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11/07/2023 Kartika

Fresh from a dramatic redesign, this striking home in the prestigious Brentwood Park district of Los Angeles has got us all talking (and slightly green with envy). One of the world’s best homesit was built in the late-1980s in the Mediterranean architectural style and has two levels.

Its redesign came about as a result of a flood that had affected both floors of the house, and the homeowners asked designer Tancred Vilucchi to take charge without delay.

The designer happily agreed to the project as it was clear the owners were open-minded and trusted him to be creative with the house which he felt had massive potential. ‘The water damage was an emergency factor that created a challenge and I love challenges!’ he says.

Looking at the house now, you’d never guess at the trauma that led to its current good looks. Designer Tancred Vilucchi picks out his favorite

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Drury Design Trend Kitchen Sink

11/07/2023 Kartika

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Latest Kitchen Sink Trends

With the latest kitchen sink trend, the old is new again. For 2023, some classic but new trend sinks are appreciated to minimize your environmental footprint. Stainless steel sinks are versatile, durable and easy to clean. And a classic porcelain sink will last forever! But more environmentally friendly options—such as fireclay and copper sinks—are emerging. They’re sturdy, tamper-resistant, and can help your sink get its rightful place as the centerpiece of your kitchen.

When updating any interior design, it’s a good idea to check what others are doing. Here are some popular kitchen sink models that might fit perfectly in your home:

· Farmhouse sink – Up again. Also known as an apron sink, this sink has a large, deep basin. It has open sides and requires a certain aesthetic to fit.

· Lower sink – With a seamless finish, this sink is all about the

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This mid-century Guelph home blends vintage kitsch with colorful decor

10/07/2023 Kartika

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“The best compliment we get is that the house looks like Megan Draper’s apartment in Mad Men”

Wide angle shot of a dark gray rectangular shaped house with a yellow door and large panel windows. Pictured with blue skies and a tree in the background

Architect Richard Pagani designed several innovative, modernist homes in his hometown of Guelph. (Photography by Nathan Cyprys.)

Ever since Cass Goulding was a child, she’s been drawn to vintage kitsch, watching old episodes of Bewitched and scouring thrift stores for 1950s rockabilly-style dresses. Her husband, Chris Bowman, prefers clean lines, Scandinavian minimalism and the modernist designs of Louis Kahn, Marcel Breuer and Pierre Koenig. “I’m mid-century, he’s modern, so together we’re mid-mod,” she says.

In 2017, Goulding, now a social media manager, and Bowman, a pilot, were living in a cookie-cutter three-bedroom Oshawa house furnished in typical millennial fashion, with a nightstand doing double duty as a TV table. They fantasized about taking their atomic-age aesthetic obsession to the next level and buying a mid-century home. They started their hunt the next

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Incredible Sydney Opera House design secret wows the internet

09/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

The Sydney Opera House is one of the world’s most famous architectural landmarks, known for its dramatic ‘sails’ that stand out over the foreshore of Sydney Harbour. But the process of creating its iconic shape was fraught with challenges.

As one user was recalled on Reddit, the Sydney Opera House’s shells proved to be impossible to make, until the architect realized that they could be produced as sections of a sphere. (See our pick of the famous buildings you should visit for inspiration).

The ‘sails’ of the Sydney Opera House are all sections of the same sphere. from r/DesignPorn

The original winning concept for the venue was drawn up by Jørn Utzon and his team of architects in Hallebaek, Denmark, for a design competition in 1956. However, the initial sketches turned out to be structurally unsound and impossible to build. Engineers at Arup & Partners needed to express the shapes

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How to eliminate empty space in your bathroom: 7 designer tips |

08/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

By eliminating empty space in the bathroom, you can create a room that delivers in terms of function and practicality for everyday life. Bathrooms large enough to have empty areas could be seen as a luxury, but we recommend using up every inch of real estate to make these rooms more than just a wash spot.

With a few space-savvy design tweaks, you can transform a bathroom into a well-thought-out spa retreat with plenty of storage.

Here, interior designers have offered up their tips to eliminate empty space in a bathroom, from adding in new bathroom storage to create a luxurious bathing experience.

How to eliminate empty space in your bathroom

The best way to eliminate empty space in your bathroom is to consider how you use the room, and what practical demands your home is failing to meet. Being a damp, humid room, it’s not a great place for

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Aesthetic Bedroom Decor is the Latest Summer Pinterest Trend

07/07/2023 Kartika

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If you’re looking for bedroom design inspiration, Pinterest is an obvious choice to get your creative juices flowing. One of the trending terms Pinners are interested in this summer is “aesthetic bedroom decor,” and a quick search will easily show you why.

