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A Linear Wooden Beach House Full of Light by Steven Holl

The wood houses always create warm and elegant atmosphere, they look cozier than the houses made of brick or steel. Wood house made of solid wood stands for versatility, strength and high quality. Have a look at this linear wooden house constructed by Steven Holl who got the inspiration of the close proximity to the studio of the painter Jackson Pollock. This residence may look a bit transparent due to its design. However it is closed at the south side to provide the privacy to the inhabitants while opening up the interior to the bay and the north view of the Atlantic Ocean. Strips of the sunlight get into the house and bend internal area dramatically during the day. Cool house!



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A Modern Castle: Lymm Water Tower House by Ellis Williams Architects

Unique architecture has always attracted attention and impresses imagination. Unusual houses have a certain charm. One of them is the house that use water tower to be created as a beautiful occupancy. Designed by Ellis Williams Architects, Lymm Water Tower House won the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) award. A 130-year-old water tower in Cheshire, England’s countryside serves as the basis for the design. The house has an elegant exterior and luxury exterior as you can judge from the photos below. It contains a number of chic living spaces, the sixth-floor rooftop garden, a hot tub, sound system, a seating area, ambient lighting and the double-height master bedroom with a mezzanine bathroom. Good and inspiring work.



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A Resort of a Dream: Casas Del Sol by Christina Saenz de Santamaria in Thailand

Casas del Sol are five new villas perched on a hillside of the tiny island of Koh Tao, Thailand with stunning sea views and equally stunning designer interiors. Created by Australian Interior Designer, Christina Saenz de Santamaria, Casas del Sol includes the Villa of the Rising Sun, Villa of the Full Moon, Villa of a Million Stars, Villa of Green Palms, and the Villa of the Blue Sea. Each one is equipped with a swimming pool, large living areas, two bedrooms, two bathrooms (single bathroom in the fifth one). Modern tropical mood is found in the design of the retreat. Each of the villas offers views of the open ocean, island and sunsets. A luxury place to enjoy the sun, sand and whispering of the waves!



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Unique Hobbit Motel in New Zealand

Who knows how J.R.R. Tolkien would have designed a motel but the Hobbit Motel in New Zealand seems to have real fantasy appeal. The strange little building with porthole-style windows and round doors is built into the side of a hill in Waitomo, a region on the North Island known for its caves and waterfalls. Created with the Lord of the Rings trilogy it is at least three times bigger than hobbit size to accommodate its regular human sized guests. The motel offers two self-contained units which include kitchens, bathrooms and can accommodate up to 6 per unit. Most of the furniture made of polystyrene blocks serves as the perfect thermal insulator keeping heat and cold out. This motel will make you believe you are in a fairy-tale!



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Chic and Modern Touch Bathroom by Snaidero USA

Looking for some contemporary and extraordinary ideas for your bathroom design? If you are interested in giving sensational touch to this space then Touch collection by Snaidero USA can become the perfect solution for you. Designed by Michele Marcon this eye-catching bathroom combines such natural materials as knotty wood, vibrant printed fabric, leather and mirrors with the contemporary ones like glass, ceramic and chrome. Paired with ultra-chic white fixtures, this bathroom is the perfect blend of urban and country style. Touch bathroom design looks gorgeous as well as unusual and needless to say that it will draw everyone’s attention. It totally gives great different sensation proving its name. Have a look.



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Elegant Spring Pierced Furniture by Esedra

We want to present to you an elegant and cool Spring pierced furniture collection by the Italian company Esedra. It is rather simple yet stylish. The designers used simple sheets of metal. The collection contains armchairs, tables and poufs that are either fretworked and chromed or lacquered, or upholstered in 1 or 2 colours. Each set comes in four versions: upholstered with leather in different colours, perforated with an enticing design or in the steel version for an outside garden or patio. These pieces of furniture look really fresh and creative. I guess, such as this house furnishing can be perfect for contemporary room interior decorating themes.



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Contemporary “Dancing Circles” Stools

This whimsical and extraordinary Dancing Circle bar stool will certainly draw your attention. The designers decided to show how art can be incorporated into every piece of furniture even in such simple. Iron rings are held together and serve as the foundation of the stools. The seat is made from black cowhide leather. The concept looks rather abstract and unusual yet stylish. The two variant of dimensions are available: the small one (17.5?Dia. x 20.5?T) and the barstool (18?Dia. x 30.25?T). the stool will perfectly suit the kitchen interior.



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Nature Inspired Animalia furniture collection by Fratelli Boffi

Nowadays living in harmony with nature becomes a popular trend. Nature is the source of inspiration in different branches of art. The designers often use some ideas from nature in their creations. So English designer Nigel Coates was inspired to create Animalia furniture collection for the Italian brand Fratelli Boffi. The shapes of animals occupy an important place here. You will feel yourself somewhere in savanna or desert with this collection. The furniture is suitable for living room. The idea is completed by the materials used such as natural wood frames, glass and animal skin upholstery. The collection consists of chairs, modular sofa sets, stools, "Stag" tables and a miraculous snake-inspired mirror. The entire series will be on display in Milan next month.



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