them in any style of room, in any part of . . .
Gifts for Finance Guys
“Greed, for lack of a better word, is good.” We think Gordon Gekko would appreciate these ego-boosting accessories– so much so that he would probably not settle for one, but want all of them. It seems the bull and bear philosophy that has dominated Wall Street is permeating the design world and inspiring all sorts . . .
The Old and New Jaffa Apartment
Pitsou Kedem Architects recently completed this 100 sq meter, castle-like apartment project in Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel. The challenge was to restore the structure’s old characteristics including the arches and stone and beach sand walls, while creating more open and modern spaces one can freely float in and out of. While the textures of . . .
Maharajas’ Express: A Luxury Train in India
Featuring 14 carriages, two fine dining rooms, a bar and lounge, ornate and sumptuous interiors, as well as a vibrant exterior design, the Maharajas’ Express luxury train must be the fanciest and most exciting way to see quite a bit of India. The tour packages map out “journeys” for train guests, so you won’t have . . .
National September 11 Memorial
September 11. A date that still holds a memory… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryF7gElh5xk The memorial, designed by Peter Walker and Israeli-American architect Michael Arad, consists of a field of trees interrupted by the footprints of the twin towers. Pools of water fill the footprints, underneath which sits a memorial space whose walls bear the names of the victims. . . .
Study Space Inspiration for Teens
Check out these study spaces for teens by PB Teen. We think they’re comfy, age-appropriate, and perfect for quiet study and concentration. The girls’ study furniture is subtly girly with more white and softer colors thrown in, while the boys’ designs tend to appreciate the dark wood desks more and also lay emphasis on sports . . .
Nature-Dominated Office in Denver
Since an office overgrown with vegetation is not something we come across on a daily basis, we though this was worth a share. Tres birds art installation in Denver is all about Natural Systems dominating human spaces. The artist explains: “Domination implies taking over. If we had it our way, natural systems would dominate entirely. . . .
Stunning Wall Art created from Electronic Components
Companhia Athletica Gyms in Brazil chose wisely when they designated Art Director Murilo Melo to dream up new ads for their gyms. Melo decided to go the ironic route and use computer parts to create wall art of men and women in various exercise poses. The message that comes across? Stop spending your days and . . .
A Unique LA Home With Arcade Wall Graphics
Brazilian designer, Guilherme Torres has designed this unique home in Los Angeles, CA. The exterior of the house is defined by a long, white rectangular structure that comprises the first floor, and a square-shaped, wooden structure mounted perpendicularly to the white, is what would be considered to be the second floor. The interiors are sleek . . .
Pixel Inspiration in Decor
The pointillism painters were fascinated by them in the late 1800’s. Modern society measures picture quality with them. And these days, they have become a source of inspiration in decor. Pixels are now common in the design world featured as graphic prints on everything from pillows to bed-sheets to meticulously-constructed lamps and clocks. This fascination . . .
Dreamhost Office
Not all web hosting companies have cool offices. There can be exceptions but they are not that common. That is why we are delighted to bring you another one of these rarities: Dreamhost’s Office. Designed by Studio O+A, our former web host’s (yes, Home Designing started off on them!) base in La Brea, California sports . . .