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by Shellie

Towel warmer or art?

10:42 pm in Bathroom, Contemporary Homes by Shellie

Towel warmers sure have found their place in contemporary homes. The traditional image you may picture when you think of a towel warmer has gone through a huge transformation and today they are available in an endless number of styles, some rather exquisite like a piece of art.

The Boz Guitar Towel Warmer by Wesaunard makes it more than clear that you can have a functional piece of art in your bathroom! Made in a two-toned gold and chrome finish, Wesaunard says that their designers created this piece, inspired by objects of affection being women, wine and great music with the goal of bringing zest and luster into any bathroom.

How they Work

Maybe you’re under the assumption that towel warmers are only for spas but this is not the case, you can have one in your bathroom too. Once you have one, you won’t believe you managed to shower your whole life without it! There are basically two types of warmers being electric and hydronic.

  • Electric – These have a filament inside as well as oil, you plug them into an outlet and as the temperature of the oil rises, the racks get warm and so do the towels. They use low power, are energy-efficient and completely safe, some even have an automatic shutoff feature.
  • Hydronic – Hot water is used to heat the rails in these types of towel warmers. They connect to the hot water system in your home and then a pump pushes hot water through the rails to heat the towels.

Towel warmers are one of those luxuries that everyone deserves but few think about actually purchasing. Don’t you need a functional piece of art in your bathroom? Visit the Wesaunard website for more information on their contemporary collection.

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by Tanya

Universe House Is The Perfect Modern Beach House

9:27 am in Architecture, Contemporary Homes, Homes, Houses by Tanya

The visually stunning Universe House is nestled among the breath-taking landscape of Roca Blanco, Mexico and is quite an architecture marvel. This unique futuristically-styled beach house has been designed by Gabriel Orozco with Tatiana Bilbao who managed to make it both progressive and minimalist. The highlight of the entire property is no doubt the infinity pool and the browns, soft whites and wooden interiors.

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Universe House 1

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by Tanya

Universe House Is The Perfect Modern Beach House

9:27 am in Architecture, Contemporary Homes, Homes, Houses by Tanya

The visually stunning Universe House is nestled among the breath-taking landscape of Roca Blanco, Mexico and is quite an architecture marvel. This unique futuristically-styled beach house has been designed by Gabriel Orozco with Tatiana Bilbao who managed to make it both progressive and minimalist. The highlight of the entire property is no doubt the infinity pool and the browns, soft whites and wooden interiors.

universe House 1


Universe House 1

beach house Roca Blanca, Mexico

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by Tanya

García & Ruiz’s Ceramic House Meets Modern Housing Needs

12:01 am in Architecture, Contemporary Homes, Homes, Houses by Tanya

The architecture firm García & Ruiz are known for designing spaces that transcend the ordinary and reverberate with style and individuality. Check out the Ceramic House which is actually a a converted attic space.


García & Ruiz CERAMIC HOUSE

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by Will

The Brick Wall Mounted Bathroom Shelves from Ceramica Flaminia

5:49 am in Bathroom Design & Furniture, Contemporary Bathroom, Contemporary Homes, Modern Homes, Shelving by Will

Accessorizing your contemporary bathroom can have as much visual impact as the main elements themselves. Ceramica Flaminia has called on the artistic design talents of well seasoned designers including Giulio Cappellini, and Ludovica and Roberto Colombo to create some simply yet impactful accessories. Here are the Brick wall mounted shelves that feature a thick construction that make a dramatic statement anywhere you choose to put them. There is a natural and timeless look and feel that ceramic offers and Ceramica Flaminia has a simply stunning collection with an Italian flair you can see here.

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by Will

Modern Residential Architecture for the Entertainer by A-cero Architects

11:03 pm in Architecture, Contemporary Homes, Home Design, Homes, Modern Homes, Spain by Will

Here is one of the most inviting modern homes I have seen in a while located in Cadiz, Spain and designed by A-cero Architects. You better wipe off your feet before you enter the SotoGrande that sports one of the most all white interior designs around nicely accented with a few splashes of color for depth and dimension. The designers must have intended for the layout to be used for serious entertaining as the SotoGrande sports an ample roof top lounge, large size swimming pool and pool side bar and lounge area, as well as balconies and patios for quite a few guests. A-cero Architects also develops multi-family dwellings with an equally forward thinking design you can see here.

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by Will

Modern Residential Architecture for the Entertainer by A-cero Architects

11:03 pm in Architecture, Contemporary Homes, Home Design, Homes, Modern Homes, Spain by Will

Here is one of the most inviting modern homes I have seen in a while located in Cadiz, Spain and designed by A-cero Architects. You better wipe off your feet before you enter the SotoGrande that sports one of the most all white interior designs around nicely accented with a few splashes of color for depth and dimension. The designers must have intended for the layout to be used for serious entertaining as the SotoGrande sports an ample roof top lounge, large size swimming pool and pool side bar and lounge area, as well as balconies and patios for quite a few guests. A-cero Architects also develops multi-family dwellings with an equally forward thinking design you can see here.

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by Will

Casa Son Vida 1 : The Luxury Spanish Villa by Marcel Wanders

12:56 am in Architecture, Contemporary Homes, Home Design, Homes, Interior Design, Modern Homes by Will

tec ARCHITECTURE based in Los Angeles and Switzerland led by founding partners Sebastian Knorr, Heiko Ostmann and Moritz Knorr have won numerous international awards, including the "NEXT" L. A. AIA Award and the American Institute of Architects Honor Design Award. Their collaboration with the Marcel Wanders Studio resulted in Casa Son Vida 1 on the Spanish island of Mallorca that seems to be the perfect combination of architecture and interior design. Casa Son Vida 1 located near Palma in the exclusive Son Vida community is the first of six planned villas on the island, Casa Son. I hope you enjoy and get some design inspiration from these pictures. Visit tec ARCHITECTS for more of their outstanding modern architecture here.

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by Will

A TreeHouse for Grown Ups by Rockefeller Partner Architects

9:10 am in Architecture, Contemporary Homes, Homes, Interior Design, Modern Homes by Will

Sometimes you just need to get away from the rest of the family and the Banyan Tree House from Rockefeller Partner Architects comprised of Rocky Rockefeller, Christopher Kempel, and Brian Pera offers a nice sanctuary and a modern interpretation of a place we used to play as kids. Like most tree houses the Banyan features its share of wood interior and exterior appointments and nice open views and natural lighting with its well placed windows. This cozy setting makes the best of the 170 square foot floor plan and gives a sense of a much larger space thanks to the tall ceilings and smaller scale furniture. See more of the simply stunning residential architecture from Rockefeller Partner Architects Here. Via Contemporist

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