2014年7月31日星期四

More Tasteful Modern Villas 2


This next home takes the large sliding window theme and pulls it up into the second story as well.42 |This next home takes the large sliding window theme and pulls it up into the second story as well. 
The home's entry is carefully landscaped with mosses and colorful, native plants.43 |The home’s entry is carefully landscaped with mosses and colorful, native plants. 
outdoor-zen-space44 |
beautiful-entranceway45 |
The living areas are also spacious with lots of attention paid to keep lines clean and simple.47 |The living areas are also spacious with lots of attention paid to keep lines clean and simple. 
Thought much of the furnishing choices are grey to beige, colorful light fixtures and art pieces add important splashes throughout the home.48 |Thought much of the furnishing choices are grey to beige, colorful light fixtures and art pieces add important splashes throughout the home. 
Supple leather seating is plentiful while its simple design keeps the room uncluttered.49 |Supple leather seating is plentiful while its simple design keeps the room uncluttered. 
concrete-walls50 |
A dining table for twelve could be full every night in this beautiful home.51 |A dining table for twelve could be full every night in this beautiful home. 
A fireplace built directly into a concrete wall is not only a feat of engineering, but makes a beautiful sight even when the fire is out.52 |A fireplace built directly into a concrete wall is not only a feat of engineering, but makes a beautiful sight even when the fire is out. 
recessed-lighting53 |
Shelving is perfect for the display of small pieces, but tucked away enough so as not to be distracting.54 |Shelving is perfect for the display of small pieces, but tucked away enough so as not to be distracting. 
modern-sculpture55 |
A pool and detached outdoor shelter make for perfect summer relaxing or entertaining in this particular two story house.56 |A pool and detached outdoor shelter make for perfect summer relaxing or entertaining in this particular two story house. 
outdoor-shade-ideas57 |
A tucked away space for screening movies, watching television or even practicing the drums doesn't interfere with the carefully curated main area of the house.58 |A tucked away space for screening movies, watching television or even practicing the drums doesn’t interfere with the carefully curated main area of the house. 
Managing to make horizontal blinds look stylish is no small task, but they have managed to do so in this sunny living room.59 |Managing to make horizontal blinds look stylish is no small task, but they have managed to do so in this sunny living room. 
funky-wall-art60 |
This bath takes a step away from the sunnier designs in the rest of the house and uses black walls and counters for a distinctly masculine feel.61 |This bath takes a step away from the sunnier designs in the rest of the house and uses black walls and counters for a distinctly masculine feel. 
modern-soaking-tub62 |
Sunny, white, bright, playful, modern, and a little bit funky are all ways we could describe this particular house that has a youthful glow about it.63 |Sunny, white, bright, playful, modern, and a little bit funky are all ways we could describe this particular house that has a youthful glow about it. 
A wide kitchen island and attached dining table are incredibly welcoming.64 |A wide kitchen island and attached dining table are incredibly welcoming. 
Vaulted ceilings with two levels of windows gives sunlight galore.65 |Vaulted ceilings with two levels of windows gives sunlight galore. 
reflective-coffeetable66 |
The overall white color scheme screams modern and artistic, as do the creative touches like light fixtures and off-center bookshelves.67 |The overall white color scheme screams modern and artistic, as do the creative touches like light fixtures and off-center bookshelves. 
white-bedroom-design68 |
Even the bedrooms and en suite baths keep things white on white.69 |Even the bedrooms and en suite baths keep things white on white. 
firework-chandelier70 |
awesome-kitchen-island71 |
Finally, we have a few more goodies from the team's portfolio, starting with this lovely built in bookshelf and cozy modern floor seating.72 |Finally, we have a few more goodies from the team’s portfolio, starting with this lovely built in bookshelf and cozy modern floor seating. 
matching-leather-sofas73 |
Bringing wicked furniture indoors is a challenge but it works in this sunny living room.74 |Bringing wicked furniture indoors is a challenge but it works in this sunny living room. 
patio-doors75 |
Another big dining room for families that love to entertain, this table features a creative serving area at one end where there is no seating.76 |Another big dining room for families that love to entertain, this table features a creative serving area at one end where there is no seating. 
hanging-light-fixtures77 |
It is always lovely when designers find a good way to include a television without giving it center stage in the design.78 |It is always lovely when designers find a good way to include a television without giving it center stage in the design. 
small-living-room-design79 |
halo-lighting80 |
purple-rug81 |
Who doesn't long for a huge, deep tub to wash away the day?82 |Who doesn’t long for a huge, deep tub to wash away the day? 

