2014年5月31日星期六

Country House in Colombia

Located on a steep stretch of land that reaches down the side of a hill to the stream “El Cojo”, in the town of Villeta, this Colombian home sits 967 meters above sea level in a hot and dry climate. The brief set out for the architects, Arquitectura en Estudio and Natalia Heredia, called for a three bedroom home that could be completely closed up whenever the owners are not in residence, built over an area of 550 square meters.
A terrace and a swimming pool were also demands of the architectural brief, and the brief was fulfilled and surpassed: A series of pool patios, sun decks and extensive open-air lounge areas culminate into a vast living space, allowing the homeowners to flow freely and comfortably between luxurious indoor and outdoor living.1 |A terrace and a swimming pool were also demands of the architectural brief, and the brief was fulfilled and surpassed: A series of pool patios, sun decks and extensive open-air lounge areas culminate into a vast living space, allowing the homeowners to flow freely and comfortably between luxurious indoor and outdoor living. 
Mountain views can be had from the social spaces and swimming pool patio.2 |Mountain views can be had from the social spaces and swimming pool patio. 
The exterior timber screen panels close off the home whilst providing a look that is sympathetic with surrounding nature.3 |The exterior timber screen panels close off the home whilst providing a look that is sympathetic with surrounding nature. 
Exterior lighting4 |
Gardens also find privacy behind the homes wooden casing.5 |Gardens also find privacy behind the homes wooden casing. 
Backyard design6 |
As you enter the home, a narrow, low entranceway builds curiosity as to what lies ahead, before the dimensions burst open onto the main social area of the home where sweeping views out to the mountains are framed to wow beyond the patio. The main social area appears to almost float on water, thanks to the large water feature at the front entrance and the pool at the back of the property.7 |As you enter the home, a narrow, low entranceway builds curiosity as to what lies ahead, before the dimensions burst open onto the main social area of the home where sweeping views out to the mountains are framed to wow beyond the patio. The main social area appears to almost float on water, thanks to the large water feature at the front entrance and the pool at the back of the property. 
The swimming pool and terrace areas bask in all day long sunshine without any shadow from the house, due to the property being oriented north-south.8 |The swimming pool and terrace areas bask in all day long sunshine without any shadow from the house, due to the property being oriented north-south. 
Hand painted pool tiles play on the blue-green colours seen over the nearby forest.9 |Hand painted pool tiles play on the blue-green colours seen over the nearby forest. 
Private pool patio10 |
Swimming pool steps11 |
Exterior shutters12 |
Pool patio13 |
Outdoor lounge15 |
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Outdoor furnitureDining room design17 |
Private swimming pool18 |
Retractable wooden doors19 |
Rooms open up towards the mountains, creating spaces that are touched by nature.20 |Rooms open up towards the mountains, creating spaces that are touched by nature. 
Double vanity unit21 |
Grand entrance22 |
Under a clean horizontal roof-line, the house is completely closed off where it faces the approaching road, giving the dwellers ultimate privacy. The blank facia almost creates an air of mystery around the property, where new visitors and onlookers may wonder what hides inside.23 |Under a clean horizontal roof-line, the house is completely closed off where it faces the approaching road, giving the dwellers ultimate privacy. The blank facia almost creates an air of mystery around the property, where new visitors and onlookers may wonder what hides inside. 
Home plan24 |

Wide Open Plan with Interesting Elements

We love an airy open plan home scheme here at Home Designing, and this one has some particularly interesting features. This wide open space has a skeleton of raw walls and steel columns, and to counterbalance these rather industrial features the décor has been designed with small injections of color and shapely arrangements.
On the outside of the modern home we see that the building is box-like in shape, thus the interior gains little influence from the architectural layout.1 |On the outside of the modern home we see that the building is box-like in shape, thus the interior gains little influence from the architectural layout. 
In contrast, the pool decking sweeps away in a curvaceous manner, making way for a lush lawn and planting.2 |In contrast, the pool decking sweeps away in a curvaceous manner, making way for a lush lawn and planting. 
Inside the home we are immediately greeted with pops of primary colors, within a quirky upholstered yellow seat and a bright blue sideboard.3 |Inside the home we are immediately greeted with pops of primary colors, within a quirky upholstered yellow seat and a bright blue sideboard. 
Modern wall shelving5 |
Modern apartment decor6 |
To anchor the dining area in the vast unpartitioned space, a large pendant light has been fitted above the table.7 |To anchor the dining area in the vast unpartitioned space, a large pendant light has been fitted above the table. 
Architectural columns8 |
A huge kitchen diner takes its place over by the large windows, with units situated away from the perimeter in a freestanding fashion.9 |A huge kitchen diner takes its place over by the large windows, with units situated away from the perimeter in a freestanding fashion. 
Contemporary kitchen diner10 |
Small cube cupboards extrude from the wall to create added interest amidst the maze of white shelving.11 |Small cube cupboards extrude from the wall to create added interest amidst the maze ofwhite shelving. 
The display wall turns into an entertainment wall as it reaches the sofa area, giving way to a wall mounted flatscreen TV. A run of base cupboards are on hand to conceal media players, DVDs, consoles, and games.12 |The display wall turns into an entertainment wall as it reaches the sofa area, giving way to a wall mounted flatscreen TV. A run of base cupboards are on hand to conceal media players, DVDs, consoles, and games. 
An industrial style metal staircase fits the style of the space perfectly.13 |An industrial style metal staircase fits the style of the space perfectly. 
Open tread staircase14 |
The master bedroom has a luxurious en suite bathroom, fitted with floating vanity units and a modern freestanding bath tub. The crisp white furniture sings against the same slate gray brickwork as is seen in the spacious living area.15 |The master bedroom has a luxurious en suite bathroom, fitted with floating vanity units and a modern freestanding bath tub. The crisp white furniture sings against the same slate gray brickwork as is seen in the spacious living area. 
Low level bed16 |
Blue sideboard17 |
Contemporary bedroom18 |
Masculine bedroom decor19 |
Modern kids room20 |
Dining benches21 |
On the smooth bathroom vanity shelf, a chunky gray basin ties in the hue of the surrounding raw walls.22 |On the smooth bathroom vanity shelf, a chunky gray basin ties in the hue of the surrounding raw walls. 
Freestanding bath tub23 |
Modern home24 |
A mezzanine lounge area receives another fun hit of color.25 |A mezzanine lounge area receives another fun hit of color. 

