Modern House Design: Horizontal Space by Duilio Damilano

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Horizontal Space by architect Duilio Damilano impresses with clean-cut, pure volume composition with constant height and sleek rectangular shapes.

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The 300sq.m. house, which was originally designed to split into two units, consists of 4 bedroom and 4 bathrooms. The house’s entrance is characterized by wide steps passing by a pomegranate tree, planted in a specially designed niche.

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Standing on the front door, one can see the house’s longitudinal consecutive rooms, floored with warm teak covering.

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The vast living room faces the garden and offers extensive view over the nearby houses through its large windows. The wall opposite to the windows is covered with stagger white stone sheets.

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The kitchen also offers nice view over the mountain, framed by a horizontal cut above the work plan.

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The master bedroom is connected to dedicated bathroom through a translucent sliding door, which separates perfectly the two spaces.

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In the rear facade, which is much more austere, are the balcony and the entrances to the premises in the basement – a gym, garage and technical offices.

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In brief, Horizontal Space is a beautiful house with modern architecture virtues that managed to preserve the warmth and cosiness of a family home.

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Portas Novas – oceanfront paradise by Victor Cañas architects

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Portas Novas, which means New Gates, is a stunning piece of architecture, perched on a vast ledge facing the Pacific Ocean. As you may have already guessed, the view is incredible and the architects had that in mind.

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Made by concrete, steel and lots of glass, to the west Portas Novas reveals a clear, beautiful, near 180° panorama of the ocean, and to the east there is not so vast, but still great view to the mountainside.

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The ground-level water mirror on the western side seems to merge into the ocean, creating even more spectacular scene. Wish you were there, don’t you?

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Amazing modern swimming pool house by Hariri & Hariri Architecture

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In the suburbs of Connecticut, there is a tiny architectural jewel created by Hariri & Hariri Architecture. It’s in fact a swimming pool house, but with its 365sq.m area it might as well be the main house. Built of natural stone and Ipe wood, the pool house is eye-candy with its blend of minimalist elegance and modernistic sophistication. The building’s distinctive feature is an angular archway that parallels the pool and gives great protection against sun and bad weather if the owners decide to dine outside. On the inside there are the usual premises – bar, kitchen and bathroom. Lovely!

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Decorating: Creating Special Places in Your Home

In your house, you probably have two types of spaces to decorate: your "predetermined spaces" and your "free spaces." Your predetermined spaces (or entire rooms, in some cases) are those that you know you need, you know exactly how you'll use them, and you know what type of furnishings you need for them. In your bedroom, for instance, you know you'll need a bed and something that stores clothing, such as a dresser. In your living room, you'll need some sort of seating, such as a sofa.

Free spaces don't fall neatly into place as predetermined spaces do. In fact, some free spaces come about almost by accident. Let's say you've just moved into an apartment, you've set up all your furnishings, and you realize you have a little more space than you thought or that you could shift your belongings a bit and end up with open areas that could be put to use. These areas can also be as compact as a corner of a room or even an unused closet or as large as an entire room.

A wonderful way to get the most out of a "free area" is to dedicate it to a favorite interest or hobby. Some popular hobbies that could benefit from such a space include these :

Artwork. If you're an artist, setting up a studio area-even if it's a small, cozy one-can help foster your creativity. (Areas without carpeting work well in case of spills, or you can cover flooring before tackling messy projects.) An art table, some shelving, and ample space for storing supplies will likely be needed

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 Sewing. Sewing supplies can take up lots of space, unless you plan carefully. Setting up a sewing machine on a table is a must. To keep fabric neatly stored, fold pieces then stack them neatly on book shelves, or tag baskets (e.g., by color or fabric type) and either hang them on a wall or line them up on a table or the floor. Other supplies can be accommodated by using wall grids. 

 

Reading and writing. Whether you're writing the great American novel or just want to read it, you can create a cozy corner with a desk, a lamp (or two), a bookshelf stuffed with great reads and reference materials, and a warm  

fleece blanket so you can get comfy when you read.

Computer work. Computer desks and workstations come in every size, shape, and color you can imagine. Look for them used at flea markets and yard sales, or hit an office supply store if you're looking for a larger selection. (At least a few should be reasonably priced.) Also opt for an adjustable chair with appropriate back support, ample lighting, a printer stand, and a filing cabinet if you need to store files.

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1. How To Clean Your Cane Suite

Cleaning your cane suite is a great idea, as can is very resilient.

To clean cane and prevent it from yellowing, douse a stiff brush in a solution of warm water, lemon juice and salt, and scrub the cane well.

Tighten up sagging cane chairs by sponging the top and undersides of the seats with hot and soapy water to which you’ve added a few spoonfuls of salt.

Rinse with a clean wet cloth and allow drying in the sun.

When almost dry, cover the cane with a towel and run a hot iron over it.

Walls offer the most exciting design possibilities.

A vast variety of wall papers are available on the market, be it exotic futuristic or traditional.

2. Tip on Curtains

Curtains do not have to be that expensive to have an appealing look.

Buy inexpensive off-white cotton. Have it quilted and thickly interlined. It looks luxurious and the effect is great.

Small details are important. So often we use tiebacks or push backs on curtains. Make sure not to put them too high. Fix them low, and the look is much more elegant.

Quilted fabrics can be used on chairs and sofas too.

3. Wallpaper Idea

It is not necessary to cover an entire wall with wallpaper – a section or narrow wall at an odd corner can offer interesting possibilities to add a focal point to an otherwise boring wall.

Apply a border at dado rail height or where the ceiling and walls meet.

There are many imaginative borders on the market and these can make an ordinary room look stylish.

4. Change Ordinary Bottles Into Something Special

Get hold of a few bottles with unusual shapes. Wash it with warm soap water, and let it dry. Take any remnant lace with matching colors, or if you want to be more decorative, color it with cold water dye in the colors you fancy.

Fit it around the bottles in the patterns you prefer, and cut off any excess material. Glue it at the seams to the bottles with modge podge and let it dry.

This way you can produce stunning vases of all shapes, colors and sizes.

Remember, interior decorating is fun and do not have to be expensive to achieve great results!

The glass-steel-concrete masterpiece on Mercer Island

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Concrete, steel and glass are considered “cold” materials that lack the coziness and warmth of other materials, used in residential buildings. That might be true, but the structures they create are no way inferior when it comes to style and beauty. Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects prove that used in a proper way those three materials can make an outstanding house, like this one, located on Washington’s Mercer Island, Seattle. The house consists of two concrete structures, connected via an exposed steel bridge leading into the main house and to a private courtyard. A stunning floor-to-ceiling concrete fireplace takes place in the living room, which – like the rest of the interior – is double-height. The large windows, or more properly the glass walls, provide clear view to the surrounding areas and to the rest of the house. Though it looks a bit severe and industrial, this family refuge is incredibly beautiful, don’t you think?

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Snow-white North Bay Road residence by Touzet Studio

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When it comes to luxury homes, especially ones near water, white is always a great option.

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Pure, flawless and crisp, white is the color of choice for designers and architects from Touzet Studio, who created this beautiful residence.

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Located in Miami Beach, Florida, the 12,000 sq.ft piece of modern architecture has 7 bedrooms and 100 feet of waterfront land that overlooks Biscayne Bay.

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If you have a surplus of $15 millions and wonder how to spend it, this house is a good option, as it is currently for sale.

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