Former Brutalist Bank Building Transformed into Hip Stockholm Hotel
A former bank with a brutalist exterior has been transformed into a premier Stockholm lifestyle hotel that boasts art and design as well as luxury. Set in the Swedish capital’s Brunkebergstorg Square, the stylish 343-room At Six Hotel is close to all the tourist sites and is surrounded by shopping, restaurants and bars. Its location...
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Look Beyond the Usual Choices for Impressive Bathroom Lighting
Forget the old fluorescents and take a tour of different bathroom lighting styles that are available today. In fact, virtually any style of fixture can be used in your bathroom, as long as it provides the right kind of light and works with the decor. To properly illuminate your bathroom, you need several kinds of lighting....
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Zaha Hadid New York Residence is an Artful Urban Family Home
Reflecting the unique exterior architecture, the latest model residence at Zaha Hadid’s New York apartment building is a melding of art and architecture. The rooms in this 3,000 square-foot, three-bedroom residence by interior designer Eric Cohler are all the epitome of modern streamlined luxury. Hadid’s 520 West 28th was her first project In New York as...
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Renovated Pirate Palace in Mallorca Blends the Traditional and Modern
Tucked away in the historic center of Palma de Mallorca is San Gaieta, a 16-century palace that has been transformed into a colorful, comfortable modern residence. Italian architect and interior designer Teresa Sapey conceived and executed the design for the property, making it a totally customized home. The building — San Gaieta — has a fascinating history,...
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Terrazzo Flooring Offers Decades of Style and Durability
Designs and materials cycle in and out of popularity and terrazzo flooring is back in the spotlight for many of today’s designers. Flecks of color and a mottled look —not to mention amazing durability — make terrazzo popular for homes as well as commercial buildings. The history of the material goes back centuries but new...
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Do You Have What It Takes for Building a House vs Buying One?
Dozens of open houses, countless showings – and still you’re no closer to finding your dream home than when you started looking. Perhaps just opting to build a house to make sure you can get everything you want is the way to go. Yes, your wants and needs may be completely fulfilled, but the home-building...
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Porcelain vs Ceramic Tile is a Decision Driven by Budget and Purpose
Walk into any tile store these days and you’ll be confronted with a vast array of options, not only in designs but also in materials. Even with so many choices, two of the most popular types are porcelain tiles and ceramic tiles. Before you head for the store, it’s a good idea to understand each...
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Renting vs Buying a House: Which One is Right for Me?
Should I rent or should I buy? What was once a simple question of renting vs. buying a house is now much more complex. For the longest time, it was assumed that once you earned and saved enough money, you would buy a house because ownership was the dream as well as the most financially...
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