1 |Immediately, this sunken living room creates an amazing lounging area with plenty of brightly color cushions. 
2 |A central chartreuse coffee table is just a bit whimsical. 
3 |The use of colorful pillows breaks up the otherwise monotonous fade from dark gray walls to gray sofa to dark tiled floor.
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4 |We can also begin to see the African influence in this home with the traditional masks on the walls of this seating nook. 
5 |The playful central light fixture disperses flattering rays and whimsy once the sun goes down. 
6 |It would be so easy to nestle into one of these cozy corners for a chat or a nap. 
7 |The home itself it also beautiful with wide sliding doors opening out onto a shaded patio. 
8 |Outside, bright red molded chairs stand out for sitting. 
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10 |The chairs are even designed with a clever built-in table, the perfect size for a coffee and croissant. 
11 |In the bedrooms, the African style becomes even more prominent. 
12 |Here a unique zebra print wall treatment is bold but not dizzying. 
13 |This organize lacquered mask may not be entirely authentic but it adds a special personality to the room. 
14 |In a smaller bedroom, we continue to see African influence, here in a patchy duvet. 
15 |This room has its own private entrance to the courtyard as well. 
16 |In the dining area, cool modern style dominates starting with a white and chrome table with lucite-accented chairs. 
17 |A red floor lamp reminds us that in this home, we’re never too far from color. 
18 |A breakfast bar makes good use of a fairly small kitchen area. 
19 |Stainless steel backsplash is wildly contemporary. 
20 |And bright burgundy accent wall makes this French kitchen feel more than welcoming. 
21 |Greenhouse windows make for a very pleasant morning, even if you’re doing dishes. 
22 |That beautiful burgundy also carries over in this upstairs study. 
23 |A cool accessory over the door frame harkens to someplace exotic but doesn’t require any real construction. 
24 |Cute decorative lanterns flank a narrow, but modern desk. 
25 |This upstairs room would be the perfect place to sit with a great book and a mug of something warm. 
26 |In the bath, a warm mustardy yellow is cheerful yet modern. 
27 |Little elements like a small hamper and hidden elephant sculpture ensure that African themes pulls through. 
28 |Finally, an upstairs deck is gorgeously comfortable for entertaining. 
29 |A vintage rocking chair meshes with newer furniture and even a surprisingly large cactus. 
30 |An outdoor bar area will surely attract the neighbors. 
31 |Gauzy curtains let you feign privacy for outdoor dinner parties. 
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34 |Another outdoor area is shaded by a clever collapsible umbrella. 
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1 |In this first image from the living area, we are automatically drawn to the statues places around the room, even with an ancient Greek-style column as an end table. 
2 |Notice that the statues flank the most modern items in the room — a flat screen television and desktop computer. 
3 |The slouchy gray sofa has its own modern appeal without the harsh firmness that somecontemporary styles can have. 
4 |Floor to ceiling bookshelves leave plenty of room for displaying books or knick knacks, so that they become their own kind of artwork. 
5 |Another statue is displayed proudly on the mantle alongside line drawings of the St. Petersburg neighborhood. 
6 |A simple dining area with sunlight streaming in from corner windows is a perfect retreat at any time of day. 
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8 |The unique light fixture over the dining table, seen here close up, contrasts with the more classical elements, including the bust to the left. 
9 |The master bedroom features an impressive accent wall with a massive relief design that makes you feel as if you’ve stepped into a palace. 
10 |Even though the television may seem out of place, the tiled wall treatment leaves a perfect space for it, so it manages to fit in anyway. 
11 |A cushioned bumper around the edge of the platform bed makes things a bit cozier. 
12 |The massive walk-in closet is a contemporary twist on an ancient feature. 
13 |Two doors let you easily slip into the bathroom or the main room from the closet. 
14 |The bathroom itself is entirely modern with slick marble walls and deep porcelain basins. 
15 |But here we see that the classical influence has made it in here, too, with a statue peering down from a built-in shelf. 
16 |The room makes the most of a smaller space with a deep tub and shower in addition to his and hers sinks. 
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