2014年5月29日星期四

Modern Feature-Rich House In Moscow

This gorgeous example of interior design is a two story house in the village of Lake Malahovskoe, Moscow, put together by talent at Int2Architecture. The 200 square meter home explores different styles throughout each of its rooms, and each room is rich with its own visually stimulating features. Exploring this home we find inspiration for a bathroom complete with a sauna; a utility-cum-sewing room; an open plan living area comprising of a kitchen diner and lounge; unique master and guest bedroom schemes; a stylish study; a vibrant hallway design; a dual-level kids bedroom and a cool basement den.
In the kitchen, a tall bank of bright turquoise units have been added to a white and gray cabinet combination, with striking results. In the foreground, we see that the lounge sofa also explores an interesting color contrast within its modules.1 |In the kitchen, a tall bank of bright turquoise units have been added to a white and gray cabinet combination, with striking results. In the foreground, we see that the lounge sofa also explores an interesting color contrast within its modules. 
The entire first floor open plan scheme gathers warmth from wood clad walls, and its sharpened by shiny chrome accents.2 |The entire first floor open plan scheme gathers warmth from wood clad walls, and its sharpened by shiny chrome accents. 
Modern patterned runners add a funky element, making the minimalist space appear fresh and fun.3 |Modern patterned runners add a funky element, making the minimalist space appear fresh and fun. 
The space at the end of the stairs has been given function by furnishing it as an individual reading spot.4 |The space at the end of the stairs has been given function by furnishing it as an individual reading spot. 
Brown leather chair5 |
This study has a striking wall mural of the world, where personal pictures from trips abroad can be displayed next to the destinations at which they were taken. A small lounge area has been introduced into the space to provide an opportunity to take a break from the computers, without leaving the quiet sanctuary of the work room.6 |This study has a striking wall mural of the world, where personal pictures from trips abroad can be displayed next to the destinations at which they were taken. A small lounge area has been introduced into the space to provide an opportunity to take a break from the computers, without leaving the quiet sanctuary of the work room. 


Home office decor7 |
The basement room has a cool, grungy and slightly kitsch style–complete with a bar–that rings perfect for a man-den.8 |The basement room has a cool, grungy and slightly kitsch style–complete with a bar–that rings perfect for a man-den. 
Home bar9 |
Man den10 |
The wood-beamed ceilings work great with the red brick walls and industrial furniture elements.11 |The wood-beamed ceilings work great with the red brick walls and industrial furnitureelements. 
Basement room12 |
A organized storage section is hidden away.13 |A organized storage section is hidden away. 
Scandinavian design is present on the second floor, like this unique bathroom scheme.14 |Scandinavian design is present on the second floor, like this unique bathroom scheme. 
Spa style bathroom15 |
Tiled shower16 |
Utility sewing room17 |
Utility room18 |
Striped decor19 |
Striped walls20 |
A blissfully serene bedroom scheme with light clusters and extended headboard.21 |A blissfully serene bedroom scheme with light clusters and extended headboard. 
Blue white bedroom22 |
The ceiling height on the top floor of the home slides from 3.5 meters to 4.5 meters, which meant that a complete division of vertical space would either create some uncomfortably low ceilings or some wastefully towering rooms, so a clever mezzanine level was created in the kids room to eat up the excess.23 |The ceiling height on the top floor of the home slides from 3.5 meters to 4.5 meters, which meant that a complete division of vertical space would either create some uncomfortably low ceilings or some wastefully towering rooms, so a clever mezzanine level was created in the kids room to eat up the excess. 
The rooms internal staircase harbors handy storage.24 |The rooms internal staircase harbors handy storage. 
Mezzanine bedroom25 |
Each aspect of the mezzanine receives its own adorable styling.26 |Each aspect of the mezzanine receives its own adorable styling. 
Bedroom study area27 |
Home office28 |
Adult bunk-beds utilize every bit of space in the guest room.29 |Adult bunk-beds utilize every bit of space in the guest room. 
Bunk beds30 |
This bathroom uses pattern for wow factor.31 |This bathroom uses pattern for wow factor.