This is one sizable piece of real estate in London which features a basement and two floors. The property is located on Swains Lane in Highgate and is offered by "The Modern House". The basement has a home theater perfectly designed since an absence of natural light is most desired in home theater design. The ground floor contains a garage with parking for two cars, a grand entrance hall and two bedrooms with bathrooms. The second floor has a reception room, two terraces, kitchen and dining area and one more bedroom with bathroom. More information: here.
When you think of a mobile home, what comes to mind? Likely, you think of a home in a trailer park that might be single or double-wide trailer. Architect Gerold Peham challenges that predisposition through his project called “NomadHome”. This is a modern modular housing product that is designed for people who move around. The prefab housing is built in Austria and can be transported by truck to its final destination. Construction can be finalized in 2-3 days once at the job site. Now the amazing thing to me is how awesome this mobile home is. The amenities inside look like what you would find inside a beautiful house. You can learn more about NomadHome: HERE.
These useful office credenzas provide a colorful alternative to the often drab office furniture setups found in many homes. A bit of color can spruce up a room and provide a contemporary feel for an otherwise sterile room. Though “working at home” has become the norm it does not mean that you can’t use some decorating flair when creating your home office setup. This product is called “Tapas”. It comes in a few different colors to choose from as well as a few shapes. Find the product: HERE.
This beach front villa in the British Virgin Islands is a welcome site during the colder months. Known for its pristine blue water, the islands remain a hotspot for tourists and those well to do enough to own property on the islands. This villa is on Beef Island on a 1.89 acre plot. The house is located west of the airport on the north side of the island with views of Little and Great Camanoe Islands. The house has 5 bedrooms and 3 ½ bathrooms. The pictures show the wonderful view and location of the property. One drawback is that old sectional sofa that certainly needs replacing. Be sure and take a look at another Virgin Islands dream home that was covered earlier at Furniture Fashion. Via.
These house pictures showcase the work of Kanner Architects on the “511 House” in Pacific Palisades, California. The home measures 3,500 square feet and has two stories. A theme in the house plans was to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor. The first floor is nearly all lit by natural sunlight with windows and sliding glass doors everywhere. The main house areas such as the living room, kitchen and dining room are all on this floor. The sliding glass doors can be pulled back to allow the natural breeze to come in turning the floor into a near patio due to all the sunlight. Inspiration for the home was drawn from Richard Neutra and Ray Eames. The home furnishings show a lot of Eames’ influence. Via.
This property is fittingly named “Nirvana”. Located in the Greek Islands on Mykonos, this mansion measures 3,767 square feet. What is even more impressive, are the fabulous grounds that the property is located on. It is a fairly secluded area on a hillside offering wonderful views of the sea. The grounds are large and contain a pool (must have in Mykonos) and a guest cottage that is set among a secluded grove of olive trees. Priced at €4,300,000 it is far out of my price range, but I am hopeful that the guest cottage can be purchased separately. Via.
At Furniture Fashion we see a lot of unusual homes, but this one in Szymbark, Poland challenges the concept of proper order and design. Known as the “Upside Down House”, this property is a hallmark for tourists who flock there to experience its unusual shape first hand. The message behind the home is neat. Daniel Czapiewski is a philanthropist and businessman that built this property as a statement about former communist rule in Poland and its impact on the Polish People.
Known as the Malibu 5 project from Kanner Architects, this stunning Malibu home embodies many of today’s accepted design practices. Construction materials consist of environmentally friendly and recycled materials. The house is vertically stacked in a hillside in Malibu, California with an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. The home minimizes energy use through large solar protected windows which limit the need for artificial lighting. The roof harbors photovoltaic solar panels to harvest the sun’s energy. Ground level concrete floors act as heat sinks pulling energy in during the day and then releasing it at night. Motion sensors ensure that lights are not on while a room is not in use. The results are amazing in that the home is contributing power back to the local grid. This Malibu home has 3,300 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Via.
The Island of Malta is located just south of Sicily and is viewed as a stepping stone into the African continent. The villa or palazzo, Italian for “private residence”, is located in the town of Rabat. Malta is a member of the EU and is accustomed to glitter and stardom having hosted filming for movies such as Gladiator, Count of Monte Cristo, Alexander and U-571. The Malta villa underwent a renovation to update the interiors to a more modern décor and to add important features needed in everyday living such as wi-fi. One sitting room in particular really boasts of bold colors drawing upon the influence of its nearby Tunisian and Libyan neighbors. A special feature is the custom kitchen designed by Antonio Citterio. Via.
This Ibiza, Spain villa is situated on the south side of the island surrounded by panoramic views of the Balearic Sea. The island of Ibiza is located east of Spain and is a haven for beautiful villas, vacation resorts and vacation rentals. This property features split level architecture taking advantage of the elevation in the flow, design and location of rooms. Its kitchen features professional Gaggenau appliances designed for entertaining and a hobby chef. The pool area features a glass enclosed dining area and specially designed “cubby holes” for sunbathing and relaxation. Other amenities include a fitness studio, sauna and small guest cottage. Via.
