Interior Design Sense

Villeroy&Boch is coming back for round two with this bold bathroom furniture collection – Subway 2.0. So popular is the Subway line, in fact, that the German bathroom brand took its existing suite (sinks, toilets, shower trays, etc.) and added this new furniture element – under-sink cabinets with straight and curved facades, hanging lockers with blind doors, open shelving, mirrors and various accessories. Available in a choice of finishes including matte and glossy white, petrol blue, glossy black and graphite-finish oak. Rounding out the trendy Subway fixtures, the Subway 2.0 bathroom collection is the perfect finishing touch. More details are available online at Villeroy&Boch.

These outdoor space gas heaters by Alpina let you soak up the great outdoors, in any season! Make the most of your outdoor living area, regardless of the temperature. These heaters are remote-controlled, with light, offering comfort and contemporary flair at your fingertips.

The Light Fire heater makes a modern addition to your deck or patio, incorporating warm LED light in its lower base with the exposed flame flickering atop. It’s a sure focal point, drawing attention for its looks and its warmth.

One of Alpina’s most-popular models, the Falo portable heater lets you heat and light up to 25m2. The contemporary aesthetic is a great addition to modern facades and architecture, and commercial spaces. Did we mention it’s energy-efficient?

Create the perfect ambiance to your alfresco fiesta! For more on the Light Fire and Falo outdoor space gas heaters, visit Alpina.

Potrero Hill Residence comes from Aidlin Darling Design and is a restoration of an 1950′s home. The architects reinvented the 1650 square feet home (253 sqm), transforming the existing building into an open modern residence. Embedded in a beautiful garden, efforts were conducted to maximize the views, by creating large windows that also allow good lighting throughout the day: “Mute stucco facades were opened up with expanses of glass, capturing panoramic views to the west, and intimate gardens to the east. A sculptural interplay of material, light and space extends the perceived and implied volume of the building, making a small home feel spacious and spatially dynamic.” It almost seems like the indoor and exterior spaces merge, making it possible for the inhabitants to enjoy relaxing nature activities whenever they please. The interior design is alluring and quite diverse, with plenty of contemporary elements that add value and charm.

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Seymour Home Office Armoire	Small Contemporary Prefab Home : Easy to Build and Sustainable

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The Henry Point project consists of an ingenious home addition developed  by Michael Flowers. The cozy hillside residence is located in Idaho, USA and overlooks Hayden Lake. Featuring a series of decks, large windows and practical facades, a strong indoor-outdoor connection was created. Here is more from the architects: “The addition is shifted back to produce a sequence of spatial filters that smoothly mediate levels of exposure for more private areas of the home and take advantage of numerous views to the lake. Remaining connected through the kitchen, dining, and living areas, the addition and existing cabin act as a series of transitional interior and exterior spaces, with the ability to adapt to seasons, lake lifestyle, and the evolving needs of a growing family, while keeping the idea of lake cabin and bunk house intact.” The interior layout gives away a cozy feel while featuring a wonderful display of modern furniture. Photos by Larry Conboy.

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Timber Home Design by Sturgess Architecture	Floating House in Ontario, Canada	Modern Cottage on West Lake Okoboji Shoreline	A Beautiful and Inspiring Home Family Design
Italian Lake House by Marco Castelletti	Contemporary Floating Home in Seattle

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Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture recently announced the groundbreaking of the solar-powered Federation of Korean Industries Tower in Seoul, which will incorporate an advanced photovoltaic wall system that reduces energy usage while generating power. The 800 foot-tall tower will feature one of the most efficient solar electric facades in the world, and the overall added cost to the client is nearly zero.

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This beautiful and diverse home was designed by Stanic Harding Architects and is located in Hunters Hill, Australia. The project is actually a restoration and remodeling of a decaying 1950′s house situated in a privileged landscape, not far from the harbor. According to the architects, “the challenge was to create a light and airy home on this steep south facing site while maintaining connections to the garden, water and city views“. Here is how they tackled with the clients’ request: “A series of three distinct pavilions were formed linked by two open courtyards allowing the house to gradually step down the site. The courtyards let sunlight enter the house via the extensive glazing on the northern facades. The transparency and deep modulation of these facades offers protection from summer sunlight while permitting winter light to reach deeply into the house. The courtyards provide access to level gardens and external living spaces so important on such a sloping site.” Hiring a professional landscape architect studio (Jane Irwin ) ensured that this home’s exterior matched the incredible interior design. Photos by Paul Gosney.

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This modern loft kitchen from Belgium is a prime example of the cutting-edge European design that is breaking onto the global style scene. Showcased in a modern loft setting with high ceiling and lots of open space, this is your dream loft kitchen idea right there! Pushing the boundaries of kitchen design, the avant-garde Jo Wynant kitchen creates a new trend by blending many styles into one fashionable expression. Just as it fits perfectly in spacious lofts, it finds itself at home in compact houses and condos in urban centers around the world. A good use of space is achieved in this loft kitchen. Its small footprint packs plenty of storage space and work area. The kitchen is available in a variety of woods types, like wenge and maple, which is cut at angles, adding some spice to the otherwise minimalist aesthetic. Clean lines and the slightest details speak volumes. The handles add so much to the look – or rather, remove from the look – resulting in a clean-faced cabinets and facades that are simply stunning. For more information visit Jo Wynant.

More hot Singapore design. We’ve focused on apartments before but there are a lucky few who possess that most valuable of quantities on this populous island state …. land no matter how small. These stunning conservation architecture homes are in Singapore’s conservation zones. Many are shop houses but behind their immaculately preserved historical facades hide stunning modern homes where every square inch is devoted to living life well. All were designed by one of South-East Asia’s leading architectural firms ONG&ONG. Beautiful, considerate of heritage and spatially clever! More after the jump.

It might look pretty, but if it doesn’t work then what good is it? This practical kitchen by Italian kitchen company Veneta Cucine has it all – fashion and function, all the while being efficient in terms of the Earth and economy. The Liquida kitchen created by Elisa Gargan and Stefano Giovannoni puts into practice some important principles, according to the designers. “The objectives that we were aiming for make it necessary for us to seek out high-performance technical materials that are wholly recyclable and can also be used to create new functional characteristics, such as doors which slide into cupboards.” This custom-style kitchen features modern, lacquered facades with minimalist details and an integrated light that illuminates your work space and looks out of this world! Visit Veneta Cucine for more info.

House M comes from Caramel Architects and is located in Linz, Austria. The first striking thing about this house is its exterior design: two facades have a hermetic appearance in order to prevent passers by from looking inside, while the other two feature windows from floor to ceiling. This design allows the building to receive plenty of natural light throughout the day, which is just one of the factors due to which this construction can be called highly economical and ecological. House M is built from prefabricated materials and has cellulose-fiber thermal isolation. The kitchen and dining rooms are spacious and open areas and offer great views of the near by pond.