2014年7月30日星期三

Tastefully Decorated Modern Style Villas 1

The design team at Studio Smadar has made it their mission to bring beautiful design to their clients. The villas featured here are at turns modern and rustic, cozy and sprawling, but each one is beautiful, unique and reflects both the talents of these designers and the personalities and tastes of their clients.
The first home in the collection is this beautiful single level building with a sprawling outdoor space.1 |The first home in the collection is this beautiful single level building with a sprawling outdoor space. 
Stone paths lead through the house and out into the various gardens where modern landscaping creates a calming atmosphere all around.2 |Stone paths lead through the house and out into the various gardens where modern landscaping creates a calming atmosphere all around. 
garden-path-design3 |
Creatively designed lighting makes it easy to enjoy the outdoor space day or night.5 |Creatively designed lighting makes it easy to enjoy the outdoor space day or night. 
Wide windows let in plenty of light during the day and make it look as though there is no end to the view.6 |Wide windows let in plenty of light during the day and make it look as though there is no end to the view. 
Although the home only has one story, keeping with low furnishings from sofas to massive ottomans, everything seems taller and more spacious.7 |Although the home only has one story, keeping with low furnishings from sofas to massive ottomans, everything seems taller and more spacious. 
Curtains cover the windows for insulation in cooler weather or privacy at night.8 |Curtains cover the windows for insulation in cooler weather or privacy at night. 
A tall bookcase is a practical element that does not sacrifice when it comes to its modern design.9 |A tall bookcase is a practical element that does not sacrifice when it comes to its modern design. 
asian-design-ideas10 |
Large lamps offer much needed illumination in the reading area, but their oversized design is almost whimsical.11 |Large lamps offer much needed illumination in the reading area, but their oversized design is almost whimsical. 
Anyone with a love for literature would swoon over this indoor reading room completely with cushy sofas and indoor hammock.12 |Anyone with a love for literature would swoon over this indoor reading room completely with cushy sofas and indoor hammock. 
The next home features continues the team's tradition of modern simplicity that still allows for a comfortable living environment.13 |The next home features continues the team’s tradition of modern simplicity that still allows for a comfortable living environment. 
The outdoor lighting in this home doesn't stop with the lighting up the desk. It actually spreads upwards, giving a spotlight to the house itself.14 |The outdoor lighting in this home doesn’t stop with the lighting up the desk. It actually spreads upwards, giving a spotlight to the house itself. 
sleek-pool-design15 |
With sofas lining every wall, there is no shortage of seating in this living area.16 |With sofas lining every wall, there is no shortage of seating in this living area. 
The modern furnishing, complete with a grand piano, is a nice throwback, moving away from the television-focused seating area so many homes now insist upon.17 |The modern furnishing, complete with a grand piano, is a nice throwback, moving away from the television-focused seating area so many homes now insist upon. 
grey-velvet-sectional18 |
Of course, it is easy to keep the living area free of media when you have your own personal screening room where you can retreat.19 |Of course, it is easy to keep the living area free of media when you have your own personal screening room where you can retreat. 
The lucky family that lives here will never need to seek out a spa when their own personal bath, with soaking tub and separate waterfall shower, is its own luxurious retreat.20 |The lucky family that lives here will never need to seek out a spa when their own personal bath, with soaking tub and separate waterfall shower, is its own luxurious retreat. 
Bringing art and personal style is essential for any design team. This modern sculpture draws more attention here than it would in any gallery.21 |Bringing art and personal style is essential for any design team. This modern sculpture draws more attention here than it would in any gallery. 
Not every home from Studio Smadar is the same sleek modern shape.22 |Not every home from Studio Smadar is the same sleek modern shape. 
This Asian-inspired house shares a calming atmosphere with the other designs, but the actual elements are quite different.23 |This Asian-inspired house shares a calming atmosphere with the other designs, but the actual elements are quite different. 
The front of the home boasts a private driveway with plenty of parking for entertaining and palm trees that channel a tropical island.24 |The front of the home boasts a private driveway with plenty of parking for entertaining and palm trees that channel a tropical island. 
The stone frame on this amazing spa makes it a far cry from a standard backyard hot tub in terms of its elegance.25 |The stone frame on this amazing spa makes it a far cry from a standard backyard hot tub in terms of its elegance. 
back-porch-design26 |
Inside, the design team has made use of an interesting and welcoming palette of warm, dark hues.27 |Inside, the design team has made use of an interesting and welcoming palette of warm, dark hues. 
The massive columns featured in this photo are one of the most interesting elements, making the house look almost like a movie set from the 1940's.28 |The massive columns featured in this photo are one of the most interesting elements, making the house look almost like a movie set from the 1940′s. 
The massively high ceilings and hanging lights give traditional Asian design elements a modern twist.29 |The massively high ceilings and hanging lights give traditional Asian design elements a modern twist. 
bamboo-ceiling30 |
The designers have split up a large, empty room using furniture, with smaller conversation nooks making the space much more inviting.31 |The designers have split up a large, empty room using furniture, with smaller conversation nooks making the space much more inviting. 
The modern kitchen is so sleek it barely seems a part of the same house, but the light fixture over the kitchen table hints at the overall theme.32 |The modern kitchen is so sleek it barely seems a part of the same house, but the light fixture over the kitchen table hints at the overall theme. 
split-level33 |
outdoor-entertaining34 |
This next house combines some of the most impressive elements of the previous three with clean lines, plenty of white, and a spacious interior with high ceilings.35 |This next house combines some of the most impressive elements of the previous three with clean lines, plenty of white, and a spacious interior with high ceilings. 
WHile low couches and sleek nest chairs are the ultimate in modern, the dangling light fixtures give the place its own Asian flair.36 |WHile low couches and sleek nest chairs are the ultimate in modern, the dangling light fixtures give the place its own Asian flair. 
leather-chair37 |
zen-garden38 |
A shrine to Buddha along the outdoor garden path is a beautiful testament to the deepest held beliefs of the family who lives here.39 |A shrine to Buddha along the outdoor garden path is a beautiful testament to the deepest held beliefs of the family who lives here. 
By using elements like floor materials and a striking, freestanding fireplace to separate rooms, the house is allowed to be much more open.40 |By using elements like floor materials and a striking, freestanding fireplace to separate rooms, the house is allowed to be much more open. 
A staircase that uses thin cables mimics the style of suspension bridge and bridges upstairs and down.41 |A staircase that uses thin cables mimics the style of suspension bridge and bridges upstairs and down.