Luxury never goes out of fashion and that is precisely why it touches so many spheres of life. Be it clothing, homes or cars, everything transforms magically. Altamoda redefines rooms with the new luxury feature in each. The collection below has a vibrant range of colors, designs and accessories. Each room is unique in its . . .
Category: Luxury
A section for the extravagant that features luxury goods, items and homes. You will also find pictures of celebrity homes, interiors of luxurious aircrafts and also the residences of presidents!
Nightfox’s Villa in Ocean’s Twelve
I recently got to see Ocean’s Twelve again and this time I seriously decided to pursue an aspect of the movie that intrigued me so much the first time I saw it. Remember the Francois Toulour’s (aka Nightfox, the ace french thief) stunning residence they show somewhere in the middle of the movie? I have . . .
14 Insanely Cool Car Garage Designs
Italian sports car manufacturer Maserati, in partnership with Architectural Digest Magazine recently held a contest that invited applicants to design a dream garage fit for parking a Maserati. The garage design contest received many interesting entries and Maserati just now announced the winning design. The winning garage design was by Holger Schubert from LA in . . .
Guess What Building This Is?
Okay, here is a small challenge to our readers. We will provide snaps of a large building. You take a guess at what it is. The answer is somewhere down this page. Keep scrolling. :) So what were your guesses? A super cool accomodation for students in some college in Dubai? Google’s new office? What . . .
World’s Most Luxurious and Expensive Private Aircraft
Maybe it is because the oil prices have steadily picked up this quarter or maybe he wanted to try something different, anyway Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has had enough of his Boeing 747 and he has chosen to upgrade – To the Airbus 380, which is currently the world’s largest passenger . . .
Celebrity Home – Lance Armstrong
7 time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong in January put up his Texas Ranch for sale. The house has beautiful interiors and is located at quite a scenic spot in the Deadman’s Hole in Texas, USA. Here are some photos. If you just fell in love with this home and want to consider buying, . . .
Inside Hotel Atlantis, Bahamas
Atlantis, Paradise Island is a unique vacation destination which celebrates the wonders of the sea and is inspired by the myth of the lost continent of Atlantis. The resort offers 2,300 guest rooms, an entertainment center with the largest casino in the Caribbean, an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops and extensive meeting and . . .
Tomorrow’s Homes
We have always been curious about the future. This perpetual curiousity about seeing tomorrow’s world has driven people and companies to develop montages that depict how they visualize the future. Microsoft is one such company that has boldly come forward with their vision. Take a look at this video where they show you a contemporary . . .
Britney Spears’ New Home
We got a forward that included photos of Britney’s new home in LA (USA). The 7,500 square feet home sports a pool, spa, three garages, 10 bedroom, 10 bathrooms, a bar, cinema and a library. 45 crore rupees ($8.9 million) maybe a bit too much for you and me but it is relatively light-weight for . . .
Russia’s Air Force 1 Interiors
Vladimir Putin flies an Ilyushin 96. A firm named Damonite did the re-design of the interiors and by the looks of it, maybe Midas had a hand? It is hard to find a thing that does not have a touch of gold on it. (That’s the Bible!)
Indoor Pools
Having a pool inside the home is usually viewed as a symbol of opulence. As opposed to an outdoor one, an indoor pool offers privacy and year round swimming independent of the weather. The downside here is the sheer amount of money involved and space you need. This would rule out swimming pool as an . . .
Shahrukh Khan House: Email Hoax
We recently received an e-mail, which claimed it contained photos of the popular Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan‘s residence, but a closer inspection revealed it to be a hoax. We also found out that the same set of photos were doing rounds claiming to be residences of former Pakistan President Musharraf and a Saudi Sheikh. So . . .
Decks, Patios and other Sweet Spots
Not all of us are lucky enough to have a house with a view. The few of them who are lucky enough will understand that having a view alone is not enough. You need a sweet tranquil spot at your home to take in and appreciate the view. Well designed patios and decks do just . . .
Walkthroughs
In this post, we have lined up a few walkthroughs for you. Not the ones you would expect, usually. First is the interior of a Boeing 747, second, the Ritz Hotel, and the third, the Penthouse Suite at the Bellagio. All these are videos apparently, so if you are reading this through e-mail you will . . .
US Presidents’ Office Interiors
The Oval Office inside the White House is the US President’s formal workspace. This is where he meets and confers with the heads of the state, diplomats and other dignitaries. When a new president assumes office, it is not uncommon for him to renovate the Oval Office to suit his taste. In fact, nearly all . . .
Inside the Burj Al Arab
Being the only 7 star hotel in the world and with services and amenities enough to pamper even the gods, the Burj Al Arab could justify charging visitors an entry fee of around Rs.5000 ($100 approx). After the scenic tour, if you are enticed to spend more time here, your options start from a modest . . .
Interiors from Bond Movies
Quantum of Solace released today in India but if you are looking for spoilers, you are probably reading the wrong blog! What we will tell you, however, is that if you are an architect or a design enthusiast you have plenty to look forward to in the movie. James Bond movies always pay great attention . . .
Celebrity Homes
Celebrities. We read about them, see them on big and small screens and some of us follow every bit of their lives.  But, have you ever wondered where they live? Check out our feature on the homes of celebrities around the world… [Please note that this post includes videos. If you are reading this article . . .
