Interior Design Sense

This last reader’s home comes from a longtime reader of DTI, Ypille: “Recently, I’ve had the pleasure of reuniting with one of my best friends Graes Israel-Kiernan, after 9 years of not seeing each other. Both Graes and I are avid Desire to Inspire readers/subscribers and when I went to her house for a vacation, I just had to photograph it and send the pictures to you ladies.
Graes, her husband Jeff and their 2 young-lings Liam and Sebastian just moved to Wexford, PA, near Pittsburg and was able to acquire this extarordinary mid-century, well crafted 25-year old home. Per Graes, the original owners of this structure was a surgeon and his glass-artist wife who had this house custom-made according to their liking. And with Graes’ talent and eye for design, usage of classic and modern furniture and her proletarian approach to life, this house in my view has become the most spectacular of all the houses I’ve stayed in.
Graes owns a bookstore and loves to garden as well, this is made evident in the theme of design all around her house with the presence of books, bookshelves and plants which are practical yet appealing for homes. Other than repainting the entire interior to Graes’ preferred colors, there has been no major remodeling done as of yet and Graes, being the creative and honest designer that she is, pulled this one off and transformed this timeless house and stamped her mark on every room, signifying that this house is now her home!“

Living in a houseboat is not for everyone but when you have modern houseboat while the one in the images below, you’re going to realize there’s only one thing to do. That’s fall in love with water and embrace your new-found life aboard this modern houseboat. The outer design doesn’t do justice to what you will find inside, and once you step through its doors you’ll forget you left the main land. The dominant color is white and it definitely is a great choice for both the large bedroom found at the lower level, and for the kitchen and living room found on the upper level. The modern but simple furniture and overall design lines are definitely going to make you fall in love with this houseboat and I see no reason for making this one a permanent home. Via Design Blog

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Glass is making a comeback in modern furniture designs, but in a whole new way. We’ve all seen the glass table and glass shelves, but now Italian furniture firm Fiam presents the Dandy – an outstanding glass chair that is as unique as it is fabulous! This design makes a great set of kitchen and dining-room chairs, or have a desk chair with some real flair! The contemporary chromed frame complements the clear glass, which features a cool lizard-skin print that brings unexpected exotic flavor to the design. The Dandy chairs are available in clear or classic black and white, or color your home with transparent red, coffee and smoke. Coordinate your set of seats or mix and match for a funky, eclectic look. For more information on these modern glass chairs, visit Fiam.

The Modern Playhouse makes me want to rewind time and relive my childhood so that I can get lost in the world of fantasy and exploration. Designed to encourage mental stimulation and an fortuitous imagination in a child, the playhouse encapsulates beautifully the importance of inculcating creativity in a child. Moonlighting as a a house, a stage, and even an art studio, the Modern Playhouse has been manufactured from non-toxic materials and has been designed for durability.

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Did you really think you’d ever outgrow Disney? Think again! Parisian designer Patrick Norguet has managed to give Mickey Mouse a sophisticated spin, with this new retro modern chair by Italian furniture house Cappellini. The multicolor Rive Droite swivel chair is almost as adventurous as the Teacups ride, complete with a rainbow overlapping Mickeys. The fun, modern motif on a classic ‘60s and ‘70s chair shape gives it a timeless appeal suitable for all ages. The Rive Droite features a satined, stainless steel base with a metal frame and molded polyurethane foam padding. For more on this limited-edition retro modern chair (that’s right, only 99 were made), visit Cappellini.

Today’s kids are quite the lucky bunch – not only are they more tech savvy than any other generation before, but they’ve got some awesome parents who are die hard to instill a little bit of modernism into them as well. Designed by San Franciso based environmentalist Gitane Royce, the Circle House and Wedge House are the latest eco-friendly additions to the Modern Playhouse series. Made by a local California craftsman with FSC certified domestic lumber and apple-ply wood, each playhouse is easily constructible and comes equipped with 5-6 preassembled panels, hardware and tools. A great way to inspire your tots’ imaginations, this new angular abode could also be the key to one day getting them to espouse the virtues of Le Corbusier instead of the next Lady Gaga.

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So we all know that furniture comes packed in cardboard boxes, but how about furniture that is actually made out of them? Reinhard Dienes, nominated for the Designpreis Deutschland, is keen on using cardboard in his functional furnishings, not only because it’s light, durable, and can easily be arrange to create a very original piece — but because it’s also 100% recyclable! Designed for fashion4home, Reinhard’s Cardboard series is available in 7 different colors.

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Modern furniture maker Leolux is known for its unusual statement pieces, and the cool Papageno armchair is no exception. This curious armchair features flowing forms and a rounded silhouette that is as comfortable as it looks. Decorative stitching and vibrant upholstery are just a few of its fine details. At its base, three aluminum feet make for an interesting focal point – it’s totally unexpected, but it makes this chair so outstanding! This small-scale armchair is ideal for urban condos and compact homes where space is at a premium. Placed in a library, living room or foyer, once you sink into this seat you’ll never want to get up. For more information visit Leolux.

Located in the Czech Republic, this modern wooden home was built by the architects Prodesi | Domesi to serve as a weekend retreat for the clients. And what a way to escape! This modern wood home was built in a beautiful and peaceful natural environment, close to a river. This is not only a beautiful and relaxing place to get away, but a private retreat as well. Intimacy is achieved by a facade with no windows, all the rooms pointing to the interior yard and ensuring the connection with the surrounding landscape. The interior design is minimalist, practical and modern, with contemporary furniture items that are integrated within the wooden decor. How do you like this type of week-end escapade ?- via Arch Daily

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Here is a cool dining set for residential or commercial use that can come together in a small space saving pod for those who are limited by space. The “Community” from More Design for MyYour has a lot of visual flair when opened and your curiosity when closed. MyYour has a very interesting collection of progressive modern furniture for those who live way outside the box. See the collection here.

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