Jun 23, 2009 -
Your standard terra cotta planters are classics that will never go out of style. But for those of us who live in contemporary homes, a modern planter may be more fitting. So, I thought I'd round up a few planters that will assimilate well with your streamlined architecture.
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Jun 15, 2009 -
Can traditional and modern elements successfully mix in a home reno? The answer, according to Saunders Architecture, is a resounding yes. When a family wanted to expand their traditional home, the firm proposed an approximately 100-square-foot extension that would starkly contrast the original home's architecture.
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May 20, 2009 -
While most homeowners appreciate well-chosen art as a part of their home's décor, this art-collecting San Francisco family has taken it to the next level. After a complete renovation of this house, the home's interiors are absolutely gallery-worthy. With canvas-ready white walls, the home's closets provide pops of orange, pink, and blue color — a surprisingly playful touch in this artful house.
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May 19, 2009 -
Decorating is not like getting dressed. While buying all the clothes you love will result in a beautiful wardrobe, you must execute restraint when shopping for your home — otherwise your digs will be an uncohesive headache. But that doesn't mean you have to live in a white box or be super matchy matchy.
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May 08, 2009 -
Taking cues from the natural landscape — in particular, a nearby granite formation — this modern home in Horseshoe Bay, TX, features stone terraces that end at the lake's edge. Vertical concrete blocks and cast concrete are offset by generous windows. Porches and a courtyard marry exterior and interior spaces, while restrained colors and décor highlight the beauty of the home's design.
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May 07, 2009 -
The American Institute of Architects recently recognized this Montecito, CA, home's functional, graceful design when it named it one of 17 winners of its annual Housing Awards Program. Montecito Residence is a single-family home set in the dry, wildfire-prone Toro Canyon. Designed by Seattle-based firm Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects, the Montecito Residence won in the One/Two Family Custom Housing category.
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May 06, 2009 -
I love too many colors and styles to ever go only black, white, and modern, but I applaud he who has the restraint (and the balls) to do it. I spotted this large Georgian house in Tetbury, a small town in — believe it or not — the Cotswolds, and was blown away. Short of a dab of yellow paint in some artwork and its plush green lawn, the house is all black, white, and gray, and each room is essentially either entirely black or white.
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Apr 30, 2009 -
When Oakland, CA, architectural firm Envelope A + D took on a house reno project in the neighboring city of Berkeley, CA, it had its work cut out. The two-level "hippie house," as the firm dubbed it, needed an aesthetic upgrade to bring it into the 21st century. Besides the aesthetic considerations, the house was also in major disrepair.
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Mar 24, 2009 -
When planning a new home, the owners of a home in Texas wanted to take advantage of the gorgeous views in the neighborhood. Thus, a three-story, 3,100-square-foot home was envisioned for a steep hillside in Austin. The public areas of the home, such as the living and dining areas, are located on the top floor, where the family and guests can gaze out at the stunning views.
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Talk about eye-catching —I'm having a hard time looking away! This Vladimir Kagan Daybed (price not available) is built from Walnut slab, which is augmented with Lucite arms and legs. I am absolutely in love with the velvet Pucciesque original upholstery.