Incredible Modern Home Built Using Four Shipping C...

Looking for unconventional materials to build a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing home? Designed by studio James & Mau Arquitectura and built by Infiniski , the unusual looking Casa El Tiamblo was developed using four 40-feet shipping containers. But as you will certainly observe from the photos below, the residence has a highly intriguing appearance, ranking high in originality. The blue containers give...

Sensational Scrapwood Furniture by Piet Hein Eek...

Piet Hein Eek is a Dutch designer best known for his scrapwood furniture range that he creates using scraps of reclaimed wood. Each piece of beautiful, timeless and unique furniture is lovingly hand-crafted by Eek and is designed and made to last. Eek first started producing furniture from reclaimed materials in 1990 when he designed and made the scrapwood cupboard as a reaction against the prevalent craving for...

Elegant During The Day, Sophisticated At Night : H...

Designed by CMV Architects to welcome guests in Barcelona’s central Raval neighbourhood, Hotel Barceló Raval offers an oval silhouette to the city skyline and a mixture of  avant-garde interior design and fascinating atmosphere. Within this oval tower there are 182 rooms and 4 suites combining light, color and textures in an unforgettable collection of settings. Pet-friendly and luxurious, this impressive...

Impressive Restoration of a 19th Century Corner Bu...

Graux & Baeyens architecten designed Project House GS , an impressive 19th century corner building, located right on the beach and overlooking the port city of Ghent, Belgium. The architects restored the initial structure and also gave it a contemporary appearance. According to the developers, “ the project started by stripping the dilapidated house of all excess. The essence was conserved by means of the...

New High-Class Hotel in Maldives with Exotic Desig...

Vivanta by Taj is a new opulent hotel in Maldives, combining the charm of a timber and thatch exterior with exquisite details of interior design. Located in a majestic natural setting, with exotic ocean views and dramatic sunsets, this new hotel detaches itself from the rustic idea of bungalows and promises visitors a luxurious holiday with all the comfort of modern living included: “ The twist comes when you step...

Kohler’s Contemporary Valet...

by Mecc Interiors The Margaux Valet, K-16257 Though it would seem that Kohler’s Margaux collection is not new, the first time I was introduced to the fabulous valet was at this year’s K|BIS show.   I thought that it was perhaps new to Canada, but it seems that valets simply aren’t popular enough to warrant being pointed out. One of the things I love about the Margaux, aside from the absolute simplicity, is the...

38 Garden Design Ideas Turning Your Home Into a Pe...

If you are looking for inspiration in garden designs , you have come to the right place. This post gathers quite a few landscaping ideas that can get you started in planning the garden you’ve always dreamed about. You will find a variety of garden styles in the photos below, all you have to do is pick your favorite and begin further research. The right garden accessories and plant species can set the tone for an...

Photovoltaic Parasols Charging Devices of Resting ...

Solar energy is gaining some well-earned attention lately, especially in the world of design. These sun parasols seen at Milan Design Week 2012 were randomly placed in the city, in order to provide shade and recharge the devices of resting visitors. Entitled Eclipse and Kosmos , the two parasols designs presented by Ombrellone Solare and developed with the help of recycled materials, harness the power from the sun with the...

Nestled Between Lush Tropical Mountain Greenery : ...

Perched between natural vegetation overlooking the exquisite beaches of the Indian Ocean, the Banyan Tree Seychelles resort lays lush tropical mountain greenery at your feel just below the carefully designed villas. Located on the south-western coastline of Mahé Island, this collection of 60 beautifully welcoming Creole-style villas await guests with their elegant and bright interiors and swimming pools guarded by...

Casa Capsule: A Miami Kitchen Update, Mother’...

Take a tour of this Miami kitchen’s rocking update . This classic country wedding is absolutely lovely. The lovely lilac inspired this roundup of lavender decor pieces perfect for Spring. There’s still time to make one of these DIY Mother’s Day gifts . Get some great ideas for eco flower arranging , perfect for Mother’s Day . The flowering branches and table settings at this David Stark-designed...