Home & Garden

 The cabin is five hundred square feet and is a private writers retreat and guest cottage.  Located on San Juan Island, Washington, the owners wanted the cabin to feel contacted to its setting, the climate, the wildlife and views. They also needed a structure that could be easily secured when not in use.The cabin was designed as a glass house surrounded by three wooden slat decks that can be raised by a hydraulic system of wires, rope, pivoting sheaves and lead blocks, that serves as...

 Nature works wonders. Impact on her person, as a rule, affects not the best way. But when it comes to botanical gardens, our intervention is intended only to highlight key points, leaving Mother Nature right to please us with their beauty. Here is a selection of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Enjoy!visit the site : nature-...

Mexico City-based studio Rojkind Arquitectos and design workshop Esrawe Studio have completed the Tori Tori project in 2011.This Japanese restaurant is located in Polanco, a group of seven official neighborhoods in Mexico City.visit the site : homeds...

 German architect roger christ designed a home that’s simplified by an elegance of contemporary style. The House R is a four-storey home where each floor is connected by an open stairway and an elevator. Access to this home is attainable through a forecourt and a ramp.visit the site : gessa...

 From Particles Gallery, a curvy porcelain water jug that requires thoughtful handling, it can rest spout up ready to serve or spout down to "shelter" a matching cup."When full, the Jug balances on the table; when empty, you can turn it upside down again to cover the cup." More at Aldo Bakker. Photos: Erik and Petra Hesmerg.visit the site : mocolo...

The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur is located in a city of majestic palaces and beautiful lakes. Designed as a traditional Indian palace, the Oberoi Udaivilas captures all the romance and splendor of a royal era. Walking inside the hotel is like traveling back in time. The semi-open rooms with balconies and private swimming pools are a unique feature of Udaivilas. Its luxurious spa overlooking the lake is a haven of serenity, experts take care of the body and soul of guests. The grand setting combined...

 Remember when we spoke earlier in the week about orange always reminding us of fall the most? Maybe we spoke too soon. This big old wall of yellow sure is getting our fall fires started in our souls, too. In Porto, Portugal, this project was a remodel, and we can’t help but smile when we think of what a strong punch of color, personality and joy this big yellow functional wall of storage has infused into this modern space. Created by Pedro Varela.“Walls were remade out of carpentry work and...

 We just received pictures of this gorgeous home from Teed Haze Real Estate, which stands out boldly among the other houses in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California. With six gorgeous bedrooms that all provide ample living space and six and a half marvelous bathrooms, this property truly does define luxury living. Intentionally pulled back from the street for privacy, the steps up to the house bring you to a beautiful courtyard. Extremely balanced, all the public rooms...

Ayada Maldives, a fascinating place of retreat is located on the island of Maguhdhuvaa, in the lovely Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll district. The resort consists of 112 luxurious villas and is due to open on October 30, 2011. Impeccable blue waters, powder white sands and lush vegetation- they all seem to be a given in this miniature paradise. The accommodation units have a beautiful warm and traditional feel and are fully-equipped, providing comfort beyond expectations. Even though there is a generous pool...

The elegant interiors in a modern apartment designed by Quartet Arquitetura. some changes that enhance and rearrange the master bedroom and closet in order to make the area a unique and comfortable,In our living room creates a “trip point”, which features are most important, where they can display all the gadgets they brought from their travels.visit the site : mytopinteriordesi...

Architecture company dmvA designed a modern and original home extension entitled “vB4” and located within the countryside of Brecht, Germany. According to the project developers, “the extension from the existing  form resulted in a floating volume built with trapezoidal wooden structures. The new timber parts followed the same frames and studs as the original. These borders next to each other connect the old and new space creating a new library, washroom and entrance area. The exterior is...

This classic modern house is just the kind of home design that i like. The house looks very exotic to us. The UK-based architectural studio MOOARC had transformed 15th Century barn on the Island of Guernsey into a high-end, luxurious modern home. This house was later named La Concha House. It’s a smart design, the architect remodeled the old structure and combine it with recycled building materials at this private residence.visit the site : besthousedesi...