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These decorative leather benches were winners of a Design Award in 2008. The product is called "Plasma". There are three sizes of the bench that differ in length from shorter to longer. Further, there is another variation where the shape itself can be reversed creating a choice as to which side the deepest portion of the bench will appear. Find the product: here.

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The modern sideboard pictured here is the "Vila Rica" from Etel Interiors. The thing that strikes me on this piece is how well the storage is laid out. The compartment on the top to store silverware, serving utensils and sterling silver is very accessible. I can imagine hosting a dinner party and needed something. With this piece, my needs would be met very quickly. Another interesting feature is that the design is transitional making this modern sideboard a fit in many other homes which may have a more eclectic mix of furniture. More information: here.

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Commercial office furniture can be a potent design weapon when used to create a unique look for a business. There are 61 images in this gallery to provide decorative ideas about design possibilities for a commercial office space. Things like worker productivity and happiness in the job can be directly linked to the work environment. Moreover, the look of the overall office makes a statement about that business and how they see themselves among their competition. The overall style of these pictures is modern in nature. I hope that you find inspiration in these pictures and some ideas for your office space. Image gallery source: here.

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These closet design ideas come from Porro of Italy and represent most of their solutions. Porro's offerings include models of reach-in and walk-in closets. Though their pictures might show a sparsely used space, in real life the closet would likely be full of clothes. A nice feature in their systems is how they use doors that blend in well in a room even while the closet may extend the whole distance of a wall. It is nice that despite using the entire length of the wall, the room does not seem overbalanced. More information: here.

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These home pictures highlight a property designed by Balance Associates of Seattle. The home is a 1,400 square foot mountain cabin located in central Washington State. This part of the state receives quite a bit of snowfall and thus, the cabin plans include a sloping roof to reduce snow accumulation and assist in snow melt. The cabin design consists of two concrete walls that form terraces. The first terrace contains a kitchen, living room, and dining room. Up the stairs in the second terrace there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. Each room is designed with a door that can be opened to the outside when the weather allows. Though there is only 1,400 square feet, the architects did a great job in creating a livable space for a family. Via.

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These home pictures highlight a property designed by Balance Associates of Seattle. The home is a 1,400 square foot mountain cabin located in central Washington State. This part of the state receives quite a bit of snowfall and thus, the cabin plans include a sloping roof to reduce snow accumulation and assist in snow melt. The cabin design consists of two concrete walls that form terraces. The first terrace contains a kitchen, living room, and dining room. Up the stairs in the second terrace there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. Each room is designed with a door that can be opened to the outside when the weather allows. Though there is only 1,400 square feet, the architects did a great job in creating a livable space for a family. Via.

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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.

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These contemporary home pictures come from Belsize Architects and cover a new home constructed in the Heath Fringes Conservation Area in Highgate, London. The “Sheldon Avenue” project was constrained by a long and narrow plot of land. The home owners wanted seven bedrooms in a contemporary setting. Some of the more striking features in this residence are the high views created from the different floors of the home and how the color blue was worked into the swimming pool area. Via.

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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.

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This Singapore home remodeling project was submitted by Ong & Ong Architects showcasing their work on the 55 Blair Road property. The design team consisted of Diego Molina, Maria Arango and Camilo Peleaz. In the example they provided wonderful pictures taken by Derek Swalwell to provide details from each room. My two favorite areas in the home are the pool section and the staircase section. The pool is integrated into the home design and features a Century Frangipani tree native to Singapore which brings a sense of peace and reflection to the area. The spiral staircase is set off beautifully with windows on either side creating a visual experience enhanced by the overall white design of the room. Via.

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