Decorating

City life is becoming tenser because of the large number of people and the continuous deterioration of ecological environment. That is why more and more people are trying to build a house as far away from civilization as possible. Today we review one more unusual house, which was created by specialists of Japanese studio Studio Curiosity and built almost in the forest. The house, named C2 Yamanashi, has a clear and a little abstract volume, which follows the slope of the plot. One of the walls of the house is almost entirely glazed and offers a complete overview of the forest, while the others are almost completely blank. The interiors are not too large, but seem more spacious due to the fact that designers used so popular in the Japan minimalistic style.

Sheer romantic! This is the main idea which appears in the head of one entering the Kith café in Singapore designed by Hjgher. The concept of this attractive café was inspired by a simple phrase from the Japanese film, “Be with you”. It can be paraphrased into “Would you drink a cup of coffee with me?” This sincere question has the power to turn strangers into kith and kin. There is nothing unnecessary here, this means no fancy lampshades, mass-manufactured furniture, or unnecessarily printed materials. The interior of this café has its own philosophy which attracts those who prefer retro and minimalist styles.

The famous Parisian studio Jakob + Macfarlane Architects has completed unusual commercial project in Lyon, France. Orange cube is situated in old harbour zone and stands out among the dull gray buildings for its bright colors and modern architecture. This 5-storey commercial and cultural complex resembles a piece of cheese, as the inside and outside there are many holes of different sizes. Here there will be the offices of different companies such as Cardinal Group or the Design Showroom RBC. Large top-floor terrace offers astounding views of Lyon, la Fourvière and Lyon-Confluence. In fact orange hue (abstraction of lead paint) is popular industrial color, wich often used for areas of the harbor. But it looks so original and brilliant.

New York is full of non-standard solutions in the hotel industry. Library Hotel, for example, combines the functions of the hotel, library and bookshop. At each of its twelve floors placed collections of books on specific sections: fiction, history, philosophy, art, religion, technology, etc. This is a real treasure for book lovers, how do you think? This boutique hotel is located at 299 Madison Avenue in Manhattan and offers wonderful views New York City and unique cozy rooms. Each of the 60 elegant rooms is decorated with works of art and 25-100 books, so guests can choose specific literary subject areas. In addition, Library Hotel in New York was named the best luxury hotel in its 2009 Travelers Choice awards.

If you are in Stockholm city in Sweden you won’t regret if visiting the cozy Café Foam which recently presented its new exotic interior designed by Note Design Studio. “We want you to create an interior design that people either love or hate and that nobody is indifferent to!” This was the condition of the owner of this funky place, Michael Toutoungi. Based on the concept, the designers began searching for extremes where passion and hate were equally present. They combined the Spanish temperament with the Scandinavian coolness and the inspiration from the bullfighter´s movements across the arena. The result was an unusual coffee place the design of which is reminiscent of Baertling´s lines.

If you're going to celebrate Valentine's Day with your beloved, we suggest starting with romantic decor. Thus, our goal is to turn an apartment or house in the love nest, where everything breathes of love and happiness... Red and pink colors, which are associated with this holiday, will help us. It?s better to choose silk bedding, curtains and lots of soft cushions to create the necessary atmosphere. And, of course, no one has canceled the traditional rose petals. An interesting solution may be a vinyl wall sticker with the theme of Valentine's Day. And of course, hearts and colorful confetti, red, pink and white candles, chocolates and sweets are still relevant. We wish you happiness, love and a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Looking for some fresh, modern and cool ideas for your bathroom design? Make your bathroom really luxury with Evolution line of bathroom design by Yves Pertosa Group. You must be interested in these three different French ideas for bathroom interior. The designers use their unique combination of colour and light to give a new look to this space. It can brighten your bathroom in an extraordinary manner. The lights are placed in every corner of the room keeping the atmosphere of relaxation, seduction or invigoration. They emanate from behind wall-mounted mirrors, behind the bathtub, the floor, or even within the water feature itself - coloring the water to startling effect.

9010 Hopen House is a luxurious mansion, located in the Hollywood Hills. Stunning views of Los Angeles opens from the famous hills and makes forget about everything. However, it is not the only advantage. This mansion is so good in the plan of design and architecture that you could even forget about the charms of its location. There are four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a cinema, outside relaxation area with chaise lounges, fireplace and an incredibly beautiful pool. The total area of the property is 370 sq.m. This beauty is on sale for around 10 million dollars. Breathtaking Residence offers luxury and glamorous lifestyle for rich and famous.