Apartment renovation

A small classic apartment turned into a contemporary space. The use of classic materials such as wood and marble combined perfectly with the bold colors of the walls, the minimal design in the kitchen and the modern lighting fixtures. 

 

Tainaron Blue Retreat

In the southernmost geographical point of mainland Europe, in the Cape Tainaron in Greece, a beautiful restored 19th century stone tower, has been transformed into a luxury traditional hotel which has lately opened its doors to the public.

It is situated in a unique place where the rough rocky landscape meets the tranquillity of the sea and the endless sky. 

What I loved most about it, is its bold stone walls combined with cement surfaces, wood in its natural color and contemporary design furnitures.

Tiny Contemporary Apartment

This tiny yet so cute apartment of 40sm, is located in the region of ancient Kiev. After its renovation by Elena Fateeva, the apartment was transformed into a dreamy space of contemporary design with a vintage appeal due to its off white brick walls in the living room.... Although its small size, it looks like a spacious apartment due to the correct space utilization.

Contemporary dining room

A unique contemporary dining room so clever designed... What I liked most in it is its central wall with the floor to ceiling shelf unit, the white doodles in the dark grey wall and the group of Tom Dixon copper lights.  

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Plan an Escape in...

....Sophia Suites, in Santorini. A recently renovated mansion, originally built more than 150 years ago, turned into a group of luxurious suites where everyone would dream to spend at least a couple of days! Its magnificent rooms and suites are really spacious and wonderfully decorated, combining the contemporary design with the traditional Cycladic architecture and decoration with some moroccan touches... Plus, it offers an uninterrupted volcano-sea view, which allows the visitor feel like "is flying" above this breathtaking view while he is enjoying his breakfast or sunbathing during the day. The visitor can complete the day by relaxing in the hot water of the private hot tub while he is enjoying a chilled glass of the world's awarded local wines watching the stars and the unique Santorinian moon reflected in the sea. The most dreamy spot of this amazing hotel is the indoor cave heated pool, with led lighting, of its honeymoon suite!

Oh... I really would like to spend my holidays there!!!

Contemporary bathrooms which steal our hearts

A contemporary designed bathroom could easily considered in our mind as a strict, stark and cold space, cause of its sharp lines, smooth and polished surfaces... Instead of this, today I present you some super cozy and atmospheric contemporary bathrooms which  have stolen my heart!

Contemporary Loft

Amazing contemporary loft 3D visualization by INT2 Architecture, based in Russia.

KOOK Osteria & Pizza

Kook Osteria & Pizzeria opened in 2012 in the town of Olgiata in the north Rome. The  unique design & decorative ideas of the Noses Architects founded by Mohamed Keilani & Luca Gasparini, has been created a restaurant with a rustic yet industrial style which makes the client feels more like home than in a restaurant! On the one hand the choice of old furnishings, leather Chesterfield couches, vintage decorative items, suspended chandeliers and a Bianchi bicycle on the wall and on the other hand the mix & match of  different materials like concrete, wood, old hand made tiles, metal & glass create a cozy space that offers an atmosphere of cool comfort with a touch of class... What I loved most about this restaurant was its centerpiece; a living olive tree encased in a paneled glass shell, paying homage to the fruit that is so important to the Italian cuisine! For me this is a place where I could spend a lot of hours starting with a lunch and leaving after many hours, late in the evening, having a wonderful time lounging with friends just like home!!!

Themonies Luxury Suites

In Folegandros, “Themonies” (a word originated from the ancient Greek verb "to collect") are called the agricultural complexes that were forming independent rural entities in the past! These small rectangular stone structures are completely harmonized with their surroundings.

Themonies Luxury Suites is a complete agricultural stone complex of the late 19^th century, with its intact “aloni” which was renovated with great respect and amplified with three new stone buildings, to form a contemporary high quality hotel where the visitor relaxes in an absolute atmosphere of  “Cycladic Zen”! Furthermore, their outdoor spaces offer breathtaking views of the city, the Monastery and of  course of the Aegean...

Themonies are combining in a successful way the traditional with the contemporary and the thrifty with the luxury... It's a unique destination to spend your holidays there!!!

Contemporary Rustic

A very interesting corner of a living room.... I like the black rustic cabinet, designed in a much more modern aspect, which is fitted perfectly with the carved rock!

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Post-war two storey detached house

 

        

A wonderful reconstructed post-war house situated in Thiseio, in the center of Athens, with an incredibly unique view of Acropololis and a magnificent optimization of its spaces. 

Living Room: Floor to Ceiling Windows

I love so much  the floor to ceiling windows!!! They allow the sun light to warm the place and  they give us the impression that the surroundings is an extension of our living room. I am dreaming of a future home with a big ceiling high window which will offers me a breathtaking view to the sea....

Elegant Living Room

A simple in design yet elegant living room which inspires you to spend a lot of hours sitting in its comfortable sofa watching a movie or drinking a coffee with your friends. It is also the right place to read your book sitting in one of the two Barcelona white chairs in front of the enormous window which allows the daylight to illuminate the room. During the night the atmosphere becomes more dramatic as the wooden roof's spotlight lighten the dark grey painted walls. Another beautiful piece is the tree stump coffee table which gives a rustic touch to the otherwise contemporary design of the space.

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Exquisite Surfaces

A residence designed in an absolutely modern Architecture, where concrete and glass are the main materials, can easily turn into a very cozy and warm home. By using furniture in earthy colors and adding touches of a warm color as the orange in accessories, you will create a nest of relaxation! I like the bookshelves near the concrete fireplace, the bold marble furniture (coffee table,side table and console), the Barcelona chairs and ottoman and this marvelous handmade carpet.

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Modern Apartment in Brazil

 

Modern, bright and airy could be the right words to describe this apartment located in Brazil. Its design is based in fresh ideas, using clear lines in construction and furniture so as to have a modern result. The main colors used here-white, grey and beige-in combination with the high ceiling in the living room give the impression that the apartment is bigger enough from its original scheme. The enormous floor to ceiling window let the natural light invade the space and highlight the carefully chosen elements placed on that huge and tall storage wall which is also a light divider between living room and working area! The "monotony" of neutral white, grey and beige breaks with the use of some decorative objects and furniture in black or extremely vivid colors as fuchsia or orange. A brilliant idea is the use of a colorful combination of tiles in various models and colors that creates an interactive and funny space in the minimalist kitchen.

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High Ceiling Living Room

It looks like so airy and sunny because of its double height ceiling and the enormous windows which allows to the light to fill the space. Can you imagine sitting in this wonderful living room and enjoying the night view from those windows? Millions of little lights in the absolute darkness of the night!!! Marvelous....

I like so much the simplicity of  this living room and I felt in love with the tree trunk coffee table....
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Charming Rustic House

In Girona, Spain it is located this delightful residence, which combines in a successful way contemporary style with tradition. It is based in the use of natural materials in its construction, using them in their natural colors, as the walls with exposed stones and the wooden roofs and floors. In order to balance the final impression and give a modern touch in the space, a lot of metallic construction and furniture have been added, as the metallic round stair and the energy fireplace in the living room. In the kitchen the modern inox appliances and the black tile in the floor are combined in an excellent way with the cement wall and shelves and the rustic cupboard. The mixing game of modern and rustic elements continues in a successful way in the bedroom and bathroom as well. 

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