The Conversation Pit: 15 Fantastic Sunken Living Room Ideas

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Some retro styles never go away, and in our opinions, the old school styling of the conversation pit (also known as the sunken living room) will always be around. From an era where if it was built in, it was cool– to an age of minimalism and interior refinement, the conversation pit has lost its way…

South African Wine Tasting Valley Estate

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Winery designs here in California tend to be on the more “Tuscan inspired” train of thought, while wine tasting rooms and wineries around the world are more open to the contemporary, bright overall sleek feelings that can be seen popping up. South Africa‘s “Maison Estate” winery and tasting room welcomes the stark white of the architecture…

Calabarte: Decorative Carved Gourd Lamps

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Gourds are unique in the sense that they are a food, but tend to be used quite often in decorative situations. While a vast majority of the time they are set out on a table during the holidays, or hollowed out for other décor purposes– there are infinite possibilities with these amazing shells. Artist Przemek Krawczyński…

Grecian Residence in Kifissia

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Temperate climates make Greece such an amazing place to visit, let alone live. Pair that with the high end neighborhood of Kifissia and the team at Tense Architecture for an outstanding residence that rivals the normal segregation of interior and exterior space. The natural open plan is set on a smaller plot of land, with there…

Luxe Contemporary Amangiri Resort in the Utah Desert

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The architectural collaborative efforts of I-10 Studio (Marwan Al-Sayed, Wendell Burnette and Rick Joy) have culminated into the restort that is the “Amangiri” in Utah’s desert region. It’s more of a boutique space, with 34 suites available for booking– and of course plenty of shared areas featuring pools, jacuzzis and lounge space for guests. The accommodations…

Product Guide: 10 Fun and Useful Silicone Kitchen Tools

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There’s a kitchen gadget, tool and gizmo for just about anything these days. While there are some that are just plain crazy, there are others that seem pretty useful. And just when you thought that silicone wasn’t good enough to display in your home, some artsy styled items have been made as well. For a cooking…

100 Year Old Butcher Shop Transformed into A German Bar

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It’s not often that you see a well preserved 100 year old space. If ever in Leipzig, Germany, the Fleischerei Bar is an interior gem that is bursting with depth, history and character. What was once a space for the sale of meats and goods now revels in its rich past, serving up cocktails and café…

Transforming Desk and Bed in One by Studio NL

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Studio NL Architecture and Design of the Netherlands has noted that much of our existence is taken up by work– so why even try to separate the two? If this sounds a whole lot like your life, their innovative “1.6 Square Meters of Life” desk might be right up your alley. The desk starts out as…

Contemporary Park City Home by BCJ Architects

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The perfect home for a winter wonderland setting is just as gorgeous in the Spring and Summer time, too. The “Farrar Residence” in Park City, Utah, is a contemporary gem among the alpine trees of the region. The natural landscape frames the Bohlin Cywinski Jackson created home nicely on the outside and creates spectacular, picturesque views…

Mixed Media London Penthouse by TG Studio

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London is chock full of historic buildings, so it’s no surprise that this gorgeously carved out home is a part of the classic London St.Pancras. The mix of media happens to be the old and the new, with the traditional and contemporary finishes and fixtures as imagined by TG Studio. The sprawling lower level is simple…