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Modern Bromont House by Paul Bernier Architect

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on August 2nd, 2012

The Bromont House is a stylish family residence located in Quebec, Canada. The house was a project by Montreal-based design studio Paul Bernier Architect. It was completed in 2012 and it benefits from a very beautiful location, surrounded by trees and rich vegetation.Given the fact that the site presented such beautiful landscape, the architects tried to create a smooth and seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor spaces so that the connection with nature would be strong. It has panoramic views of the forest and the trees provide shade. The Appalachian Mountains are also visible in the distance from the site but only in winter when the trees lose their leaves.

The Bromont House is a week-end retreat and it was designed as a serene space, always filled with natural light. As for the interior, the architects and the clients, a couple that lives in Montreal, decided that it would be best to opt for a timeless look with contemporary influences.

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The Ingenious Gourmet Tea shop

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on August 2nd, 2012

The Gourmet Tea is a tea shop that seems to appear out of nowhere. In reality it’s just hidden behind a series of colorful panels. The idea is very clever and ingenious. It’s a design inspired by the popular food trucks and their way of opening up revealing space you didn’t think existed. This type of flexible design and space was the main inspiration for the shop.

The shop is located in Sao Paolo and it’s a tiny space. Three fourths of the space is occupied by the products. They just pop out of nowhere and they invade the shop. The panels are pulled out or they simply open like doors, revealing lots and lots of storage space, shelves and other elements. The middle area contains the counter space and it opens just like the food trucks. The rest of the panels are pulled out.

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Simple,but modern four-level residence in Notting Hill

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on August 2nd, 2012

This is a highly desirable property located in Hillgate Village in Notting Hill, London, England. It’s a luxurious residence designed by London-based design studio Seth Stein Architects and completed in 2010. It’s a four-story structure with a contrasting design.The contemporary and minimalist interior is hidden behind a traditional façade that makes the contrast seem very strong and the two styles even more beautiful.

The residence has four floors and they all have views of the garden. It’s been organized around a courtyard and it’s an environmentally-friendly structure. It was built using materials with the highest specifications and technologies and the goal was to create a sustainable and eco-friendly home.For that the architects incorporated in their design photovoltaic glazing and solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems and high thermal insulation.

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Dream contemporary townhouse interior design

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on August 1st, 2012

This stylish residence is located in Little Italy/Little Portugal, Downtown Toronto. It was designed by Toronto-based design studio Cecconi Simone and it’s a part of a community of 37 contemporary townhouses. It’s a 62 square meter study and it’s a simply stylish space.

The townhouse features a contemporary design and its interior is an open space characterized by the fluidity of the décor and the simplicity of the details. Overall, it could be considered a contrasting creation. It’s so simple and yet so complex. It has been functionally organized is several zones, each with a specific function. Nevertheless, they all share the same basic lines and form a fluid and unifying design that help them form a coherent composition.

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Bathroom and Living Room With An Industrial Touch

by Ionut Ciofu, posted in Interiors, on July 31st, 2012

Until recently I had a preconceived idea about industrial design and in my defense I have to say that industrial design I know wasn’t so refined like the one you see now on each major design firm.To show you the other side of the industrial design I’m going to start presenting this modern bathroom from Detroit. The location and design are connected through a coincidence maybe, but I like to think that this happened for a reason. Detroit has a history with heavy machinery and industry in general, this particular thing influenced the designer to create another version of this story.

One, more refined and with a pleasant, clean look. Although big bolts and large bended pieces of steel aren’t the lightest and fragile decorative elements, the designer managed somehow to put them in another perspective. I like the pedals underneath the sink, a strong reminder that you are in a very important automotive center. The overall idea is interesting and worthy of appreciation. {found on site}.

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Delightfully-renovated Somerset West home

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on July 31st, 2012

This beautiful residence is located in Somerset West, Western Cape. It’s a lovely home and it has a simple but charming design. It features a flat roof and it resembles a box with an exposed brick exterior. The house has been renovated in June 2010. It was a project led by Evi and Jochem Elsner who managed to transform the house into one of the most charming homes there are.

The house features a strong Nordic influences and it has many authentic details. It’s also a very well balanced structure. The exterior makes it seem humble while the interior looks very chic and stylish. It’s a combination between subtle and contrasting styles and the result is this unpretentious and yet elegant and charming design. The designers used a variety of natural materials to preserve the same authentic feel that house originally had.

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10 of our favorite bedroom interior decors

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on July 31st, 2012

It should be simple, but it’s not. Decorating a bedroom is more complicated then we usually think. It’s not enough to just choose a bed and a storage unit and fit them in the same room. You have to pay attention to numerous other details. The whole décor needs to feel like a harmonious space and you need to carefully choose all the decorations and elements that complement the basic furniture pieces. Each person prefers certain characteristics and has a favorite style. We managed to select 10 of our favorite bedroom interior decors. We hope you share the same preferences or that you can at least find elements that you like in these examples.

1. Even though this is a small bedroom, it has been beautifully decorated. We like its cozyness and the way everything fits without making it feel cramped. The modern bed is complemented by vintage-inspired bedding and decorative pillows. It’s been placed in front of the window, leaving enough space for other essentials as well. The bedroom has a rich color palette complemented by various patterns and textures.

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