Umbria, Italy is known for its gorgeous landscapes—it is even called il cuor verde d’Italia (the green heart of Italy)—but if it were not, it should be known as the home of Casa Bramasole. Hundreds of years ago, Casa Bramasole was a farmhouse, but all that changed as recently as 2004 when it was renovated . . .
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Apartment in Ukraine [Visualized]
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A quick showcase of an apartment visualization work by Ukraninian designer Elizabeth Danina.
Spectacular West Coast Penthouse in Vancouver’s Aerie II
Vancouver’s Cypress Mountain is home to eight exclusive penthouses with panoramic views of the city skyline, English Bay and Gulf Islands. This 4400 square foot residence features soaring 16′ ceilings, walls of glass, and custom finishes and features throughout. The exterior and interior are highly complimentary to one another, with the penthouse’s inside rooms fitted . . .
Sleek Italian Apartment in Lucca
Designed by Studiovo, this sleek, contemporary apartment makes ample use of line and form for a look that is both striking and unusual. Sharply angled ceilings, strong accent walls with key-thread characteristics and a bold black and white palette all fill the dramatic residence with a dynamic presence. Built in the historical center of Lucca, . . .
The Perfect ‘Cat House’
If you have a feline friend who rules your heart and your hearth, then you’ll appreciate I-CHI’s ‘perfect” cat house. The contemporary apartment features built-ins and other elements created especially to accommodate the owner’s beloved pet. All we can say this is one lucky kitty! Recommended Reading: Super Stylish Cat Houses, Furniture & Home Essentials . . .
Urban Loft by Nordes Design
Russian design firm Nordes creates gorgeous contemporary spaces such as the two bedroom apartment featured here. It’s a study in understated modern design sans color yet filled with textural and visual elements like rich woods, textured rugs and upholstery, contemporary artwork and photography.
Contemporary “Tower” House
This award-winning architectural wonder combines a medieval-inspired tower with a minimalist addition for a house that finds it an oft-used location for films and photo shoots. Found on PrimeShootLocations, the house boasts an uber-chic, clutter-free interior design filled with natural light and modern furnishings in an all white palette. While it doesn’t have a large . . .
Modern Lake House by John Robert Nilsson
Overby House sits high on a Varmdo island cliffside overlooking the Baltic Sea. Designed as a summer getaway by John Robert Nilsson, the modern holiday house reflects the Swedish minimalist design aesthetic beautifully with clean forms and lines, pristine white palettes and natural light wood accents. The house’s exterior was created using large expanses of glass . . .
Chic Apartment in Barcelona’s L’Eixample District
Barcelona’s tony La Nova neighborhood in the L”Eixample District hosts this chic, sun-filled apartment created to host a large group of vacationers. Set in a classical turn-of-century Gaudi-Modernist building, the apartment exudes lots of charm and festive elements such as pristine white living areas filled with comfort-minded furnishings and loads of brilliant color. The main . . .
Modern House Interiors With Dynamic Texture and Pattern
A modern house designed by Russian firm Azovkiy & Pahomova is filled with ample texture and pattern. The mostly neutral residence is brought to life through design elements, building materials and furnishings which are equally as tactile as they are visually stimulating. Rich grained woods, patterned natural stone and sleek metal combine with dramatic textured . . .
Exotic Villa on the Swedish Island of Lidingo
Swedish architect Thomas Eriksson creates yet another dynamic modern villa this time on the Swedish island of Lidingo. Set high above the surrounding wild landscape, the 561 square meters villa boasts many luxurious appointments and elements. Below you’ll discover a large spa, wine room, granite enclosed shower, four bedrooms and wide open interior spaces. The entire . . .
Modern Swedish Villa by Thomas Eriksson
Built in 2010 by architects Thomas Eriksson and Magnus Dahl, this modern Swedish villa boasts almost 4,000 sq feet of living space on two levels. Multiple lounge rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and open air kitchen come together to create a welcoming family residence. Large widows and sliding doors allow light to flow through its . . .
Villa V by Paul de Ruiter Architects
The Villa V, designed by Paul de Ruiter, sits in the countryside of Bloemendaal, Netherlands. This modern house was built to preserve as much of the surrounding landscape as possible. To this end, a basement was excavated and the house set into the side of a hill. Large sliding glass walls on the upper and . . .
Perfectly Planned Pied-á-Terre
This 425 square foot ultimately urban overnighter by Specht Harpman is the result of an extensive transformation designed for the head of a family of ‘reverse weekenders.’ Originally a modest brownstone in New York City, it is now an enviable abode planned to perfection so to maximize space and livability. Clever cantilevering creates an adequate . . .
Luxury Villa in Qatar [Visualized]
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When looking at this opulent, breathtaking Villa, visualized by architect Muhammad Taher, it is nearly inconceivable that it could be located in Qatar, the once poorest among all the Arab states. It stands as a testament to Qatar’s now immense wealth and rise to be the richest among its fellow states. The Villa is accessed . . .
A Unique Addition to the Global Property Market
The Eastern suburbs of Auckland, New Zealand’s capital city, are characterized by a culturally diverse population, a subsequently vibrant urban scene and as is typical of New Zealand, a picturesque landscape, but to say that this property currently marketed by Sotheby’s Realty, is a unique addition to the area and indeed, the global property market, . . .
Dynamic Duplex by Pulltab Design
The process by which this split-level residential space came into being was truly bespoke. Pulltab Design of New York City has intricately woven a dialogue with the owners into the project that references modernist influences and inspiration. The duplex occupies 2,400 square feet and viewing the space from the elevated kitchen, tucked high above the . . .
Luxurious Open Air Home Built for Two
In the suburbs of Buenos Aires, overlooking the Arias Canal lies the eye-catching Agua House. This 450 square meter creation is the work of Barrionuevo Sierchuk Arquitectas, who designed it to suit the luxurious lifestyle of a couple without children. Intended for exclusive use, the house features just one bedroom for dinner (come bed and . . .
Sky Villa in Nanjing
Despite the James Bond 007 first impression created by Tao Sheng’s sleek sky villa in Nanjing, closer examination reveals a far more sensitive approach to design that promotes calm and a meditative atmosphere. The client’s trust in the design team is evidenced by the obvious freedom to allow a cohesive haute design ethos to resonate . . .
Magnificent Villa on France’s Bay of Villefranche
Built snugly into the French hillside above the Bay of Villefranche, this impressive, sweeping vacation villa tantalizes with panoramic water views offered through glistening glass walls of the home’s interior. Each of the villa’s spaces are light-filled, airy and open for a serene and relaxed holiday experience. Within its stone-clad and glass walls are five . . .
Environmentally Innovative Greek Holiday Home
If Lamborghini built houses they might look a little like this spectacular holiday home on the island of Rhodes in Greece. In reality this visualization is the brainchild of Hornung and Jacobi Architecture from Hamburg in Germany. Most notable for their profound environmental understanding, Hornung and Jacobi demonstrate its application to an exemplary standard, incorporating . . .