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Top 20 World Most Beautiful Living Spaces. 03 Mar 2013 March 3, 2013.

Top 20 World Most Beautiful Living Spaces

Top 20 World Most Beautiful Living Spaces. The Living Cube by Till Koenneker. Germany-born, Switzerland-based designer Till Koenneker took matters into his own hands when he moved into a studio apartment that had no storage.

The Living Cube by Till Koenneker

Building a simple cube-like design, called The Living Cube, he found space for his vinyl collection, TV, clothes, and shoes. On top of the cube, Koenneker was able to incorporate a bed for guests and inside houses a much-needed storage space. Koenneker sketched out his ideas and had them built by Remo Zimmerli. Working with the space he had, The Living Cube, essentially a large piece of furniture, was built for his personal needs and solves a lot of issues.

30 inspirational Interior design color schemes. Color is one of the most important aspects in any design field, including interiors.

30 inspirational Interior design color schemes

The perception we make of a room is greatly influenced by its color, be it the mood it transmits or the shapes it draws to our eyes and even the size. Different values – from light to dark – create interest and give depth to the interior. Tones can be harmonious or contrasting making it more either more relaxing or energetic. Inside Mike D's Brooklyn Townhouse. Mike Diamond - the founding member of the Beastie Boys - recently let The New York Times have a snoop around his spacious 3,200-square-foot Brooklyn townhouse, which he shares with his wife Tamra Davis and their two sons.

Inside Mike D's Brooklyn Townhouse

Home Dream Home - Part 4. Turn these ideas into reality and transform your house into a home.

Home Dream Home - Part 4

For more inspiration check our previous collection. Dix villes flottantes. Si le niveau des océans monte de 20 à 90 cm au cours du XXIe comme le craint le GIEC, beaucoup de villes seront inondées. Il faudra reloger des millions de personnes. Architectes, urbanistes, ingénieurs, mais aussi doux rêveurs ont imaginé des villes flottantes capables d'accueillir ces populations. Green Float Un projet de l’entreprise de travaux publics Shimizu né avant le tsunami de 2011. Bâties dans les eaux chaudes des mers équatorioles, les îles de 3 km de diamètre sont surmontées d'entonnoirs qui régulent la chaleur.

Polyv’iles Une ville en 2050 sur la côte atlantique française constituée d’îles flottantes. 33 Industrial Interiors That Features Open Pipes. Modern Sophistication in New York City's Upper West Side & Design... - StumbleUpon. 268StumbleUpon Today we return to the work of Frances Herrera, the inimitable New York interior designer behind Interiors by Francesca, LLC.

Modern Sophistication in New York City's Upper West Side & Design... - StumbleUpon

Working with a young, sophisticated family in the Upper West Side, Herrera transformed a blank slate into a comfortable, kid-friendly home that exudes an unquestionably chic, cozy and polished sense of style. The minimal, contemporary dining room allows the impressive Manhattan skyline to take center stage. The large, unobtrusive glass table and dining chairs that are upholstered in a practical, yet chic faux ostrich vinyl are perfect for everyday use and for young children.

Abundant neutral and warm shades enhance the coziness of the living room. The living room design is focused on comfort, luxury and multi-functionality. A chic wingback chair placed in the corner with a bookshelf becomes an intimate reading area in the living room. Crazy/Sexy/Cool? A Swimming Pool in the Living Room - Shelterpop. Astonishing Dining Room Interior Design - 35 Ideas.

The Great Geek Manual » The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries. I make no secret of the fact that I’m a hardcore bibliophile, but we’re a common enough lot these day.

The Great Geek Manual » The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries

And the one sight that always makes me linger over a webpage is rows and rows of neatly organized books. So, in an effort to draw more like-minded read here to my little blog, I decided to round-up a gallery of photos of some of the most beautiful libraries I’ve ever seen photos of. Enjoy. If you enjoy this gallery, make sure you check out our other list of The United States’ Most Beautiful Libraries! Abbey Library St. The Astronomy Library of the University of Utrecht in The Netherlands Photo Credit: (Erik) Bristol Central Library Photo Credit: *Firefox The British Library reading room at the centre of the Great Court of the British Museum in London, England.

Central Library of Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada Photo Credit: lightgazer Delft University Library in The Netherlands Photo Credit: rutger spoelstra José Vasconcelos Library in México City, Mexico Photo Credit: CliNKer. A restored luxury retreat in Marrakech. Rees Roberts + Partners LLC - Casa Finisterra.

Beautiful Scandinavian interiors on Gotland Island. The R1 Residential by Grace Street. The r1 Residential: 2,000ish sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 story green, modern house.

The R1 Residential by Grace Street

Click here to view the first floor and second floor pdfs. Historical penthouse loft at Mills Mill. Old Garage turned Mini Dream Home! Hello there!

Old Garage turned Mini Dream Home!

It’s been a busy week with a trip to Seattle for the Picasso exhibition and a drive out to the coast but I knew I had to share this amazing remodel with you before the week came to a close. Everyone loves good makeovers and the ones involving tiny spaces, creative design and ingenious solutions are my all time favorites!