Whether leaning into a modern, Scandinavian or coastal style, the aesthetic bedroom decor employs muted, earthy tones, plenty of interesting textures, natural materials and just a touch of fun and whimsy. Read on for ten easy ways you can inject this coveted look into your sleep space this year.

An aesthetic bedroom with natural decor made with lots of wood and rattan

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A clean and modern bedroom with white and natural tones and two funky white lamps

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Image of a king-size bed standing next to a shelf with a mirror in a bedroom interior with two posters on a wall

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King-size bed with gray square headboard, large rustic wooden mirror and textured wall in trendy minimalist apartment

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Photo of a botanical bedroom interior with wooden shelves, tables, double bed, plants and empty wall next to a window with blinds

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A cozy bedroom with muted colors and a stylish throw on the bed

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A neutral bedroom with a tan textured wall in the morning light

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A cozy neutral bedroom with plenty of plants, vintage furniture and a speaker

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Lounge room with stylish interior design at comfortable house, sofa, cushions, soft plaid, house decor and green plants in flower pots near mirror on commode

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Bedroom in boho chic style with canopy over bed, white bedding, cushions and pillows, armchair, home decor and succulent house plants in flower pots on wooden bench. Scandinavian interior design

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The transatlantic design duo making furniture for the stars

06/07/2023 Kartika

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“People think that I’m very tough,” says interior designer Robert Stilin from his New York office. He’s talking to his friend and collaborator Simon Stewart — the founder of Charles Burnand Gallery in London — who says in response: “I think Robert’s like a big teddy bear. He’s very kind and generous.” He added, “There’s almost no compromise with Robert. He knows what he wants to achieve.”

Wisconsin-born Stilin is an interior-design superstar in the US with high-profile clients such as Starbucks founder Howard Schultz, fashion designer Fernando Garcia (the co-creative director of Oscar de la Renta) and, most importantly, “the Carters” . His projects have included Manhattan apartments, a family home in Louisville, Kentucky, and Hamptons retreats. “It’s curation beyond curation,” says Stewart of Stilin’s casually elegant design signature.

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Shipping Container Architecture: Debunking the Design Trends of the Decade

04/07/2023 Kartika

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Shipping Container Architecture: Debunking the Design Trends of the Decade

Almost 500,000 buildings have arrived at the Port of Los Angeles in 2021. Well- not exactly. Over 490,000 shipping containers have arrived, though. If there’s a design trend that has caught the world by storm over the past decade, it’s been the rise in transforming shipping containers into buildings as a form of architecture. But are shipping container buildings just a fad that was used to propel ideas about taking every day or is there more substance to create giant Jenga-inspired structures?

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It’s important to note that shipping container architecture is hardly a new concept. Fascination with them and their potential date back to the late 1960s, when Reyner Banham wrote an essay about container ports and their representation of the technological advancements of cities. Banham introduced the

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A Design-Based Eco-Friendly Retreat On The Fertile Island Of Vieques

04/07/2023 Kartika

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Hix Island House, in Vieques, Puerto Rico

Courtesy of Hix Island House / Michael Grimm Photography

A modern, minimalist, open plan loft designed to frame the natural beauty of the beautiful Caribbean island. 13 hectares of lush and serene tropical landscape alive with flora and fauna. The private patio makes for deep relaxation and catches the cool trade winds. And its proximity to natural wonders like Bioluminescent Bay and more than a dozen of the most beautiful beaches you’ll ever see.

If this sounds like your ideal vacation, it’s time to get the humble but refined Hix Island House in Vieques, Puerto Rico on your travel radar.

The beautiful island of Vieques in the Caribbean

Courtesy of Hix Island House / Michael Grimm Photography

Location

It takes a bit of effort to get to Vieques, a remote island 8 miles off the east coast of Puerto Rico, near St. Thomas

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Inside a Wes Anderson-inspired tiny home in Joshua Tree

03/07/2023 Kartika

House Design

Think of director Wes Anderson, and you will likely think of his distinct aesthetic.

Possessing a quirky formalism style that plays with saturated hues and symmetry – his aesthetic has taken social media by storm for the past few months – right on schedule, because Anderson’s new film Asteroid City has just reached the silver screen.

while Asteroid City may be set in a fictional desert town, there is an answer to our Wes Anderson dreams in reality – nestled in Joshua Tree in the High Desert of California. And the best part? It’s available to rent via Airbnb now.

Although not officially afflicted with the director (sorry), this tiny home draws inspiration from his unmistakable style – complete with mid-century modern decorating quirks and a neutral palette that would not look out of place on Wes’ sets. Here, we take a tour.

While

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